Day out in London

   I'm sitting here in front of my laptop and I'm feeling quite bored thu s, this post is created. Again I'm telling you that I'm not a good writer but I'm idle at the moment and I've been stalking other's blogs that there is no more blog in my bloglist which I hvaen't read. Hence, I decided to write.

   I went to London the other day. You see, I've been staying here in the UK for almost two years and in all honesty, there are just sooo many places in the UK that I've never been to. Therefore, since I'm not going back to my beloved hometown this year, I'm trying to make full use of my summer holiday here (of course besides trying to prepare for my thesis).

   Before my trip to London, I've listed down all the places in London in which I planned to go and that included a few places which I've passed a few times but I never got the chance to really linger and enjoy their awesome-ness =)

   Upon my arrival, the very first place that I decided to go was Tinseltown, the American diner restaurant in London. I'd been looking at the menu served there (pictures,of course) back then and I swear they all looked mouth watering to me. Nevertheless, I can't really remember what did both Mr. Danny and I ordered but we both ordered chicken menu. It was alright, if you ask me. Can't really complain since there are not many Halal American diner that you can find here. But the drinks were delicious though.

had to tahan lapar for this picture. pftt.

he just loves food nowadays.

   After our tummy were fully filled (I mean it, I was terribly full), we headed to Bayswater. Just roaming around the street, went to whiteleys *boring* and then straight away to Hyde park. It was tiring because unfortunately, we didn't really follow the earlier plan accordingly. Not that we really planned for the trip as I remembered telling Mr. Danny that we need not to rush since we have like the whole summer to go to London again. We were quite tired though as we just landed from Munich that morning.

   At Hyde park, we just laid on chairs that were provided there in the park. One of the good things about the Brits, their mentality. I mean, if this was in Malaysia, I don't think you will still be seeing those chairs the day after. You just can't leave anything in public places in Malaysia be it just plain steel. There are always ways to make easy money. The evening in the Hyde Park was indeed very tranquilling. We almost planned to spend the rest of the evening there actually but we didn't. Or else, we will be defeating our initial objective; go to places we've been longing to go.

DIY. Though first attempt failed. LOL

So lega I finally got to sit and lay back.

    Later that evening, we took a bus to Oxford Circus. Half heartedly at first due to my weariness. We arrived there after 15 minutes and I thank God that we decided to go there! It was a bliss! Sales are everywhere! Yes! I really love the UK during summer, it's shopping spree time! wuhoooooo =P With only two hours left before the shops were supposed to be closing, we managed to still get a little something something and both of us agreed that we needed more time there. So, changed of plan. We went there again the next day and did some shopping. 

one of his fav shops. Guys huh.

shopping? *sooo happy*

   And not to be forgotten, we also went to one of the biggest markets in London, Camden Market. To those who are staying here in the UK and haven't been there, my suggestion would be PLEASE GO. It's a nice place to remind you of home or in particular pasar malam, downtown, uptown or Petaling Street. It just felt so good to rove around that place, move hither and thither at random and enjoy the scenery. It was HUUUUGEEE I tell you. And food lovers alert, there are sooo many choices for halal food there! and cheap too!

went mental due to over excited-ness :P

weird me. Tell me something I don't know. teheee.

he just couldn't pose differently.

there's this canal boat trip also there. interesting huh.

some of the stalls/shops. most of them are asians.

see the table and what the seat are made of. smart rite?

attempt to fly. FAILED. too heavy :( boohooo.

wonder where did they get that sooo many vespas.

Camden Market.

Don't worry, I'm trying to work on my weight.

mind you, Danny's legs. hehe. I didn't try this, too ticklish to handle.

look at some of the food stalls. those are all HALAL.

   FYI, look at the picture above. those are some of the food stalls and they are all halal. There are Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, Indian food and some others. In fact, there was this chinese guy who called us to have a taste for his food. Surprisingly, he is Malaysian. Ipoh in particular. The food was not so bad but what really interests me was there were quite a number of dishes there and you can actually mix and match all dishes and still pay for the price of four freaking pound!

   Later that evening, we went back to Canterbury so that we can fully recover from our fatigueness. But again, oddly our insanity prevailed. We went to Ashford factory outlet the day after and so much money were well spent there =P It was worth it, really. Branded stuffs. Two words, GOOD BARGAIN. Full stop.

Audi Cup moment!

   Which is better, watching on TV or watch the game live in stadium?

Watching on TV: you get a better view, we could get up as much as we like, its definitely free and also we could sit on a soft comfy couch.

 

In the stadium: The tailgating,the crowd, the excitement, the noise. You don't get stuck watching the same commercial 10 times over the course of the ball game. 

   I usually choose not to watch at all =P Often because I find football or soccer, some may called is not so much of an entertainment.  Especially when I have to pick between football and cartoons. Yes, up till today I am still very much in love with cartoons.

   Not that I dislike football, it's just that I feel annoyed with the game easily when the game has long started and there is still no action. You know what I mean, don't you? However, when there's a match that I find agitating, I'll usually get carried away. Trust me. If you watch properly, you might see that I tend to move my leg as if I am kicking the play ball. 

I look confused.

In front of the Allianz Arena

   All my life, I'd never watched any football match in the stadium until recently. I was really curious into knowing what kind of feeling will someone be having watching a football match in the stadium. I"m quite lucky though as I was in Germany at the right time and just in time for the Audi Cup.

Before the game started

Barca

Barca vs SC

   I was feeling quite excited to watch the matches in the stadium for the first time. Yes, there were two matches that day; 

Barcelona FC vs SC International

Bayern Munich vs AC Milan

   To cut it short, the first match was quite boring, I can assure you. In fact, I almost fell asleep. I was tired and the game didn't excite me much. If you think it was just me, you thought wrong. Danny felt the same way too. He was all drowsy during the first match.

show off =P

Gosh, I look weird in all pictures! phone camera or not-fotogenic me to blame?

   A far cry from the first match, the second was a lot better. Bayern FC team kept attacking the whole time but AC Milan defenders were tough though. In addition to that, there were so many Bayern Munich fans were there that made the match more electrifying.  They sang, they cheered, the booed, they do all sorts of things fans usually do. You don't really see this kind of show when you watch football at home, I guess.

   What an experience, eyh. I'm not really a good writer so, I can't really tell much here. But one thing for sure, I was entertained. It was awesome =)

   

Thank God for the Beauty of Nature

   Having spent some quality time together with loved ones, especially spending the time experiencing and enjoying nature always reminds me the unique blessing of nature. Thank God for this beauty and for still letting me walk on this earth to enjoy what life has to offer. Alhamdulillah.

   It was a few days before my birthday which of course had already past. Me, my sister, Mr. Danny and also a friend of ours, Farah, we went for this so called 'adventure'. It was nothing much really, just to get some time off and spend the short holiday traveling. 

   Since it was just a short holiday, Mr. Danny decided to take us somewhere undoubtedly in Germany specifically to enjoy mother nature. And all of us agreed as we didn't really want to spend the day off doing nothing and we should make full use of our time and opportunity here, I thought. As for my sister and Mr. Danny who have been working now, they really thought that they could use a little break.

   Not having any expectation in mind, I mean, it's nature, I don't really know what to expect except for trees and mountains, I guess. So, we headed to Eibsee with our rented car. On our way there, we stopped by at a place which I'm not sure what the name was but we stopped somehow because my sister and Mr. Danny were really thrilled upon seeing the signboard "Sommerrodelbahn". 

   Well, if you must know, it's some sort of toboggan or sled or sleigh which is traditionally used as transport. However, nowadays it is used to carry people down hill for recreational purpose. If you are still hazy, maybe you can just google this. Sorry =( It was something I usually avoid doing but somehow, I tried it.  It was aweeesomeeee! haha. it wasn't as scary as the roller coaster ride, thus why I did enjoy it.

  Soon, the journey continued. After a few hours drive, we finally reached Eibsee. The scenery, SUPERB I tell you. Really really incredible and stunning. Gosh, I almost couldn't believe my eyes upon looking at the beauty of this place. It's just beyond words. Too great for words to describe. Indescribable. So, why not I share with you some of the pictures.

that's Eibsee from zugspitze (the highest mountain in Germany, I was told)

Farah, kakak and me.

Btw, this is just a little of Eibsee.

the water was sooooo cold! but we tried to act cool.

Not quite sure what were they doing but it sure looked funny to me. So I snapped.

    These are just some of the pictures. There are more but they are not with me right now, but I'll get them in few days time. This is just a sneak peak of our trip to Eibsee. Will upload more, God's will. Infact, there is still this one place that I'm dying to share with you. But, I'll save it for later, okay? Together with some other pictures of Eibsee and Zugspitze. Well, we are not professional photographer, hence explains the pictures. But who cares, the nature itself is already amazing, right? So, you might want to ignore the people in the picture and enjoy the background.

   The pictures still can't describe how stunning the place is. I'm sorry but I promise you, I'm not kidding. Some more pictures would do, I supposed? *people, say yes pleaseeee* Will do! Haha.

   However, one thing I must say. To those who require the excitement of Hollywood, the power-struggles of Washington, or the money-manipulation of New York, this is definitely not the place. (sorry, I really can't think of any other countries)

   As for me and the rest of us who were there during the short break, we enjoyed the day to it bits. And I am deeply grateful for the privilege of being able to witness and enjoy one of Allah greatest creations. Subhanallah.

Happy Father's day!

   I'd just stalked this one blog which I stalk most of the time. Not that I am a stalker, it's simply because I love the writer's writings and her sense of humour.And she's pretty too. and there are of course a few other blogs which I stalk as much as I stalk hers =)

   I came across the writer's latest post and it's about the father's day contest in which whoever wants to participate needs to complete the sentence, "My father always says, 'Stay away from boys who...'". When I took a sneak peak at what the participants wrote, some of them I found hilarious. Really.

   There are a few that I like most and I think are funny. I quote;

1. stay away from boys who ARE NOT MANCHESTER UNITED FANS. 
2. stay away from boys who WEAR MORE ACCESSORIES THAN YOU.
3. stay away from boys who ARE FANS OF JUSTIN BIEBER.
4. stay away from boys who... JUST STAY AWAY FROM BOYS, PERIOD.

   I don't know about you but to me, they are pretty silly and yes, absurd and laughable. Reading the first one, I felt like it might apply to Mr. Danny. haha. He is such a die hard fan of the Red Devil. And yes, the third one would definitely be one of his big NO NO. Indubitably a no no.

   Gah. Reading all this just makes my heart aches more. I miss my father, so so much. He is a strict dad. I don't think you can imagine how strict he is to his children, especially when we were still kids. Now, he is quite lenient to all of us. Just QUITE. Life's a bliss to my younger brother and sister I would say. No fair!

   Nonetheless, I am really grateful for everything he did and still does to me and all my other siblings. He made us who we are now. I don't say that we are really great children. We are not perfect but we really try to be at least perfect to him. We love you, abah! 

what's on my mind right now?

   I don't love thinking but my mind always loves to ponder. Sometimes I feel tired due to thinking and they are not always concerning important stuffs like assignmnets and so forth. Gah. It's hectic to me sometimes. Because most of the time, I can't seem to get the thinking off my head. What a torture.

   I look at something hence my mind wonders about this and that. I read something and my mind starts to question and debate. What a 'hard working' brain. Yeah, right.

   Well, at the moment I'm pondering about lots of things actually. They are stuffs like;

1. I miss my family so so bad but I'm very happy that I managed to get some time to skype with them =)
2. I wanted to buy something for my eldest brother and my dad but I don't know what should I buy for them. Not that they really need anything right now, I supposed. But, it feels good to get something from someone far away. It tells us that we are always in their mind and heart, right? 
3. I miss Mr. Danny a lot too eventhough it has been only 3 days being away from him =(
4. My room and house is a mess and something need to be done.
5. I'm thinking of something but somehow I'm not quite sure what is that thing about and it's bothering me. Yikes!

   And uh! Before I forget, Danny went strawberry picking this evening with my sister and their friends and I was soooo jelous. I'm so jeleous that they went without me =( But actually, I alreaady went strawberry picking last week with Mr. danny and just the two of us. ngeee. I guess I'm jealous because they took my boyfriend away from me. And also because I felt like my sister is always busy when I'm there but when I'm here she's not. But I guess that's just me, she's a good sis. Well, sometimes. haha. Sorry akak :P I'm at that time of the month so, I can't help it. I just want to be pampered and I'm extra clingy at the moment. erghh. This mensy really gets on my nerve.

   This jealousy is driving me crazy. So, I decided to upload the pictures of me and Mr. Danny during our starwberry picking day just to please myself. Plus, I'd just seen the pictures of them picking strawberries. With Mr. Danny. Jealous again ;(

So what if I'm fat? huhuk :(

working woman

he was always looking for bigger sized strawberries.

sexeyh :p told u not to wear shorts. kan pic dah kene tayang ;p

we were so happy with our fruit of labour :) they taste goooooodd

P/S: pardon our looks, guys. The 'serabai-ness' was beyond repair. We went out since morning and it was late evening that time thus we looked horrible. Yet, we enjoyed the day to the bits.

I am a cry baby

   Something have been bugging me this lately. The feeling of emptiness and mostly missing my far far away family =( I thought I would be able to manage my touchy feeling since I am so used to being away from my family ever since I was 13 years old. Mind you, I was a boarding school student. But, I stand corrected.

   

   I cried the other day while talking to my parents. Just like when I was still a kid, whenever I was away from my parents, I'd be head over heels each time they told me that my mum was on the line. I'd run to grab the phone. However, once I heard her voice, my tears will flow down my cheeks without I even realised. That's the power of my parents' voice.

   The other day when I cried, my mum tried to calm me down but I was really crying like a baby. Then, she passed the phone to my father. Upon hearing my voice, my dad could already tell that I was crying. He then told me very softly to stop crying. He said, he couldn't understand anything I said if I continued crying. But, I just couldn't help it. Especially after hearing his soft and tranquil voice.

   After telling him that I might not be able to go back due to the dissertation and stuffs, he calmly told me that it's okay. He promised me that he'll come and visit me with my mum and family later this December, God's willing. I hope faith will bring them here to me.

   Since I was a small child, I have this weird habit of taking my mum's cloth which she had already worn and bring it to sleep with me. You might be surprised if I tell you in all honesty that I still do it now. In fact, I've been doing this like the whole time. So, I asked my older sister who is going home this summer to bring me back my mum and dad's clothes for me. The one that they already worn and I specifically asked her not to wash them so that the clothes will still have my parents' scents on. =) 

   My sister was so kind that she told me she would do me the favour. But she said she'll make sure that she'll take the cloth that my father wear for gardening or the clothes my parents wear for golf. That'll give you the scent you want, she told me.You see, even though I'm all touchy feely my sister was still trying to tease me *pfftt* She is that NICE.

   I just miss my family so much. In fact, I keep on dreaming about them night after night. I also dreamed about me and my family being the fellowship of the ring (just like the movie, The Lord of the Ring), and my father was the ring bearer. yadda yadda. See, I've told you that I miss them so badly =(

   Gah. I really really miss my family so much. I need to see them or at least see some familiar faces as soon as possible. I really hope, mother nature will do justice to me and let the UK and Germany airspace be better and cleared from the Iceland's volcanic ash. I need this mummy nature, pretty please *bat lashes*

   Whatever it is, I hope that my family who are now at the other side of the world are in good health and they are always blessed with happiness and rezeki. Really really hope that time will fly so quickly and we shall meet again soon. I miss you all so so much!

   

   Dear God, please take good care of my family and Danny and his family as well. I love them so so much. I don't know what would I do without them. Amin.

  

Taken when both me and my sis were back last summer holiday. Sangat 'lepak' this family portrait. I was the cameraman.

So this is how you make the movies jealous.

   To those who haven't watch this, you should be doing so then. Especially GIRLS. It's about a guy who wishes to marry his girlfriend and went to ask for the girl's father permission. And once he has got the father's approval, he quickly drove to the cinema where his girlfriend actually was, watching the whole thing.

   You don't get it, don't you? The girl was actually with her brother at the local cinema to watch a 'movie'. But she was then surprised by the trailer titled 'Making the movies jealous' where she actually watched the whole thing, where her boyfriend asks her father's permission up until the moment when her boyfriend actually went into the cinema and finally proposed her.

   Well, if you still can't understand what I'm talking about, it'd be better if you watch it for yourself. If you don't, well then it's your loss, sweetheart. =)

   I can't even think of this kind of proposal. Very creative. Luckily I am a girl, if not, my girlfriend would not be the luckiest girl. I can assure that.

   Credit to this guy who went extra mile to give his girlfriend a proposal to remember. Movie trailer marriage proposal. Who would have thought about it? Well, he did. =)

it's kinda late but, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

   this entry is written quite late, obviously (busy with assignments and revision week). itt's supposed to be written on the 2nd May. nonetheless, doesn't mean that I've forgotten bout you. NEVER. 

   tried to be the 1st one again to wish you this year. but my plan, failed. *pfftt* kakak and Nur had yet planned not to let me win this year. *double pfftt* I was beaten by 5 minutes (12.05am Malaysia time). but whatever it is, it's the thought that counts, right? being far away from her, doesn't mean that I can't convey her my love, gratitude and appreciation, right? hence, this entry is specially dedicated to my one and only mum.

   shall we get on to this, mum? This is for you, mama.thank you for loving and caring for me. Also for all the little things you've done and you do so beautifully. on your birthday, I wish you good health, joy and happiness together.

   Mama, If I could give you diamonds for each tear you cried for me. If I could give you sapphires for each truth you’ve helped me see. If I could give you rubies for the heartache that you’ve known. If I could give you pearls for the wisdom that you’ve shown. Then you’ll have a treasure that would mount up to the skies that would almost match the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes. 

   But I have no pearls, no diamonds, as I’m sure you’re well aware so I’ll give you gifts more precious,

My devotion, love and care..

the lovely birthday girl. she's one sporting mother.

me and mama *blurry isn't it?*

both my loved ones.

   remember, a mother holds her children's hands maybe for a short time but, she always holds their hearts forever. Thank God for this lovely and caring mother You've given us. I love you, mama! i really love her!

The Royal Wedding

   It was yesterday, the joyful day for Prince William and his university's sweetheart, Kate. They were pronounced husband and wife at precisely 11.20 am. I knew it, because I watched the ceremony, ok! on a streaming website T_T 

   some of my friends went to London to witness the big day for England themselves. However, due to my tight schedule, my priority (resting at home) and of course, for not being invited by the Queen herself (dream on, is), I decided not to go.

   I'm not very sure whether it's a regrettable decision, but so far I'm feeling okay. I know my friends can come out with an awful lot of reasons why I should go. It's just that I'm not a fan of crowds. It was reported that the ceremony was watched by 2 million people worldwide, so I guess I just saved myself from getting pushed by the crowds.

   I didn't really watch the whole ceremony but I managed to watch the rising part, the 'I will' part. It was nothing like I ever imagined. I blame movies and TV shows for this. they didn't kiss after the 'I do' part like what I've seen on TV. they only kissed outside of the Westminster Abbey. 

   the most interesting part of the ceremony I thought was the part where I can see people's outfits. Love the hats! very posh and elegance. I'm thinking of getting one for myself. *thinking* and speaking of Posh, she looked stunning for a seven-months pregnant woman. it can be tricky to dress a baby bump but, she just managed to do it. in fact, I just couldn't understand how she was able to wear a very high pump during her 7 moths pregnancy. well, it's true beauty is pain. but, tell you the truth, I don't think I can wear high heels which are more than 2 inches high, even not being pregnant.

   How magical people said the wedding was, I think it just felt different. seeing the English wedding, in comparison to our Malay weddings. how I am grateful that I am a Malay and a Muslim.

source: British Monarch

p/s: I love Joss Stone's red dress and definitely her hat!

Danny's easter break

   He left me, u see. huhuk. it has been awhile since he last had his guys' time (yeke?), he decided to go on a trip with his friends, which were all guys (that was why he was allowed to) *hehe* to somewhere in Germany, of course. he has been a busy bee for quite sometime now ever since he started his practical, so he needed the day off. and halfheartedly, I said OK. as long as, he promised just to leave me for that only one day. (i know we don't live together but, I'm under depression that time that I really need him to be with me on skype). and so, off he went.

he told me the name of the lake is Eibsee.

and that's the highest mountain in Germany, Zugspitze

this is the picture of my male bibik. :D

male bibik taking day off. :P

 

   I know! the place looks like those pictures we normally see on postcards, don't they? the first time he showed me these pictures while we were skyping. he showed me the pictures on his handphone. they were small, so I couldn't really see them that I went, "ooo..nice" *smiling*

   but then, when he sent me the pictures, I was like OMG! this place is stunning! I couldn't believe my eyes that was the place he went to. what a nice place to go without me, huh? *pfft*

   anyhow, he loves me so much that eventhough he needed the guys' time, he still picked up his phone each time I called him that day, which were more than twice. but still, he was quite cruel that he went "SEDAP nye KFC ni.." *once I called him when he'd just finished ordering his KFC, which is halal in Germany* why isn't there any halal KFC here? but it's ok. we have halal Subway, Indian food, Thai food, Nandos, Chomchom any many more in the UK, awak ade? hihik.. 

but am I just glad that he is back with me on skype now. *winkwink*