Scandinavian Dream

Ah. another travel bug has bitten me.

If hubby is going to spend 3 weeks in a cold winter of a Scandanavian country, then maybe his much delighted wife can come along to spend a week with him. Sambil membawa bekalan sambal ikan bilis goreng untuk suami terchenta heheh. Alasann~~~

The pro are:

Yes, another country in the world to visit! I like!
We only have to pay return airfare for me – KLM gives good offer! At the price of one LV Speedy. My hubby always said, thats how I do my economic. At the price of how many LV Speedys. Hahah!
And I get to bring our unborn child – in the tummy, but still, what a very well travelled baby foetus!
And I am pretty sure this baby is conceived in Paris, explaining why I am so preferring bread, burgers, actually not eating too much rice now, tapi dont worry saya bukan melayu perasan mat saleh kerana masih menggemari nasi kerabu dan ikan goreng tepung.:P

Cons:

We are also saving up for our coming baby and house (the wardrobe, grill and kitchen cabinet doesnt come cheap or so I have learned!)
I am pregnant. 6 months pregnant by then.
Its winter in November!!!Sejook ok. And the snow.ok this should go to PRO list.
But, it will be a limited daylight, how la nak gi jalan-jalan?Nanti asyik dok bilik je, makan!!!

But, if it isnt for work, would we ever think of getting to a Scandinavian country for holiday?

Macam takkk je.

Because what I have in mind for our holiday after this is wonders of the world country – pyramids in Egypt, the Great Wall in China, and the Taj Mahal in India.

And for babymoon maybe, Krabi ke Bali ke provided I have gotten my pre pregnancy weight or better, the weight I was when I was in uni, during final year! Or maybe, balik kampung to Kuching, having a good retreat in Santubong. Cantik!!

Takpelah, If we are going, we are going. If not, well, maybe there will be more opportunities coming to us.

Still, my scandinavian dream….

So just in case, I am putting some useful links here:

KLM

Scandinavian In Winter

Sweden – Wikipedia

P/S: I hope my hubby can also travel to Amsterdam while he is there. Because its one of his must visit countries due to theirorange clad football team. Tak bawak saya pun tak ape kalau saya takde masa tu. And maybe, we can also meet with Ming (hubby’s friend).She’s  in Denmark (dekat la kot? hehehe).

Tidak, saya tidak jeles.

Blue Mittens, or Pink Booties?

I have a confession, that I am now am always wondering if this little being inside me will need a pair of  adorable blue mittens, or cutesy pink booties? I cant wait to go shopping for you darling huhu

When referring to the western old wives tale, I seem to be showing the signs of having an adorable bouncy baby boy. And when reading eastern old wives tale about gender prediction, it seems that I could be the mom of a  baby girl with pink cheeks.

It is confusing but still, a little mystery is such a seductive thing.

They say a baby gender is detemined by factors, like, the acidity /alkaline in utero,  time of fertilization and also the technique of ahem.

Just in case, here are some of my reference:

Western Old Wives Tale About Baby Gender Quiz

Eastern Old Wives Tale About Baby Gender (In Bahasa Indonesia)

Chinese Baby Gender Prediction

For the record, if these little details I found about myself could solve the mystery of blue mittens and pink booties:

While on honeymoon in a certain European region, our meals  consisted of a halal sheesh/doner kebab and cola. And that supremely delicious cheese annd olive quiche and warm cappucino in a little French brassiere at Rue de Granelle, Paris.And also La Maggie de Curry (giving it French name).And whole wheat bread and sambal ikan bilis all the way from Malaysia. That sweet custard brioche made from fresh milk bought from a mart in Wembley that I smuggled into the plane. And of course, McD Fillet O Fish, eaten while sitting near the  London Eye,along the Thames. And Pringles, those crunchy and salty crisps, yum. And one more confession, please dont tell the British authority that we shared  Pringles with the squirrels in Hyde Park. Wah nasib baik aku tak kena serbu ok. Ada seekor yang determined gi kejar tangan yang memegang tin Pringles ini. But they are oh soo cute!

And what are other noted changes? Oh. yes.This is remarkable for me.I, The one who dragged half her wardrobe even to Outward Bound School (where you are suppose to survive, Survivor like) suddenly has the skill to pack efficiently, bringing only essential items with me. And my handbag isnt that full of stuff anymore. 

This is truly remarkable. According to my colleague, Kak Y, the baby will somehow inherit the mother’s attitude during pregnancy. Like, now, I  who can be meek and nice, can also be mean, yet still nice hehe. I think there’s  a word to describe it. It’s assertive. I feel definitely more assertive now.

And this new confidence, just this newly found confidence.Like the ability to say no at the right time. And this intolerance for crab, i mean crap. You talk to me nicely or no ears for you. Capisce?

And oh lordy, I do like looking nice nowadays. But this morning was an exception- I went to the petrol station with anti acne ointment traces  ( I have 3-4 huge zits now) on my face! .Dang, I forgot to rub it nicely before smoothing my moisturiser. But, I can forgive myself, that I was so tired returning home at 12 am and waking up at 530 am.

Just a note: To think that a goverment job is an easy 9 to 5 thing is totally delusional. Sometimes I have visions of me working with an oil giant or lecturing at my my alma mater.

Back to my topic, on this sudden liking to look good. For make up and stuff. I mean, I havent exactly rush to any M.A.C. or Bobby Brown counter and drooling over the stuff there, but for the first time, I watch how to apply various make up style by Lauren Luke on Youtube.

And, this liking for long strand necklaces. Look at the collection in ShopStyle. oh me likey!

Pregnancy Week 10 – The End Of Something Fishy

My Mc Donald Fillet O Fish  madness has ended.

Yes , I ate (or, devoured?) the luscious fish burger with tartar sauce and pickles everyday, for every meal for a week. And I also took the iniative to get my supply of it during lunch time – because that’s when they have a God sent(haha)  promotion, only RM3.50 for an ala carte order. And I would return to my office with a wide (fishy) smile knowing I have my supply of food until the next day.

But right after my hubby did a psychology test on me (stuff he learnt during a course), we discovered that the burger is not very good (okay it figures, a fast food is still a fast food, I know).

The test was something like this:

1.Stand straight and lift your arm (your writing hand) at shoulder level ;

2.Let the other hand be on top of your abdomen, your qi centre (see, I married one tabib cina hehe);

3.Another person will speak of a thing/event/people, like : “Fillet O Fish” and tap your arm, exerting some pressure, but you must resist the pressure;

4.If your arm can resist the pressure and quickly be back at its original level – means that something is good for you;and

5.If your arm weakens and fell down, means that something is not good for you.

I did it for Fillet O Fish, and turned out it isnt really good for me.

But fruits, other types of fish and also beef is OK.

But not chicken. It is said that eating too much chicken is not so good, as chicken has an element of jealousy.

That’s fine with me. I am not really into any chicken dish  now.

Apart from food,  I also tried the test on several items like

….Louis Vuitton Speedy bags

and apparently it is GOOD for me!!

Charice Pempengco Really Made Me Cry

I Have Nothing – by Whitney Houston

Share my life, take me for what I am
Coz I’ll never change all my colors for you
Take my love, I’ll never ask for too much
Just all that you are and everything that you do

I don’t really need to look very much further
I don’t want to have to go where you don’t follow
I won’t hold it back again, this passion inside
Can’t run from myself
There’s nowhere to hide

Well,don’t make me close one more door
I don’t wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don’t walk away from me…
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don’t have you, you, you, you, you, you…

You see through, right to the heart of me
You break down my walls with the strength of your love mmmmm…
I never knew love like I’ve known it with you
Will a memory survive, one I can hold on to

I don’t really need to look very much further
I don’t want to have to go where you don’t follow
I won’t hold it back again, this passion inside

I Can’t run from myself
There’s nowhere to hide
Your love I’ll remember, forever

Don’t make me close one more door
I don’t wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don’t walk away from me…
I have nothing, nothing, nothing…

Well,don’t make me close one more door
I don’t wanna hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don’t walk away from me no…
Don’t walk away from me
Don’t you dare walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don’t have you, you
ooohhh,ooooh
if i don’t have you

I am in Langkawi at the moment, not holidaying, working, but, I ‘ll try to d0 both.

This is the song “I have Nothing”  originally by Whitney Houston, sung by Charice Pempengc0, a Filipino singing sensation.

I actually shed tears when listening this song, but now even a sad ad made me cry. Pregnancy hormones .

But I remember shedding tears when listening to this song, even before I am married.

I guess its the voice. And song, too.

So do listen to this, does it bring tears to your eyes for no reason too?

True Blue I Heart You

 

Pregnancy Week 9-10 ish – Oh no, not beluga caviar!

Last week crawled by oh so so so slowly.

 I was actually looking forward for the last weekend, with many plans brimming in my head.

Only to end up in bed, with head ache and sleepiness as if I was drugged.

 I wanted to go for a walk in a park nearby, but I guess not yet.

And my appetite which has been larger than life before, is dwindling …

It is as if someone installed an automatic gate in my throat.

Rice. Close gate. Wholemeal bread and kaya which I was totally into last week, close gate.Clank!!!

I fasted on Sunday to ganti puasa, and felt so hungry since my lack of appetite prevented me from having a hearty sahur. Tried to watch a movie (My Sassy Girl: rating, booooring) but the characters kept on drinking and there was me salivating over the drinks. Lost my focus there. Even caught myself wondering if  beer really tastes like root beer hehe.

Come buka puasa with a meal of  McD Fillet O Fish, the gate opened and I crammed it all that I am actually in danger of choking. I even bought two burgers at once in case I am still hungry but no, I can only finish one at a time. One per entry at the gate.

While I’m having my meal, I can’t help thinking about other expecting mommy to bes, who craves for certain type of food but unable to afford it. Imagine the frustation and the hunger since you are unable to eat anything else.Oh my goodness. I so feel you.May you, wherever you are, manage to get what you crave  too. Ameen.

As long as I don’t crave for beluga caviar after this, I guess I will be OK.

My weekly food likes and aversions this week:

Likes:

McD Fillet O Fish- that warm fish fillet and tartar sauce sliding my autogated throat …ohh bliss!

ribena and plain water – the mildly sweet and sour taste plus the soothing feeling that I amtaking enough vitamin C

Oreo peanut butter – i like the sweet and salty taste milo – warm and comforting my tummy, but would cause sourness in my mouth later

 Dislikes (yucks)

the smell and taste of curry

the smell and taste of rendang

fried or cooked onion, its after taste and smell

rice!

raw or cooked garlic, its after taste and smell

grated coconut in nasi kerabu Wong Solo fares which I liked just fine before, now its a complete no-no.

And the oh the heat! I need the aircond. My poor husband ’s teeth is chattering while me, I am sleeping like a baby ( plus one inside).

Ah, the wonders of hormones, ya?

P/S: Dear God, please grant my husband a lot of pahala for his patience in taking care of me during this time. Ameen.

P/S  P/S: Dear God, please grant me patience in dealing with my hormonal changes and also in addition to that, may I have some more McD Fillet O Fish please. Ameen.

Aum!