pening....

pening kepala memikirkan segalanya....inilah yang dinamakan manusia. takkan terlepas dari dugaan dan ujian.adakalanya dugaan hanya sementara,adakalanya berpanjangan.semua insan inginkan kebahagiaan yang berkekalan...namun tak semua impian akan menjadi kenyataan..

kenapa ada manusia yang sentiasa mempunyai hasad dengki yang tak sudah?lihat orang lain berjaya,timbullah rasa dengki..tak dapat cara elok, cara lain digunakan.tak ingatkah balasan akan datang?

ada pula insan yang mempunyai ego terlalu tinggi....terlalu tebal tembok ego...kenapa susah sangat untuk memahami insan yang berkongsi kasih?bukalah mata...pandanglah...betapa beratnya beban yang dipikul,menguruskan segalanya,berusaha menjadi yang terbaik,namun pada pandangan mata,masih ada lagi yang tidak sempurna.bukan ingin melawan,bukan ingin membantah,bukan mengutamakan yang lain.apakah perasaan jika tersepit antara dua?disini dan disana.

Mohon petunjuk dari Illahi agar diberikan yang terbaik,tunjukkan jalan yang benar,yang diredhai,dirahmati.berilah kekuatan untuk terus mencari pahala di dalam rumah tangga,bukannya mengumpul dosa.......

a year has pass....

a year has pass.so fast time flies.so many things happen in my life.sad, miserable, happy, laughter, arguing.sometimes i just pondering am i making the right decision by moving back to my hometown?

i had twice loss within a year,i've been stress out, i've been depressed,sometimes i'm at the highest peak, but most of the time i'm at the lowest gap.

what that i realise, i had most of the arguing within a year, most of silent war out of unknown reason or small deal.

i'm so tired, so stress out.that's why sometime people see me as a joyful, cheerful person at my working place, but deep in me, i'm suffering....as i'm the one bear all the responsibilities-household chores, manage kids & family, entertain both parties of families, financial, working.what will happen if i'm not around one day to do all of these?

i just wish that things can be share, things can be divided...i really wish things can be changes.

i wish people can understand me, treat me better as a human being, as a spouse, as a mother, as a partner, as a friend.not to be close only when they want me, after get left me.i wish all of these can be change....i really wish and pray for it.

another sad things happen again...

well,i guess it still fated not to be mine.i accept this fate as i know there must be a solid reason behind this as being placed by Allah SWT. i had another miscarriage. and this time it still early around 3-4 weeks.and i even don't have the chances to do the check-up with doctor.people always says a mother instinct is always correct. as predicted, once the UPT test is done, the second line is blur, my instinct says that it will be the same loss as previous. and its true...i lost 'no.4' today ....and this is the 'worst' birthday gift i ever had.

what ever, i still believe that the best is still yet to come.Amin.....

Happy Birthday to me!!!

A Wonderful Motivational Poem by Brian Tracy

You cannot change the world,
But you can present the world with one improved person -
Yourself.

You can go to work on yourself to make yourself
Into the kind of person you admire and respect.
You can become a role model and set a standard for others.
You can control and discipline yourself to resist acting
Or speaking in a negative way
Toward anyone for any reason.
You can insist upon always doing things the loving way,
Rather than the hurtful way.
By doing these things each day,
You can continue on your journey
Toward becoming an exceptional human being.
~ ~ ~ ~

yum...yum...

Baking....baking...this is my latest craziness.Manage to join 1 basic cupcake class back in KL.and now, still exploring the wonder world of baking....

Miscarriage.....

i never expect this would be happening to me...i've got two healthy kids,two wonderful pregnancy time.but who would expect the third pregnancy would be ended with miscarriage.my happiness of finding that the third baby is coming in ended on 25th november 2008 at the age of 7 weeks.so...for those who face the same fate as me....this article from http://www.babycenter.com/might be helpful to cope with.

What is a miscarriage?

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks. About 15 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, and more than 80 percent of these losses happen before 12 weeks.

This doesn't include situations in which you lose a fertilized egg before you get a positive pregnancy test. Studies have found that 30 to 50 percent of fertilized eggs are lost before a woman finds out she's pregnant, because they're lost so early that she goes on to get her period about on time -- in other words the woman doesn't realize she was pregnant at all.

If you lose a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a stillbirth.

What causes a miscarriage?

Between 50 and 70 percent of first trimester miscarriages are thought to be random events caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fertilized egg. Most often, this means that the egg or sperm had the wrong number of chromosomes, and as a result, the fertilized egg can't develop normally.

In other cases, a miscarriage is caused by problems that occur during the delicate process of early development — for example, when an egg doesn't implant properly in the uterus or an embryo has structural defects that don't allow it to continue developing. Since most healthcare practitioners won't do a full-scale workup after a single miscarriage, it's usually impossible to tell why the pregnancy was lost. And even when a detailed evaluation is performed — say after you've had two or three consecutive miscarriages — the cause still remains unknown in about half of cases.

When the fertilized egg has chromosomal problems, you may end up with what's sometimes called a blighted ovum (now usually referred to in medical circles as an early pregnancy failure). In this case, the fertilized egg implants in the uterus and the placenta and gestational sac begin to develop, but the resulting embryo either stops developing very early or doesn't form at all.

Because the placenta begins to secrete hormones, you'll get a positive pregnancy test and may have early pregnancy symptoms, but an ultrasound will show an empty gestational sac. In other cases, the embryo does develop for a little while but has abnormalities that make survival impossible, and development stops before the heart starts beating.

Once your baby has a heartbeat — usually visible on ultrasound at around 6 weeks — your odds of having a miscarriage drop significantly.

What kinds of things might put me at a higher risk for miscarriage?

Though any woman can miscarry, some are more likely to miscarry than others. Here are the most common risk factors:

• Age: Older women are more likely to conceive babies with chromosomal abnormalities, and to miscarry them as a result. In fact, 40-year-olds are about twice as likely to miscarry as 20-year-olds.

• A history of miscarriages: Women who have had two or more miscarriages in a row are more likely than other women to miscarry again.

• Certain chronic diseases or disorders: Poorly controlled diabetes, certain inherited blood clotting disorders, certain autoimmune disorders (such as antiphosphilipid syndrome or lupus), and certain hormonal disorders (such as polycystic ovary syndrome).

• Uterine or cervical problems: Having certain uterine abnormalities or a weak or abnormally short cervix (known as cervical insufficiency).

• A history of birth defects or genetic problems: Having had a child with a birth defect, or a family history (or a partner with a family history) of genetic problems.

• Certain infections: Research has shown a somewhat higher risk for miscarriage if you have listeria, mumps, rubella, measles, cytomegalovirus, parvovirus, gonorrhea, HIV, and certain other infections.

• Smoking, drinking, and using drugs: Smoking a lot, drinking too much alcohol, and using drugs like cocaine and ecstasy during pregnancy can all increase your risk for miscarriage. And some studies show an association between drinking four or more cups of coffee a day and a higher risk of miscarriage.

• Taking certain medications: Some medications have been linked to increased risk of miscarriage, so it's important to ask your caregiver about the safety of any medications you're taking even while you're trying to conceive. This goes for prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin.

• Exposure to environmental toxins: Environmental factors that might increase your risk include lead; arsenic; some chemicals, like formaldehyde, benzene, and ethylene oxide; and large doses of radiation or anesthetic gases.

• Paternal factors: Little is known about how the father's condition may contribute to a couple's risk for miscarriage, though the risk increases with the father's age. Researchers are studying the extent to which sperm could be damaged by environmental toxins but still manage to fertilize an egg. Some studies have found a greater risk of miscarriage when the father has been exposed to mercury, lead, and some industrial chemicals and pesticides.

Your risk of miscarriage also rises with each child you bear and if you get pregnant within three months after giving birth.

What are the signs that I might be having a miscarriage?

Vaginal spotting or bleeding is usually the first sign of miscarriage. Keep in mind, though, that up to 1 in 4 pregnant women have some bleeding or spotting (finding spots of blood on your underpants or toilet tissue) in early pregnancy, and half of these pregnancies don't end in miscarriage.

You may also have abdominal pain, which usually begins after you first have some bleeding. It may feel crampy or persistent, mild or sharp, or may feel more like low back pain or pelvic pressure. If you have both bleeding and pain, the chances of your pregnancy continuing are much lower.

It's very important to be aware that vaginal bleeding, spotting, or pain in early pregnancy can also signal an ectopic or a molar pregnancy. If you have any of these symptoms, call your doctor or midwife right away so she can determine whether you have a potential problem that needs to be dealt with immediately. Also, if your blood is Rh-negative, you may need a shot of Rh immune globulin within two or three days after you first notice bleeding, unless the baby's father is Rh-negative as well.

Some miscarriages are first suspected during a routine prenatal visit, when the doctor or midwife can't hear the baby's heartbeat or notices that your uterus isn't growing as it should be. (Often the embryo or fetus stops developing a few weeks before you have symptoms, like bleeding or cramping.) If your practitioner suspects that you've had a miscarriage, she'll order an ultrasound to see what's going on in your uterus and possibly do a blood test.

What should I do if I suspect I'm about to miscarry?

Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you ever notice unusual symptoms such as bleeding or cramping during pregnancy. Your practitioner will examine you to see if the bleeding is coming from your cervix and check your uterus. She may also do a blood test to check for the pregnancy hormone hCG and repeat it in two to three days to see if your levels are rising as they should be.

If you're having bleeding or cramping and your practitioner has even the slightest suspicion that you have an ectopic pregnancy, you'll have an ultrasound right away. If there's no sign of a problem but you continue to spot, you'll have another ultrasound at about 7 weeks.

At this point, if the sonographer sees an embryo with a heartbeat, you have a viable pregnancy and your risk of miscarrying is now much lower, but you'll need to have another ultrasound later if you continue to bleed. If the sonographer sees an embryo of a certain size but no heartbeat, that means the embryo didn't survive.

If the sac or the embryo is smaller than expected, though, it might just be that your dates are off and you're not as far along as you thought. Depending on the circumstances, you may need a repeat ultrasound within one to two weeks and some blood tests before your caregiver can make a final diagnosis.

If you're in your second trimester and an ultrasound shows your cervix is shortening or opening, your doctor may decide to perform a procedure called a cerclage, in which she stitches your cervix closed in an attempt to prevent miscarriage or premature delivery. (This is assuming your baby appears normal on the ultrasound and you have no signs of an intrauterine infection.) Cerclage isn't without risk, and not everyone agrees on what might make you a good candidate for it.

If you're showing signs of a possible miscarriage, your doctor or midwife may prescribe bedrest in hopes of reducing your chances of miscarrying — but there's no evidence that bedrest will help. She may also suggest you not have sex while you're having bleeding or cramping. Sex doesn't cause miscarriage, but it's a good idea to abstain if you're having these symptoms.

You may have light bleeding and cramping for a few weeks. You can wear sanitary pads but no tampons during this time and take acetaminophen for the pain. If you are miscarrying, the bleeding and cramping will likely get worse shortly before you pass the "products of conception" — that is, the placenta and the embryonic or fetal tissue, which will look grayish and may include blood clots.

If you can, save this tissue in a clean container because your caregiver may want to examine it or send it to a lab for testing to try to find out why you miscarried. In any case, she'll want to see you again at this point, so call her to let her know what's happened.

What should I do if my practitioner tells me I've lost the pregnancy but I still haven't passed the tissue?

There are different ways of handling this, and it's a good idea to discuss the pros and cons of each with your caregiver. If there's no threat to your health, you may choose to let the miscarriage happen on its own timeline. (More than half of women spontaneously miscarry within a week of finding out that the pregnancy is no longer viable.) Or you may decide to wait a certain amount of time to see if it happens before having a procedure to remove the tissue.

In some cases, you can use medication to speed up the miscarriage process, although there may be side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you choose to wait or take medication to try to speed up the process, there's a chance you'll end up needing to have the tissue surgically removed anyway.

On the other hand, if you find that it's too emotionally trying or physically painful to wait for it to pass, you may decide to just have the tissue removed. This is done by suction curettage or dilation and curettage (D&C). You'll definitely need to have the tissue removed right away if you have any problems, such as significant bleeding or signs of infection, that make it unsafe to wait for a miscarriage. And your practitioner may recommend the procedure if this is your second or third miscarriage in a row, so that they can test the tissue for a genetic cause.

What is the curettage procedure like?

The procedure doesn't usually require an overnight stay unless you have complications. As with any surgery, you'll need to arrive with an empty stomach — no food or drink since the night before.

Most obstetricians prefer to use suction curettage (or vacuum aspiration), because it's thought to be slightly quicker and safer than a traditional D&C, though some will use a combination of the two procedures. For either procedure, the doctor will insert a speculum into your vagina, clean your cervix and vagina with an antiseptic solution, and dilate your cervix with narrow metal rods (unless your cervix is already dilated from having passed some tissue). In most cases, you'll be given sedation through an IV and a local anesthetic to numb your cervix.

For a suction curettage, the doctor will pass a hollow plastic tube through your cervix and suction out the tissue from your uterus. For a traditional D&C, she uses a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette to gently scrape the tissue from the walls of your uterus. The whole thing may take about 15 to 20 minutes, though the tissue removal itself takes less than ten minutes. Finally, if your blood is Rh-negative, you'll need a shot of Rh immune globulin unless the baby's father is Rh-negative, too

What happens after a miscarriage?

Whether you miscarry on your own or have the tissue removed, you'll have mild menstrual-like cramps afterward for up to a day or so and light bleeding for a week or two. Use pads instead of tampons and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the cramps. Avoid sex, swimming, douching, and using vaginal medications for at least a week or two and until your bleeding stops.

If you begin to bleed heavily (soaking a sanitary pad in an hour), have any signs of infection (such as fever, achiness, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge), or feel excessive pain, call your practitioner immediately or go to the emergency room. If your bleeding is heavy and you begin to feel weak, dizzy, or lightheaded, you may be going into shock. In this case, call 911 right away — don't wait to hear from your caregiver, and don't drive yourself to the ER.

Does having one miscarriage mean I'm likely to miscarry again?

No. Although you're likely to be worried about the possibility of another miscarriage, fertility experts don't consider a single early pregnancy loss to be a sign that there's anything wrong with you or your partner.

Some practitioners will order special blood and genetic tests to try to find out what's going wrong after two miscarriages in a row, particularly if you're 35 or older or have certain medical conditions. Others will wait until you've had three consecutive losses. In certain situations, such as if you had a second trimester miscarriage or an early third trimester premature birth from a weakened cervix, you might be referred to a high-risk specialist after a single loss so she can carefully manage your pregnancy.

When can I try to conceive again?

You may have to wait a bit. Whether you miscarry spontaneously or have the tissue removed, you'll generally get your period again in four to six weeks.

Some practitioners say you can start trying to conceive again after this period, but others recommend that you wait until you've been through another menstrual cycle so that you have more time to recover physically and emotionally. (You'll need to use birth control to prevent conception during this time, because you may ovulate as early as two weeks after you miscarry.)

I can't seem to get over having miscarried. How can I cope?

Though you may be ready physically to get pregnant again, you may not feel ready emotionally. Every woman copes with the grief of early pregnancy loss in her own way.

Some cope best by turning their attention toward trying for a new pregnancy as soon as possible. Others find that months or more go by before they're interested in trying to conceive again. Take time to examine your feelings, and do what feels right for you and your partner. Ask your caregiver where to get counseling or find support groups, if you think that would be helpful.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

Definition

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball. Inflammation causes small blood vessels in the conjunctiva to become more prominent, which is what causes the pink or red cast to the whites of your eyes.

The cause of pink eye is commonly a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction or — in newborns — an incompletely opened tear duct.

Though the inflammation of pink eye makes it an irritating condition, it rarely affects your sight. If you suspect pink eye, you can take steps to ease your discomfort. But because pink eye can be contagious, early diagnosis and treatment is best to help limit its spread.

Symptoms

The most common pink eye symptoms include:

• Redness in one or both eyes
• Itchiness in one or both eyes
• A gritty feeling in one or both eyes
• A discharge in one or both eyes that forms a crust during the night
• Tearing

Causes

Causes of pink eye include:

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Allergies
• A chemical splash in the eye
• A foreign object in the eye

Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis and bacterial conjunctivitis may affect one or both eyes. Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery or mucous discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis often produces a thicker, yellow-green discharge and may be associated with a respiratory infection or with a sore throat. Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can be associated with colds.

Both viral and bacterial types are very contagious. Adults and children alike can develop both of these types of pink eye. However, bacterial conjunctivitis is more common in children than it is in adults.

Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis affects both eyes and is a response to an allergy-causing substance such as pollen. In response to allergens, your body produces an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). This antibody triggers special cells called mast cells in the mucous lining of your eyes and airways to release inflammatory substances, including histamines. Your body's release of histamine can produce a number of allergy signs and symptoms, including red or pink eyes.

If you have allergic conjunctivitis, you may experience intense itching, tearing and inflammation of the eyes — as well as itching, sneezing and watery nasal discharge. You may also experience swelling of the membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids and part of your eyeballs, resulting in what may look like clear blisters on the whites of your eyes.

Conjunctivitis resulting from irritation
Irritation from a chemical splash or foreign object in your eye is also associated with conjunctivitis. Sometimes, flushing and cleaning the eye to rid it of the chemical or object causes redness and irritation. Signs and symptoms, which may include a mucous discharge instead of pus, usually clear up on their own within about a day.

Risk factors

Risk factors for pink eye include:

• Exposure to an allergen for allergic conjunctivitis
• Exposure to someone infected with the viral or bacterial form of conjunctivitis

Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are common among children and are very contagious. Someone with conjunctivitis may be contagious for seven to 14 days after signs and symptoms first appear.

People who wear contact lenses, especially extended-wear lenses, may be more prone to conjunctivitis.

Treatments and drugs

Bacterial conjunctivitis
If your infection is bacterial, your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eyedrops as pink eye treatment, and the infection should clear within several days. Antibiotic eye ointment, in place of eyedrops, is sometimes prescribed for treating bacterial pink eye in children. An ointment is often easier to administer to an infant or young child than are eyedrops, though they may blur vision for up to 20 minutes after application. With either form of medication, you should notice a marked improvement in signs and symptoms within one to two days. Be sure to use the medication for the entire time your doctor prescribes it, to prevent recurrence of the infection.

Viral conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis doesn't respond to treatment with antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Like with a common cold, you can use an over-the-counter remedy to relieve some symptoms, but the virus just has to run its course. You may notice a worsening of symptoms in the first three to five days. After that, your signs and symptoms should gradually clear on their own. It may take up to two to three weeks from the time you were infected for the virus to go away.

Allergic conjunctivitis
If the irritation is allergic conjunctivitis, your doctor may prescribe one of many different types of eyedrops. These may include antihistamines, decongestants, mast cell stabilizers, steroids and anti-inflammatory drops

Prevention

Practicing good hygiene is the best way to control the spread of pink eye. Once the infection has been diagnosed, follow these steps:

• Don't touch your eyes with your hands.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
• Change your towel and washcloth daily, and don't share them with others.
• Change your pillowcase often.
• Discard eye cosmetics, particularly mascara.
• Don't use anyone else's eye cosmetics or personal eye-care items.
• Follow your eye doctor's instructions on proper contact lens care.

If your child is infected, avoid close contact with other children. Many schools send children with conjunctivitis home, and will likely ask that your child receive at least one full day of treatment before returning.

p/s: why do i put this article?coz i'm having pink eye on both of my sight now.........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

3O years ago.......

...a baby girl was born to a proud parents
...the couple's first daughter and second child to them
...they rise her together with the help of grandma
...all the hard work and effort
...all educations given
...all the lesson been thought
...all the love and care showered

and now...

...she is married
...she is also a mother of two
...she is always remember all the lesson of life
...she is always been grateful with the love surrounding
..she will make sure her family will be given the same love
as she had before
...and that is my promise to my family


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

PINDAH.....

Officially i've move back to my hometown ....KULIM.i'll start to work in the same teaching institute but this time no longer in the main campus but in the branch - penang.21/5/2008 is the report duty day. after discussion with husband, these are the items decided:

1. i'll bring back the kids withs me and stay with my parents temporary while waiting for our house to be completed renovated

2. the kids shall be send to nursery

3. i need to travel back and forth from Kulim to Penang daily (except for Sunday)

4. husband shall only join us back after completed his project (around middle June / early July)

therefore.......so long goodbye KL, welcome back to hometown Kulim.

p/s : sure gonna miss all the fun in KL especially the shoppings

Zoo Negara ..Here we come!!! part 1

After all this while,we plan to bring the kids to see the real animals in zoo.tried but too many obstacles.finally we manage to bring them. together with my sister,we went on saturday morning.nice weather.hopefully it does not rain.

Erisya get excited.Eirfan still wondering where are we going.once arrived at the zoo.the memory flash back.after 21 years for me and 18 years for my husband,this is the second time we are setting our foot at this place....lamanya tak gi zoo!!!

the entrance is still the same.well, i guess nothing much of the changes.




The first animal we saw- presenting the Giraffe



Then...we have the elephants. and this is the baby.Erisya seem to be bit scared but we force her to stand with that elephant (hahahaha!)

I've forgotten the name of this birds but all i know it is call burung undan.

Eirfan is chasing the birds to protect her sister.(wah!beraninya)


tapi last sekali dia yang lari tinggal kakak

Monkey...monkey...

spot at my office previously....this guy must be really hungry...wondering around for food.

Sorry la...it's semester break.no food available.

My old shell......

Below is the view of my office....since Oct 2005 i was in this room.environment is nice, roommate is great.i'm gonna miss this old shell of mine soon....

p/s: please view it minus the papers and students assignments papers!


The library books i used to refer


My Rack of Knowledge


My subject's file


My stuff !!


My Gateway!!!

Muffin here...muffin there...

Erisya keep on ask me to bake cake for her...as if her mummy is a great chef le konon.I never bake cake in the entire life except when i'm in Form 1 doing this Kemahiran Hidup subject.But for that,i'm not the one who bake it.It's my friends.I just monitor and become the boss(cewah).At that time,i'm not that keen on cooking.I'm more towards pertukangan and doing the electronic circuit board.

Since i don't have the heart to let her down,i bought this Nona Blueberry Muffin Premix (Insant flour mix le...),some colourful chocolate rice, chocolate chips and blueberry filling.The instruction quite easy to follow.All you need to do is add in 3 eggs,100g of water and 120gm of vegetable oil (I use Minyak Mazola).

Steps:

1.Preheat oven 200'C
2.Start to beat the flour mix,add egg,water,vegetable oil until everything become smooth and fluffy
3.grease the cupcake container.
4.pour in the batter.decorate it with chocolate rice / chocolate chips / put the blueberry filling on top @ inside the batter
5.bake for 15 minutes.

This are the outcome:

the muffins with blueberry filing inside and on top

the muffins with chocolate chips and colorful chocolate rice

Once done,my suprise Erisya ate almost 10 cuppies of the muffins, Eiran ate 2cuppies and husband ate around 6cupies.I really proud of myself of making my family happy.One box of flour mixture = 35 cupcakes(depends on how you fill in).She even bring 12cupcakes to her babysitter's house.Next time i should try to do the cupcakes with buttercream topping.

Leap Day February 29th

Leap Day – February 29

Leap day (February 29) is an intercalary day inserted in a leap year. Leap day has been associated with age-old traditions, superstitions and folklore. It is also recognized as a day of observances and celebrated as a birthday for those born on February 29.

Leap Day

Leap day, also known as leap year day, is an extra day added to the month of February in a leap year. February 29 is the 60th day of a leap year in the Gregorian calendar. It occurs every four years in years evenly divisible by four except for centenary years not divisible by 400.
A leap day is more likely to occur on Mondays or Wednesdays rather than other days because the Gregorian calendar repeats itself every 400 years. Therefore February 29 can occur 15 times on a Monday or Wednesday, 14 times on a Friday or Saturday and 13 times on a Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday.

Tradition, Folklore and Superstition

A tradition was introduced many centuries ago to allow women to propose to men during a leap year. This privilege of proposing was restricted to leap day in some areas. Leap day was sometimes known as “Bachelors’ Day”. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage offer from a woman.
The tradition’s origin stemmed from an old Irish tale referring to St Bridget striking a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men every four years. This old custom was probably made to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar way to how the leap day balances the calendar.
It was also considered to be unlucky for someone to be born on a leap day in Scotland and for couples to marry on a leap year, including on a leap day, in Greece.

Observances on February 29

Leap day is also St Oswald’s Day, named after a 10th century archbishop of York who died on February 29, 992. The feast is celebrated on February 29 during leap years and on February 28 in other years.
February 29 is one of the days of Ayyám-i-Há (February 26 to March 1) in the Bahá'í calendar. These days are dedicated to fasting preparations, charity, hospitality and gift-giving.

Leap Day Birthdays

Some people born on February 29 prefer to celebrate their birthday on February 28 in a non-leap year because they were born in February, while others celebrate their birthday on March 1 because they do not officially turn next age on February 28. There are also those who only celebrate their birthday every leap year because they believe there is no substitute to a February 29 birthday.

Happy birthday to those who celebrate their birthday today!!

Tesco...Tesco

I don't know why Erisya is so fond of going to Tesco.Last time she really like it coz she wanted to ride in the mechanical toys where you put the token in. But after an incident happen,that thing suddenly move without she are ready to ride,till now she refuse to ride it again. But she keep on pointing at Tesco Ampang when ever we pass by to go back to our house.

The new Tesco Model in Trolley


Vroom...Vromm...Pin...Pin....make a way for Erisya

Baby Day out @ Ikea / Ikano Power Centre

Today, my husband granted me a permission to take out the kids.Our house owner had decide to replace the kitchen cabinet.so few construction job took over the house and it's really dusty.better to take the kids out but my husband stay at home to monitor the job.

since my sister came to our house and she wanted to buy a wedding gift for her friend,then we decided to go to Ikea.the last time i was there is in 2004. This day out is a record coz we when out from 10.30am till 10.30pm.

i decide to bring along the stroller which was bought in year 2005 and only use once. my planning is to put Eirfan but he refuse to sit.Erisya keep on saying"nak duduk...letih le jalan".

Having lunch at Fasta Pasta @ Ikano. The food is not bad. For the kids, i ordered vegetable soup and garlic bread. my sister choose fettucinni with sos.

This is my brief idea for my new kitchen cabinet for my new house @ Kulim Hi Tech. I did took some of the brochure but at the end forget to take it out from the Ikea Bag.Luckily i still keep the 2008 ikea catalogue.

Eirfan enjoying himself at Kluang Station

New hairband...

This is the latest hairband i bought for Erisya.She keep on complaining that "mata tercucuk dgn rambut".

Eirfan Sick....uhuk...uhuk...uhuk...

After coming back from CNY holiday, Eirfan down with fever.Quite high but keep on up and down.38.5C to 39.6C.Me and my husband keep on sponge him to keep down the thermometer reading.When he got the fever, he was so less energetic. Just wanted to sleep and cling to mummy. I need to carried him all the times as he refuse to let me off.

Then came out this blister.We when to the panel and the doctor diagnose him with Chicken Pox. We put him on long pant all the time as he always scratching. After a week of medication, he seem ok but then down again with high fever.This time we decide to see Specialist in Kampung Baru Medical Centre (KBMC). Really shocking when the doctor told us that it is not Chicken Pox but HFMD.Luckily it's nearly finish already and not the dangerous types as occur in Sabah and Sarawak. I really piss off when hear about this misdiagnose things. I really don't know from where this HFMD came from since my kids are NOT attending any day care centre or kindergarten so does the baby sitter kids.He got the fever just after we return from hometown.So...from where this HFMD came????

I'm really thankful coz all this things happen during my semester break and it is not the serious type of HFMD.

Balik kampung @ balik taman?

Since CNY's holiday is quite long, so we decide to went back to our hometown in Kedah (Kulim and Alor Star).My husband, he's from Kampung Pegawai, Alor Star. So the term 'balik kampung' is applicable. Me from Taman Seroja, Kulim need to use the term "balik taman?".

But i still need to brings back all the exam scripts to marks.so call holiday...

Bendera Kedah

Waiting for Papa to finish Friday Praying

Masjid Zahir, Alor Setar

On the way back to Kulim.Mind the trees and view as the car is moving..