new.home.new.life

need IKEA things

2012-01-25T11:02:00.000+08:00

The kids bedroom is a sharing bedroom for Abg and Adik. Yes, we bought KURA bed.But, only one. We did utilize the lower unit as another bed.

they cuddling each other

and hugging the brother

Me shall elaborate details on what the renovation we did for their bedroom later. My interest here is to make the bedroom also a study room for them. At first, we thought they will have the separate room for study. But, after considering many things, we decided to dedicate some place in the room for them doing their homework.

This will be my inspired design since they share the similar arrangement for bed and window.

But, still Me considering the others design:

simple. similar bed and window arrangement

colourful

study desk

neat

simple

files and books organization

boards

modern

wall decor

kindy mode

accessories

wall decor

chairs

nice shelves

books holder with clock

and this is the current condition at their room

now, grab the list and go get them...

challenges for Two Zero One Two

2012-01-09T15:53:00.000+08:00

Last week school started. Abg now in 6 years old class and adik in 4 years old class. Actually, tak de apa sangat coz QDees was having only two-days (Thursday & Friday) orientation for the existing students , the school ended early @10.30 am, Me was working from home and Baba was around.

But, today is a REAL one.

Me siap mandi and cooking mee goreng for breakfast by 7.00 am.

The next step is to wake the 'babies' up.

First, Me mandikan Abg. And, as usual, "Abg tak nak g schoooooo...l"

Me layan je...keep quiet actually and said Ok.. but continue sabunkan dia.

Secondly, Me mandikan Adik. "Tak nak g school..Adik sakit peruuuut". Eawah ewah, ko first time nak g school , dah sakit perut.

Me layan je...keep quiet actually and said Siannya adik. nanti Mama bubuh ubat.. but continue sabunkan dia.

Abg still tak pakai baju lagi. Terbaring atas katil berselimut. Argggh.

Me siapkan Adik dulu. Bubuh ubat Yu Yee Cap Limau and gosok2 perut yang 'sakit' tu.

Abg merengek2 tak nak pakai baju and taknak g school. Me keep quiet and continue siapkan both.

Dah siap pakai baju, it's already 7.30 am. Me dukung Adik to downstairs for breakfast. Abg tak turun lagi. Arggh. Me naik and bawak turun Abg by holding his hands.

Me suapkan Adik mee goreng. Makan semulut je. Abg langsung tak makan. Abg nak egg je.

Then, Me goreng egg for him. Dah siap goreng egg, Adik nak egg macam tu jugak Me pecah-pecahkan egg tadi and suap Adik. Mama, nak aeroplane. Letak kat sini. adik tengok je. Ok. Me went upstair and took his aeroplane, put in front of him on the table. Abg nak aeroplane too. Aeroplane kecik. Again, Me went upstair.

Now, both having their aeroplane each. Me left them having their breakfast.

Me took their bags, prepare the drinks and snacks into their bags.

Ok, boys. Let's go.

Adik nk bawa aeroplane g school, buleh? No. U nak aeroplane tu hancur ke? Nanti semua orang nak tengok and pegang2 your aeroplane. Nanti aeroplane pecah. Ni aeroplane adik je. Adik je buleh main. He nodded. Yes.

Me pakaikan school bag to each of them.

At the shoes cabinet, Find your shoes now.

They searching for their shoes. Abg easily can get his shoes because he put the shoes on top of the shelves together. And Adik taking time to get his shoes because he put his right shoes on the 1st shelve at the 2nd sliding and the left shoes at the 4th shelve. Hmmh. Alasan: takut org amik

Me angkat Adik to the car without he sempat put on the shoes. Abg followed us from behind.

Off we go. 8.00 am already.,

Now, before they merengek2 about not to go to school , Me must do something. To divert their attention. And what Me doing is driving the car like a 'rally car' and my mouth ramblings about the race....oh, we are climbing the mountain now...oh no , bumping...where we should go? left or right...I'm taking the corner againnn...Abg, is that car still following us behind?...oh no, the volcano is on our right...we are moving down the hill...brake. brake. ...yea...we are here. we won the race!

We arrived at 8.04 am at the kindy. They automatically turun from the car when Me stopped the car in front of the gate. No cry. No tears. Fuhhh.

A question to myself: Is this gonna happen again. tomorrow and forever??

Me need to do something..

1. Looking at this situation, at least by 9 pm , they must be at their bedroom and sleep by 9.30 pm at night.

2. Me must get them dressed-up by 7 am.

3. Allow them to complete the breakfast until 7.30 am.

4. By 7.35 am, we off go to school.

5. We can be at school by 7.45 am so that Abg can have his morning reading session. and Adik can playing around and studied the school. ))

and lots more to do...to revise my schedule... house-chore arrangement..to create a nice study area for them..and many more...do Me need to employ a maid? so that Me could focus on them and their study?

Bingka Ubi Kayu

2012-01-09T11:22:00.002+08:00

Ingredients

4 cups ubi kayu yang diparut (tak perlu buang air)

1 cup castor sugar

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 cups santan pekat

Method

Put sugar and salt into grated ubi

Pour santan

Mix them well

Pu into oven for 1 1/2 hour @150 deg C. api atas dan bawah.

the crunchier is the yummy one...

a simple recipe...ubi yang diparut is a better taste

Sumber : periuktanah

Day 32 - PT Session

2011-12-28T10:50:00.001+08:00

Day 32

Power Plate, Resistance and Floor Training

Activity 1

(Using Power Plate Machine)

50 intensity

work on your smallest muscle using 3D wave penetration

physical workout work on the big/outer muscle only

help to eliminate cellulite

dont' ever stand-up on the plate, it will shake your brain, and make you feel dizzy

Power Plate machines use the principles of Acceleration Training™ to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing overall performance in sessions as short as 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

Power Plate^® equipment offers a host of benefits, ranging from an immediate improvement in blood circulation, to a variety of other measurable outcomes: such as increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved range of motion, decreased cellulite, increased bone mineral density, reduced pain and soreness and faster recovery

Step up 3min for each side
Push-up 1min for 3 sets

Activity 2
Walking Lunges

for 60x

Activity 3
(Using Power Plate Machine)

50 intensity

Side step 3min for each side

Activity 4
Resistance using Cable Machine

Triceps, Extension, Pull up
for 30x each

Activity 5
Walking Lunges

for 60x

Activity 6
Resistance using Cable Machine

Cable Wood Chop

for 30x for each side

Activity 7
(Using Power Plate Machine)

50 intensity

Back stretch and Knee Raise-up 3 min for each side

Abs Crunch for 30 sec for 5 sets

Activity 8
Straight Leg Crunch

50x each for 3set

Activity 9
Plank 2min

Activity 10

Treadmill 15min

(1.7 km, 0.0 incline, 7.0km/h)

Me pegi gym at 6pm coz pagi ada appointment. Petang baru la nampak ramai manusia.
Ops. Me dh attend 5 sessions before this entry dan tak sempat blog about it. Thats why this entry is on the 32nd.

review Bengkel Tanam Sayur & Herba

2011-12-27T13:00:00.001+08:00

pada 17th December 2011, bertempat di bangunan Karangkraf Seksyen 15, Shah Alam

Bengkel Taman Sayuran & Herba Indah

early participant

K Yasmin, my deskmate...kenal semasa bengkel. She's from Kuala Selangor

There were 3 sessions :

First Session (9am -12noon)

Lecture by Horticulturist - Dr Noriah Othman from UiTM

she explained the basic knowlegde of the plants...family name, types of plant, use of the plant, how the plant grow, layout of the home garden, types of compost, types of plant disease and etc. In fact, the 3-hours lecture macam tak cukup aje. Banyak yang kami tanya and discuss. Also about the fact and myths

Second Session (12noon - 1pm)

Penjagaan Tanaman secara Organik - Pn Rokiah Hasan from BioHeritage

Pilihan menggunakan baja organik . Juga menunjukkan demonstrasi melakukan sendiri pengkomposan sisa dapur

Third Session (2.30pm -3pm)

Tanaman dan Penjagaan - En Azhan Kamarudin from Agrotek

a general guidelines on how to grow the selected plants : ratio of soils, types of compost, steps of planting etc

Fouth Session (3pm -4pm)

Demo dan Praktikal- En Azhan Kamarudin from Agrotek

Tanah sedalam 2ft digali

semaian anak benih buleh juga dilakukan dalam pot tray ini. RM6 sahaja

contoh biji benih

lubang seluas 4ft x 1ft

gloves yang sesuai

pasir

tanah hitam

steps untuk menyediakan soil ...3 bahagian pasir

1 bahagian tanah hitam

gaul rata

masukkan ke dalam lubang tadi sebagai base

ratakan

letakkan tanah

letakkan anak pokok limau purut

buleh muat tiga. Ikut jangkaan canopi pokok dan akar

tambah tanah lagi

contoh tanah hitam - Peatgro

we put sabut kelapa to lock moist from surrounding. Untuk tanaman yang perlukan kelembapan yang tinggi seperti pandan. Buleh juga tanam pegaga yang perlukan teduhan.

tadaa..a simple 6ft x 4ft mini garden

Notes: Me ada softcopy of all the slides that day. If anyone interested, please do ask.

2011-12-14T10:40:00.000+08:00

Homemade Chicken Nugget

Me selalu prepare this recepi. But this time is very special because Me gonna use a new gadget called Patty Caddy

Its actually to make a burger..but, who cares. Me want to use it to make my nugget too.

beli kt Parkson RM 69.90

the real thing

Ingredients

Chicken breast ( from a whole one chicken)

Breadcrumbs (blend the plain toast)

1/4 tsp Baking powder

a pinch of Salt

Paprika

Black Pepper

For Coating

1 Egg

Breadcrumbs (see photo below)

Method

Blend the chicken breast. Then, add the other ingredients

Patty Caddy ready to be used

Make a ball dough

Put the ball in the container

Press it

Tadaa....a three piece of burger are ready in a minute

Beat the egg for coating

This is the way to open the container. Easy right? No messy job

Me use this breadcrumbs. Memang crunchy

Coat the dough with the breadcrumbs

Tadaaaa....my chicken nugget ready stock for a week...or maybe less

food canister

2011-12-13T12:54:00.000+08:00

Me adalah seorang agen Tupperware..Memang banyak stok Tupperware yang dibeli. Tapi kebanyakannya digunakan untuk menyimpan barang makanan secara temporary sahaja.

For Me , untuk simpan GULA, KOPI, TEH dan barang makanan harian Me mahukan sesuatu yang easy and simple yet best function. What Me meant is bekas yang clear view, senang dibuka (even with one hand) and betul-betul kedap udara.

Sebab tula Me bought this food canister

POP Container by OXO. Made in USA

variety in sizes

tekan button tengah tu untuk buka dan tutup. Senang kan??

Me beli 7 unit of these canister. Me kirim kat through friend kat US. Total nya adalah around RM450. Dalam RM 65 sebijik.

And last two weeks Me menjejakkan kaki ke Empire Subang setelah ditutup sekian lama kerana kes tong gas meletup kat Starbucks. Me went to Kitchen Shop at LG floor and also Aino Living at 2nd floor. At Aino, Me found something yang menyakitkan hati tetapi akhirnya menceriakan hati jua..

Me found this...

sort like OXO container. But, made in Taiwan. Harga RM 9.90 ok.

the lid..to open and close. same function

Sakit hati gak tengok harganya tak sampai RM 10 satu (but price varies according to sizes) compared to the damage done before to get the same thing. but, akhirnya menceriakan hatiku jua kerana nanti bila nak tambah koleksi food canister ini, beli saja disini kerana harganya sangat mampu.,,)) For info, the materials and quality almost the same.

among the collection

Susu coklat , Gula, Tea, Coffee

Buleh muat 1kg susu

yang ini 1kg gula pasir

dalam kabinet

we are moving....out

2011-12-02T13:23:00.001+08:00

Baba arrange the items in the pick-up. Secara kebetulan, pick-up baru amik.

almost my items...

acara 'membuka' almari pakaian..inilah almari pertama (katil set) kami...sempena perkahwinan. Dah dekat 7 tahun usianya. Dia datang sekeping-sekeping masa pasang dulu. Now, nak buka balik pun kene bukak sekeping-sekeping papannya coz papan ini adalah teramat berat sangat dan saiz almari ni tak muat pintu

kene ingat skru...kat mane

timbunan isi almari. mula-mula susun secara berhemah..lama-lama dah tak berhemah dah

lift lori Amsyar masa baby. Baba terpaksa hide this coz he always mengamuk when playing with this

almost there

sikit lagii

tadaa...dah takde

WELCOME...to the NEW.HOME.NEW.LIFE...

Alhamdulillah..))))

bengkel gardening

2011-11-14T11:01:00.001+08:00

sampai sekarang laman kami masih lagi menghijau dengan rumput tanpa sebatang pokok ditanam

semuanya adalah kerana...

dan Me adalah among the participant..

the benefits

the details event

why should go there?

there are TWO reasons why Me wanted to go to this bengkel..

1 Me rasa untuk memulakan sesuatu kerja biarlah ada pengetahuan yang perlu..Berkebun ni pernah jadi topik dalam syllabus Kemahiran Hidup masa Form 2 dulu. Tapi, bila zaman dah berubah dan tahun meningkat, mungkin sudah banyak penemuan terbaru dan kaedah yang lebih berkesan semasa berkebun yang buleh menjadi panduan. Lagipun, tanah sangat terhad, maka planning adalah manjadi keutamaan. Misalnya, pokok A buleh ditanam berdekatan pokok B kerana masing-masing memerlukan nutrient dan jenis tanah yang sama. Pokok C tak buleh berada berhampiran pokok H... dan sebagainya..

2 Bagi peluang kepada akar rumput untuk terus menguatkan diri masing-masing. Sekarang ni, bila dah lebih sebulan ditanam, barulah buleh dikatakan rumput karpet kerana my kaki dah tenggelam bila pijak rumput. Suka ))

So, apalagi..marilah sertai bengkel ini..tak rugi. Banyak yang buleh dipelajari...

sidai baju

2011-11-07T18:00:00.000+08:00

percubaan menyidai baju di ampaian baru..

jangan salah sangka ya..kami belum masuk rumah lagi. Tapi, saje je gatal nak guna ampaian baru. Since cahaya matahrari memang bagus dan terik untuk cepat keringkan jeans-jeans tersebut. Basuhnya di rumah lama dan angkut ke sini. Oh ya, Me guna setting "Jeans" untuk basuh jeans. My 7kg buleh muat all these jeans and took 2:33 hrs to finish the washing. (Ini untuk review my washing machine; sila tengok previous post)

zoom jauh

4 jeans dewasa..4 jeans kids..4 t-shirts dewasa

macam kene pulak baldi tu kat situ...my favorite baldi..its a flexible..carry baju kotor, baju untuk disidai, baju yang telah dilipat also buleh buat simpan air dan buleh rendam baju didalamnya..RM 37.80 kat Parkson. Memang worth it.

zoom dekat skit..sangat senang untuk assemble this ampaian. extendible and tak berat mana pun

cat

2011-11-04T17:11:00.000+08:00

misi mencari cat untuk dinding dalam rumah..kami bercadang untuk mengecat semula rumah since ada kerja-kerja wiring dan civil, so alang-alang dah kene touch-up, baik tukar color terus.

our sub-contractor yang suggestkan kami to this shop. Katanya, price disini lebih murah.Kami hanya mahukan dia supply labour saja.

lambakan katalog dan kira-kira

dah tertengok katalog untuk outdoor pulakk..

list code warna cat ...and harga

color untuk master bedroom

color untuk other bedroom

semuanya tanpa perancangan. Me just dapat call from Baba bagitau dia ada kat kedai cat. Sila datang dan advise.

Kami tak nak beriya-iya cat sebab budget untuk cat memang takde..tapi, price cat didini memang murah daripada kedai lain. Untuk sesiapa disekitar sini, bulehla ke kedai hardware ini..belakang Petronas dalam Bukit Jelutong. In fact, kami beli railing untuk langsir pun disini.

basic kitchen design

2011-11-03T16:55:00.000+08:00

Me categorized my kitchen as a SMALL kitchen..

This is my initial kitchen layout...U-shape...with peninsular for breakfast table

Some tips from professional for small kitchen design

And always remember, your sink does not have to be in proportion to your kitchen. Large sinks are much more practical than small sinks, especially when it comes to cleaning the pots and pans. Large sinks can also be used as a utility sink for those living in an apartment or a small house. Consider a large kitchen sink in your small kitchen design

If your kitchen is at least 12 to 15 feet wide, it can accommodate freestanding storage in the center (usually an island) that is convenient from any spot in the kitchen.

You don't have to give things up in a small kitchen design if you try a different approach. If you have room for only a small bowl sink, try using one that is deeper than average.

Pantry storage with units that go floor to ceiling provide maximum storage in small kitchen design

Use space-saving small kitchen design ideas for an eating area in a small kitchen: a banquette with storage underneath; a drop table; a small round table and two chairs tucked in a corner.

The galley kitchen, which lines up cabinets and appliances on either side of a corridor, is one of the most popular designs for small kitchen design. Everything is within easy reach for the cook.

Source: Google

pasang langsir

2011-11-02T16:45:00.000+08:00

langsir yang sudah siap dijahit

acara memasukkan ke dalam railing

tools yang diperlukan

railing yang sedia untuk di lekatkan

alamak...singkat la pulak. Betulla kata Camelia tu

Banyak nya gap tu...kene alter la pulakk

mencari blind

2011-10-26T08:08:00.000+08:00

Both of us found this shop while we were searching lampu2 kat Puchong. Kedai ni kat 3rd storey , specialize in curtain, wallpaper and blinds.

Kami pegi hari Ahad early in the morning. Biasala style Baba. Biar kita tunggu kedai bukak takpe daripada kita bersesak dengan orang ramai and banyak traffic. Actually nak ke KAMDAR dulu, tapi jalan dataran merdeka dah ditutup. Rupanya ada bike race. So, kami bersarapan dulu dan menyimpang ke kedai perabut. Pukul 11.30 pagi baru kedai blind ni bukak.

To be truth, kami tak berapa survey kedai-kedai blinds yang lain. Since the consultant is very friendly and help us a lot about the design...This is the 1st shop, and terus buat order.

choosing the color and patterm

contoh blind available

various of railing and curtain types also available

We choose this timber blind 35mm for our tempered glass main frame

and this is Mrs Camelia...a friendly and experienced consultant

We intend to buy the railings for the curtain (tempah kat KAMDAR). When Me showed her our curtain measurement, she informed us that we might have problem with our cafe curtain installation later. KAMDAR supposed to add more inches for the cafe curtain as the metal railing shall be installed above the aluminium railing. This is not same as double-track railing which the curtain and the sheer will sit in parallel to each other.

double-track aluminium railing for french-pleat type curtain.

All the price per unit c/w installation. Our order akan siap dalam 4 days. We pay deposit and waiting for the installation.

Then, kami bergegas ke KAMDAR. Baba parking depan kedai je. If taking more than 10 min, inform him dan dia akan cari parking. Maklumla, kawasan larangan.

So, Me berlari ke tingkat 4 dan terus bertanyakan order. Alhamdulillah, order dah siap. SA akan ambilkan di tingkat 7. While waiting for her, Me settlekan outstanding bill. Dan, bila dah sampai, terus check the quantity. SA disitu sangat bekerjasama. They helped Me to accelerate the process. And siap tolong hantar ke kereta. Me found out, the curtain dah siap berjahit and dah ada curtain hooks

curtain hook

kitchen window

2011-10-24T10:42:00.000+08:00

Dari luar

Dari luar...dari jauh

Dari dalam

Dari sisi

Perasan tak small tiles kat separuh window ni? Ini idea Baba. Me love it...senang nak cuci.

My Current Kitchen Window

Ruang ini adalah extension. So, my dream telah tercapai. Me wanted a glass window yang mengadap garden.

We installed a tempered glass window. Me tak nak window yang buleh buka-buka coz nanti kene letak grill. Rasanya dah tak best bila view dah ada penghalang. So, this is the best. Untuk accessible ke garden, ada pintu next to the window (dalam gambar atas tak nampak)

Now, Me nak berangan what will my kitchen window look like...

ada blind...dan pokok betul sebagai hiasan

simple

contoh blind

contoh pokok

contoh blind

blind ideas

accessories ideas

Day 27 - PT Session

2011-10-21T15:05:00.001+08:00

Day 27

Cardio Training Workout

Activity 1

Step-side Legs for 2 min

Speed

Activity 2

Lunges and Jump for 2 min

Do it slowly

Activity 3

Sumo Squat and Jump for 2 min

Do it slowly

Repeat Activity 2 & 3 for 3x

Activity 4

Squat with 6kg resistance for 50x

Activity 6

Lat for 30x

Activity 7

Lateral Elbow for 20x

Repeat Activity 3-7 for 2x

Activity 8

Running on Treadmill for 2.4km

Finish in 20:18
Targeted time : 20min

Activity 9

Abs Crunch for 50x
tighten up the abs muscle

Activity 10

Toes Touch Crunch for 50x
tighten up the abs muscle

Masa test running tu, Me rasa sesak dada ...macam orang semput/lelah. Nafas rasanya kat dada and penuh kat situ. Tak penat tapi....Me ada lelah ke??((

jalan-jalan cari dining table set

2011-10-20T15:11:00.001+08:00

RM 2,990

Tempered glass

RM 5,990

Me wish our dining hall could fit a square table

RM 3,990

rare design

RM 2,950

Marble table

RM 3,500

Modern design

Almost all furniture shop offer almost the same design with almost the same price. Yang bezanya, ada yang charge transportation ada yang tak. Me realized that before they going to mention their price, they will ask where do you live? Looks they can play with the price just like that. Maybe they could charge the transportation separately or already included in their price.

Day 26 - PT Session

2011-10-18T10:27:00.000+08:00

Day 26

Total Body Workout

Activity 1

(Using Power Plate Machine)

45 intensity

Step up 1min for each side

Back stretch and Knee Raise-up 2 min for each side

Push-up 1min for 3 sets

Side step 2min for each side

Hold squat for 2 min
Up and down Squat for 2min

Squat while lifting the Vipr for 2 min

Abs Crunch for 30,45,60 sec for 3 sets
Plank 1min
Side Plank 1min for each side

work on your smallest muscle using 3D wave penetration

physical workout work on the big/outer muscle only

help to eliminate cellulite

dont' ever stand-up on the plate, it will shake your brain, and make you feel dizzy

Activity 2
Walking Lunges with 8kg Vipr

for 40x

Activity 3

Treadmill 5min

(0.60 km, 1.5 incline, 7.5km/h)

Me gagahkan diri untuk pegi gym early morning today biarpun baru balik outstation last night. Tak buleh biar lama-lama. Kene maintain the disiplin. Alhamdulillah, buleh finish the set tanpa pening-pening

hectic day

2011-10-14T17:25:00.000+08:00

lama tak gi gym and berexercise...dan berworkout...ngan keje yang banyak..meetings...Syihan admitted due to bronchitis...huihhh..

what can Me do is...limit my cabs intake...and whenever Me find stairs...

Me shall

menjangkau 3-4 anak tangga semasa naik tangga

lebih kurang macam stretching out the legs...its good for our back leg muscle

sebab otot ini sangat jarang digunakan unless kita selalu langkah longkang..:))

sangat sesuai untuk kita yang banyak habiskan masa duduk semasa bekerja. this kind of exercise kiranya ala-ala lunges...

so, Me akan senang hati if Baba asked Me to get anything from kitchen to bedroom upstairs..

kids room

2011-10-10T13:03:00.000+08:00

Baba and me decide to proceed buying KURA bed for the kids

IKEA Reversible KURA bed

they can sleep at the low side..or

they can sleep at the high side while they can play under the bed

katil lain....

they did not enjoy it

but

Zarifs enjoy the KURA so much

to the max...

other design beds yang dah survey

langsir update

2011-10-10T12:36:00.000+08:00

Me got a call from KAMDAR last Saturday. They apologized as the curtain only be ready in two-days time which is today..

So, Me appreciate their effort to inform us before Me call them asking whether our curtain is ready or not. Apepun, for us, the curtain is not so urgent at this moment. Siap next week pun takpe...

mari menanam rumput

2011-10-07T07:38:00.000+08:00

Sebelum kita layak menanam rumput, kita kene pastikan penyediaan tapak yang sesuai.

No 1: Perhatikan jenis tanah semasa anda mendapat kunci rumah. Biasanya, kontraktor pemaju hanya melambakkan tanah yang tak elok di halaman rumah. Jenis tanah yang takde nutrient.

No 2: Sebaiknya, korek tanah sedalam 2 ft dan buang tanah tersebut.

Timbunan tanah (kanan) yang akan dibuang

Macam-macam ada. Batu-batu la.Serpihan konkrit la.

No 3: Gantikan tanah tersebut dengan tanah yang bernutrient: tanah bukit yang warna hitam atau merah

Kami upah driver backhoe untuk amik tanah bukit ni. Lebih kurang 16 bucket backhoe baru dapat tutup whole area.

No 4 : Masa untuk ratakan tanah. Wak rumput tu bagitau, tanah untuk rumput tak perlu di 'compact'kan dengan menggunakan machine. Hanya rata-ratakan. Ini bagi memberi peluang kepada akar-akar rumput untuk bergerak bebas unuk menguatkan cengkaman. Barulah rumput tumbuh sihat. Ini biasanya akan mengambil masa.

No 5: Sesi menanam rumput

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Kami hanya minta Wak untuk supply dan tanam rumput saja. Wak juga include transportation and labours. Asalnya, tanah bukit tu tak berapa nak rata. Ye la, nak harapkan bucket backhoe je. Kene gak involve manual. Tu yang Wak tu kasi settle. Kira FOC laa.

Day 25 - PT Session

2011-10-06T13:15:00.001+08:00

Day 25

Weight Lifting Workout

Activity 1

Barbell Behind Neck Press 10kg for 20x

Make sure arm in straight line
When lowering down the barbell should be parallel to your ear

Activity 2

Half Squat, while Holding 5kg Weight Plate

Repeat for 30x for each side

Activity 3

Barbell Shoulder Press 10kg

Repeat for 20x

Activity 4

Push up
Repeat each for 30x

Activity 6

Walking Lunges for 60x

Activity 7

Seated Row for 15x

Activity 8

Barbel Standing Biceps Curl for 15x
Make sure lock your wrist
Do not twist the wrist

Repeat Activity 1-8 for 2x

Activity 9

Abs Crunch Toe Touch 50x

tighten the abs muscle
up , exhale

Activity 10

Reverse Crunch for 50x
tighten up the abs muscle

Activity 11

Oblique Twist for 30x

Activity 12

Plank for 2 min

Activity 8

Treadmill 5min

(1.5 incline, 7.5km/h; 0.55 km)

Left arm still weak lagi made Me feel tak semangat nak angkat besi-besi ni. PT said practise dumbbell kat rumah for left arm saje.

tudung saji moden

2011-09-30T15:30:00.000+08:00

Ada pelbagai cara untuk menutup makanan terhidang daripada dihinggapi habuk, debu, lalat. Sebab itulah tudung saji direka

Tudung saji plastik yang tahan lama

Tudung saji rotan yang kukuh

Me dah tak nak guna tudung saji seperti diatas. Sebab, makanan didalamnya belum terjamin tidak dihinggapi habuk kerana masih ada ruang-ruang udara kelihatan.

microwave lid food cover

Yang macam ini buleh di considerkan. Tapi tak berapa bergaya la.

So, Me plan nak guna bekas tutup macam ni je..people call it Cake Stand. Asalnya untuk menutup sebiji kek dalam masa yang sama ada gaya. Me plan nak letak baki kuih-muih je dalam bekas ni. Lauk pauk yang lebih nak masukkan dalam bekas Pyrex and simpan dalam fridge je.

These among the item Me saw:

Type A

Ini Me jumpa kat SOGO masa sales Hariraya. RM 69.90. Tapi daripada plastik. Tutup tu memang ringan

Type B

Me pernah jumpa yang macam ni kat AINO Living @Empire Subang. Harganya RM 59.90. Daripada kaca. Tutup tu memang berat.

Bayangkan makanan yang berada di atas sebuah kitchen island ditutup dengan bekas yang menarik

Cantikkan?

But, until now Me tak tau nak pilih yang mana.

Type A: Tutupnya ringan buleh diangkat oleh budak2. Tapi bila ringan, dia tak dapat memastikan tiadanya semut-semut kecil dari masuk. Plus, standnya adalah rata.

Type B : Tutupnya berat. Susah diangkat oleh budak2. Tapi, takut mudah pecah je bila diorang cuba angkat jugak. Ada stand.dan murah.

pasang tiles

2011-09-30T14:50:00.000+08:00

Me berkesempatan melihat secara dekat cara yang betul memasang tiles.

simen dilepa dibahagian bawah diseluruh bahagian pada setiap tiles

tiles diratakan dan diletakkan pada kedudukan yang sepatutnya. Perhatikan line putih sebagai penanda ketepatan/kelurusan

tiles yang seterusnya

Kualiti pemasangan tiles buleh diagak melalui kemahiran pemasangnya. Biasanya jika pemasang tiles adalah berbangsa Cina, kualiti tiles yang dipasang adalah bagus. Dan begitulah sebaliknya jika dipasang oleh orang Bangla/Indon/etc.

Sub-kontraktor kami amat perihatin dalam menetukan siapa buat apa. Contohnya, walaupun mempunyai workers Indon yang ramai, dia hanya menyerahkan kerja memasang tiles pada worker Cina nya sahaja. Pemasang tiles kami (gambar dia atas) memang seorang yang tekun. Dia akan bekerja tanpa menghiraukan orang sekeliling. Amat fokus. Me pernah cuba nak berbual dengannya. "Tinggal mane" "Where do you live?". Dia diam saja. Sombong ke? Tak tau speak Malay/English kot. Dia kan bekerja sehingga pukul 7 malam. Dan kerjanya hanyalah memasang tiles sahaja.

langsir

2011-09-29T14:27:00.000+08:00

Walaupun, Me plan untuk pakai blind je untuk all windows , tapi dah last minute, both of us decide nak pakai curtain jugak untuk certain windows especially dalam bilik yang memerlukan jaminan ditutup sepenuhnya. Maklumla, dalam bilik adalah sangat privacy. Kalu pakai blind, belum pasti ditutup sepenuhnya. Dan juga sliding door. Tempat orang selalu bergerak keluar-masuk.

Di Rumah

Decide which windows/door yang nak diletak curtain.
Ukur frame window/door tesebut. Sebaiknya ukuran dalam inci.

Di Kedai

Cari kedai kain yang ada service jahit langsir ini. Macam-macam ada: Macy, Fella, Elyza, Nagoya, Kamdar, etc
Pihak kedai lazimnya akan khususkan seorang SA untuk melayan kita.
SA akan terangkan jenis jahitan pada langsir kerana jenis jahitan ini akan menentukan banyak mana kain yang perlu dibeli.

Jenis Jahitan:
French pleat,
boxpleat,
goblet

cafe curtain

We chose: Cafe Curtain
Setelah itu, pilih kain. Harga kain bermula dari RM 10 - RM 80 per m. We chose RM 39.90 (with 10% discount) per m.
Pilih sheer. We chose RM 39.90 (with 10% discount) per m.
SA akan kirakan banyak kain yang diperlukan.Ia bergantung kepada jenis jahitan dan ketinggian langsir yang kita nak.
SA juga akan kirakan upah bagi jenis jahitan yang kita nak.
Sekiranya kita bersetuju dengan jumlah harga dan kain yang dipilih, kita akan diminta membayar deposit iaitu jumlah harga kain tersebut.
Selebihnya, iaitu jumlah harga upah akan dibayar semasa datang mengambil langsir yang sudah siap.

Corak kain dan sheer untuk Ground Floor

Kain : Cafe Curtain

Sheer : French pleat

Corak kain dan sheer untuk Top Floor

Kain : French pleat

Sheer : French pleat

Oh, ya. Kami telah pergi ke beberapa jenis kedai iaitu Fella, Nagoya dan Kamdar. Harga kain di Fella amat mahal, RM 70++ per m, corak kain di Nagoya tidak banyak yang menarik, corak kain di Kamdar banyak untuk dipilih dan harga kain di Kamdar berpatutan bermula dari RM 14++ per m. Kebanyakan harga upah tidak banyak beza.

Bagi kami, harga kain adalah sangat subjektif. Sebagai orang awam, kita tidak mepunyai kemahiran menilai adakah kualiti kain tersebut berpadanan dengan harganya. Kita buleh bandingkan, kain sama tebal tetapi harga amat jauh berbeza. Apapun, at least kita akan mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya dua set langsir di masa hadapan. Takkan tak bosan mengadap corak langsir yang sama untuk beberapa tahun? Mesti kita nak tukar corak lain pulak. Sebab itula, as for Me, harga kain itu amat mempengaruhi keputusan membuat langsir. Cari harga yang sedang-sedang saja, yang penting tebal dan corak menarik.

Kalu nak nampak menarik lagi, gayakan dengan jenis jahitan yang menarik sedikit. Instead of membayar harga kain yang mahal, apa kata portion itu di peruntukkan untuk dapatkan jenis jahitan yang menarik. Langsir yang menarik sebaiknya untuk ruang Utama dan sliding door sahaja. Kalu ada bajet lebih, buleh diaplikasikan untuk semua.

Kami dijanjikan tempahan akan siap dalam masa dua minggu daripada tarikh tempahan. Mari kita lihat ketepatan service di Kamdar. Adakah tempahan kami siap pada 8th of October 2011 ini?

how to choose kitchen sink (stainless steel)

2011-09-28T07:02:00.000+08:00

Summary of my findings:

The most sink popular shape is the rectangle, generally measuring anywhere from 12 inches to 72 inches side-to-side. The number of bowls you select is a matter of preference and lifestyle.

Purpose of the Sink

for wet kitchen: buleh choose either 1,2,3 bowls with large size

for dry kitchen: maximum 2 bowls with average size

Usage of the Sink

Mainly for washing the dishes, pots and large pans : choose 1 bowl

Everyday use: choose deeper bowl

Also for preparing food: can choose 1 bowl with accessories

Size of Kitchen Layout

If your kitchen is small, keep in mind that the larger the sink, the less countertop work space you’ll have left. Instead of an oversize sink, you might consider an optional, removable, cutting board that fits over one bowl to reclaim some work surface.

1-Bowl

A wide single-bowl sink accommodates even the largest roasting pan without having to tip it and is ideal for those who entertain or cook in large batches. If you have a kitchen island, you might like to mount a single-basin sink in it, auxiliary to your main sink. If you have a dishwasher, you can rinse the dishes in this sink before putting them in the appliance. If its basin is fairly large and deep (10 or 12 inches (25-30 cm) in depth) this sink may be more comfortable for you to wash large utensils in than a standard sink with two identical basins.

2-Bowls

A two-bowl model generally offers two narrower bowls, one for washing, the other for rinsing. This configuration is ideal in the increasingly unlikely event there’s no dishwasher in the kitchen or if you like to do dishes by hand or clean up as you cook. Some double-bowl models feature high-low bowls; some offer the same size bowls, others one large and one small bowl. The shallow smaller bowl is ideal to rinse vegetables and to mount a disposal.

Double-basin of standard 33 inches (84 cm) length to 22 inches (56 cm) width that fits perfectly to the standard sink cabinet – 36 inches (91 cm) length to 24 inches (61 cm) width. Its basins are most often identical.

It’s a good selection for a sink if you wash your dishes manually; you wash them in one of the basins and rinse them in the other one. If one of the basins is bigger and deeper, it will be easier for you to wash large utensils, such as pots and pans.

3-Bowls

Three-bowl units provide a small centre bowl flanked by two larger bowls. The middle bowl often leads to the garbage disposal.

In addition to the rectangle, you'll find square and circular sinks. A square unit makes good use of awkward corners. And the unbroken straight run of counter on either side makes an efficient work surface. Circular models add decorative interest, but are best used as secondary sinks at a wet bar or in a salad prep area for a second cook.

Types of Stainless Steel

Some steel sinks look bright and shiny at first, but rust or corrode in time. Therefore, we select premium-grade steel for our high-end residential sinks, stainless steel Type 302. It has the best combination of chromium and nickel for superior corrosion resistance and durability. Also, this alloy "gives" a little, reducing the chance of dish breakage. Lastly, this steel allows for the sinks to have elegant designs.

Steel's Thickness

The thicker the steel, the less susceptible it is to denting, bowing and noise transmission from pots and pans hitting the metal surface. The thickness, called "gauge", can be determined by its number. The lower the number, the thicker the steel. Most sinks come in 18 or 20 gauge steel. The 18 gauge is the thicker of the two-more than ample thickness for residential sinks.

Comparison of Sink Size and Capacity

There are three basic sink measurements for comparing sink sizes.

Bowl Depth : the distance from the top of the rim to the bottom of the sink next to the drain.

Bowl Taper : the inward slope of each side of the sink from rim to bottom.

Radius : the measure of the bowl's corners & bottoms where the sides and bottom meet.

Choose : the deeper the bowl, the straighter the slope, the smaller the radius, the more useful the sink capacity.

Kitchen Sink Installation

There are many ways to install the kitchen sink

Stainless steel self-rimming kitchen sink

Advantages: As a self-rimming sink: here, your sink overlaps the countertop. It’s good for your countertop to be made from a smooth material (laminate, natural stone…), thus allowing the sink to align itself perfectly with the countertop.

Disadvantage: More difficult to clean around the sink. With time it may also gather dirt, where your sink joins the countertop.

With this kind of installation, your faucet will usually be mounted in the sink itself.

Stainless steel undermount kitchen sink

Advantages: As an undermount sink: here, your countertop overlaps the sink. In this case, no joints with the sink are seen on the countertop, giving an appearance of simplicity. It is easy to clean around such a sink; you can wipe waste straight from the countertop to the sink.

Disadvantages: Bear in mind that, in this case, your countertop will be exposed to water from the side as well. If it is made from laminate it may spoil.

With this kind of installation, your faucet will be mounted in the countertop.