A Surprise For Preggers

Last Monday was very interesting indeed for me thanks to husband. After taking my wudhu (ablutions) for Maghrib, which was at like 10-something-ish-p.m. (so late kan?) I walked into our room with my glasses perched on my head. Okay so, without my glasses on, I am basically pretty much blind. Of course if something is riiiiight in front of my face (i.e. a few inches away) I can still see but any further everything is blurry. So I walked in to the room and vaguely noticed a brown package sitting on my bed and went into panic mode. I went, 'Shit, did I order something online and forget about it? Crap, I promised husband I won't be doing any shopping for the next few months.'

I basically ran to the bed, blaming my baby brains for this lapse in memory and quickly put on my glasses. Then I saw that there was a single stem of a red rose, with a packet of Lemon &Buttermilk Spongecake (which I can basically finish eating in two days flat) and a package wrapped in brown paper stuck with a post it. I went from 'Holy shit' to 'awwww….shiiiiiit!'; it was a an early birthday present from husband; a really early birthday present from him! The funny thing was that when he came home from uni I randomly asked him what did he bring back for me since my birth week (why celebrate for a day when you can do it for a week!) is starting soon.

Although I have to say that I was a bit upset with husband at first; I told him that this year we didn't have to celebrate my birthday, especially with gifts and stuff. Almaklumlah (as you know), we are expecting a baby and of course we need to prepare for baby's needs first and foremost. We still haven't bought anything for the baby other than the cotbed (which needs a new mattress and sheets) and the strollers and stuff (which also needs new padding) which are both second hand. So yeah, we are moving at a really slow pace for right now. Oh gosh, and most importantly, we still haven't gotten a breast pump yet! These things super cost a lot of money and even though I would like to think that I am as awesome (actually awesome-er) than those famous bloggers, no one is banging on my door to sponsor us stuff *sniff sniff*.

So back to the story, before this husband kept saying that he wanted to get me a tablet but I refused saying I don't really need it since I am at home and I use my laptop mostly. If I do need to use it, I would just use husband's tablet and most of the times it's because I'm bored and I want to play games (!!). As I was opening the present (feeling guilty as hell) I was thinking if he bought me a tablet I'm gona flip out because I don't want/need it. And it turned out that husband didn't buy me a tablet…he got me something even better; he got me a proper watch! Cue freaking avalanche of guilty feelings!

I've always been wearing cheapy watches; it's easy for me because I do almost everything with my watch on. Eat, sleep, go out, wash plates….well, except for shower (but I used to though) and poop. It didn't really matter at that time what event I was going to I would just wear the same watch. If it was anything overly formal, I'd ditch my watch and just rely on my trusty sidekick; the handphone. So not only was I using and abusing my cheapy watch, it was one of those that had a pretty big face that made it look kinda manly. Obviously husband noticed all this and thus got me a proper ladies sized Tissot watch. Of course I freaked the hell out! I know, for some (or even most) people Tissot is like another one of those cheapy watches that they can buy whenever, but not for me. All my life the most expensive watch I've ever bought for myself cost me RM100.00 (roughly 20.00GBP); yes I'm a cheapskate and I love it! ;p

Yes, the rose is in a Nutella jar! The rose was actually part of a dozen but I decided to put the rest of the flowers in a vase in the living room. Share the love yes? ;) hmmmm…I feel like I've already wrote so much and now I've got nothing else to say other than I am still pretty much buried under the avalanche of guilty feelings. Pffffffffttt!

Husband, thank you so so much for breaking the bank and the budget to spoil me. I absolutely love it! Now, we just have to resize it for my skinny wrist. ;p

Goodnight Scotland, Good Morning Malaysia

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A Very Very Late Mothers Day Post

Eeeeks, I know Mothers day was two weeks ago and only now I have gotten around to posting these. This would be my second unofficial Mommy's day celebration as in the UK it's celebrated in March and husband surprised me with a huuuuuuge box of Guylian chocolates then. It was heaven; the mix of their truffles with the seashells. I was a happy camper for about two weeks (what can I say other than I basically inhaled the chocs!). And so, this is my second unofficial celebration with Mak and Abah.

Abah decided to treat us to a late lunch at the nearby halal Desi restaurant, Kebabish. It was right after my checkup with the midwife that we called them asking what were they up to when Abah suggested we go out for lunch. As it is I absolutely love the chicken tikka briyani at Kebabish (one of the occasional cravings that I get), so I was all hung ho. When we got there was when Mak told us that Abah wanted to treat us for Mothers Day! Husband was all, 'hey no fair, this is the second time you're getting a Mothers day treat'. And I was all, 'Pfffffffft, order me the briyani please!'. ;p

Unfortunately our camera was running out of battery so no proper photos of the food (maybe one day soon that might just happen!). And I took some outfit photos (coming soon) after eating and good God, what can I say other than round like a beach ball! I actually had to edit out my bump in most of the photos believe it or not. Baby already has a tendency to menyibuk in photos, just like the dad! :p I can't wait to officially celebrate Mommy's day with baby next year. >.<

Looking at the food in the photos is really making me hungry/salivate like a person who hasn't eaten in years! I need to go find something to eat, like right now!

Thank you so much Abah for the makan-makan ♥

Good Evening Scotland, Goodnight Malaysia

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Spending Time In The Kitchen

To be honest, the kitchen seems like the place that I spend most of my time in (well, second to my bedroom). I'm the type of person that has a particular spot for everything to make sure that the kitchen doesn't have too much clutter. However right now, my spices are all messed up and I am really looking for a storage company that can help me sort out the mess that is my spice rack! It's gone to a level that if I don't prepare all the spices before cooking, accidents might just happen while I am cooking. Which by the way has already happened; husband was looking for a particular jar of spice and a different one fell into the bowl where we were defrosting chicken!

As for the other cutleries, the plates are sharing a space with my dry foods like spaghetti and noodles. Even my baking shelf is not devoted to baking anymore; it's got a mix of noodles and other random stuff. The only solution that I can think of is to add more shelving by the refrigerator but that would mean we have to ask the landlord's permission and that in itself is kind of a drag! As it is we've got some weird aubergine coloured walls in the living room and hallways; what the heck were the previous tenants thinking?!

Anyways, I've got a massive crush on this particular kitchen (or is it a pantry?). I just love for everything is neatly put away and the only thing is I would add doors so that you can close the doors without people peeking in into your mess! (image via)

How nice to have your own space that you can mess about until you get it right! *Sigh*

Good Evening Scotland, Goodnight Malaysia

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Good Ideas

Ever since I saw an image of a pillow with this exact same print on Instagram, I can't get it out of my mind! I just had to Google it and if you've read my previous post, you know how I feel about Audrey Hepburn. But hotdang, I do agree; Paris is always a good idea. I think this pillow would be oh so lovely on my bed, paired with my (bargain hunted of course) Egyptian cotton sheets. Just the thought of it is so luxurious, it makes me want to roll in my imaginary luxurious bed. Now, to only find a slightly cheaper version than this one (click here to shop for pillow). *sigh*

The other type of pillows that I absolutely love, are the ones that look like Scrabble tiles. I've been wanting to get a pair with our initials on it but the problem would be that husband and I both have the same alphabet for our first names so it would end up being F&F; yeah just like the clothing brand in Tesco. Hhmmmph. And we don't have middle names or whatever. Pfffffft. Maybe for our baby…seems like a good idea right? If only I can figure out what we are going to name our baby. Double pfffffft!

Goodnight Scotland, Good Morning Malaysia

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A Walking Beach Ball & Skinny Legs

Aaaaaaah, right now I'm lounging by the window with the sun shining on my face and good Lord it feels so, so good! I know right, totally perangai kucing (catlike behaviour) right? But that's what happens when you don't get enough sun. =s *sigh* The worst part; it actually snowed a couple of days ago in certain parts of Scotland. Yeap, you read right; it freaking SNOWED IN MAY! Crazy-mazy I tell ya…crazy-mazy! It was one of those glorious days when husband and I went out exploring the city; the sun was shining, people were actually happy to be lounging about on the streets and not just rushing into shops where it's warmer.

Cardigan: H&M, Shift Dress: H&M, Jeans: Primark, Shoes: Converse, Necklace: Next (neon Yellow) & Mango, Bag: Charles&Keith

This was the last time that I could wear this top. It was already tight-ish when I wore it out that day but now, I'm pretty sure my 'beach ball' would not fit into it at all. Even husband, by the end of the day said, 'honey, I think it's too tight for you already,' *sigh* How la to welcome spring like this if I can't wear my (errr…I think) one and only floral top out? *thinks* Eh, correct la, this is my one and only floral top. Hmmmm…never mind, there's always next season to shop for. Ngehehehehe!

So at erm, 5-ish months it already looks like I have a beach ball underneath my top. I'm pretty sure that at 8 months plus I'm going to eventually start rolling around the floor. Pfffffffft!

Good Evening Scotland, Goodnight Malaysia

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