The reader in Me

One day, I got really bored that literally started talking to myself. So, i started to rekindle my passion of reading. So after a quick drop at the bank, i stop by at Popular bookstore where I started to look around for a good book to read. Maybe a magazine perhaps, but after a quick flip nothing interest me. So i moved to the Fiction section. A stack of books by Jodi Picoult, Cecelia Ahern, Sophie Kinsella and many more staring at me but still nothing interest me. Then, i resort to our local writter, and one book in particular catch my attention. Yvonne lee , "Madness Aboard: Welcome to plane insanity", "Vanity Drive" and her bestseller " The sky is crazy:Tales from a trolley dolly. I have always wanted to be an air-stewardess for a long time and i felt that i could relate my passion to her books. True enough, i couldn't put the book down. I immediately bought two of her books and drove home quickly so i can have the time to read them.
So, I started to read my first choice, Vanity drive and boy! the book give me a great laugh of her husband comments and reaction on her vanity which reminds me of my husband who did the same things and reminisce on how i did go through the same vanity things mention in the book. It didn't took me long to finish it and by the time i reach the last pages, I am some what disappointed as I can't have enough of the book. It was a GREAT book.
That night, I immediately started the next book; Madness aboard. it was really humorous yet filled with interesting facts. Until now, i have new respect for air stewardess and the challenges they have to go through with different type of passengers from different places around the world. All these while, I thought being a stewardess was just the opportunity to go round the world was a bonus but never about dealing with people individuality, demand and needs. After all, that's whats its all about. Hospitality. I had my share of laugh and fun reading this book and I can't wait to get my hand on the other one. The best seller " The sky is crazy:Tales from a trolley dolly"

The Flying Stork

Another sleepless night. I can't sleep thinking why I haven't been bless with children. I have been wondering what went wrong. I mean. its been 9 months trying. Is that enough?
I wanted to try everything that I can think of just to get pregnant. Part of me, envy those who are blessed with good news especially those married in the same year as I did. Part of me, doubt myself if i am ready to have my own. Truthfully, I am not financially ready, but i know emotionally I am. Heck! Those knocked up couples; well they managed to provide food on the table. My dilemma is; I love looking at kids running around in the mall, babies crying endlessly at night, kids nagging the moms for toys. Sometimes, I hate going to the places where i could see all these. I was trying to avoid looking at something that I crave to have myself.
I was emotionally angry at my husband and trying to find a solace place in my mind that everything is going to be fine. So, in the end, I have come up with a schedule to keep myself busy. What else to keep a woman busy; house chores, keeping fit, gardening, cooking, washing, reading and watching tv / online surfing. But, will this be enough? I realized that I have so much time now to do basically whatever I want to do. Go to honeymoon, visit places I haven't gone to, buy stuff that I always wanted, take dancing, yoga, make up classes. When the time is right, is right. I hope it does.
So i was determine to do all of these before I regret having lots of time for myself.

Valentine Day - 14 Feb 2011

I have been looking forward to spend and experience our first valentine celebration in Sibu. So, both of us went out to search the perfect place for a good romantic dinner.
Our hunt started at Secret Garden Grill - it was cozy, with ideal lighting but it also has this pub and lounge scenery which hubby don't really agree.
Next stop, was at Terminal 5 - 1st floor open air, beautiful interior design eating place. However, the food are to common and not to my liking.
Last suggestion was at Secret Recipe - scenario pleasant, food up to standard and plus side + cakes and smoothies.
Finally we decided on Secret Recipe.




I also make a hand-made card which consist of love origami and written messages from our memories as couple. I have rose scented candles placed all over the room with rose petal everywhere. you could use it as an idea for your own. Easy to make.

Sarawak Cultural Village - Feb 2011

Another month in Sibu and I am getting use to getting things done on my own. It is really delightful and also BORING! To compare sibu and Kuching, it is really a big difference between an ant and an elephant.
Luckily, i had a break to Kuching for the CNY. Thank God! I was planning to rough it up here in Sibu, but luck strike us and Off we go to spend a week.
For the week, I had time to hang out with grace and went on an outing to SCV with sylvia. Those who don't know it - Sarawak Cultural Village. The only kind in the World.
Well, after 15 years from my last visit there - I can say there are so few new and many old's.
These are some new features: plus a miniature waterfront.






















Those that are old:



It was refreshing to visit memory lane but pity the memory is a memory. It is still the same old one from 15 years ago. Come on! after 10 years of having hosted rainforest music festival and tourists coming in and out, nothing is being done to maintain each of the race's house. Bidayuh house bamboo floor is rotting and i can feel it cannot sustain my weight. Walking to the 'Baruk', one part of it has a hole in it and was covered with shelf. Next stop. Iban house. It lacks of Iban traditional items and nothing scream out Iban except for its sign.
The Sarawak Cultural Village is one-of-a-kind museum - doesn't mean it has to be old, and deteriorating after time as it is a living museum.