Cheerry Friday

Still in cherry mode. Dropped by the SS2 pasar malam, yesterday after work and bagged myself a kilo! Hahhhh puas hati!

Actually I planned to buy half a kilo only but then being me, like to haggle, blurted out:

Me: 40 sekilo boleh?
Pasar Malam Guy: 45 lahhh..
Me: Ok lah sekilo!

Hahaha kannn..so do you save more or save less on sale? (saw this advertisement by NST). How true kan? Kalau dia tak discount I'll buy half a kilo only which is RM25. But I get at RM45 for a kilo! Hmm confused confused.

My one kilo cherry nyum nyum

Anyway I like this pasar malam better because if every piece is plump and juicy! If I buy the packed one, always got two or three not so good, lebam lah, buruk lah.


Have a cheeeerry weekend everyone!

Free Vouchers!

Hi friends!!!

I have free vouchers to whoever wants it! I got this voucher in my hospital bag courtesy of Tropicana and totally forgot about it until I saw this thick red book in the DUSTBIN! Apparently MrComot threw it thinking it is just a pamphlet. Nasib baik I ternampak ok. But the thing is, I don't have time for this. I really really really can't allocate my time for this session. Lagipun kurang bersemangat because I am too thin already! Believe it or not, pre pregnancy 50kgs and now I am 43 kgs or so *nanges*.

And another thing is, I believe in no free meal in this world ok. So mesti ada catch with this promotion. Maybe they will promote their barang giler2? (which happened on my Brilliant Rose promotion) but if you are berhati kental berjiwa besi, ok je kan. As for me, I tgh pening now and don't want la to hear all the promotion. And maybe have to buy thing first? I don't know but it's not stated in the T&C. But you have to make appointment first via calling them up, so can ask them.

Anyway, if you are interested, I'm giving it for FREE!! Just email me at aan.andes@gmail.com, first come first server basis. If you dapat, nnt I mintak address and post it k. If want to pick up pun ok. Ohh kalau pos, I pos biasa je la setem 50sen tu ok :P

Here the details, got 3 types of coupons, click for larger view:

It says that limited to one voucher per customer, so 3 persons can get this. First come first serve, you can pick which one you want. I'll reply to your email immediately.

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#1 - RM100 off treatment voucher

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#2 - Spa Voucher

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#3 - Post Natal Slimming RM560

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The Painful Jab

Zahra Elena had her pneumococcal jab this morning before we went to work. This shot is said to be tougher than the normal shot where the chances to get fever is higher, about 1 out of 5 (normal jab will be 1 out of 10). So far she's ok..hopefully no fever after 24hrs.

She's weighted 7.1kg, not so heavy comparing to other bloggers' babies hehehe. According to the chart, it is 50% which means she's average, she's heavier than 5 people and lighter than 5 people in 10 people-room. Height is 70cm and is 90% on the chart - she's taller than 9 fella out of 10!

Below is a few pics that I like most:-

Zahra and mommy waiting for our turn in the clinic. Not so hard to carry her now because she isn't in the 'fragile' shape anymore.

All happy and jolly when daddy carry

And gave this loudest cry when thigh poked with needle. Hahaha. Just look at her face, over ok. Right after doctor pulls out, she's all ok back to her normal self. And no tears! So drama lah you!

She's 6 months 1 week now and I'm so relieved that we passed the 'critical stage', where she's below 3 months. But again, the real critical stage is below 1 year (when you don't really have to worry with high fever and stuff). I guess first time parent always like that, too cautious, too much worry.

Ohh tiba-tiba teringat, fasting month is about 1 month to go. You guys dah habis ganti ke? Me belummmmmmmmmmm ;((


Oklah, happy Wednesday everyone! ;D

Creamy Avocado!

Last weekend was a very hectic one because we spent the whole Saturday at friend's aqiqah and then Sunday is spring cleaning day. With the gloomy skies and drizzles, not helping with my laundry. The house is really messy with lotsa clothes hanging here and there :(

By the way, I managed to puree avocados for Zahra! Bought the Philips chopper specifically for Zahra's food (I think she has more gadgets than me!) but my mom said it looks like I want it more than Zahra need it. Hahaha I guess it's true. I was pretty excited like kids got candy.

Pic courtesy from here.

Zahra's new gadget! Mak dia yang lebih2 ok :D

Avocados are known for its creamy texture and full of good fats for baby's brain and physical development. In fact, studies recommend to start solid with avocados instead of rice cereal! Anyway my father said there is another local food that resemblance avocados very much but he forgot the name. It's round and have the same creamy texture, used to find in the wild, bear on big tree. If you know the name, tell me k?

Two big fat dark green avocados. It was in lighter green when I bought but turn into this dark emerald green when it's fully ripe, about a week after. It's perfect for baby food when it's firm but yield a bit when you push it gently.

Slice into two and you'll see a beautiful green on the outer side turning into buttery yellow towards the pit.

How to take out the seed. Hit it with sharp knife, then wiggle a bit and voila! I learned this trick from youtube :P

Scoop out everything.

And mash! It's so creamy that you can mash it with a fork! I did with the blender for less than a minute and get this soft consistency and texture.

I store it in babycubes and freeze it. Two big avocados give me about 8 x 1oz which can last Zahra for a week. The one that I bought is in 2oz size. Very convenient and can save a lot of space in your freezer. As for today, I just took out one cube and babysitter will thaw it in warm water before use.

Another point why avocados is best as your baby's first solid because you don't have to cook it! :D


I plan to let Zahra try all the food that she can eat and put this notice at the fridge so that I'll remember.

Thinking of giving her sweet potato or carrots for next week..hmmmm, we'll see how.

Mistress of the Game

If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of Sidney Sheldon. I like the way he builds the characters and draw the suspense. It is simple, easy for me to digest and not too flowy. I have ALL his books and the last one is Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Yes, last because he died in 2007. I was quite disturbed when I know he's dead because I've run out his book to read.

Anyway just to recap my love affair with him, I was introduced to SS by my roommates in 1995, titled The Best Laid Plan. Since that, I am hooked with his books. My ultimate favorites will be Tell Me Your Dreams and Master of the Game. I re-read them like million of time and never get tired of it.

Ever since he dies, I rarely browse for books anymore, until I found Sophie Kinsella. But that one is on different genre. To date I still can't find another thriller writer that really suit to my liking.

I was waiting for MrComot at Menara Telekom when I saw MPH opened their space at ground floor and is giving 20% off. So I casually browse the books and almost JUMP when I saw this book!

Mistress of the Game by Tilly Bagshawe

I was confused at first because the cover is sooooo SS and so the title, obviously stating his name, but he's dead! How come?! I checked thoroughly then I understand, it is so famous that Tilly Bagshawe wrote a sequel for Master of the Game.

I never read Tilly and in fact never heard of her. I was contemplating to buy it because I'm afraid it will go to waste. But after hesitating like half an hour, I said, why not? After all it is related to SS! And I was really itchy to know what happen after Eve's face is ruined for good. Is she still up for the game?

I've read it for few pages, hardly can find time now with Zahra in hands, but so far so good. The way she writes more or less like SS (but still can note the difference) make me wonder if her other books also like this.


For Sidney Sheldon's fan, lets grab this book and immerse ourselves with a piece of him ;)