Terang Hati

I’ve blogged about this before. Balancing ever-changing priorities is no joke especially when I have to balance my time, my job, my studies and my marriage. The thought of ‘balancing it all’ just makes me mentally exhausted. So yesterday, I deleted my other priorities and concentrated on my exam paper and nothing more.

I switched off my phone in the morning. I tweeted less via my mobile phone. And to my surprise, I fulfilled the promise I’ve made – to answer all of the exam questions within the stipulated 2.5 hours.

I’m thankful to God for I have parents, my own and my in-laws, as well as a doting husband who are always there for me, praying that I do well.

I can't wait to graduate, just like my husband did from his work course.

Here's a photo taken during his graduation at Marina Mandarin with his close buddies from ST...most of whom are currently in Alabama for 4-month working stints.



Thank you Fazlan, for making THE BIG sacrifice and missing THE WORK opportunity just for me and baby. I will make you proud, Daddy!

This I promise you...

Anugerah Skrin Audition

Don't hesitate and go for it if you think you have what it takes! It's your time to shine!

Date
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Registration opens from
9am - 5pm
Age requirement
16-30 yrs old as of 20 March 2010
Venue
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Caldecott Broadcast Centre
Andrew Road Singapore 299939

To download the form, visit http://anugerahskrin.mediacorptv.sg

:)

We're excited to take pre-baby pixs together.
Recommendation from Lis...her bf, the photog.

Am thinking the venue for the photoshoot.
Any suggestions?

Craving #1: Chilli Crab

My weird cravings for food started about a month ago.
Just posting the pictures here so that I remember :)




Venue: Chai Chee Seafood Restaurant, along Changi Road
Verdict: Not as good as Newton's but good enough to satisfy my craving

Sometimes I wonder why people tell lies...

People lie when they think it's more interesting, but they fail to see that the truth is more interesting.



Well, it's sad that some choose not to see it that way... When in actual fact, only the truth will set us free.

It's nearly 3am and I still can't sleep :(

Capturing moments through my lens.
Pictures taken at Arab Street. Enjoy!



Here...birdie, birdie...!



It's a sign... There's no more Istana. No more Sultan.



Law of gravity: What goes up, will come down...



Lizards for sale



Gate to Istana: I see globalisation ~ See! There's even a bank!

Talk is cheap, take it with a pinch of salt.

No favoritism whatsoever...I'm glad Singapore has a media blogger like Pujangga Malam. It's little wonder why Siti Nurhaliza survive this long in the media industry - she's smart (she has a business empire with latest skincare products, Simply Siti) and most importantly, she's strong-willed unlike other artistes who come and go.

Wait no more...read up PM's thought-provoking post.
Truly engaging. Brutally honest but in a good way.

Let's stay true to ourselves.
Ask what we CAN achieve and not what we CAN'T.

And STOP BLAMING others, will you?
You know who YOU are.



Seen here...Pujangga Malam in blue.

The most beautiful song

A self-reflection...

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Bai's & Gai's Housewarming

I went to IT Fair after the wedding yesterday - a look-see outing aka window shopping. My mission failed. I didn't get to find the things I want except for Wilson who've gotten an i-Robot named Maria as his proxy and full-time maid.

Hubby and I headed to Tampines next ~ to Bai & Gai's housewarming. Double happiness for them, now that Bai is 2 months pregnant, adding one more Tiger Baby to the TK group :)

Thanks to them, we are addicted to playing Wii!

The husbands...looking on...





Gossip session...





The mums-to-be with faces so round. Haha!



Well, Shida & Farhana...we miss you!

Congratulations Kak Noris!

It seems like Raudha's big day yesterday. Semalam dia macam Mak Pengantin, sibuk layan tetamu. We can't wait for her turn :)





Here's the real bride and groom. The bride is Raudha's sister.
Semoga kekal hingga ke pintu syurga ;)

So you think you can act? MediaCorp Suria is looking for male & female, 16-30 years old!

Reality show Anugerah Skrin is back! ONE-DAY registration opens this Saturday, 20 March 2010 from 9am-5pm at Caldecott Broadcast Centre. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Visit http://anugerahskrin.mediacorptv.sg for details.





Good. Now, help me spread the word, will you?
Thank you :)

Music Video: Cinta Ixora

Drama: Cinta Ixora (10 episod)
27 Feb - 28 Mar 2010
Setiap Sabtu & Ahad, 9.30 malam hanya di Suria!

Lagu: Di Antara Cinta & Ego
Penyanyi: Syarif SleeQ & Faizal Isa
Komposer: Alyph SleeQ
Lirik: Amanah Mustafi
Pengarah: Azroy Sultan
Suntingan: Nordin Ibrahim

Enjoy & spread the word!

IT Fair

I want to buy a HD video cam to capture the arrival of Baby S but Fazlan thinks I'm wasting money. Hmm...let's see if I have enough moolah to spend in the first place. Huhuhu...

Thanks Izarr for sharing this info:

List of IT fairs in Singapore

Singapore Internet Show
Date: 21-APR-10 to 22-APR-10
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
Singapore Internet Show is the only internet business exhibition in Asia. The exhibition is the place where the Asian business community comes to find solutions and ideas. A seminar also will be held during the session. The venue for the event will be at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.


The PC Show
Date: 10-JUN-10 to 13-JUN-10
Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
The PC Show is the most important trade fair for the PC industry in Singapore. The PC Show is designated for the PC trade and the high-tech computer community as well as for the sophisticated end user, Industry and institutional buyers, computer managers, maintenance and logistic management personnel, developers, web-masters, IT-Pro's, web-site builders, support and service personnel, and knowledge workers.

Sitex Singapore
Date: 25-NOV-10 to 28-NOV-10
Venue: Singapore Expo, Singapore
Sitex Singapore is the infocomm event of the year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in computer hardware and software, digital products, wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands.

Make a date with Suria: 20 March 2010

Details will be out soon!

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Join Suria on YouTube:
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Be a Fan of Suria:
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Bowl of Good Times Part 2

I don't know what's wrong with my laptop :S
Can only upload one pix.

To be continued...

Linner = Lunch + Dinner

Ever since I'm pregnant, I have lots of weird weird cravings like Thosai and Japanese noodles, Udon. :S

Cerewet betul baby ni!
Baby, don't bully Mummy ok!
Mummy very tired to find the food you want. :(

Life is not a bed of roses

Life is not a bed of roses
I've learnt (about love, life and sacrifice)
I've cried (buckets)
I've fell (often, flat on my face)
Through these all...I've grown and matured



Thank you for the wonderful memories, past & present.

Re-visiting my love for Malay poetry

Muntah

Dongeng yang indah
Tersepit terselit di celah-celah
Berbaris-baris ayat Mahadewa
Mencerna biasan gurindam semalam
Yang bertakung membuka pekung
Berpukat-pukat menabung cerita
Membuak-buak lahar derita

Siti Zalinah
Woodlands, Singapura
Khamis, 19 Mac 2009, 1:21 petang


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tentusekalidiainginmelihatmatahari
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yangmenerangikelamsuram

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pujipujianmenjunjungarrahman
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Siti Zalinah
Woodlands, Singapura
Selasa, 2 Disember 2008, 3:38 pagi


Hutang Bicara

Keluh kesah resah
Pendam hati didih
Kisah lapuk dijeruk terperuk
Tangan menadah
Liur diludah
Bangsa berubah
Tanah dijajah
Sejuta datang, sejuta pergi...
PUI!!!

BUKA!!!
Buka hati.
Buka mata.
Buka telinga.
Buka minda.
Buka lubang segala lubang.
Buka deria segala.

Buka mulut jangan lupa!
Biar nganga masuk lalat!
Jangan sampai lidah karat!
Jangan jasad diperalat!

Dongeng apakah ini?

Mati kelar tangan.
Mati jatuh bumbung.
Mati gantung diri.
Mati jual badan.
Mati hisap dadah.
Mati akal.
Mati juang.
Mati impian.
Mati. Mati.
Mati gemuk!

Yang bijak, dipujuk rayu.
Yang bijak, disuap nasi.
Yang bijak, diberi visa.
Yang bijak, diberi biasiswa.
Yang bijak, disuruh berjasa.
Yang bijak, disuruh bekerja sampai habis bon!

Yang bijak sahaja!
Diperah keringatnya
Disedut ilmunya
Diberi liputan meluas
Disayang
Dimanja

Yang bodoh,
Yang bebal,
Yang bengap,
Yang jimbam,
Yang bahalul...

Tangan dalam saku
Mulut jadi bisu
Otak mati kutu
Mati jadi abu
Jasa jadi debu

Sedarlah…
Tiada apa yang percuma.

Walau hitam rambutmu
Walau sepet matamu
Walau kuning kulitmu

Tiada apa yang percuma
Tiada apa yang percuma...

Siti Zalinah
Woodlands, Singapura
Isnin, 9 Mac 2009, 2:56 pagi

Feeling experimental

I used to experiment a lot with pictures and photoshop when I was in poly. Maybe it's about time to rekindle my passion in design.

And nope, I'm not an Arts student.

Took a diploma in Media and Communication and now a BA...I know it's too late to ask myself this but honestly, did I actually choose the right course in the first place? :S

Thing is...I've always been interested in design yet I tend to end up with the opposite of what I really, really like.

Oh well, I'm graduating soon anyway.
Stay positive, Zalinah!
It's good to have many skills ;)

I just need to keep on practicing.
And most importantly, I have to keep on believing.

Here's something I did in 2004...

Bye, bye old header!

I treasure my "bottled memories" in this blog. So far, it's been a wonderful journey with friends and new ones. I've learnt to express myself better and I get to share my not-so-interesting life with my siblings and lil' nieces and nephews whom I miss dearly. We don't meet as often as we used to be. But the Internet is certainly a good way for us to connect.

I'm glad that my group project submission is over. Juggling work and school is no joke ~ the process drives me mad at times. My baby has started a new hobby ~ kicking me late at night, something that I do not enjoy but still am grateful :)

As much as I want to multi-task, I have to set my priorities right. As the new sub-header says, "building takes one at a time", I hope I'm able to cope them all ~ working full-time, studying and having a baby.

Wish me luck!

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