AKU SOPI

01.10.09 - New Blog

2009-10-02T00:12:00.003+08:00

yes, i have shifted again...

please proceed to:

akusopi2.blogspot.com

thank you

30.09.09 - Happy Birthday... To Me

2009-09-30T23:25:00.006+08:00

29.09.09 : Keep it Simple

2009-09-30T23:24:00.003+08:00

28.09.09 : Andry Farewell @ Happy Puppy

2009-09-29T22:31:00.014+08:00

27.09.09 : Hidayat Family

2009-09-28T22:09:00.006+08:00

time to go home...

supper for Zerr, Bebek Goreng Separuh Matang.

clean up and so ready for bed.

my lunch during the day. Indomie Goreng.

went up to catch a view from the second floor of Zerr house.

have a dinner appointment with Hidayat and his family.

Hidayat daughter. Chelsea Hidayat.

i was joined by Paul Tjia and Zerro.

Hidayat family. Hidayat wife name is Sari

a short visit to Hidayat house. he live nearby to Zerro neighbourhood.

well i guessed i made a right move and decision long before. i'm happy to see Hidayat taking responsibilities. just glad...

26.09.09 - Hamzah Birthday @ Hotel Win

2009-09-27T22:15:00.006+08:00

25.09.09 : Kabil & Jodoh

2009-09-26T22:39:00.006+08:00

24.09.09 : SIN - BTM #28

2009-09-25T21:17:00.004+08:00

stop by at DRA 106 in the morning to bid farewell to Chintan who will be leaving for India today. all the best hope we crossed the path again. take care.

going to Batam.

Zerr will pick me up on Uda's bike. yeay!

late lunch at Ria Presto in Nagoya Hill.

went for "bike-wash" near Simpang Kabil.

we then proceed to Regata at Batam Centre...

we arrived at Costarina. this is where Zerro wanted to show me the new upcoming attraction with water-boom (coming soon)...

a beautiful sunset.

we did not enter as yet. we are waiting for Uda sister & brother-in-law whom will be joining us soon... and soon after an hour tyhey arrived.

dinner at Brother's Seafood by the Ocarina.

pics with Zerro after dinner.

my battery goes kaput ... oh no!

it's alright, Zerro can take pics from his mobile phone.

23.09.09 : Jalan Raya 4

2009-09-24T09:59:00.008+08:00

22.09.09 : Sunil 19th Birthday

2009-09-23T20:59:00.007+08:00

21.09.09 : Jalan Raya 2

2009-09-22T17:36:00.004+08:00

20.09.09 : Jalan Raya 1

2009-09-22T17:35:00.009+08:00

20.09.09 : Eid Mubarak 1430H

2009-09-22T17:20:00.016+08:00

20.09.09 : Malam Hari Raya with Bro Eyas

2009-09-20T20:59:00.003+08:00

19.09.09 : Sad Day - Ramadan Is Leaving

2009-09-20T20:58:00.006+08:00

18.09.09 : Visit Mama House & Trip To Geylang

2009-09-19T06:43:00.009+08:00

17.09.09 : BTM - SIN #27

2009-09-18T22:38:00.006+08:00

16.09.09 : SIN - BTM #27

2009-09-17T16:00:00.001+08:00

15.09.09 : Ramadan 25

2009-09-16T05:13:00.006+08:00

14.09.09 : Mr. & Mrs. Monaghan

2009-09-15T04:27:00.001+08:00

13.09.09 : Ramadan 23

2009-09-14T23:49:00.003+08:00

12.09.09 : Ramadan 22

2009-09-13T16:02:00.002+08:00

11.09.09 : BTM - SIN #26

2009-09-12T17:38:00.000+08:00

10.09.09 : SIN - BTM #26

2009-09-11T20:25:00.008+08:00

09.09.09 : Ramadan 19

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08.09.09 : Ramadan 18

2009-09-09T05:24:00.005+08:00

sahur was a big slice of Banana Cake with Chocolate & Nuts Topping from Villa Kek Pisang. yummy...

well, it started busy at work... gradually it became slower and i'm feeling sleepy. help!

extended 2 hours before going home. covering Concierge duty as Rosli was on MC.

while at home nothing to do but sleep, i'm so sleepy...

woke up in time for 'buka puasa' - no one home. i help myself to Mi Goreng Kicap, sodap... and slice of Otak-Otak & Kuih Apam Balik. grandma had prepared the meal before leaving the house earlier on.

closet cleaning before i leave for work. finally.

07.09.09 : BTM -SIN #25

2009-09-08T05:39:00.006+08:00

06.09.09 : SIN - BTM #25

2009-09-07T23:48:00.002+08:00

05.09.09 : Ramadan 15

2009-09-06T07:52:00.002+08:00

sahur was Nasi Briyani with Otak-Otak Santan Berempah & Acar Timun Nenas. an odd combination but taste delicious. thank you grandma.

working mid-shift: 1100hrs - 1900hrs. honestly i love this shift timing.

buka puasa at workplace canteen. i was so looking forward. the more the merrier. well i must wait until my next day shift before i could join them again. thank you kawan-kawan... especially Shafie, for the food and Hasna for the beverages.

Alhamdulillah - after berbuka puasa, i make my way home.

04.09.09 : Ramadan 14

2009-09-05T13:42:00.006+08:00

i was on my way to work when i saw this man sleeping... i think he was tired and he did not bother much... i hope he got a good rest. i wished i could stop everything and go to sleep too, in peace without bothering the surrounding or the people - but i must go to work. unless i want a sleepless night. hehehe. then again it was humid out there with noise & dust from the streets. or perhaps he was sick... then again shouldn't he just go home and sleep?

buka puasa had become more "happening". surrounded by few working colleagues, sharing and giving. so far Shafie had been the most generous toward us. Alhamdulillah... mudah-mudahan rezekinya bertambah melimpah - Amin.

i was on my way home from work. when i saw this man sleeping at the bus stop. he does not look tired but i bet he was drunk. vomit on the right and his nicely place shoes on the left with his glasses neatly place on the ground. nobody really care, i don't. he can go home and sleep in peace but he just could not be bother... why should i?

just my thinking: if he can afford to buy drink and got himself drunk - i guessed he should afford to pay for a taxi fare home... but then again only he knows his action.

so... today GOD opened my eyes and set me thinking... home is always the best place to be.

my bus service 143 arrived. grandma, i'm going home.

03.09.09 : F1 Briefing @ Tourism Court

2009-09-04T13:15:00.008+08:00

sahur, was of yesterday food. still good. me like the only problem i have to sort the minced beef away. laughed... and i was not sleepy.

attended the F1 briefing at Tourism Court. organised by Singapore Tourism Board for hospitality industry. i was well informed of the upcoming event, a good and simple briefing and presentation. except, if only the second video did not troubled i give the facilator a good overall comment.

the briefing ended early than expected, let's go - not home but to work.

in front of the Tourism Court driveway. you see this is where the other Merlion was hiding. hehehe... so don't think we only have two Merlions in Singapore

a quick grab of snack for Reena and drinks for Jay-Jay & Sophia at Tanglin Mall, we are so ready to go to work. by bus?

no bus. we are in the hurry for nothing. taxi!

buka puasa. i truly enjoy this cupcake from La Tanglin Boulangerie. not too sweet, chewy icing that goes well with the cupcakes. i shared with Shafie.
Shafie on other hand had shared his paru Sambal Belado & Bakwan Udang. i just had the Sambal Belado and bit of Bakwan. thank you Shafie.

and this petite Epok-Epok Kentang does not taste bad at all... only a lil expensive at S$0.40 per piece. (grandma Epok-Epok was much bigger and cost S$0.30 - hmm)

this cute dog was smart. he was waiting outside at the entrance & driveway while his owner went over to the reception to make some reservation. (hotel does not allow pets or animals of any kind, inside its premises.) i wished some people could listen well and do as told... just like this dog - hahaha.

02.09.09 : BTM - SIN #24

2009-09-03T13:01:00.014+08:00

01.09.09 : Happy Puppy & Sahur

2009-09-02T16:39:00.008+08:00

waiting for some friends to arrive. we had beverages at 'Good Morning Bakery'.

well a few people came and go. many are camera shy. left with Harry & his friend on the last session.

going for 'sahur'...

head down to 'Warung Mamang Sunda'. opposite a 24hours MacDonald's outlet next to Harmoni Hotel.

Zerr did not have his 'sahur' because he had supper early on in the karaoke room. i had rice with Tumis Kangkung Tahu Tempe. the dish look plain but until i put it in my mouth. i almost cried but at the same time i was enjoying it. it was spicy hot. fuyoh!

time to get some rest, time to leave. thank you everyone who came and share our joy. sorry it was just a small celebration... thank you so much - once again.

01.09.09 : Hotel Harmoni

2009-09-02T16:20:00.008+08:00

we decided to check-in to Hotel Harmoni. a 5 star hotel in Batam. Zerr got the local rates at INR500,000 = SGD$72.50nett for weekdays promo rate. the Mango Juice welcome drink was so delicious. i can't help but to finished it. yummy.

the room of deluxe size.

the complimentary coffee & tea facilities with 2 bottles of drinking water.

the bathroom and the amenities. the bathtub was made for American size. me love it.

the corridor seating area and house phone... so comfy.

i could not enjoy much exploring the hotel because we are going for a small celebration. karaoke Zerr suggest. Happy Puppy.

01.09.09 : 4th Year Anniversary / SIN - BTM #24

2009-09-02T15:45:00.010+08:00

sahur was half of Ritz - Sandwich Cheese biscuits. burp... Alhamdulillah.

later that day after running small errands time to depart. Batam here i come!

hmm... now i have personal 'ojek' (motorcycle taxi) that fetch me and send me from and to HarbourBay. very convenient, the rider name is Ary. ** next time i will write about him. heading to Nagoya Hill.

meet Zerro and we went for a little shopping.

later, me & my Donat, we had buffet 'buka puasa' at La Cruise Resto //Cafe. cost you about INR55,000 about SGD$8.05nett per person. the food was delicious and the ambience was good. it really worth your money. i love the Fried Shitake Mushroom, i had lots of it. oh i tried the Dragon Fruit Juice, so creamy and tasty. me like!

we took alot of picture for that day.
visit: donatsosej.blogspot.com for more pics

one of the best 'buka puasa' experience i had on this very special day.

now where should we go? hmm...

31.08.09 : Noval Last Working Day

2009-09-01T07:07:00.001+08:00

31.08.09 : Ramadan 10

2009-09-01T07:02:00.003+08:00

30.08.09 : Ramadan 9

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29.08.09 : Ramadan 8

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28.08.09 : Ramadan 7

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27.08.09 : Kandahar Street

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27.08.09 : Hungry Ghost Festival @ GH Part 02

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27.08.09 : Hungry Ghost Festival @ GH Part 01

2009-08-28T07:51:00.007+08:00

26.08.09 : Take Over Duty

2009-08-27T07:55:00.002+08:00

25.08.09 : BTM - SIN #23

2009-08-26T00:02:00.002+08:00

24.08.09 : DVD Player Promo!

2009-08-25T21:57:00.003+08:00

Model: Toshiba HD-EP30KA

i guessed his is one of the last batch of Toshiba HD-DVD player on sale, reason for it going so cheap @ S$70nett ?

Friends: Below is the extract from Toshiba Singapore website:
http://www.toshibahddvd-asia.com/
_________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Loyal Toshiba Customer,

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support to Toshiba’s products, specifically our HD DVD players. We at Toshiba have recently completed a thorough review of our overall strategy for HD DVD and as a result of the recent market developments; we have reached a decision to discontinue the HD DVD business in order to contribute to the sound development of the market and to focus on the interests of consumers as our top priorities.

As a result, Toshiba will cease shipments of our HD DVD players by the end of March, 2008 although we have every intention of continuing to provide full product support and after sales service to our customers.

We remain committed to working together with you to grow our REGZA LCD TV, DVD and Home appliances categories and I look forward to being of continued service to you.

Toshiba customers can contact their local Toshiba contacts for general, sales and service assistance for HD DVD.

With kindest regards
____________________________________________________________________

HOWEVER...! if you are still interested in getting one. please visit:

JavaNet Internet Cafe at Rowell Road
(will update the address as soon as i could... hehehe)

24.08.09 : SIN - BTM #23

2009-08-25T18:03:00.009+08:00

23.08.09 : Ramadan 2

2009-08-24T00:01:00.004+08:00

my sahur. simply "snickering"

after listening & enjoying to some song from "Zee Avi" CD's (www.zeeavi.com) that i bought in KL - my bro Eyas requested for him to be photographed. hmm... oh, for his facebook account he said (that's mean i have to tagged him later). outside at the corridor while waiting for grandma to get ready. they are going to Geylang. me? i'm going to sleep. lalalalalala-land... while listening to my bro Eyas fav track: "First of the Gang" - no wonder earlier on he immediately called his girlfriend and let her know of his new findings... and shared the song on a phone call - amusing act. (and they both like another song from Zee Avi called "Kantoi')

i woke up just in time before "buka puasa". i smelled home-cooked food. there is Pasta Mushroom Sauce & Hati Rempah Manis. grandma also bought Martabak Daging from the famous Zam-Zam Restaurant... excuse me on that food. nevertheless i really enjoyed the Pasta, grandma made it specially for me, the vegetarian. love you grandma.

22.08.09 : Ramadan 1

2009-08-23T01:13:00.003+08:00

the first sahur for Ramadan 1430H. it had my usual "sahur meal". rice with Telur Ceplok and Kicap Cili Bawang. suka gilos! and Bening Bayam for soup. i excused myself from the Daging Masak Rempah, as it would be the first time, i fasting as a vegetarian. laughed...

i'm super excited because Ramadan had arrived. not that i'm looking forward too much for to Syawal. this month is more special before it's end. the month where i have to watch everything about myself and to abstain many things negative... insya'Allah - i hope to be triumphed in my faith.

my first "buka puasa" with grandma & bro Eyas... Alhamdulillah. the day went well. i find it strange that i have eaten less and i drink less too. i cannot find any reason to indulge a plenty of nice food and Air Katira as usual. loosing appetite? naa... i dun think so! just being moderate now-a-days.

i could not get more rest after that. just behind my house there is a "Hungry Ghost Festival" good luck item auction - the noise from the speaker is good enough to wakes the dead. in due respect for our multi-racial and keeping the harmonious citizen pledge, please have it your way. i'm already so tolerance of any culture... it's just for an evening.

hope my neighbours had plenty of luck! i'm off to work.

21.08.09 : Eve of the Holy Month

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20.08.09 : How Dare Are You?

2009-08-21T12:38:00.006+08:00

it was early morning 0540hrs, i can't believe myself that i finished a plate of Chinese Fried Rice. oh my. so ready for work.

another busy day but we managed. lunch was Celery & Soft Tofu. couldn't ask for more. a lil curry on the rice.

i went to Bugis for some errand after work and saw this unmistakable figure. a man in dress, mind you. he is very expressive and daring i would say. it was my second encounter seeing him on the streets. an eye-catcher and good for gossip-monger. i was die-die curious of his lifestyle. perhaps i should approach him one day and asked for a pictures together. my biggest respect to him. confusing for some but do he care? he just being himself and minding his own life. call him anything if you like, just like the rest. i think he cannot be bother. for him, dare to face the crowd and took the scrutiny of the real world. i wish i have that guts. bravo!

a very late dinner. 2255hrs, Nasi Beras Keling Kacang Hijau. a delicious rice cooked with green beans & spices. thank you grandma.

the art of eating Avocado flesh. such an enjoyable moment after my late dinner.

i need a sleep.

19.08.09 : So Busy In My New Shoes

2009-08-20T08:34:00.005+08:00

supper time which i cannot refuse which grandma had prepared. Sup tahu Kering. i had it with Tauhu & Tempe Goreng.

excuse me, safety first! though it was just about two-storey high i suggest the worker need a concern for his safety. i just hope nothing will happen while he is fixing a tent just behind my house.

it was indeed a busy day at work and i'm in my new shoes today. the one that i bought at Bata in Desa Pandan. so comfy, i like it. RM69.99, big saving.

dinner at the canteen. Pakoda, Achar, Cream ala King Sauce and Sauteed Potatoes with Anchovies. did you noticed it is an international combo. me like.

i hurried home after that. need a sleep.

18.08.09 : Back At Work

2009-08-19T21:08:00.003+08:00

after another set of rest at home. time to move my butt. i'm working today in the afternoon shift.

colleagues, let's share some goodies i bought from Malaysia.

dinner was rice with Sambal Goreng. lovely.

all went well. everything was not that bad while i'm away except for some equipment and stationery's shuffling done at the counter. i'ts ok.

going home soon.

18.08.09 : KL - SIN #03

2009-08-18T23:25:00.006+08:00

Pudu Raya bus terminal.

waiting for the departure... and yes it was delayed. could i care? no. i went to sleep over it.

Yong Peng. supper? no. bought some goodies snack, go for a toilet break and back to my seat for another slumberland session. oh, i'm loving it!

a long bus 'Q' at Johore Bahru custom. the norm for morning hours.

Singapore finally. how long was that?

home sweet home but i missed all my KL friends too soon.

17.08.09 : Last Evening in KL

2009-08-18T23:24:00.011+08:00

16.08.09 : FB Friends - Jay A.M.N & Shandye Aurelius

2009-08-17T04:22:00.013+08:00

tea-time with Kanda & Syai.

soon after that i freshen up and so ready for a very symphonic sleep orchestra. good night!

i woke up to hunger complaint. let's supper!

15.08.09 - 16.08.09 : Me, The Kidnap Victim

2009-08-17T04:20:00.006+08:00

a new friend Sachin Kumar.

15.08.09 : "Illuminight" - Afgan

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15.08.09 : "Illuminight" - Atilia

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15.08.09 : Sopi @ Damansara

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15.08.09 : "Illuminight" - Sound Check

2009-08-16T02:52:00.008+08:00

from the back of the stage...
from the front of the stage...

Atilia's tent/makeup room.

Afgan's tent makeup room.

Atilia's and her lyrics.

test-test-test

text-text-text

it's a wrap!

i got my pass, thank you Fizar!

few minutes before the generator shutdown.

thanks babe!

14.08.09 : SIN - KL #03

2009-08-15T05:14:00.012+08:00

breakfast at home. rice early morning. Rebung Masak Lemak Cili Api. thank you grandma, i love the dish.

time to get my ticket to KL and a cup of Coffee before the bus depart.

bye-bye GoldenMile.

a little delay but it's okay. i'm comfortably seated in the bus.

arriving on the second stop after Malaysian Immigration. Yong Peng in Muar, Johore. when it comes to Yong Peng it is always about food.

i took it light. an Egg Mayo Sandwich, Vegetarian Pau, 100Plus Aqtiv & a cup of Steamed Peanuts. light? think again... hehehe

1745hrs i arrived in Kuala Lumpur in one piece. Alhamdulillah...

my first appointment. to meet up with Raja at Nandos. Donna was the first to turned up. we had sumptuous meal to beat the hunger while it was raining outside. i had Mango Smoothie, Grilled Vegetables & Wedges with Cream. while Donna settled with Black Pepper Beef and Raja who came later had a Grilled Chicken or something like that...

next stop was Petaling Street which was few steps away... a shopping paradise for nicks & knacks. no buy for me as i have no plan to buy anything yet. Donna is getting a new dress and Raja ended buying a new pair of black stretchable pants.

after Donna left me & Raja head down to Ikano Power Centre. no we are not on an excursion to a power plant. in fact we are there for dinner. yes our second dinner. oh my... my will be having Steamboat and Emy will be joining us. yeay!

i was intrigued by the colour and shape decided to buy some Blueberry flavoured jelly at 'Q Jelly Bakery Shop'. don't ask me why jelly are made in bakery or why they are call bakery. i have no idea...

wow! i truly enjoy my meal at this place, though the service was a li'l disengaging between staff and customer. i wished they could smiled more and pay extra-extra attention. we are paying, duh!

after the dinner we head down to Hartamas hunting for coffee. ends up in Old Town because Strabucks is closed down. hmm... no problem, anything for me. we hang around as we are waiting to head down to Bukit Kiara in Damansara for Atilia's sound check. Atilia will be performing for Illuminight. yeay!