1. Working with the same company throughout the year
2. Puked through my nose
3. Diagnosed with a disease
4. Pushed a baby into this world through my vajayjay!
5. Slept for 3 hours every night for 4 months
6. E.P.I.S.I.O.T.O.M.Y
7. Burglar entered the house through our open front door
8. My blog reported to Senior Management for “Giving the company a bad name”
9. Maximum weight -70kg, Minimum weight – 45kg
10. Adsense moolah came in steadily every two months
11. Lost Miki’s Mykid forever and ever
12. Lost 20 kilos in 7 weeks
13. E.P.I.S.I.O.T.O.M.Y
14. Holidaying in Cameroon Highlands among other places twice
15. Was asked to take my shirt off
16. Spent thousands of ringgit on my son’s outfits and toys
17. Saved thousands of ringgit on my son from breastfeeding
18. Fell in love with my husband and son over and over again
19. Didn’t contribute to any of the scratches and damages of my car
20. E.P.I.S.I.O.T.O.M.Y

Are you looking forward to the year 2009? I know I am…

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Hi ladies and gentlemen!

Welcome to Diyana Stewart Azman’s Class of Home Economics. Today’s lesson would be “How To Cook Malaysian Chicken Stew with Herbs and Spices” or as they call in South Carolina; “Rendang Pedas Ayam”.

The ingredients you need to make this stew are very difficult to find. If you live in Mongolia. But if you live in Kuala Lumpur; galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh turmeric, turmeric leaves, and lemon grass can always be found at any supermarket, night market or your neighbor’s garden. These herbs must be picked gently in order not to harm the plants and quietly in order not to alarm the neighbors.

Then you would also need onions, garlic, ginger and dried chili paste. Other essential ingredients are coconut milk, kerisek and of course the chicken. Another substitute for coconut milk is fresh milk, you can use either, it does not matter, the possibility of dying from blocked arteries will always be there. Cheers!

Now let us get down to business!

Blend the onions, ginger, galangal, fresh turmeric and garlic into fine paste. Slice lemon grass and turmeric leaves coarsely. Cut the chicken into serving size. No one has ever cook a whole bird rendang, if you would like to try don’t forget to camho!

First put the blended paste on medium fire without any cooking oil. Wait till the smell reaches your neighbor then add in the chili paste and chicken. Mix them well and then add in segala-galanya turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves and lemon grass. Keep on stirring until then chicken is almost cooked before you add in the coconut milk. A few minutes later include the kerisek. Don’t forget salt and sugar but do forget Ajinomoto.

The rendang is ready to serve when your Mum approves the taste the gravy has almost dried up. They taste like heaven eaten with lemang or ketupat. Serve hot or cold.

Ang don’t forget your neighbors! They have smelled whats cooking and for goodness sake you have taken the herbs from their garden!

Till we meet again, happy trying!

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He did!!! Yes, he did!! Today 17th December 2008, on his 11th month birthday!!! First he stand up facing his Daddy then he turned his body towards me and took the long-awaited step!!!

I am so proud of our little baby! He has brought so much joy in our lives with his mischievous antics, his sweet smile, his giggles and wit!

His vocalbulary has expanded too! Now Miki can say these words with full comprehension:-
1. Cat (kucing)
2. Dehdey (Daddy)
3. Buahh (Buah/Fruit)
4. Tupp (Tutup/Close)
5. Ukak (Buka/Open)
6. Byebyebye (Bye Bye)
7. Duck (Itik)
8. Tettettettet ( sound of bird chirping)
9. Cak! ( peekaboo)

He repeats after people talking too! A lot!! Even difficult words like ‘tak best’, ‘jauh’, ‘daun’, ‘blast off!’ (while doing actions The Little Einsteins do) etc. But he doesn’t understand those words so they don’t count.

He sings his own gibberish lyrics in tune with us to The Hot Dog Song (while clapping hands), Puk Amai-Amai and the melodic la ilaha Illalah ( as we try to put him to sleep). I think that is just uber adorable!

Monday however was a little emotional. After spending the weekend with his grandmother (my mom) around, Miki had search the house for his Opah after she had gone back home. In the car, I asked mana Opah? And he automatically turn to search the back seat. He even peeped and said Cak! But Opah was not there. That broke and filled my heart with love all at the same time.

Mummy and Daddy loves you Mikael! May Allah bless you always!

Happy 11th month birthday, my son!

You can only get a muffin on your 11th month.

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