How do I describe Tree Monkey?

Delicious.Dark.Windy.Amazing view.

It was a nice evening on Tuesday last week when my colleague decided that we should have dinner in Tree Monkey just before the Ramadhan kick start. This has been planned ages but never executed. Our initial outing was that, we go for hiking to Monkey Beach. Knowing me and Tasha, food lover, I know that the hiking plan will never happen. So we substitute with makan. Tell me, who doesn't like food?

So since the 3 of us had no plans on that particular day, we drove there. Tree Monkey is situated in the lush greenery of Teluk Bahang, facing the Andaman sea. A great place to watch the sunset. Situated beside Tree Monkey is the Tropical Spice Garden.

Although the place is nice, avoid wearing dark color clothing or shorts because you'll invite mosquitoes. However they provide guest with mosquito repellent oil spray. It smells like citronella.

Service overall?
Superb and super friendly.
Food was super delicious especially the Darling crab and tomyam. The otak-otak was not bad too.

Imagine eating good food while watching sunset, facing the Andaman sea. The sea view was so beautiful. However, I suggest that you call Tree Monkey to make reservation because the restaurant is not big and seats are limited.

Sorry the photo qualities aren't good because my camera decided to die on me, so had to use mobile phone.

Photo courtesy of : Tasha.

....and you gotta grab this.

Susah tau to see USS offers a very good deal for you and your family. Sape tak nak kan. Since raya is only weeks away, why not bring your family for a weekend vacation or perhaps you wanna be a kid for a day? Like Juan, when we visited the Transformer ride *okay, let's not go there*.

This offer is open for USS, S.E.A. Aquarium, Trick Eye Museum and Adventure Cove Waterpark. What a combo. Cover all area in Sentosa Island. Sape tak nak kannnn....

Imagine this...Universal Studios Singapore and S.E.A. Aquarium Adult One-Day Passes is only S$82!!!. Twin combo geng!!....

 "Nothing can happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is Our Master. It is in Allah that the faithful should put their trust."

~(Surat at-Tawba, 51)

We all still have a long way to go before Syawal comes but I'm enjoying every moment of Ramadhan.

This Ramadhan has also been different for me. Read A CLOTH OVER MY HEAD, THE FINAL PUSH.

This year's Ramadhan has taught me the meaning of patience, grateful and change. Change to a betterment.

I couldn't be more than blessed that I was given the chance over and over again previously but I never used it wisely. But alhamdulillah, this time, I didn't get it slip through my fingers.

Donning the hijab full-time has made my life almost complete as a Muslim. I know as an individual, there are many things I have to learn because learning never stops. Having Juan as part of my support system apart from my family, has made things easier. I'm not perfect not I'm near to perfection but I try my best to do what's right in the perspective of own religion.

Every single day when I step out of the house with a piece of cloth on my head, I feel safe and respected. Safe and respected in my own definition. It made me feel like I have gain the Muslim identity that I have long lost previously. I found that in hijab. it's hard to explain because it's more on spiritually.

Nevertheless, I don't judge those who has been in my shoes. It's just a matter of time when Allah will come knocking their hearts and lead them to the right path.

..............in my opinion.

So for those who has watched Ted before, you would want to come back to the cinema to catch Ted 2. Ted will be come screaming to your cinema on 25th June 2015. Definitely, humor will make you fall off your seat.

I never love having teddy bear, but I know once I see Ted, I gotta have one.

He's so cute than you wanna bring home. Mushy, mushy come to mama. imagine having Ted at home, watching TV beside you.

Remember to catch him this 25th June 2015 at your nearest cinema.

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Perhaps a newly opened cafe by a fan of Penang football club. I assumed

It was on Monday night that me and Juan couldn't bothered to cook dinner. Plus I couldn't decide what I wanted to eat.

Juan googled interesting halal places to eat so we bumped into Haria Cafe. Their major dish was the nasi lemak kukus and ayam goreng berempah.

Presentation wise? Plating looks good. 

Sambal wise? Reddish but a bit watery. 

Ikan bilis? Crunchy and not too salty. 

Rice? Smells nice but lacked of coconut milk

Ayam goreng berempah? A bit of dissapoinment. Tasted like a normal fried chicken. Perhaps the marination process did not complete whereby it would be good if the chicken can be marinated a few hours or better still, overnight.

I couldn't taste any of the grinned lemongrass. The chicken was hard. Maybe because it was fried longer than it should. The meat was dry and not moist. 

However, if you don't fancy ayam goreng. You can try their sotong sambal and daging redang. The rendang tasted so good. I believe it would go well with the rice. Total price for 3 plate of nasi lemak including drinks were RM20. Quite reasonable. I wouldn't say it was cheap because nothing comes cheap nowadays.

Indeed he is. We can talk almost about anything with him.

That's my dad. 

My dad has been travelling around throughout his life for work reason and my mum will the one who's involve in the children's education and well being. But although he is a few thousand miles away from us, he never fail to follow up with the children's progress. My dad will call us a few days once to make sure that he never loses touch with his family.

The most obvious time of the year is during Hari Raya and Chinese New Year. He rarely celebrate with us. So normally only me, Dianah and my mum goes back to my grandma's place. But regardless the fun, we miss having him around.

Working abroad is definitely an eye opener and extends the way your mind think but having to live far away from the family is another thing. The loneliness can consume you if your will and spirit is not strong enough. Working abroad also makes the family closer. We started to appreciate family time whenever he's home.

I know my dad has been working real hard to make sure that his family has the basic needs. As he grow old, all I want to do is spend as much time as I can with him. With the remaining years he has, I only want to give the best so that he'll always be happy. I know that I don't earn as much as he did, but I would want to repay back all the effort and time he had spent in raising me and my sister.

Happy Father's Day, daddy.

It's the 2nd day of Ramadhan. How's fasting been treating you? Today also marked the 2nd day that I fully don the hijab. Nothing much change except that I get weird stares and question marks on people's head. I guess, that's.....normal.

My heart was pounding fast the morning after our first sahur. Perhaps I was excited and nervous at the same time. But you know, I'm glad that I did it, at last. After I've been thinking and hesitating for the past few years.

I'll be leaving for my parent's place today because me and Juan wanted to celebrate Ramadhan with them. First Ramadhan was with my in-laws. 

I'm so grateful that things are different for me this year especially Ramadhan. I have don the hijab.......at last. I celebrated my 1st year anniversary with Juan middle of this month. We didn't travel far except we spend a night at one of the hotel here and had a nice dinner. A lobster shared by 2 person. It was h.u.g.e I tell you. As big as my face.

I'm looking to more good things ahead. May this Ramadhan brings me closer to my Creator. That I'll be given the guidance in becoming a much better Muslim, a good daughter and wife.

Salam Ramadhan everyone.

The last weekend was a much awaited weekend. You know why? *cough*. Me and Juan turned 1. Now I can be like those people on FB posting 'Terima kasih sayang kerana menyayangi diri ini bla bla bla bla'. No, I don't do that.

I have booked a night stay at the Copthorne Orchid Hotel a month before our anniversary date. Because it was a school holiday, I'd thought it's better to book a room earlier. To my disappointment, the hotel wasn't what I expected. From the receptionist to the condition of the hotel although the exterior of the hotel looks exclusive. I expected a squeaky clean bathroom with different selection of coffee and teas at the pantry not a leaking bathroom ceiling :-(.

At the reception counter:

I noticed that the there were few trainees at the reception with broken English but I assumed that they were Hotel Management course student. Judging by their younger looks. There were no greetings from them. It was a straight 'Yes?'. No smile no nothing. Really? Was that the first thing the uni taught you when it comes to greeting your guest? Ok,that....nevermind.

Then there was a couple who had problem with their room. I think so. A trainee attended their enquiry. Her senior assisted them after while. Mother-of-all, she spoke to the trainee as if there were no one around. Not enough with the condition of the hotel, the seniors don't even talk politely to her trainee. At least, bagi la muka kan. I think budget hotel uncle is way friendlier than this one. They should send their seniors for a hotel management training. Seriously.

That night, we went for a nice candle light dinner at Feringgi Garden. I've heard alot about this place. First impression, wow. The place reminded me alot about Sri Lanka. The interior of the restaurant make you feel as though you're in Italy? *this exaggerating* but hey, that was how I felt okay. 

The portion was quite big. In fact me and Juan ordered a plate of large lobster which at first we though we wanted to order a small one since neither of us had lobster before. We're jakun like that. So don't judge. The look of that creature itself gave me a chill.

We called the waiter and told him that we wanted to cancel our initial order. When we said we wanted to order a small lobster:

*gave a stare at Juan first*

Waiter: Small lobster is small. Not enough. *gave a grine*

He must be thinking that Juan will just swallow that whole small lobster.

Me: How big is small and how big is big?

Waiter: Eemm, like this

*showing the same size as the big and small lobster*

Me: Ok, we'll order big one. We both will share because I cannot eat much.

Waiter: Ok ok. One big lobster. Anything else?

Me: No that's all. Thank you.

 'Enough meh?'. I said 'Let's try first'. 

Then came the gigantic super lobster. 'Cam ni ja?'

As we keep digging that poor lobster, our stomach became so full that we left 1/4 of it on the plate. Could not finish it anymore. Man, the power of large lobster but surprisingly it tasted sweet. We couldn't say that the lobster tasted good because that was our first time. We aren't sure how lobster should taste like. Don't look down on that ugly sea creature next time.

Ok, the price. Ready to burn a hole in your pocket boys. The lobster we ate cost us RM140++. We ordered appetizer and it cost around RM20++. They even serve premier wagyu beef that cost RM350++. I swear I will not poop if I eat that beef. I can't say that it was a fine dining restaurant because there were loud music playing that night and you'll noticed that the guests consist of expatriate. However, we ended our night in our hotel room, watching TV with our buncit stomach.

Anyway, Happy Anniversary to us.