Not able to make it..

I'm so sad.. I was not able to go for the Dance Championship cos I'm down with flu and really high fever.. Went to see the doc yesterday and he said that my blood pressure was really low.. 80/60.. So decided it would be wise not to drive up to the cold Genting and rather spend that time recuperating at home.. My cell member did make it though with another cellie of mine.. Hope their having lotsa fun there.. Can't wait to hear all about it when they get back at cell tonight..

On a lighter note, we went to celebrate two of our cell member's (Amos & Zhi Ling) birthday yesterday at One Utama.. We met at Dave's Deli but then adjourned to Italiannies since Dave's had run out of pasta and majority had a craving for pasta.. It was a good turnout with 9 of us.. Dinner was hilarious!! Both the birthday babies had to stand on the chair and make a speech.. I think some of them caught it on video.. Will post it up if I manage to get my hands on a good one.. I initially thought of bailing on dinner cos was not feeling well but glad I didn't.. Really enjoyed time with my cellies..

Gonna try to get some shut eye now before cell..

Arrrggghhhh.....

I'm not feeling well! Down with flu and sore throat.. Don't feel good at all..

Smell of fish curry's filling the house.. Can't wait to have some..

Have to eat in a rush though cos class is in one hour!!

Dance Championship 2009

One of my cell member just won 2 tickets to go catch The Malaysian International Dance Championship 2009 this Friday at the Arena of Stars, Genting. And she generously asked me to come along. I don't think she knows how much I love going for dance shows or these kinda dance competitions. I feel so blessed!

It's a new season

I thought that today would be hard.. In fact, last night I tried really hard to go to sleep early so I wouldn't have to think so much about today.. Woke up feeling a little funny.. Spent sometime praying and felt the peace of God fill my heart..

We reached the place like 40 minutes early.. Was told that we should be there by 9am as it would start by then, however it only started around 10am.. There were 4 others before me and my cousin managed to make it just before the first one went up.. There were some hiccups with some of them, but mine finished in about 5 minutes or even less I would say.. it went on really smoothly and was over before I knew it.. I didn't have to say or answer any questions..

Initially I didn't wanna go cos I didn't wanna face those involved, but I was surprisingly very calm when I met them and even spoke to them.. It was not a bitter experience.. In fact, once it was over, there was a huge rush of relieve that I felt cos it's something that I've been waiting for for 2 years..

I'm so grateful to my loving Father who's grace and mercies are new every morning.. I'm grateful for second chances.. I'm grateful for a forgiving heart.. I'm grateful for his endless love that just brings me to tears everytime I think about it.. Thank You Jesus!!..

I'm so thankful for my parents who have stood by me throughout this whole journey, family who have continuously loved me no matter the situation, cell members and dear friends who've been praying along and supporting me in many areas and ways.. I couldn't have gone thru these past 3 years or today without them..

It truly is a new season and a new day for me.. Today marks a new beginning in my life..

Straight or Curled??

Oh on a lighter note, I've got a new hairdo.. Decided that I didn't want my hair curly anymore.. It was really hard to manage so last Friday I decided to straighten it.. It was a drastic move for me cos my hair is like super duper thin and fine.. It doesn't do very well with chemicals.. And I only permed my hair like 5 months ago.. So this decision to straighten my hair could have resulted in my hair being damaged.. But decided to go ahead with it anyway... Thus, the drastic-ness... lol..

Turns out my hair's quite strong.. guess it was also cos the product used was of good quality.. Caused me a lot of $$$$$.... but worth it la!!! I'm just loving my new hair.. Most seem to feel the same way except for one of my Bots cellie.. haha.. 'he told me last Sat that everyone else is just trying to make me feel good about myself and he's not gonna lie but tell me the truth instead'... I appreciate his honesty..

Oh.. am gonna catch 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons' in 40 mins.. My uncle got my parents and me free tickets..

One more day..

I've been waiting for tomorrow for the past one and a half years.. It's finally gonna go thru and I'll be able to move on with one area of my life.. But somehow now, I don't really feel like going thru with tomorrow.. Not that I've changed my mind about it or don't wanna go thru with it.. I just don't wanna meet the people involved in the situation.. I wish there was a way I could just settle it without having to face any of them.. that however is just not possible!! I haven't seen some of them in more than a year and they're not people that I really look forward to meeting..

My dad who before was not sure if he could come along with me has now gotten his leave approved.. My CL is also coming along to support me.. I hope my cousin now can make it.. Cos it's a working day, she's not sure if she can get out... but I really do hope she's able to.. I need some security on my part and she'll definitely provide it..

Will update tomorrow on how it went..

After a long break....

I went to see my nephew yesterday after like 2 months.. He was sleeping so soundly when I arrived so I decided to lie down next to him.. I've missed him so much.. I think I moved a bit too much though cos he woke up soon after.. haha.. But I was kinda glad he did although my cousin didn't feel the same.. Once he was up, it was bullying Michelle Atteh time!!! I enjoyed every moment of it...

Haven't seen my cousin in a long time too and she's expecting her 2nd child now.. Hoorray!!! There's a slight bulge now on her tummy.. I think it's gonna be a girl this time cos everything about this pregnancy is just so different from the first one..

More later.. I'm gonna go do my hair now..

My Valentines' Day was..

just sweet, hilarious, memorable..

I started the day by baking cookies for my girls at church.. just a small chocolat-y token for being absolutely wonderful, spectacular babes...

Bride Wars in church was just just just so so so hilarious!!! Every single girl played her role so well.. and it was so cool to see the other side of the 'bachelor'...

Dinner with Naledi, Res, Tanzie and YC.. We all had one thing in common.. single - available - hot!!! lol..

I don't think I've enjoyed my Valentines' Day as much as I have today...

CrazyLittleThingCalledLOVE

This weekend,

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Bowling & Cell

Bowling with my Bots cellies yesterday was just beyond fun.. Quite a number canceled last minute so I thought it was just gonna be a small group of us.. say around 7 of us.. We started off with lunch cum tea at KFC.. then the group just started growing bigger and bigger.. By the time we went to bowl, there were about 20 of us.. I really enjoyed myself.. there was such a diversified group of cellies there from seniors to juniors to students from even MMU!!..

I manage to bond with some of the newer batches and strengthen my relationship with the older ones.. It was also a good time for the juniors and seniors to interact amongst each other..

I got lotsa good feedback from the cellies saying that they really enjoyed themselves.. Some of them were bowling for their first time.. We got to wear this really cute funky shoes.. =) One even got a special yellow coloured one cos her shoe size was like a '2' lol...

Daniel was the man!! He was one of the best players.. Followed closely by Oats..

The timing was just perfect.. the boys finished the 2nd game just as the van was reaching IOI Mall to pick them up to go for cell..

I think more of these activities should be organized.. maybe on a monthly basis.. =)

Check out some of the hilarious pictures here and here..

All 20 of us then headed for cell to join the other 38 there.. We had an attendance of 58 yesterday!!! PTL.. I don't think I've seen that many cellies at Desaria before.. Yesterday's worship session was also one of the best I've seen in the cell.. God's presence was just so intense..

Sue then shared the vision for the cell to multiply.. The Desaria cell is targeted to multiply in March to Puchong.. Most of the seniors from Des will then be based in Puchong.. I believe that through this multiplication, many of the juniors at Des will rise up... There are so many there will enormous potential.. This truly is the Year of Positioning..

For the past 3 weeks we have been focusing on the Journey Guide and Beginning Your New Life Series at cell to help those who have just accepted Christ to help them in their understanding of their walk with Christ and also to prepare them for Water Baptism..

I've been with the Heights group for the past three weeks, and we have been the smallest group out of the three there.. We started with only 4 of us three weeks ago.. Yesterday we grew to 11.. Some have returned from their holidays and some have just been continuing to bring new people to cell and church.. It is such an encouragement to continue to see the same faces and new faces..

Having a look..

I just visited one of my mum's cousin.. He lives alone in a really huge huge house.. He has a huge yard and the garden is pretty unkempt.. So mum asked him if any snakes come around.. and his reply was..

Uncle: Oh they do come sometimes..

Me: Oh no!!! What do you do when they come around????

Uncle: *sighs* I just go and have a look...

Movie Review: Valkyrie

Synopsis:

Valkyrie is a historical thriller film directed by Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, X-Men, Superman Returns) starring Tom Cruise. The film is based on the true story a plot by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

Cruise plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, a loyal officer and real life German hero, who took it upon himself to try and stop Hitler as the demented tyrant led the country inexorably to its destruction.

Claus von Stauffenberg is severely wounded in Africa and returns home to Nazi Germany where he helps conceive Operation Valkyrie, a plan approved by Adolf Hitler, to implement a shadow government to manage turmoil within Germany in the eventuality of the Führer's death.

Stauffenberg draws a distinction between Hitler and Germany and decides to act in order to save the country. He becomes part of the July 20 plot, a conspiracy to assassinate Hitler and execute Valkyrie in order to take control of the country and make peace.

Stauffenberg finds himself taking on not only the responsibility of leading the coup, but also the task to assassinate Hitler himself.

Stauffenberg lost his left eye, right hand and two fingers on his left hand in an Allied attack in Tunisia. Cruise had to practice dressing, moving items and writing considering those disabilities. He prepared for the role for eight months; he hired a researcher, studied history books, and spoke with some of von Stauffenberg's family.

The film was shot in Germany at various locations where many of the actual events had occurred, including the historic Bendlerblock where Stauffenberg and his comrades had plotted to assassinate Hitler.

I thought this movie was really amazing.. Definitely worth a watch at the big screen..

Michelle's Rating: 9/10

Movie Review: Revolutionary Road

Kate Winslet won 'Best Actress' at the recent Awards Show for her spectacular performance in the movie above.. This movie was up for countless nominations.. With that I couldn't wait for the movie to be released in the cinemas to go watch.. However, a girlfriend of mine bought the DVD and we watched it at our sleepover last night.. What a disappointment!! I thought the movie was slow and anti-climatic.. The actors did indeed perform well for their role but I just didn't like the story line..

Michelle's Ratings: 3/10

Bowling

I've planned a bowling day next Tuesday with the newer batch of Botswana students then we'll head to cell together... Am looking forward to it as it will give us a chance to bond and get to know the newer batch better apart from just at cell and church..

It's been ages since I've bowled.. Maybe I should sit by the side to avoid embarrassing myself.. lol...

Heritage Cookbook

Mum wrote her second recipe book and published it about 7 months ago. Unlike her first book 'Simply Delightful' where all the recipes were her own, this second book is named 'Heritage Cookbook' as it is a collection of recipes from dear family and friends.

Recipes that are family secrets are revealed in this book!!!

The recipes are simple and easy-to-do... It's a gr-r-reat buy and I'm really glad that this book came out better than the first one.. More effort, time and love was put into it.. I use the book so often at home to bake.. and have even started using it to cook some recipes... Many know that I can bake well but when it comes to cooking, sigh, not so good.. but I'm getting there.. and mum's recipe book comes in real handy..

It's only selling for a good RM29.90 per copy! It's certainly a good buy and makes a great pressie.. Worth the RM29.90 to learn some good recipes..

Ping me if interested!! Would really appreciate your support..

Valentine's Promo @ Embun Day Spa

The above spa belongs to one of my friend's mum. They're having a special promo for the month of February with a 'buy 1 free 1' offer.

Check them out!

Last Week of Holidays!

It's been some days since I last blogged.. I'm so not looking forward to next week.. Classes start again on Tue I think... It's my final semester and it's looks like it's going to be a hard one.. I don't seem to have an option this semester with my subjects like I usually do.. This time, all the subjects have been chosen and fixed.. there's no changing it! Sigh! It's also the semester I need to complete my project.. meeting up with my lecturer / supervisor in charge of my project on Wed to see what comments he has on my project proposal from last semester..

I just looked through to see if my results were out.. and they still aren't.. I hope I passed all my papers..