Happy Birthday Katrika!

Jessica plays many roles in my life.. A sister, cousin, friend, partner-in-crime, masak-masak playmate.. In a family of 24 cousins, Jess is the only one who shares my age.. Growing up as an only child, she was like really the person I would go to for everything..

I remember we used to write each other letters when we were young cos we couldn't call each other.. I still have all those letters.. She would make me pretty cards for my birthdays and Christmas.. haha when we were younger, we would put glitter and stickers on the cards and letters to 'soup' it up..

25 years later, we are still as close as ever, if not closer..

I love you girl.. May God continue to mould and shape you into the woman of God He has called you to be.. I pray that He grants your inmost heart's desires.. Even as you venture into this new business, may He grant you favor with your customers, partner and most of all with Him.. Continue to commit everything into His hands and He will make straight your path..

You've been a great joy and blessing to me.. Love you Pandee!!

Jaziel Micah Johnson

Presenting to you..

JAZIEL MICAH JOHNSON

He was only 2 days old when this picture was taken.. At the age of 4 days, Jaziel was admitted in the hospital as they found a tumor in his neck and throat.. According to doctors, the tumor was very large. A biopsy was then performed to find out the nature of the tumor..

Praise God, 2 days ago, the results were released and it was benign. God is awesome!! The Lord has a purpose for this boy and he still has a long way to go.

My cousins, Jeremy & Melissa continue to put their trust in the Lord through this tough ordeal and God has seen them through.. He's now 27 days old and healthy..

I love this pic!! He's looking up at his atteh and smiling.. Awww...

Hannah Plays Sandy in Grease

My niece Hannah was recently in a play for her school, Grease. She played Sandy which is one of the main characters in the production. I'm so proud of her. She dressed in a pretty white dress with green trimmings.

Grease was released in 1978 and made popular by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Relaxing in Ipoh

Idly or E Der Lee

LOL! My dad was back at my auntie's house and she was cooking him dinner.. Chicken curry and Idly.. so my dad was just texting me on what he was having for dinner..

"Dinner was great! Perema just cooked chicken curry and e der lee for me"

I laughed out so loud.. Read it to my cousins and we just were laughing and laughing..

Second day in Ipoh today.. Yesterday was a super tiring day.. We left the house around 945am.. drove up to Camerons and then down to Ipoh.. I was driving the whole way and way just 'out' by the time I reached Ipoh.. But still pulled myself up to take my nephew to the park and even made a trip to the bride's house..

For the past few months I've been so busy with assignments and just studying for exams that I haven't spent enough time with my nephew.. How much I have missed! He is so so chatty nowadays and repeats everything you say, so much so that we have to be so careful in what we says.. cos he picks up so easily..

Will update more later.. now gonna eat some mangosteens..

People that Make Me Smile

Took my mum out yesterday to One U to buy her her mothers' day gift or should I say gifts.. She was really happy with what she got.. =) But I know no amount of gifts would every come close to repaying all that she's every poured out for me..

In the evening, I met up with a dear friend.. I'm glad I said yes to going out with her cos it's just been too long.. She needed help to look for something.. so we had a really good time shopping and just chatting away.. I never thought that I would grow to care and love her this much.. But I thank God for bringing her into my life.. She has just been the sister I never had! =) Love you babe!

Oh and I absolutely love the movie '10 Things I Hate About You'... I know I know it's pretty random.. But I just watched it again 2 days ago after many years.. And just absolutely absolutely loved it!!!!!

Movie Review: Star Trek & Mothers' Day

I was not much of a big Star Trek fan.. But when I heard of the remake of it, I thought.. hmm maybe I'll go and watch it.. Just for the fun of it... Mum has been a big fan for the longest time and she was really looking forward to it.. My uncle managed to get tickets for his whole family, my family and for my grandma.. I loved it!!!! I was just at the edge of my seat the whole time..

Now I'm a huge Star Trek fan!! Can't wait for Part II..

Michelle's Rating : 9.2/10.0

It's been a really nice day.. Took my mum out for high tea.. although the food at the hotel seemed to have dropped standard, I had a good time out with mum.. We also got some free pampering courtesy of the hotel..

I'm really grateful because my relationship with my mother has certainly come to a different level.. She is such a loving, supportive and amazing mother.. I love her so much!!! Not to mention, she bakes and cooks really really well!! =)

May God continue to grant your heart's desires Mummy..

Folk Art Painting

For those who love beautiful things, I just came across my auntie's blog.. She has started a new hobby - Folk Art Painting..

She has posted up some of her superb work and they're up for sale.. If you're looking for a good gift idea, here's the perfect place..

Find out more here..

Over the Weekend

Easter has come and passed... been meaning to blog in between but somehow just didn't manage to go online..Beyond Tears, the drama was really moving.. Watched it on both Good Friday and Saturday.. Thought the actors did a marvelous job this year.. Kudos to the Production Team!!!

Thank You Lord for dying for me.. Thank You Lord for Life! Help me to lead me my life to the fullest for YOU!!!
Spent quality time with cousins on Saturday night for a really nice dinner at Ginger Tree.. - this really cozy restaurant in Sunway Mentari.. one of my uncles is the chef there so I knew I was in for an awesome dinner.. Was definitely not disappointed!

It's been sometime since I've spent time with them and seen my nephew.. So decided that I'll sleepover at my cuz's place as well.. Jerome slept on my chest towards the end of dinner and the whole way home..
One of my cousin's also pregnant with her second child and was blessed to see her 5 month old moving in her tummy.. I don't think I've seen anyone else look so gorgeous during her pregnancy..

Dinner last nite was just superb!

Faith

I just came back from a really nice dinner with my auntie.. We went to the Curve and she's been having a craving for spicy Chinese noodles.. She just came back from visiting her daughter in NZ.. so Western food was definitely out!

Yikes! Can't remember the name of the restaurant we went to now.. Ah Gee something.. It was on the 2nd floor.. I really liked the food there..

We were just catching up.. and she was sharing about my niece (her granddaughter) who's now with my cousin (her mum) in NZ.. she's only 5.. but she has such faith that she would pray over my auntie whenever she has any pain.. Her brother (my nephew) who's only 10 went up for an altar call in church to accept Jesus Christ into his heart as his Lord and Saviour... I was just wow-ed by this stories..

God is really doing a wonderful work in my nephew and niece's life..

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..

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..

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...

I miss him!

My dad just left for Johor yesterday.. The house feels so different now.. My mum misses him a lot.. She use to wait up for him to come back from work.. But now it's just her and me at home..

Spoke to my dad this morning and he's settling in there.. There's not much to do.. In fact, the place he's staying at for the moment doesn't even have a fridge or TV.. How la?? I initially thought that mum and I could cook for him and send him food.. But now with not fridge, I guess that's out of the question..

Sigh! I miss my dad.. He'll come back on weekends.. But it's just not the same!

Bigger Picture

It's been an interesting week so far.. and it's only Thursday!!

I just got off the phone with dad about his transfer.. He's still trying to see what he can do about it, whom he can talk to about it.. I don't want him to be transferred... It's gonna be so weird with only having to see him on weekends.. Sigh! I guess I just have to leave it up to God.. Maybe God has greater plans for him there??

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Dad was very upset about it when he first found out.. but now he seems to be calmer and at peace.. He's seeing someone else about it tomorrow.. So I guess we'll know for sure tomorrow.. I'm just gonna claim that verse and trust that it will all work out well.. Though it's really hard at times, but I know God sees the bigger picture..

God's Protection

Yesterday before Watchnight Service, mum and dad had gone for dinner. As they were walking back to their car, a guy on a motorbike tried to snatch mum's bag. He didn't manage to get the bag cos it was over her arm, but as he was pulling it she fell and was dragged for a bit. Thank God there were only minor injuries. Mum hurt her hip and leg but her face was protected.

Thank You Lord for Your loving hand of protection over my family. I Love YOU!

Shocking News

I just found out that my dad might be transfered.. to a different state!!! This cannot be happening..

Bliss!

Last Wednesday was indeed one of the happiest days of my life.. In fact, I felt like it was one of the best birthdays ever.. Just being around loved ones and awesome friends, it made the day truly a memorable one..

The morning started out beautiful with my dad waking me up to give me my birthday present.. He didn't have time to wrap it up so he used my blanket to wrap it for me.. typical dad!! haha so cute!!

Then I walked in to the kitchen to the smell of Thosai!! My auntie was making fresh Thosai for me just as how my grandmother used to make them for me.. When I was younger, as soon as I reached Nenek's house in Ipoh, she would make this really small crispy Thosai for me.. I used to call it 'Biscuit Thosai'.. don't ask.. lol.. So it was really nice to have my auntie make them for me cos I haven't had them for more than 15 years I think... She even made fresh chutney to go with it.. something we don't get very often at my home..

Then I spent some hours online checking my messages on facebook.. and trying to reply them all.. haha.. Felt so loved..

My childhood friend, Sawittri took me out for lunch to Delicious at One U and we had a really good time just catching up and laughing.. Then it was off to do some shopping!!!

Dinner was at Teapot Cafe in SS2 with parents and aunt.. I've been craving the desserts there for sometime now and have been wanting to take my parents to try out the food there.. So this was a good opportunity.. But it was a short dinner cos we reached a little late and I was rushing off to church for prayer meeting.. For the past one year I've been going for prayer meets and just felt that I wanted to be there even more on my birthday.. Start the day with God and end the day with Him.!!! He'll make all this beautiful!! And indeed He did!!

They sang 'Happy Birthday' for me after prayer meet.. haha.. Actually I kinda figured they would la.. hehe.. Afterall, I am that loveable.. But I didn't expect to get a cake.. THANK YOU SUE!!! So that was really a surprise!! They even surprised me by putting 25 candles for me when I only just turned 24.. haha.. Here's a picture of the cake half eaten..

Some of my dearest friends (you know who you are) who usually comes for prayer meet every week were not there last Wed.. They had good reasons but I missed them.. Would really loved to have spend sometime with them on my birthday.. But my girls were there and they made it really special.. Love you!!

My birthday present from Naledi.. She made me change into them and go out for supper in them.. And the best part.. she got me 2 pairs - yellow & red.. She knows me too well.. haha.. If I were to have chosen them, it would have been black/white/brown..

Supper was at Nasi Kandar SS2 with Resego, Carol, Naledi, Jason, Sian Jeen, Cason, Eu-Jin and Eric.. It turned from a normal makan-makan and chit-chat session into a Love Q&A session.. Found out some juicy details but it stays within the four wall of Nasi Kandar SS2..

Overall, I felt so blessed and loved the entire day.. A big shout out to all of you who just made it extra special.. Thank you Jesus for adding another fruitful and blessed year to me..