visiting Sealife Birmingham

We'd collected lots of tourist pamphlets. One that caught my attention was Sealife, because I thought my son would love to see fish-fish. After visiting daddy's school (from my previous entry) we continued on to the National Sealife. But lack of singage was frustrating =(  We followed the signs to NIA, National Indoor Arena as instructed and fortunately we came across a canal ...

I'd like to spend time enjoying the cruising but, maybe some other time..

Sealife includes more locations all around UK and Europe, it's a part of the Merlin annual pass. We should consider to purchase the package which includes theme parks and castles.

As much as Aariz enjoyed watching the creatures, he got excited seeing other kids running here and there. Friendly Aariz wants to be friend with everyone, at the sealife, at busses, and everywhere! And I'm adoring his sincere smile and pearl white teeth!

 Unlike his mummy, Aariz was brave enough to touch the starfish

like this space!

Now, ever heard about ikan sebelah? this is it...

visiting daddy's school

You know that the coldness is never too far. We've been told that the weather are getting cooler...brrr! Hubby had his class cancelled last wednedsay so we went out to his uni. We took two busses, the first bus stopped at the city centre, I secretly love to see how the ladies style up their shawl here. Don't get suprise to see that they're more stylish!

Upon reaching his uni I felt so proud and started to reminisce about a dream that came true eventually =) Alhamdulillah.

We wandered around the faculty, went to the cafe and heated up our food hihi. I prepare him bekalan nasi lauk everyday because I don't think eating bread alone boleh cukup for whole day. Makan roti tak Malaysialah kan. And performed zohor at the musolla. Alhamdulillah everything seems very fine and comfortable.

Joseph Chamberlain memorial clock tower

at the cafe, I was talking about

Just behind us is Barber Institute of Fine Arts, there're Picasso's masterpiece in it. You know me, I must love to see it but we will be back for another visit. We continued on with the National Sealife, but that would be in another entry ..ok stay tuned!

so, what i'm up to these days

It's October! Another two months before a brand new year. How's your resolution, are we there yet? Did I really say 'resolution'  T_T  Anyhow, for we know that change is inevitable..they said, change is constant..yelah mengikut keperluan. For me, things has changed a lot, obviously. I miss home! You heard me. I miss Malaysia very very much..especially these past days. To find a perfect house was stressful. We were after new house because some problems we had with the landlord. But to the end, we managed to discuss it properly and we had got what we want. Alhamdulillah.

Oklah malas dah nak fikir yang tu..everything's going to be fine now. Hubby's classes have started...that's why I'm loving weekend even more, tunggu je weekend supaya boleh go out jalan2. In weekdays I help out my jiran to look after her kids, two of them..four and three years old. As seen on picture playing with Aariz. First time sebenarnya jaga kanak-kanak. And speaking about kanak-kanak, I haven't been yet to the children's centre as mentioned earlier.

Aariz and friends

But we have found our favorite kebab shop! Lunched out today at the same shop..suka sangat la tu hehe. In Saltley it is very easy to get halal food. Sometimes I forgot that I'm in UK, but Lahore or so kerana memang Pakistani dominated this place. Alhamdulillah, we are living in a good neighbourhood and a plus point jugalah masa pilih rumah ni. Alhamdulillah semuanya mesti ada hikmah kan?

 bukti kedatangan berterusan

found one! must be my favorite kedai tudung lepas ni =)

The price is ok. You can get like 3-person meals for 3pounds. But that's not an excuse hari-hari makan luar kan. Should save some money for travel! Lagipun, groceries kita-kita ni are easily to find here..halia, lengkuas,daun kari oh your name it! Orang kata, kalau masuk dapur dan masak tu tak rasa la macam kat oversea. In other word, nak kata rajin masak ke? I hope this won't change. I repeat, should save more money for travel. Been thinking of Spain to escape this coming winter. Daydream!

Hmm..what else, oh yes! We like carboot sale so much. Baru dua kali pegi tapi hasil tangkapan boleh tahan. Especially Aariz's stuff. Lots of good toys and books too. And me? I recently purchased a carpet at 4 pounds. It's a lovely english flowery in pink. A leather jacket to wear in Barcelona (daydream!), and a pair of kidsGap jacket and pants at 1pounds! haha untuk buat tidur apa salahnya. Yep yep I'm petite and proudly can fit it.

Can't name the place tho..masih blur hehe

Oklah off to bed now, and it's nearly subuh in Malaysia. Rindu Malaysia.

miles to Birm

Hi. Do you miss me? haha. Three days ago we moved into our house, tho it's not really a dream house but somehow thanks to mr hubby yang rajin kemas, it looks like a home now. Still got plenty things to do. Well, the point is, that should explains my blogging hiatus.

from Birm with love =) I know you ladies love this

Where should I begin,.. The flight. If I could add a timeline, 17th September mark our journey to Birmingham. The flight was delayed for 2 hours, but landed as scheduled at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam. After hundred of flights, traveled back and forth KK-KL since I was a little, I still fear of flying. But thanks to Malaysia Airlines, my forever favorite airlines with smooth take off and landing. First class inflight service. Thanks JPA for the business class seat sponsored. We got seat upstairs, reminds me the movie snake on plane. Rezeki Aariz ni. Always rezeki anak =)

It was nearly subuh when the plane passed by Russia. SubhanAllah, the sun rising was the most beautiful view. And alhamdulillah Aariz behave well during the flight. I'm petite and proud that we fit on a seat. Tak sanggup kasi Aariz tidur sorang dalam basinet.

Nope, I'm not wearing makeup thru out the night. Siap tukar pijama lagi..selesa untuk bf.

Tulis surat kepada emak =)

The Schiphol Airport was the best airport we've been so far. If only we had much time, I surely be glad to take the between flight tour. A tour package to visit the city for 2 or 3 hours. But not this time. We had only 2 hours before the next flight to Birm.

Ok that's all for now.

p.s I'm missing Malaysia, the warm weather bestnya!

p.p.s My sister is running the EKC now, your support is much appreciated. tq!



New life in Saltley

I really didn't think much about it,but it's a lot stranger than I thought it was going to be. Now, should bear in mind that we're entering new phase of life.

I'm talking about our new life here in Birm. We've decided to live in Saltley, majority-muslims neighbourhood. It's quite far from my husband's uni, but it's ok. The public transportation is good.Efficient buses! Not the tubes, as many of you may guessing. Haven't found the nearest station.

Anyway,we have wandered around a little and found a children's centre very close to our house =) A very welcoming place! I love hearing kids speak with british accent hehe

Till now, I'll update with full story of our 14 hours flight journey,the Schiphol airport which has a museum and kid forest, the bullring and all..once we have internet.

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bye bye UKM, hello UK!

Alhamdulillah I've finished my masters. It must be my parents' doa and I couldn't have done this far without the support from my husband.

Sadly, I've to pass my convocation. Hope they'll consider to put my name on the list for next year's session. Anyone know about this?

Looking back, it was because of my husband I did my masters. And I hope I could be an inspiration to my kid(s).

Hadiah untuk mak dan ayah. ( yezza, they read my blog )

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family dinner at Impiana KLCC

My brother in law treated us a  great dinner at Impiana KLCC. All siblings were there and you know, my husband's big family memang meriah. Photos!

 beautiful Allyssa Soffea

ikan bakar, anyone?

So obviously the application works with my humble phone. The photo was taken when we were getting ready to dine out yesterday.

As a biologically food lover, fail at cooking, I surely will miss Malaysian food T_T . Berbaki hanya 4 hari ini, I made a lists of foods to eat fgs haha! Just imagine an aromatic ikan bakar, sos kicap, nasi panas...and ulaman. Wuu mouthwatering. And luckily it's for me!

Went to Sekinchan ikan bakar. We had grilled jenahak with Sekinchan's signature sos tiga rasa. Alhamdulillah sedap!

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testing Blogger-droid photo upload

I thought I've uploaded Aariz's photo and his animals book on my last entry; "cat". So I'm going to try again and see if it works this time. Failing to do so, it would seem that I need a new application to replace Blogger-droid.

A photo of me and Aariz should appear...

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"cat"

"cat" might be his fourth or fifth word after da-da and ma-ma, but i'm very impressed when l heard him said "cat" while he was flipping his animals book. Bravo Aariz. I love you.

If only I could embed his voice here.

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