BOOK

Parenting Based on A Book

Parents do not like to be told hold to teach and discipline their children, just like how most (arrogant) chefs do not like to be told how to cook.

 

I am a parent and I needed help in how to communicate (discipline) my child. Seriously during my parents generation they just discipline my siblings and I in a manner which they think is appropriate (or just for the sake of shutting us up) or in accordance to the method that their parents have inflicted upon them during their childhood.

 

As I am older now, I do think that my parents methods are flawed and leaves a lot of undesirable and unpleasant marks on me. One of it being most significant is that I find it hard to communicate my feelings as we are taught to repress our feelings and not to show them as it is a sign of weakness (so much bullshit here) and the most famous phrase of all 'Children are to be Seen and not Heard'. How wrong is that. Nevertheless I do understand what generation my parents came from and why they would have acted in the manner they did.

 

First of all I am from a typical 'Chinese family' - a father's job is to put food on the table and a mother's job is to make sure that the children are well managed (i.e. children should not utter a single sound/word when the father comes home from a hard day of labour or the children will get some heavy beating and be locked away). Secondly, my parents would have endured the same practices by their own parents (some crap practises to pass around huh). Thirdly, actually being typical 'Chinese' says it all.

 

I realise that at some point or another H & I may have used some of those practices on our children (ok I don't lock my children, I just asked him to stand in a corner). I felt SUPER guilty and I hated myself. Changes need to be made.

 

I did some research and I bough a few books to read about communication (well I do want to foster good relationship with my children so that they will not be 'emotionally' jaded when they grow older).

 

 

Book: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

 

Being a parent does not come with a manual as all children are different (that's what you think). Further there's never a manual in how to be a good mother too right. However at certain point in our lives we want to make things better for the ones we love so we make the effort and take the initiative to change. I hope my children will grow up to have emotionally stability and learn to never fear their feelings or worried about how they can talk to H and I (yup I have difficulty talking to my parents about the emotional stuffs because I really do think they do not know how to acknowledge my feelings, besides they like to side step the issue). Let's all be good parents to our children.

 

*Quick Review



 

The book is likable with real problems that parents can relate to, which I believe happen in all household. It offers several insight in how to handle the 'problematic' situations and it teaches parents to change their mind set in how to communicate and acknowledge their children feelings. I am only on the first chapter but so far so good. My real life example as below:

 

I bought a present for my son's friend and my son insist on opening the present. My son kept asking whether he could open the package even though it was not for him.

 

In normal situation all parents will just say NO. What an easy answer but it is wrong as all parents should also know that saying NO never works anyway so why bother saying it but if used correctly it can be very effective no doubt. The book teaches that in a situation when a child is not able to obtain what he/she wanted and what should be done instead. See below:

 

 

 

 

I tried it with my son by asking him to imagine that we are having the present in our hand. We start to tear off the wrapper and to our surprise we found a gift even better than what we thought was in the present. Guess what, he was a happy camper. He seemed satisfied with that and we went on to talk about other things after that. I was surprised and pleased. I know that there will be situations where it might not work but then again I am still on Chapter One. I am hopeful. My son was happy that I could relate to him.

 

I have also used another method as suggested in this book to acknowledge his feelings when he refused to do something asked him too. The best thing of all is that I prevented a melt down and the task was completed faster than how it normally would. It's all good.

 

Good luck to parenting!

 

DEATH

Passing Away of A Friend

It is with much sadness to say that a friend passed away* on 30th October 2013 (which happened to be on her daughter's birthday). I am not trying to sound morbid although I do every now and then as the word 'death' reminds you that you are not immortal and we will all leave this earth one day to be united with our maker. At the same time it humbles us and we begin to think that past hurt is a past and whatever that had happened in the past is no longer important. Let us cherish our love ones, treat each other with compassion and respect every moments of our lives.

 

Tribute to a friend

 

Dear HSH, your passing at such a young age is a great loss to your daughter, young son, family members and all your friends who love you. Words cannot describe the sadness that is looming in my heart (the tears that is welling in my eyes) when I heard the news and I can only imagine how your children would have felt. The tribute written by your daughter saddens my heart even further as she states that she had lost a wonderful mother, a friend and how you will never watch her graduate, see her on her wedding day and held her firstborn.

 

You are a wonderful woman and you smile all the time. You are tough but not a pushover. Most of all you exudes love and it was felt by all who knows you. Rest in peace and may God bless your soul.

 

*Cancer is such a treacherous disease of the mind and body. Let us all pray that a cure will be found.

 

:(

 

 

 

TRAVEL

Hiking At Nepal

Wednesday! Mid working week. Should my countdown to my break starts now, well it's still more than two weeks away.

As I will be doing plenty of walking and hiking in Nepal, I do not think ballet flats or heels is suitable for this trip. I have seen so many blogs where the blogger actually travel and walk on four inches heels (I mean seriously even walking in the city with four inches heels cannot possibly last you more than three hours straight unless it's really a sit down holiday). For one I am not built to walk in four inches heels for long duration as I can be rather clumsy. Besides I think my travel style is comfort all the way though looking nice is a plus point.

 

I have ordered a pair of combat boots from Shopbop and it looks good and the comfort level is way up there. There's a mini heel at about one inch perhaps. Ha ha. Better than nothing I suppose.

 

 

Sam Edelman Combat Boots*

 

*Review

 

I have yet to test this on the road yet and I think I should as you would not want the new shoe to pinch any part of your leg during any trips at all as it will be so uncomfortable and you might just regret purchasing the shoe in the first place.

 

Anyway so far I think it has a good weight (not too heavy), fits the shape of my foot and enough comfort and padding on the ball of the foot while walking.

 

I like this pair as it has a few options for you to wear the shoe, either via the front (the lace up feature) or just slip in by unzipping the back feature (and it comes with double buckle at the back of the shoe). Nice touch I must say.

 

 

Women and shoes, what a terrible combination. I just cannot have enough of shoes but I also realise that I always stick with the same pair of shoes that provides comfort the most but then again not every occasion warrant for the same pair of shoe. So my purchase here is justified (I hope H reads this).

 

Chow :)

 

 





 

HEADPHONES

The Travelling Headphones

I am so looking forward to my next trip. Yes, will be leaving the children and H behind. It is time for H to harness his fatherly love and for him to hone his skills (which he claimed he possess over the children). We will see.

OK the thing with flying is that you are always provided with the cheap plasticky looking ear phones for you to plug into the airplanes entertainment system. Not only that it does not hold it's place half the time, it flattens the hair and it is not flattering on whatever hairstyle you are having as by the time you reach your destination to start your holiday your hair is a *blah*.

I have made two purchases recently and I am trying to see which one I will be taking with me to my holiday.

 

 

One is from Jonathan Adler (very stylish looking) and another is just Sonic-Ear (simple).

I guess I am returning the Jonathan Adler one as I suddenly remembered that I do not need a hairband like apparatus above my head, besides I do not want to attract too much attraction with its stark and bright design. So I am sticking with Sonic-Ear as the head piece is really behind your head and it hangs there (I don't think it will ruin my hair and gives me a flat head look). It's simple and very discreet looking. I know some people favours ear phones but I find them annoying as I can never find anything that fits properly. Guess it's my only problem though it does allow for easy storage.

Counting down to my holiday now.

EXERCISE

New Attire & Gear

After giving birth to two kids, the body is never the same. Welcoming saggy and hollow skin coupled with tiredness and lack of sleep almost every other night is not great actually.

It is all good and joyful to have the children but due to lack of exercise for the last three years I realised it is time to pick back up the habit to exercise.

I guess the best part of it is to shop for new attire.

Happiness!

Exercise here I come.

*Update as at 28th October 2013

Yes I have swam. The feeling is good. Exercise is supposed to give you that adrenaline rush and the pumping of blood from you heart to your whole body provides colour to your cheeks (flushed cheeks sans blush - the natural way) and strenghtens your muscles and joints too.

I bought the (traditional looking)  swimmer above due to several reasons:

Reason 1: Well, it does cover tummy bulges (pooch), ha ha but thank gawd mine is not that serious and I still favours two pieces; and

Reason 2: It's meant to be training swimmers for one reason, it stays put. Has anyone tried to swim in their bikinis? Well when you do freestyle, lets just say that the bikini will go left and right leaving your boobs uncovered. Urmmm ... not great.

Ok my next mission is to put my sneakers (aka trainers) to the test.

Happy exercising folks.

WATCH

Michael Kors & My Classic Tag Heuer

Another day to kill and it's only getting closer to Friday. I can feel it in the air. It's all good.

 

I have been having my old classic ladies Tag Heuer for the longest time. It was a gift from my father and the first 'luxury' watch I ever own at the age of 17 (yes, I do know that Tag is not that luxurious in comparison to other more well known brands like Roles or Patek Philippe perhaps). It is a sign of being a grown up as I still remember the day I stepped into the watch shop to purchase it. It's also a sign of entering adulthood as I was given the power to choose and I do know that children possess too much of that power too nowadays. (My son chooses what he wants to wear everyday and it drives me crazy. Anyhow I try to trick him into wearing what I want him to which works sometimes.)

 

My classic Tag Heuer which I am still using.

 

So I have been having this watch for the longest time (more than 10 years!!), crap I feel old now. Ha ha, but a good watch is an investment and it lasts forever if you take care of them. I am now into lifestyle watches as the fashion term coins it.

 

Michael Kors ('MK') watches are petty nifty if you want nice looking watches that does not cost a bomb and yet it is a cheat sheet that looks like those really expensive investment watches which I have mentioned here earlier. I bought a white MK sports watch recently. It has the potential to look even better (but at the price I am paying for the rubberised strap I do not think I will get the ceramic ones as the latter costs USD100 more).

 

 

MK Sports Watch

 

I have been eyeing a few MK watches from a website and it all looks good. I think I might just purchase another one or maybe two when the sale season hits (and hopefully they will be discounted). Other designs which I quite like are as shown below.

 

This is called MK 'The Everest'

This baby is such a Rolex lookalike at a fraction of the price. Love!

 

 

The real 'Kahuna' 

 

 

Decision time .... which to choose now?

 

Have a good Wednesday :)

 

 

 

 



 

HOLIDAY

Pangkor Laut Resort ("PLR")

Tuesday feels like ages away from Friday which happens to be one of my favourite day (next to Saturday of course). After a heavy lunch of Swedish meatballs at Ikea (am really wondering what is the fuss about the meatballs as it's tastes 'just so so') so I am back at my office thinking about my next trip. I was so hoping that H could score a work trip to Taiwan end of this month, unfortunately he's booked for a trial. What a bummer.

 

Anyway H ('Husband') and I plus the kids and in laws went to PLR during the recent break. We took the Residents Package which included food and accommodation.

 

This is my third time back there and this time with my two children. All in all nothing much has change but I like PLR as it's the closest thing to nature living (but a cheat as you are still living in a nice room with all the amenities). A lot of walking is required if you prefer not to take the car around the Resort which is the point as back home we just sit on our 'ass' the whole day. 

 

However do be warned if you are heading to PLR during the holiday season as it is a pain to catch a ferry to the Resort. This is the problem I faced upon arriving at the Marina to check in. H called a day prior to the trip to book the 1.00 pm ferry to the Resort and everything was confirmed but to my dismay when we arrived at the Marina we were told to wait. OK waiting is fine, but a 45 minutes wait is not fine when you are travelling with four children below the age of five. Further the YTL travel agent 'messed up' my accommodation booking - not only did they not provide me with adjoining rooms which I have specifically requested (which they confirmed that it's available when I paid) and the agent did not lock in the request for rooms to be on the ground floor. That was really annoying. I guess people will promise you the moon and the stars but after 'paying', everything spoken is of non-existent anymore.

 

Sometimes I wonder whether is it just me seeking for perfection or is it because I am expecting YTL to provide the top notch service which deemed to set them apart from others within the industry. Maybe I am wrong after all.

 

The food offered in the eateries is still pretty much the same though I think that the food quality has dropped slightly (Chapman Bay Cafe that is).

 

I guess if you are able to look beyond the booking mishap and the ferry wait there's something that you can look forward to. As for me it's my daughter's first visit to the beach and she thoroughly enjoyed playing with the sand (yup she liked it so much that she tried to eat the sand on a few occasions).

 

I am wondering when is my next break now.

 

There's a saying 'You need a break from a break' and I am looking forward to the next break already.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOES

AQUAZURRA THAT SEXY THING BOOTIES

I love Mondays because I received most of all my online orders at that day.

I have recently purchased a pair of to die for booties. It took me like three months to take the plunge whether to buy or not to buy. As usual it's the cost factor and how many wears will I get out of the shoes considering the fact that I can only wear four inches heels during weekdays and most of the time during weekdays I cannot be too dressy either considering the nature of my job (a lil' bit of conservativeness need to be kept at the office).

 

I took the plunge when this particular website that I frequent (rather often just to browse the beautiful products) offers FREE SHIPPING. Free Shipping is like gold to me as shipping from overseas is expensive but SECURE (you hear that POS M****** for losing my goods most of the time). Further when your overseas product arrives you have to pay an additional customs duties on top of the goods. So after much consideration and after scouting for the cheapest pair I pressed (my mouse) the PAY button.

 

One week later, VOILA!! It came. Yes the AQUAZZURA suede booties is here.

 

*I would have done a pedicure have I known these babies are here.

 

 

My quick review on the shoes is that IT IS TO DIE FOR (yes, I know I say this a lot about the things I purchase - but I really do love these). I usually only purchase four inches heels when it is a design that I think will stand out and will pop on the days when my clothes are just *blah*. It may be nude in colour but it is interesting and looks great. It is quite comfortable and follows the contours of my soles (which is a plus point, as usually high heels that I wear causes an arch in between my feet).

 

 

So who wears AQUAZZURA. Fashionista', Socialites, Celebrities and ME ;)

 

 

Enjoy and have a good Monday.

 

Cheers.

 

MILK

Breastfeeding (Not for Everyone)

The topic is close to every mothers heart (whether to breastfeed or not).

I reckon it is a good thing if you are able to as mother's milk is the best for human babies. There are situations which will not allow a mother to nurse of course but I am not referring to those situations. I know mothers who chose not to nurse because they find that it is not convenient to do so (selfish???). It bothers me but then again the baby is not mine and I suppose it is their prerogative not to if they do not wish to.

 

Let me tell you that it is not easy to nurse a child. Before I have my first child I watched several nursing videos and read ample of books, but oh boy it sure did not prepare me for the real thing. You see, babies drink milk but babies do not actually automatically start breastfeeding until they are taught to (like how to latch and etc). Yah, some people may give some bullshit telling you that it's a natural thing but NO, babies and mommies have to learn it together.

 

Usually after much wailing from the child between attempts to feed from bruised (cracked or bleeding) nipples from the mother, with anxiety and stress level looming high - the mother decided it's time to give up. I mean childbirth is hard enough and within hours you have to start nursing your child - so many mothers relented due to some ill advise from relatives, friends, nurses and went to formula instead.

 

Seriously the benefits far outweighs the stress at the end of the day. The word is perseverance and coupled with lots of love, understanding and support from the spouse, friends and family members. (If you encounter some shitty advises from any of these bunch of people, just make sure you throw them out from your ward).

 

As for me, it is not easy but am glad I did it. H ('Husband') is indifferent to breastfeeding. H almost ask me to throw in the towel after the birth of my first child because he saw that I was having this major case of engorgement on the fourth day after delivering our son. Yes it HURTS and I cried but we are built to be tougher than this. As for my second child, I had engorgement issues again and it was bad too. I had minor infection (minor mastitis) and had to to be treated with antibiotics. Not easy but I managed to nurse my children until they are 15 months. I finally stopped my nursing chapter like one week ago and the last milk production from my Medela Electric Double Pump* as below. This is for you my son and daughter.

 

 

*Quick Review on Medela Electric Double Pump

I reckon the Pump is alright provided you do not mind the sound (it's a bit loud). Easy to pack (to work)and it works (suction power is good and gentle). This is the cheaper double pump in the Medela category as other version like 'Swing' costs like double the price of this one. This is the older model and Medela no longer produces this version anymore (I bought this for RM799-00 (the first pump in 2010) and the second one for RM549-00 in the beginning of 2013. The only issue I face with this Pump is that milk tend to flow in the tubes easily. Once it flows into the tubes, you have to turn off the pump or the milk will flow right into the motor. It happened to my first pump and the one I borrowed from my sister in law. The current one that I am using have yet to encounter that problem though. I do believe that there are better pumps out there but I have yet to try it and it may be well above the price that you are willing to spend. So good luck to all new mothers :)

DAY OFF

Short Family Trip to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

H (Husband), his family and I went on a short trip to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary two weekends ago.

We drove there from Bukit Tinggi and it took about an hour (it would have taken only 30 minutes if only there were clearer directions to get there - so tourists or even locals do be wary). It was a hot day and I do not think my children were that excited. Well my daughter is only one and though my son is three; he is not really an animal fan. He will shout and screams when he sees a cat at the porch or even when seeing a lizard (home lizard - cicak) walking pass his toys.

I do not remember the roads that we took but nevertheless after exciting the Toll (urm, I forgot which toll) there is a large sign board at the traffic light which shows the direction to the Elephant Sactuary (i.e. to the right of the traffic light). From there on the journey is rather easy. As it draws closer to the Elephant Sanctuary the road becomes narrower until you hit the main gate to the Sanctuary.

If you really want to know more about the elephants and the works that are being done at the Sanctuary, do head to the Education Centre first. As for me, I took the short cut (having two kids will not allow you enough patience to sit around unless you show them the elephant first). The parking area is large enough with ample of parking spaces but considering the weekend that I was there it was not a public holiday. I do think that more shades (due to lack of trees as some renovation works were being undertaken at one side of the area) are needed as the day was really warm and hot.   

 

I went straight to the elephant den (I am not sure if it's the correct word). I guess the main point of this trip is to expose the children to the elephant. It was just a short walk to the den (five minutes but it was ten minutes for me as my daughter insists on walking). As predicted my son was not so interested in the elephants (and there were four young or infant elephants at the den). I bought sugar canes and peanuts for the elephants and urged my children to feed them. It is amazing how the elephants are able to use their trunk or at the end of the trunk (snout) to pick up the small peanut on the palm of my hand. A little ticklish and watery (saliva anyone).

 

 

We did not swim or bath the elephants as I don't think my children are keen, further we were not really prepared (did not bring any bathers and bikinis are no allowed too - bummer). So we took off after a stroll at the grounds. There were a lot of informative boards and shelter houses built in the elephant viewing area, I guess you can have a picnic there if you have brought your picnic basket with you.

 

For more information check this site out http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/kuala-gandah-elephant-sanctuary.htm

 

After the visit we went to Bentong for a quick lunch at this famous kopitiam named  'Kow Po' which serves cool cold 'ice kacang' and 'cendol'. Blame it on the hot weather and the short walk at the Elephant Sanctuary that I practically gobbled down my nasi lemak and the icy cold cendol.

 

It was a good short trip and I will be taking the children back to the Elephant Sancuary again when they are little older. (Maybe a swim with the elephants next time).

 

 

 

AT WORK AGAIN

At Work Again With Suprises in Toll :)

Sigh, ... the four days break that I just had seem to have just flew by me. Where did it all go?

 

Anyway back to work and more procastinating about what I want to do or order from the Web ***grin*** because this is the only thing that makes me temporarily happy.

 

Suprise suprise! As I entered my office (my room) today I saw a bundle of packages for me waiting to br opened. Guess coming back to work is not that bad after all huh.

 

 

I went a little overboard last week you see. Mango was having a special price day for some of its selected items and I bought several tops, sweater, jeans and also a pair of jeans for H. Hope he likes it though H has yet to wear the other two jeans which I bought him on the previous occassion.

 

Next, my Steven Snake Print Stiletto has arrived from shopbop and it looks good. The fit is alright (see the problem is that I could have spent US485 for a pair of Alexander Wang 'to die' for sandal-stilleto but I cash out for something less ex) and it looks dressy enough to be paired with just a black sheath dress.

 

My other purchases shall be opened at home (as I think my boss is peeking into my room to see what I am up to).

 

Chow!

 



 

FASHION

Boyfriend Jeans & Slip On Canvas Shoes

Just bought a really cool pair of boyfriend (BF) jeans. I have always shy away from anything that is too loose at the bottom (waist down that is) because I think it adds up to the bulk add the illusion that it may create to my bottom (hey it's fair to say that most woman do not like to have big 'butt' ot thick thighs). So I ventured online to Mango and I found a couple pairs that look rather promising. Ordered them and whilst waiting for it to be shipped to my office, I of course bought another pair that I found at Zara.

 

My .. oh .. my, I was rather pleased with the pair bought a Zara. It's not the traditional BF jeans which is loose at the waist and baggy at the rear region. It's the slim fitted distressed BF jeans (though we know that BF jeans meant to be the baggy looking or the 'relaxed' looking type).

 

 

 A few days after I received the ones that I have ordered from Mango and I was a little dissapointed cause the BF jeans really were the traditional type which I have described here earlier. So those are going back to Mango.

 

Ok getting the BF jeans is easy, how about styling it to perfection?

 

I like the classy type of styling and you instantly think of Chanel. I know that BF jeans is not meant to be classy but it can be made into that. So I did some research and found a few styling that I like from a few websites that I usually frequent. See for yourself. It does look awesome.

  

 

 

 

Footwear to go with BF Jeans



So the craze that is 'in the fashion sense now' refers to the footwear that is slip on canvas shoes.

 

Oh, they are amazing especially for a mummy like me who has to tote her one year old during weekends and 4 inches heels is a 'no go zone' for me during these periods. I can talk on and on about these canvas shoes cause they are great. Besides have you seen the ones the designers have come up with recently, .... the all black leather Givency Slip On. OMG! Would die for a pair but my shopping budget does not allow for it this month or even the next two months (sob, sob). I will be so eyeing for a pair during the Net A Porter sale (provided it has not been sold out by then).

 

Great.

 

So I bought a pair of Kenzo Tiger print one to go with the BF jeans instead (urm, actually I got the shoes first). Can't wait to wear them (together) soon.

 

 

Love!!

 

Latest as at 15 Nov 2013 - slip on canvas shoes from Isabel Marrant for H&M

 

 

 





 Double happiness :)

REMINISCE

Milo Drinking Days/Nights

I was in the kitchen the other night making myself a cup of Milo when my son came to me asking me for a cup of his own.

Husband ("H") being the concerned daddy that he is, started to lecture that the Milo is too 'heaty' to be consumed by a little boy like him. H further added that if he consumes the amount of Milo like I do everyday he will have nose bleed coupled with the effect that he will not be able to 'shit'. Ha ha, crazy but true. I do consume a lot of Milo. I have Milo for breakfast. I used to have Milo during my tea break and a cup of Milo before I sleep. Ok ok, I know it's bad but I'm really tring to cut down to once a day only now (unless if my tummy starts grumbling about missing her best sweet brown liquid friend). 

 

Next ...

 

Of course my son would not take a 'NO' for an answer and insisted on saying why do Mummy get to drink Milo instead of him.

Yes I gave in and made him a cup of Milo.

 

 

*His cup of Milo is in his favourite cup of course (he's crazy for Thomas (The Tank Engine) & His Friends). He did not finished his cup of Milo because H scolded him. Drama!

 

Anyway ......

 

All these brought me back to the memories when my own mother used to make cups of Milo for my siblings and I. She will make us our Milo, lined them up at the dining table and ask us to consume the piping hot Milo before bed (on every school night). I really cherish memories like these and I hope my son will too one day. I love you son :)

ACCOMMODATION

Apartment Hunting @ Mont Kiara

I have been doing a little bit of apartment hunting recently with my husband ('H').

Our current apartment at 1,800 sqft is no longer big enough for the four of us (urm five if you include our maid/servant/nanny or a nicer word assistant).

H and I have decided to view Hijauan Kiara and MK28.

These are my views anyway and it's not for promotional purposes or to sway anyone whether to purchase or not as everyone's preferance or taste (pricing) is different anyway.

Stop 1 @ Hijauan Kiara

The overview of the compound is nice and cosy. H and I have been here several times as we have a friend who lives here too (but sometimes it's not that great staying too close to a friend? No? - We are not that close (relationship wise I mean) by the way).

The Unit that we viewed is on the 8th Floor (good height - I'm acrophobia you see). Size wise was good at 2,700 sqft. Private lift and area. However the Unit was at the darker end and the finishing looks old (not modern). I was suprised at that as the Apartment is around five years old only. The finishing and even furnishing look dated (like the kind that my father would like). Ha ha, sorry Dad but its just your taste I suppose and it reminds me of you.

The plus point is that the area is a lot bigger than our current unit and it comes with a wet kitchen (plus point for people who does lots of Chinese style cooking a.k.a Me). A lot of work need to be done if we want to take up the Unit and the price is not too expensive too. Ok ... it's wrong to say the price is not expensive. Of course it's expensive but it's really a toss between location and location. That says it. Another point is that the facilities and pool area are really nice for the kids.

Stop 2 @ MK 28

The week after our first visit H and I decided to check out MK 28.

Ok the first thing that I realise when I went in was the foyer area is HUGE. Seriously, do you need such a huge reception area (think I can skate around this area and try to loose a few inches off my stomach). Anyway there is like six level of underground parking here unlike Hijauan which has a good 2 levels only and your parking area is really close to the lift and directly below your Unit. I made H parked at the Foyer Visitor's Parking area after he went all the way down to Level B6!!! (H said he could not see the Visitor's Parking at the Foyer - yeah he was distraced by the Foyer's Size too).

The Unit that H and I checked out was 2,520 sqft  in size and it was on the 1st floor. The thing that I like is that it's BRIGHT. I think it's really important though I don't like to go under the sun but I want the feel of shine (you know what I mean). H and I thought that it would be noisy since it's on the first floor but we were mistaken of course. The view from the balcony is an empty piece of land (urrm I suppose in a few years time they will build another high rise in front of the Unit and will we lose the shine?). All in all, the Unit was modern, comes with sleekly designed finishing and touches. I really like the wet kitchen. It's huge and I fell in love with it. Plus point is that the surrounding area and facilities are so much more impressive than Hijauan. You gotta see it to feel it :)

Again, this place is not cheap. H and I may be scounting for a few more apartments before we decide whether we will sell our current unit. Besides plonking a hefty sum of deposit to secure a place at the rate and prices that we have seen recently is crazy. Maybe there is a unit out there for me???