Myself as UmmiRosma

Down with HFMD

2012-05-31T07:37:00.003-07:00

Our girl has been confirmed having 'hand, foot & mouth disease' (HFMD). It was really a heartache to see her with those redness and mouth ulcers. Thank goodness that she does not develop high fever at all...however there are lots of red 'blisters' on her palms and feet.

We did not have any ideas how she got this disease...no matter how strict we are with the cleanliness...by having the hand sanitizers and wet tissues handy :( .

At first, she complained that she had some pain in her mouth and when I checked into her mouth, I found out two mouth ulcers and I really thought they were normal. Then on the next day, she cried and rejected foods and milk. I felt something must have gone wrong so I checked her palms and feet....yes...there were some blisters!!! *alarmed + panicked*

We rushed her to the private clinic and yes...it is HFMD. She must be quarantined at home for a week and together with Habibi too!

We applied this gel into her mouth ulcers..as advised by the doctor, the function of the gel is to numb her mouth so that she can eat and drink milk normally. Yes...this gel has worked wonders...

Since this disease is a viral infection...so there is no specific medicine prescribed. The panadol syrup was given only to kill the pain in the mouth. The doctor advised us to give her yogurt drinks and soft foodies only.

Syukur alhamdullilah today (Day 4) she eats normally and I can see the mouth ulcers almost disappear and the blisters on her palms and feet are also subsiding. Hopefully by Day 7 of quarantine, all the mouth ulcers and blisters will disappear totally.

She requested for some fried chicken skin...haha...I would cook anything as long as she eats...get well soon love...

~ Love Love Love ~

2012-05-30T08:26:00.003-07:00

The VVIPs in my life....

My beloved mom, my darling daughter and myself...

Latest Update on My Trial Flower Plant

2012-05-30T08:19:00.001-07:00

Remember my purple trial flower ?

This is the latest update of this flower plant...after the flowers dried up I cut of the flowers and stems.

After few days it grows like this....

I am very happy to see some new shoots appearing....I hope this plant will bear more flowers soon so that I will buy another flower plants with different colours. I will update more info on its progress...*hope*hope*hope*

Craving Craziness

2012-05-22T07:46:00.000-07:00

The effect of my PMS.......craving for these little cuties....from KRR....

Too bad, we do not have KRR here yet.... (=_=)'.....

Last month....we had gone across the border....yes...Miri! The KRR branch was newly opened here...at Bintang Mall.

While waiting......

The foods that we ordered were simply delicious.......

but not the spaghetti which was very sour.

The complimentary choc muffins were still the best so far....

My Homemade Mackerel Umai

2012-05-21T06:15:00.003-07:00

I have never tasted 'umai' before.....but I have known about its popularity....a delicacy from Sarawak. I am making my own 'umai' using the mackerel fillets. But we can use shrimps too.

How I made this dish.....

Mackerel fillets (slice thinly)

Shallots and ginger (slice thinly)

Tomatoes (cut into small cubes)

Limes (as much as you desire)

Bird's eye chili (cut thinly)

Little brown sugar and salt

Mix all in a bowl and leave to rest for 1 or 2 hours at room temperature.

I left it for 2 hours because I was worried if the fish fillets would still taste fishy....LOL...

Review --> Supa-dupa delicious and appetizing...!

Our Mini Garden Update

2012-05-21T05:45:00.004-07:00

Yesterday was a superb Sunday for us....I believe just like you all right?

We had brunch at the Lotus Family Restaurant which served most of the North and South Indian delicacies. I chose the lunch set comprising one plain rice and a round tray filled with condiments. My darling hubby had a compact bowl of delicious chicken briyani and for the kids they only chose plain prata with curry dhall.

Then, in the afternoon, we did the outside activity....'updating' the mini garden. It has been a fortnight that we did not do the weeding and pruning...(*_*)...

Here are some random pictures of the mini garden....we are happy to see the healthy plants now bearing flowers and fruits....

Alhamdulillah.....rezeki Allah...

I am blessed...alhamdulillah...

2012-05-15T01:55:00.003-07:00

Thank you my dearest soul mate.....my lovely children.....for these beautiful gifts....

Ummi loves you all unconditionally....alhamdulillah..

My First Experience - Nasi Dagang Trengganu

2012-05-11T02:58:00.003-07:00

This was my very first time preparing Nasi Dagang Trengganu. I guess the aromatic flavour of the fenugreek (halba) makes the rice so special......and well-accompanied by the curry tuna and the cucumber+carrot acar.

Luvly...Alhamdulillah....syukur nikmat Illahi.....

The Garden Shop

2012-05-10T00:06:00.001-07:00

When we were hunting for the sunflower seeds (in my previous post), we went to this newly opened garden shop. We like most of the flowers planted in the nursery there....most of them are the seedlings from the seeds that they sell.

This tomato vines have inspired my hubby to make one at home...

These looks almost like lavender...but they aren't....and now I forget the name told by the owner...(+,+)...

These beautiful flowers are sold at the range from BND$5 to BND $15.....I bought one...as the trial....

This greenhouse in especially for growing broccoli but I didnt get inside it as our kids were running here and there...hahaha...

There are also white lotus plants....but I didn't take the pictures. They were only for display and I kept on asking the owner to sell the baby lotus to me...but the owner refused to do so.

We will come over again to see more new baby plants and to get inspired of course! *winks*

Habibi's Drawing

2012-05-09T07:35:00.000-07:00

Habibi is now more attracted to military-themed toys. I like to observe the way he arranges his army base but sometimes I become very mad when the toy soldiers are left on the floor or hidden in the carpet...and I end up having 'tortured' feet after stepping on these plastic miniatures! hahaa

But when I look at the bright side of playing the military-themed toys....we are amazed by how he expresses his feelings/emotions through the play into a drawing. Since he is a speech-delayed child, we, as parents, have to ask him about his drawing. His communication skills now are improving...alhamdulillah...he can explain about the soldiers who are struggling in a battle...(^,^)...

Hope they will grow well....

2012-05-08T06:53:00.001-07:00

Habibati would love to have sunflowers in our garden, so off we went to the garden shop. The garden shop that we visited was newly opened and I love their environmental concept....will blog about this shop soon ya....

Luckily we found the sunflower seeds which was sold in packets. I only bought a packet of the sunflower seeds and a packet of zinnia seeds too. The boss told me that the seeds were of high quality seeds from Taiwan. Wish me luck ...(",)...

Habibati herself sowed the seeds.....hopefully she has that green fingers...LOL...

and the seeds germinated three days later...alhamdulillah...

Below...the trial plant that I bought for BND$5 per pot. I am not sure about its name but I like these flowers. The seller said this plant can be pruned often to encourage new shoots and flowers. I hope so....just wait and see....

My Pink Lotus Plant

2012-05-08T00:47:00.005-07:00

I bought this lotus plant few weeks ago.....this plant will bear pink lotus flowers. Actually, I was looking for the white lotus plants but such plants are not available here... :(

After a week this plant was under my supervision....it has shown great progress which made me happy. But as soon as it grows more leaves......I notice there are some bugs attaching on the stems. I was really frustrated....I even see some eggs and larva floating on the water....as you can see in the following picture....

Have you ever encountered the same case with your lotus plants? If you do....please share some tips....thanks in advance.

Paging ----> CathJ ....please do help me [@_@]

I have actually googled up for the tips and how to take care of lotus plants but I could not find the exact case like mine.

What I did?

I sprayed my lotus with the water-based Shelltox! (^_^)

The leaves are not affected and more baby leaves are growing. I notice some bugs have dissappeared but I can't be happy yet. Will keep on doing some close observations...

Sooo devastated....

2012-05-08T00:19:00.002-07:00

It has been a very looooooooooooong break from blogging here.....and now....when I am fully free to dust my 'dusted blog'....something has turned me down......WHY?????

*SIGH*

The new format of this blogger.com........I am so devastated with the new format.....

I hate it when pictures have to be uploaded fully only then I can compose.....not to mention the long waiting time.....huh...

Usually....while the pictures were uploaded....I could compose.....time was not be wasted right??

Guess I have to study more.....or put up the white flag on blogging anymore.....

Do you experience the same thing? please help......please...*on bended knee*

The Tutty Fruity Happy Hour

2012-03-20T01:10:00.007-07:00

We went to treat the kids with some 'froyo' (frozen yogurt) at Tutty Fruity, City Square.

Here, in Brunei, there are only up to 6 flavours to choose....chocolate, vanilla, tf tart, pomegranate, papaya and lychee. Amongst these flavours....I love vanilla the most.

Habibi's portion...

Habibati's portion....

I certainly love these healthy frozen yogurt....I think I would love to try out the homemade ones that can be seen on YT soon....(",)....

Habibi's Archery Set

2012-03-19T03:21:00.007-07:00

Habibi is keen and passionate about playing archery. Dearest hubby bought him (for our girl as well) this play set.

I have learnt that this game is very suitable for the kids who have difficulties in focusing...that's what we notice so far with our Habibi. His attention span is short during lessons at school.

I hope our kids will benefit much from playing this game which is to improve their hand-eye coordination as well as to help improve mental concentration, focus and composure.

Habibi is very thankful to Ayah for his generosity....love you Ayah!

Our Breakfast

2012-03-15T18:27:00.003-07:00

After jogging, dear hubby bought us these yummy foodies for our breakfast.....thank you darling hubby....!

Nasi lemak daun pisang

Tapai

Cucur udang & Cucur pisang madu (but I didn't eat them...tummy can't really stand the too oily foodies)

haaaaa....these really suit my taste.....kacang kuda & kacang tanah rebus...

What's your breakfast dear friends?

Rumah Terbalik in Sabah

2012-03-15T06:04:00.004-07:00

I find this amazing....! *dumbfounded*

Beside being very creative.....the owner must be very rich...
I wish I could visit this place soon...
If you wish to read more please click HERE..

Note to CathJ ~ psssttttt wink-wink...

The Yummy Cencalu

2012-03-15T04:21:00.002-07:00

We call this 'cencalu' here....I know the Malaysians too love to eat it.

My way of enjoying the cencalu....I mix with the sliced shallots, chopped green big chillies, lime juice and sliced bunga kantan...(^,^)... sedappppppp!

Has been busy with the facilitating.......

2012-03-15T01:05:00.013-07:00

Few weeks back....my schedules were so hectic that I had so little time to update my blog. One of the reasons....I was selected as one of the trainers for the Lamap workshops (Inquiry-Based Science Education).

Here are some random pictures of the workshops......for my personal future reviews too....(^_^)...

Oh ya...we are having the First Term School Holidays starting today 15th March until 25th March 2012....wishing a happy holiday to all teachers and students in Brunei.

But as for me...I have to work ...(*_*)...I need to update my work at school as I am new there.....moreover...I am saving my 'cuti' for the upcoming September and December holidays..Insya Allah.

The Outreach Programme "SMS"

2012-03-13T01:08:00.015-07:00

I have been transferred to a new school which is just nearby our home. I have been in my new school since January 3rd this year. At first I felt frustrated upon receiving the letter of transfer....but life must go on...and I believe that Allah makes one thing to happen for a reason....so I accept it with an open heart eventually.

Now I am adjusting very well with the new working environment....the teaching and non-teaching staffs there....the pupils. I love my school very much already....!

Here, I am posting about the latest programme held recently at our school...the outreach programme named 'Sekolah Menuju Sihat'. There will be many health-concern activities carried out throughout the school term this year.

The launching of the outreach programme was held on 10th March (Saturday), officially opened by our PPKD.

Habibi and the other children were excited to catch the flying colourful confetti....(^^,)....

My new teacher friends and I....

Some exhibits about health are also displayed.....of course some are scary!

I also had my blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checked....alhamdullilah my BP was in the normal range 128/89 .....my sugar was as shown below.....but my BMI was 26.....haha in the overweight range!

Habibi and other kids were treated with MILO sponsored by Jasra Harrisons. A luvly treat for a hot shiny day..........(",)..................

Belimbing Buluh & Prawns

2012-03-08T00:50:00.004-08:00

Are you familiar with these fruits? They are locally grown here....actually there are two types of these fruits....yellow and green. The scientific name is Averrhoa belimbi linn but we often call these fruits 'belimbing buluh'.

My parents have these two kinds of these fruits. Both trees bears fruits continuously throughout the year. There are many health benefits of these fruits *ask Mr Goole to help find their benefits* ...(^-^)...

What I like to do to these fruits....I cooked them following my mom's style....

....pan-fry them with little maize oil, prawns, small chillies, garlics and shallots.....yummylicious!

Losing One of the Best World Voices

2012-02-11T20:47:00.000-08:00

May she rest in peace....truly saddened by the news break. Like you all....I am one of her big fans....who adores her beautiful voice....her beautiful face....her beautiful skin....her beautiful songs especially her inspirational and motivational songs. :'(

I got inspired listening to one of Mariah Carey's songs featuring the late Whitney Houston.......

"When You Believe"

Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood

Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we knew we could

There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayers so often prove(s) in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away

Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe

They don't (always happen) when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fears

But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way straight throught the rain
(A small but )still resilient voice
Says (hope is very near)

There can be miracles

When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles,you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
somehow you will
You will when you believe

You will when you
You will when you believe
Just believe...in your heart
Just believe
You will when you believe

And another one.....this song can make my eyes teary too......

"One Moment In Time"

Each day I live
I want to be
A day to give
The best of me
I'm only one
But not alone
My finest day
Is yet unknown

I broke my heart
Fought every gain
To taste the sweet
I face the pain
I rise and fall
Yet through it all
This much remains

I want one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will feel
I will feel eternity

I've lived to be
The very best
I want it all
No time for less
I've laid the plans
Now lay the chance
Here in my hands

Give me one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will feel
I will feel eternity

You're a winner for a lifetime
If you seize that one moment in time
Make it shine

Give me one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will be
I will be
I will be free
I will be
I will be free

The Exotic Moringa Oleifera

2012-01-28T02:11:00.000-08:00

I think this such trees are coming to their extinction. I bought these moringa pods at one of the supermarkets here and the price was rather expensive too. When I browsed through the internet...there are actually countries in some parts of the world are planting these trees as they are very beneficial to our health in deed...(*,*)...

It has been ages that I did not cook these vegies and once I got them....I cooked the way my mom cooked when we were very little. I could still remember how we loved to savour these exotic vegies. I cooked the cut pods in curry with some prawns.

The Horrible Bus Crash In Sabah

2011-12-22T23:02:00.000-08:00

The horrific accident had happened at Jalan Ranau Tamparuli, Kg Kaporingan in Sabah involved 32 passengers and a driver. Seven Bruneians lost their lives in the mishap.

More stories about the crash, please click HERE.
I just dont dare to post the pictures here....so sadden by the news coverage. I burst into tears... :'(

His Majesty also issued a command for all facilities, including the cost of medical treatment for the injured and the transportation of the bodies of the victims back to Brunei by aircraft, to be borne by His Majesty’s Government. (Extracted from http://www.bruvoice.com)

So blessed to be one of the loyal Bruneians....long live His Majesty. Next week we are going to be on our vacation to Sabah....may our journey be blessed and protected by Allah...amin...amin...amin...

We love the cookies....

2011-12-22T05:49:00.000-08:00

This is one of our holiday activities with the kids....to get rid of boredom....(^_^)....

We baked some cookies.....and the result was FANTASTIC!

I got the recipe from NUR , so if you feel like baking some cookies....
have a try....satisfaction-guaranteed!

Note : Nur, thank you very much yea *hugs*