Constantinople Dream - Part 2

It was the last day of 2010, woke up and had that 'wet burger' for breakfast, (wow, 'healthy' giler la kan) and head to town to meet the boys. It was already towards the end of our trip but haven't finished covering the 'wajib' historical places in Istanbul. 

First stop for that day was Hagia Sophia, the major cathedral when the city was still 'Constatinople' before it turned into a mosque under the Ottoman Empire. I learnt about this when I was 17, that a church was turned into a mosque after the conquest of Constantinople. The carpets of the mosque were removed and the white plaster covering the mosaics of the cathedral were also taken out. This is to show to tourists the events that had happened in Hagia Sophia/Aya Sofya especially about the conversion. And yeah, I did noticed the differences between the mosque and the church, but since the conversion of the mosque was before the museum, the structure looked more a mosque than a church. That's just my point of view. I was inside Aya Sofya for more than an hour checking out old paintings and snapping away pictures. 

The prodigious structure of Aya Sofya

It was Friday and noon, so that means Friday prayers. We went to the Blue Mosque. The boys and Dalia went for Friday Prayers, as for myself (Aunty Flow) waited for them outside the Blue Mosque and just listening to the serene sounds of the Surah that were recited in the prayer. Such peaceful serene feelings. 

 The Blue Mosque

Were given a bowl of free sweet porridge at the Blue Mosque. Delicious. Of course, at that time we were hungry.

Ekmek by the roadside 

And had bigger lunch nearby; at the district of Sultan Ahmet.

And the last location we visited was the palace of Topkapi which was the primary resident of the Ottoman Sultans approximately for 400 years. It is now converted into a major tourist attractions in the world(under UNESCO) and it contains important legacies; amongst are the Prophet Muhammad's sword and cloak. 

We end our Istanbul vacay with watching New Year fireworks at the Ortakoy and eating... Midye Dolmasi, the famous Turkish delicacy!

Happy 2011! (At that time la)

 Yum!


I will definitely come again for more Turkish adventure!

Business Opportunity

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consisting confident, helpful, bright, cheerful, amazing, intelligent, energetic, successful (and the list of adjectives to describe them goes on and on and on) young women. 

Not only you get to spread the love of a wonderful product that gives great benefits for health and beauty; but you can generate extra monthly income all at the same time!!(4,5 and even 6 figures!!!!)- just what all of us need; don't ya think? :)

Did I mention the opportunity to travel around the world for free? Car fund? Awards, gifts and the list just goes on.

And no, you won't need to leave the 9-5 job you are surely most passionate about! How cool is that?!

 Nadia Suhaimi, a super crazy busy Ernst and Young auditor and Nadia Bakly, handling a family business and a mother of one cute son! Only doing this on a part time basis.

Great mentor; Aliah Nasreen, a super busy lady, juggling between work in Petronas and also a mommy. Have been doing this for a year and achieved many great things. She just got back from Holland and Vietnam (for free!) and have just received her car fund! An Audi A4 perhaps?

Interested in joining our group? 

You know what to do.

rashida.rafar@gmail.com

013-2033763

Diamond Night Coming Up!

It's Diamond night next Saturday on the 21st and I'm so excited to see the awards receivers especially both my sifus, Aliah Nasreen and Nadia Bakly on stage to receive their awards. Both have been doing this for nearly a year as part timers, but both have achieved so so much. Don't talk about income la kan, they are already in that range of 5 figures. How in the world man? Read their journey by clicking at their names above.

So, diamond night. Looking forward to attend this dinner as  it's my first time! The theme is red and black, but awards receivers will be in gold and black. They are the stars for the night so gold is the way! Either way, we girls will be all groomed, dolled up and dandy.. and of course there will be photo sessions. Will post photos soon when it's done.

Ohh nak pakai ape ni? 

Always the favourite - Elie Saab

Gucci

 And.. my latest obsession - Marchesa!

One day I shall wear your Rizalman! 

It doesn't hurt to dream once in a while!

How to Wash Your PB

Caring for your Premium Beautiful set is very easy. Here is a guide on how you should be washing and caring for her. Good and gentle care will help her last longer!

Remember:

- Do not machine wash!

- Do not hang directly under the sun!

- Do not iron!

Gentle and proper care will help her stay the way she is. 

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Favourite Weekends

Last two weekends were hectic but undoubtedly fun. Dedicated for dear girlfriends; Farissa, Ema and Mel.

1) Farissa's Circus babyshower - who is due in May and we (i am more of the participant) threw her a cute circus style baby shower at Penang Village. The games were damn hilarious as well. We were being a good sport as we had to drink 200 ml FULL CREAM milk in a baby bottle and winner is those who managed to finish it first. Obviously I was not the winner. Full cream in one go? Searched for something masam after that. Ema gave offered me her tom yam soup. Boleh la tu. 

2) Ema's Let's Get Wild Safari - Ema is next in line and among us she is number 7 to embark into marriage-hood. Less than 20 days! Anyway, two weekends away, we threw her a karaoke bachelorette party. It was really fun and one of the best I've been to. We sang and played games and we did a duet competition among us girls. 16 of us. The rest of the games? It's for us to know and you to find out. Haha.

The gorgeous yet delish red velvet cake by Aisha by Gateux. 

 Of course one picture with everyone. We missed Tasha as she had to be in Singapore.

3) Mel's reception - She had her solemnization a month ago, and last week was her reception. She was beautiful, and everything about the wedding was beautiful. I was her MOH and was really honoured to be hers for that night. Za and Knurl delivered a beautiful speech too. The food, the live band and Mark who sang that night, and their montage! Everything la! Good job Zul from Luey Motion Lab who did a cute montage about them! Dress by none other than Qudyn and decoration by Theme of Que Rafael. Woottt.

Magical entrance toooo....

 The talented Kak Liza. 

 Never left a function without a group photo.

 My sisters and soon to be BIL.

 They also tak nak kalah.

 One with Miss Fars

 Courtesy of the Kliker. At the pelamin. 

 Courtesy of the Kliker. Lawa gile.

Beautiful isn't she?

It was certainly a good weekend for me. How about you? 

Guangzhou and...

My wish to travel the world for 2012 has been granted..
syukur Alhamdulillah..
 It doesn't matter where, how and when as long as I can see places, people, culture and ...shop!


If everything goes well, (if my wedding preparations is in order, if my leaves are being approved and if it is not in the same month of my wedding) I'll be going to...

Guangzhou

And a birdie told me that the next destination would be....

 London 

OR

Sydney


Oh my. I can't choose! I want to go all! Though I've been to London but I don't mind going there again! 

Who doesn't want it, it's freakin' FREE y'all! I'm not kidding. All expenses paid by PB. 

This is what we call...PB Love. 

How to Wear PB

Here is a step by step guide on how to wear your Premium Beautiful correctly:

The Long Girdle:

Out of the 3 pieces, you should wear this piece first.

1. Firstly, fold the top of the Long Girdle outwards.
2. Put your legs in carefully and slowly pull the girdle up until you have reached your hips. Then you can unfold the folded part up to cover your tummy (belly button).
3. Put one hand into the girdle at the back and lift up your buttocks, while the other hand pushes from the outside.
4. Adjust the girdle so that that you are comfortable and ensure that the diamond/butterfly is aligned at the centre of your body.

The Waist Nipper:

The Long Bra should be the 2nd piece

1. Bend down slightly so that your breasts can fill in the cup properly.
2. Fasten all the hooks at your back.
3. Put your hands into the cup and pull all the flesh from the back into the cup. Keep doing this until you can see that you have a ‘flat back’, and no bulging flesh.
4. Adjust the strap at the back.
5. Ensure that the diamond/butterfly is aligned at the centre of your body, parallel with your long girdle. The Long Bra should sit on top of your Long Girdle.

The Waist Nipper

Finally, wear the Waist Nipper.

1. Fasten the hooks on the waist nipper. The hooks are on the left side of your body.

2. Adjust the waist nipper and ensure that its diamond/butterfly is aligned with the diamond/butterfly from your Long Bra.

3. Stand straight and pull the string to tighten.

4. Pull the string to the front of your body, and hook nicely.

   
   
   
   
   Tadaaaa. Easy peasey lemon squeezy!
   Check that out girrlll !
    Try it with your old 'sendat' clothes/dresses/kebaya. Woooooottt.
   What size are you now? UK 6/8/10? Phewittt.
   
   
   
   
   Interested? You know what to do ;)
   
   
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   013-2033763

Mee Rebus Kaw - Pak Ajis' Style

Who is Pak Ajis? Who else none other than the legendary Y.Bhg Datuk Aziz Satar. Bujang Lapuk... ring a bell?

Mr. Z and I went for our usual lepak sessions in Rasta and we stumbled upon Mr. Z's friend, Abu who is also Aziz Satar's grandson. We heard about his famous Singaporean Mee Rebus in Rasta  and decided to indulge ourselves for a bowl (or maybe two!)

Ooohh. Sedapnya. 

I am now salivating while writing this thinking about Pak Ajis' Mee Rebus I had last week. The succulent taste of the juicy prawn in the gravy really made me crave for a bowl right now. And there were quite a generous chunks of beef inside the dish that makes it quite different than other mee rebus that I've had before. Heard that they're going to add on more ingredients in the Mee Rebus and I think it will be interesting. Talk about being innovative Abu! Well done!

Terdiam terus bila tengah makan. LOL.

Terliur tak?

WORTH EVERY PENNY!

That's Abu who is as funny as his granddad. 

But in this picture, why so serious la these men?

So, what are you waiting for? Come one come all to Rasta TTDI for a bowl (or two) of Pak Ajis' Singaporean Mee Rebus. Open from 6pm to midnight. Longer hours during the weekends.

Good food is meant to be shared!