#371 Thanks Love ....

It was my birthday yesterday. Yes, I still belong to the "3" series group ... next year I will be upgraded to the "4" series. I received a number of gifts, Lots of SMS and comments on my Face book's wall and also in my shout box . To all, thank you very much...they really mean a lot to me... My two biology blocks were singing Birthday song in the class yesterday... Frankly, I was touched... but at the same time a bit embarrassed. Yes, I am quite an outspoken person on the outside, but surprise, surprise... I am actually an Introvert. LOL!
The most meaningful dedication came from this someone ..... Thank you abang :) Love you too from the bottom of my heart.

#370 My Leaving visitors

Life goes on. Many of our students are now pursuing their studies either in Brunei or Overseas. Today, I felt honoured to be visited by three of them. Huda, Zimah and a friend. El was at the MOE signing her contract. Congratulations to all of you and thank you for coming.

Thank you so much for the gift and the wishes... :) Stay in touch okay :)

#369 : SUNGKAI 6

#368 SUNGKAI 5

#367 : SUNGKAI 4

#366 SUNGKAI DAY 3

#365 : SUNGKAI DAY 2

#364 SUNGKAI DAY 1

#363 Vietnamese Fried springrolls:recipe #219

Makes 10
Ingredients :
Vietnamese rice paper ( soak in warm water before using to soften)
egg wash ( use as a "glue")

filling:
Mix together in a bowl:
1 roasted garlic -chopped
2 chicken fillets - sliced
1 small egg
1/2 carrot-shredded
1/2 cup bean sprouts- chopped
1/2 cup soaked rice vermicilli
freshly grounded white pepper
chicken stock powder to taste

steps:
1. In a wok, fry the garlic with a little oil.
2. Add the filling mixture, and fry until cooked. Adjust flavour.
3. Put the filling into the softened rice paper and roll them just like rolling the usual popia skins.
4. "glue" with egg wash
5. medium fry the spring rolls until done. Serve with your favourite chili sauce

#362 : It's Ramadhan again... :)

#361 : Visit from Tawau

And this is Sya embracing the tree, while waiting for the Tawauians

#360 SERENITY

#359: Longan Brazil

#358 : Saodah's Farewell

Yesterday was the last day for one of our supporting staff. She is transferred to Sayy Hasan. A reliable person, especially when printing PTEB's materials. We are going to miss her.

#357 WE CAN CAFE Outing

Excellent food in terms of food and choice, good service and peaceful environment. It is located at the ground floor of the service apartment in Gadong, behind the buildings of Sim Kim Huat and Leong's Camera. WafiyM, thanks about the info :)

#356 : Burmese Dried Prawn Sambal ~ Balachaung : recipe#218

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dried prawns
sunflower oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 large spanish onion sliced thinly ; you can use shallots too
4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1 marble-sized shrimp paste, toasted
2 tbsp vinegar
3 tsp dried chilli paste
a pinch of tumeric powder
sugar to taste

Method:
1. Soak dried prawns in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and blend.

2. Heat the oils in wok fry the sliced garlic and shallots separately until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. In the remaining oil, fry the dried prawn floss.

4. Mix together: the toasted shrimp paste, vinegar ,chilli paste and tumeric powder. Add to the prawn in the wok. Season with salt and sugar.

5. Fry, stirring constantly, until mixture is aromatic and dry. Cool completely before mixing in the garlic and shallot crisps.

Source : Rose's Kitchen

#355 : Another random Post

I took some pics at my workplace the other day. Here are some of them:
Busy... busy... love the colourful background
Some people "jaga kedai" when the top 3 are not around

SLY, your plant... lawa kan?

My table... overlooking the students' personal file

WafiyM of PTEB, one of my partner in crime, LOL!

Some people doing their revision during lunch hour... Model students :)

Mock exam in progress...... tomorrow will be the last day .
The New MPs

The MP boss and one of the anak buah

I like this pic the best.... SAIDI... congrats on getting the scholarship! Study hard ok!

#354 : Double surprise, double thanks!

I received these yesterday . The bag was from a friend * you know who you are * and The SB 800 was from my love.
Love the gifts very much.... Thank you.

#353 : Conjunctivitis

I am down with conjunctivitis :( . I think I need to wear sunglasses to school tomorrow .

#352 Arte Y Pico Award

As usual juggling between work and family is not easy. However, the Award from CiliQueen makes my day. Thank you very much. CiliQueen is a very creative writer whose blog is a must visit for me every day. I have not met her in person, but through her blog I know she is a fun-loving and sincere person. This is the first time I received such award so thank you very much CILIQUEEN.

These are the rules of the award ~

1. Choose five blogs you consider deserving of this award. (Creativity, interesting material, etc.)

2. Each award includes the name of the owner of the blog and his/her link.

3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4. Award winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

Now, I would like to give this award to :

1. Rezafaizal: We started to blog more or less at the same time. His blog is mainly on running. His blog is the one that we like to check for movies information :)

2. Kantalensa: Another blogger who also started his blog around the same time I started mine. To me he is a "photography guru".

3. Ihsan: My partner in crime, when it comes to cooking... She is at the UK now, doing her Masters. She is a fun-loving person who loves to eat and cook chicken :p

4. Mamafami : My Malaysian friend, whose blog I visited even before I started my own blog. She is my "Cooking Guru".

5. adidarwish : The love of my life. He started blogging end of 2006 after a few months I started mine. He used to blog about his running, but since his injury, his blog theme changes to cycling, school and photography.

I have chosen these bloggers because of their long-term commitment in writing and sharing their stories and interests with the rest of the world . CONGRATULATIONS!!!! *CLAP CLAP*