Monday, March 22, 2010

Thursday thru Sunday : Up North

at the kek lok si

from the peak of kek lok si

around the temple grounds


tortoises



at sri ananda bhavan, one of the best indian resto ever, siva took us here :)




Hydro Hotel Penang was formerly Ferringhi Beach Resort, nice uplift I must say!


the ever famous Air Itam Asam Laksa, jammed packed at 3:42pm! Siva and Vicky met their idol!


Eat, Live and Be Happy
That about sums up our road trip up north.
Began last Thursday as we travelled up north back to my hometown Alor Setar, stayed the night there before heading down to Penang, where we managed to squeeze in time at the beach and pool.The kids (Yanu, Lei, Zach, Jaden and Niki) had a blast while we the parents facilitated them and as we need fuel for energy we made sure we fuelled up in a timely and constant manner.

I must say Uncle Siva introduced us to a kick@ss northern Indian resto, called sri ananda bhavan
To even say that it was a glutton's weekend is an understatement.
I leave you with loads of photos fo you to enjoy! ..more photos in FB

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Contemplatingly Dazed

It's a sunny saturday here at home, I'm in a daze, as I sit here, yes, that's how I feel, it's hot out, the garden chairs are basking in the sun after a wash this morning, I was in my cleaning mood which I am quite often when I have to think or in this case break a sweat.

Hubby's asked me to start using the gym in KPGCC, I only like the treadmill and the skiing one, yes I'm very much a cardio person, as for the weights and stuff I know I've gotta use them in order to avoid turkey like arms, perhaps it's already too late :(

Waiting for honey to whip up stir fried vege for lunch to compliment his yummy fish curry, I was never much of a fish curry fan but omg the one you made was super delish!

Ok, honey needs his kitchen helper, gonna go help out, yes that's all I do, cut stuff and wash up, I'm absolutely hopeless in the kitchen hence am forever grateful that my honey is one heck of a chef extraodinaire in the kitchen!

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

I saw the sign

Out of sheer curiosity, the smorgasboard of astrological signs which is my family. It would be of no interest whatsoever to any of you except those with a deep curiosity (read:kaypoh) on what makes the Kumars tick!


Ms Jr Kumar

The spunky Monkey is the original party animal!

Charming and energetic, Monkeys crave fun, activity and stimulation. They truly know how to have a good time and can often be seen swinging from one group of friends to another, attracting a motley crew in the process. Always upbeat, they are considered minor celebrities in their circle thanks to their sparkling wit and that rapier-sharp mind (how true, she fancies herself a princess but then which little girl doesn't, eh)

Perhaps surprisingly, Monkeys are also good listeners and tackle complicated situations with ease. This Sign's natural curiosity lends it the desire to become knowledgeable on a broad range of topics.

Monkeys have a show-off side that loves nothing more than to dazzle their pals with all they know. The Monkey tends to be rather accident-prone due to a certain lack of very high morals. This Sign's first interest is pursuing its own pleasure; this is not a malicious interest, it's just the way the Monkey is.

However, this kind of carefree self-involvement can lead to all kinds of scrapes.

In love, the Monkey makes a fun, exciting lover -- but one that may have the potential to stray romantically. The good news is, the Monkey’s glib manner and witty repartee can often get this Sign out of a scrape. Perhaps not everyone will be won over by the Monkey -- but do you think the Monkey really cares?

The Monkey's world, full of devil-may-care energy and revelry, isn't for everyone. Remember, though, it's not that this Sign is mean; it might just be a bit too curious for its own good. Monkeys often feel the need to try everything at least once, which can make for a merry-go-round of relationships. The Monkey's love of self-indulgence can also lead to other types of trouble.

This Sign may have limited self-control concerning food, alcohol and other pleasurable activities. It's party time all the time for the Monkey, yet when it leads to a monster hangover or a shattered heart (generally someone else's, not theirs), this Sign might actually show a touch of remorse. They won't flat-out admit the error of their ways, but at least they'll pull back and try to tone things down -- for a while.

Monkeys must try to learn to think of others ahead of themselves, at least some of the time. This Sign's world will be more complete once it realizes the world doesn't revolve around it

Mrs Kumar

Timid and attractive, the Rabbits of the Chinese Zodiac tend to act more like bunnies, whether they like it or not! This Sign is extremely popular and has a wide circle of family and friends. Its compassionate nature leads it to be very protective of those it holds dear, but where romance is concerned, the Rabbit's sentimentality can lead it to idealize relationships.

The sweet, sensitive Rabbit often ends up giving more of itself to a partner than is realistic or healthy. The good news is, when this Sign goes off-balance, the Rabbit's core group of friends and its stable home life help bring it back to center.

The Rabbit is a rather delicate Sign that needs a solid base in order to thrive. Lacking close, supportive friends and family, the Rabbit might just break down in tears at the first sign of conflict. Emotional upsets in this Sign's life can even lead to physical illnesses. Rabbits dislike arguments and other conflict and will try anything to avoid a fight; this results in something of a pushover nature.

Rabbits can also lapse into pessimism and may seem stuck in life -- often to mask their insecure natures. Rabbits tend to move through life's lessons at their own, rather contemplative pace; it's a waste of time to become exasperated with this Sign's seeming disinterest in facing its problems and conquering them.

With the right partner -- meaning someone whose high principles won't allow it to take advantage of this sensitive, giving Sign -- the Rabbit can make an incredibly loving and protective partner or family member.

Rabbits love to entertain at home and always make sure their house is comfortable and tastefully-furnished. What Rabbits need most is a stronger sense of self-worth and the security that comes with it. Their discerning natures, coupled with some hard-won assertiveness, will help these happy creatures go far




Mr Kumar himself

Thank goodness for open spaces, because the Horse needs plenty of room to roam!
Energetic, good with money and very fond of travel, Horses are the nomads of the Chinese Zodiac, roaming from one place or project to the next. All of this Sign's incessant activity and searching may be to satisfy a deep-rooted desire to fit in. Paradoxically, Horses feel a simultaneous yearning for independence and freedom.

Horses crave love and intimacy, which is a double-edged sword since it often leads them to feel trapped. Love connections tend to come easily to Horses, since they exude the kind of raw sex appeal that is a magnet to others. This Sign tends to come on very strong in the beginning of the relationship, having an almost innate sense of romance and seduction.

Horses are seducers in general; check out any A-list party and you're bound to find the Horse in attendance. This Sign possesses a sharp wit and a scintillating presence; it really knows how to work a crowd. Surprisingly, Horses tend to feel a bit inferior to their peers, a misconception that causes them to drift from group to group out of an irrational fear of being exposed as a fraud.

An impatient streak can lead Horses to be less than sensitive to others' needs. These colts would rather take a situation firmly in hand as opposed to waiting for others to weigh in or come to terms with it. The lone wolf inside the Horse can at times push others away, but this also makes this Sign stronger and is a key to its success.

Horses are self-reliant and, though they might lose interest fast in a tedious, nine-to-five day job, are willing to do the work necessary to get ahead. Horses tend not to look much at the big picture; instead they just follow their whims, which can result in a trail of prematurely ended relationships, jobs, projects and so on.

This Sign really knows how to motivate others, though, and get a lot accomplished. Once they find some peace within themselves, they can curb their wandering tendencies and learn to appreciate what's in their own backyard.




Autumn

In the autumn if all goes well, and work doesn't keep us away, hubby & I should be on our Eurotour, perhaps trekking over the swiss alps while singing climb every mountain ala Julie Andrews :)
But before all that I have made up my New Year's resolution a wee bit late but what the heck it's my reso anyways, brand new year, brand new vision for the company, we want to see our company expand! If I have to work my butt off I will! Anyways better bonus means better digs for me during our Milan stopover!
Well autumn also means that I don't have to bring too many warm clothings or invest in them, which means lighter & less baggage, hence not toting a gorilla on my back while we backpack, yes we are going to go sans luxe and in the most cost effective way, since a sub might cost 6 times a much over there!
Can you believe we are already into March? Can't? well neither can I!