Aildilfitri is On The Way...

Already...?

I mean, I've just made a post for Ramadhan the other day!

I don't know what to say...

Is it because I'm an adult that I feel TIME moves so fast?

I still remember the long long long fasting month when I was a kid...

when TIME was taking its own sweet time...

when I had to figure out what to play or draw next...

to fill the long hours of the day...

when I felt I had been sleeping for quite some time...

but woke up only to find I should be sleeping again until the alarm went off.

And then, when Aildilfitri was on its way,

a parcel would arrive from my late grandparents with lots of goodies...

not forgetting, some Money Packets too (for me and the siblings)!

My Dad would take out a box (or at least two boxes) of Raya Cards for him/ family in the living room...

and we were asked to hang them on a thread across the wall as Raya decoration...

I would try on my new pair of shoes again and again...

and kept looking at my new Raya dress or baju kurung in the closet,

and plan which one to wear on the first Raya and the next day and the next next day...

also not forgetting, which hand-bag to use when the "collection" of

Duit Raya arrived!

Oh well...

It's just nice to reminisce the good old time.

I'm thankful to have such sweet memories when Aidilfitri was coming by.

Alhamdulillah...

still thankful to be given the chance to meet the Day again, insyaAllah.

And the fact that we could still celebrate Aildilfitri in our Country- PEACEFULLY,

is a GREAT BLESSING indeed.

Everything we have right now is borrowed.

He can take it away at anytime He wants.

So lets enjoy each moments that we have...

and as Aildilfitri is on the way,

I reach my hands out to everyone who knows me,

to ask for forgiveness,

if anything... anyhow...

I have done anything wrong.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA

AIDILFITRI.

MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN

Auspicious August_Calendar_Freebie

Click, Download & Enjoy!

Just for personal enjoyment.

A simple one.

Have a Blessed upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

I know many people are making preparations for the Holy Day.

If you're going back to your hometown and village, be safe...

So, take care.

Joyful June_ Freebie Calendar

Click, Save and Enjoy!

I know it has been a while, oh blog...

But you know I'm around... ;)

Memorable May_Calendar Freebie

5th May, 2013.

Have a great & safe VOTING day, Malaysians :).

And to my beloved little sis, Sue... HaPpY BiRtHday!!!

What a memorable event for all Malaysians, your birthday is.

Let's pray everything will be fine and hope for the BEST!

Apple Rain_ April Calendar freebie

Here's the free calendar for your personal usage this month.

Click and Download to your Desktop

APRIL is EXTRA special to me and bee as our baby boy turned 1 year old on the 25th!
How time flies.

Zain, you're really the Apple of my eye...

I love you sooo... much!

Last week, I tried my hands at baking -- baby homemade shortbread! You can find the fabulous recipe HERE. I go to this blog so many times already since Zain could eat solid foods! Thanks, Maghfarah.

And it really helps for a lousy cook like me to join HSFFYB (FB Homemade Solid Food For Your Baby) gang! You'll find yourself at awe with great-healthy recipes and food infos for your kids that mothers are sharing over there.

Almost overcooked them since I'm just using (testing the 1st attempt with...) my ol' tiny oven toaster. But most importantly, baby Zain loves the Kurma Bread Man and Apple Cinnamon Sticks (that's what I call them)! Hehee...sounds good, huh?

Yum Yum Yummy...
(well, i don't have much choice, anyway)

Man, I feel like I've achieved so much within this one year of Zain's life... especially in discovering more about cooking and choosing food for babies. I'm also learning so much about taking care of someone else who's totally depending on me in so many ways.

I almost get my Degree in Breastfeeding and really hope I could reach my PhD target next year! Really glad I was introduced to KIM (FB Kumpulan Ibu-Ibu Menyusukan Anak) because I learned so much about breastfeeding from them!

For me, the most important thing about breastfeeding is... You must be mentally prepared for it and ready for everything that comes with it. It will be more challenging for working Mothers (9am-5pm)... and I really respect those who are able to do this while busy handling office works, driving on the road everyday and taking care more than one kids at the same time (without maids/ helpers at home)!

I'm just thankful that I've the chance to watch Zain grows while working from home for now.

And by the way, DIET can take a backseat for a while when you're breastfeeding but if you're genetically lucky, you won't get FAT!

Me?
Well, I'm almosssst lucky.
Some fats are here to stay. Huhuu...

Enjoy and Take Care.

Marvellous March_ Wallpaper freebie

Simply Click and Save :). For personal use only.

Salam Maulid Nabi...Freebie :)

Syukur...

Syukur dapat menumpang..

dunia yang diciptakan

buat Nabi Muhammad saw.

Freebie: January 2013 wallpaper

If you're anything like me... once in a while, even in the same month... I might want to change my laptop's or PC's wallpaper. Hihii... 

It's a lot cheaper than changing the wallpaper on the 'real' wall.

So...I guess, it's not too late to sketch a-simple-something for January's.


Enjoy!

Just click on the image and save.

Freebie: October Wallpaper

It sucks when you're not feeling well ( not much work can be done...). Even worse when it's your baby who's not well too. This is so inevitable when you're a Mom, right?

But above all... I thank Allah.
October means another year granted for me to enjoy life. And for me, this year is particularly special because of Baby Zain.
I am slowly but surely... embracing a new experience for a lifetime.

Happy Birthday to me and everyone who's celebrating it this month!

Do enjoy this late freebie..

Click and download-for personal use only.

Freebie_ For A Friend :)

A friend is... 

who can see the sadness in your eyes

even when the whole world

believe the smile in your face.

Wallpaper September 2012_freebie

Click and Save

This month's free calendar comes with an environmental message :)

The Sponge Bob balloon may seems funny but it is a threat to the marine life. If you can't stop others from doing it, just make sure you don't do it. Every little actions, helps.

What we know:

• Plastic water bottles take 450 years to decompose;
• Fishing lines and nets can take up to 600 years to decompose; and
• Plastic bags or balloons in the ocean are dangerous (they can look like a jellyfish meal to a sea turtle).

What we all can do:

• Reduce our use of disposable plastic products;
• Reuse and recycle what we can;
• Buy reusable grocery bags to cut down on plastic bag use;
• Tell others about the dangers of marine debris;
• Pick up litter;
• Volunteer for beach and stream clean-ups;
• Remind others not to release balloons into the atmosphere.

Source : http://bird-rescue.org/our-work/research-and-education/how-plastics-affect-birds.aspx

• Overview
• Oil Spill Response and Preparedness
• Aquatic Bird Rehabilitation
• Research and Education
• • Birds in Focus
  • How Oil Affects Birds
  • How Plastics Affect Birds
  • FAQs

Freebie_Wallpaper August 2012

Click on the Image and Save

Enjoy!

Desktop Wallpaper for July 2012

I have skipped my freebie wallpapers for May and June... but I'm determined to find time for this month although it's a bit late :).

This one is inspired by the coming Ramadhan Al-Mubarak.  

Enjoy.

Freebie_Wallpaper April 2012!

Yikes! If everything goes on smoothly as estimated by my Doctor, I will give birth on May 1st, 2012! That's only a month from now. Jeng jeng jeng...


Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this month's Free Wallpaper... another one of my freehand digital drawing.

Click to Enlarge, Download & Save.

Keep on smiling, people... hopefully, the World will smile with you :)

Owh!... By the way, I was featured in The Artsy Craftsy: Trending Now!, for my previous illustration work- do check it out :).

Thanks, TAC!

Freebie_Wallpaper March 2012!

Enjoy!

Click to Enlarge & Download

Freebie_Wallpaper February 2012!

Hi there! Here's something to brighten up your February!

I'm still looking for the best 5 for my Giveaway #3 Challenge which ended last night. I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful participation. So, THANK YOU so much!

I'll announce the winners soon, ok? 

About A Woman...

Just doodling around on a piece of recycled paper this morning using my Artline.
A good exercise for my old drawing hand...

Have a Nice Monday, everyone.

Freebie_Wallpaper January 2012!

Click on the image to Download and set as a Wallpaper on your screen :)

Hello there!

Yup. I'm still alive and kicking (...well, a lot of kicking mostly come from the little one in my tummy, actually). 

Alhamdulillah... I'm well into almost 6 months of pregnancy now.
Phew! Moms out there- you know how it is... Changes are inevitable throughout your body. When your 'catwalk' turns into a 'waddle'... ahhh... it's going to be a bit of a downhill from here on. I guess, it's a good time as any to reflect what our Mother has gone through after all these years.

Anyhow, I'm so thankful to His Almighty. Not only for giving me the chance to see another light of the day, but also to keep on moving forward with my own life... and family.

I have mixed feelings entering the New Year. Perhaps it's normal... perhaps it's hormonal. I just want to keep on praying that my baby will be all right and have a healthy delivery in early May 2012. 

Well, there's so much to do and to look forward to. Life has so much to offer as long as you're breathing.

My younger sister is getting married- also in May 2012... but towards the end. Most probably, I'll still be in confinement but hopefully, I'll be well enough to witness her ceremony with my little one :). InsyaAllah.


Oh yes! At the very end of 2011, I have created two B'day Cards- to my nephew, Shaqeel (4 years old) and his cousin, Myrra (10 years old). I would like to share them with you here before I forgot...

Why no colors? Because they're supposed to color these by themselves! Yayyy!! I know Myrra loves coloring. She really appreciated the Card. As for Shaqeel, he only cared about the awesome gifts he received from everyone. Huhuu...

As you can see earlier in this post, I've made a Wallpaper Doodle as a January freebie. I plan to this every month :)). InsyaAllah.

Another thing is... I'm in the mood to make a GIVEAWAY soon. Hmmm... but I'm thinking more about a COMPETITION of some sort. Stay tuned, alright? 

Have a good day/ nite!