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| Wednesday, 17-Aug-2005 00:00 |
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Alliya's works using Oly E300
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After all the window shopping.. searching.. discussing at www.fotopages-malaysia.com.. Finally on the 13th August 2005, I'm now a proud owner of Olympus E300. Why Oly? How about Nikon? or yet Canon? Honestly, I have no answer to that question. I guess it is LOVE at first sight. When I put it in my palms.. it fits and feels just right.
The first day when we're trying the Oly.. Alliya was not very happy with the outcome of the pictures that she took  . It's all because the dificulties in focusing and keeping her hands still while taking the shots. (who doesn't? even adults like myself still experince the same problem). She was so frustrated and requested that we keep our Kodak Easyshare point and shoot camera for her future needs.
Yesterday, I took out a tripod and encourage her to take another shot at the Oly. She was amazed at the pictures that she took and she even called herself 'Camera Girl"  . Until today she didn't mentioned the Kodak Easyshare anymore. So now.. enjoy the pictures that were taken by the "Camera Girl" 
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| Monday, 8-Aug-2005 00:00 |
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A Mother's View I
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during treatment
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alliya and her best buddy "lady bird"
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For the past few days Alliya has been under the weather with flu and slightly low grade fever. It brings back that 'dark day' memory when our lives changed forever.
It was the first week of November 2001. To be exact the 2nd of Nov 2001 (Friday). I've just received a transfer approval.. finally our family is going to be reunited after 6 months of hardship of being away from each other and commuting across Banjaran Titiwangsa. Alliya was about 3+ years old... she was having a series of high fever for almost a few days.. the fever subsided when she took the antibiotic but once its finished her fever shoot up again. She was trembling and there appeared to be some small bruises here and there on her body....we took her to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan in Kuantan for further check up.
The only thing on my mind at that time was 'dengue'...
They took her blood for testing. After a few minutes later, another sample was taken but I was still left in the dark... Nurses were passing by us and whispering to each other but nobody dare to come and talk to us. By maghrib time, my hubby arrived from Ipoh and the doctors were making their rounds.
When they arrived at Alliya's bed... they were having quite a discussion in front of us. We might not understand all the medical terms but we knew there and then.. something must be wrong. Finally the doctor on duty decided to inform us that they've found abnormalities in Alliya's blood sample. He told us not to worry because it can be due to bacteria infections or 'Leukemia'... both of us were wishing that they've made some errors in their findings but deep in my heart I can feel that my life or our lives are going to be changed forever from that moment.
The later actions taken by the HTAA staffs had explained further about Alliya's condition. First we were moved to the back of the ward and later to the ICU for constant observations... Other than the pain from the constant needle poking and her fever, Alliya was not having any other symptoms or difficulties. But psychologically... it was a traumatic experience for the three of us. She was not attached to any machine other than the usual drip and antibiotics..she was wide awaked and confused.. and yet she has to stay on her bed alone in this cold room. We were overwhelmed with emotions but we have to be strong and hide our emotions for her sake.
We were there for 4 days and later transfered to HKL Pediatrik Ward KK3 (Oncology ward) on the 6th of November 2001 (to be continued)
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| Saturday, 30-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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The Artist in the Making
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Sometimes in 1999-2000
These two 'graffiti' of hers were done when she was still below one or two years old. The first one was completed a month before the 2nd picture. When she did her 2'nd masterpiece... her daddy (the model) was really sleeping on a couch just below the drawing... and she was unsupervised at that time.
Later when we asked her to talk about her drawing this is all that she said...'ayah..tido' 
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| Tuesday, 26-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Australia Trip III - A Day at the Sea World
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our first stop- Dugong Discovery
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Australian Penguins - smaller in size
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The Ultimate - The Dolphin Cove Show
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15 March 2005 - The Sea World
After dressing appropriately..sunblocks, hats and sunglasses.. we're ready to start our exploration. It was sunny and bright . Our first stop was 'Dugong Discovery'.. reminded us of a lost dugong in Kuantan.. years back. Alliya was thrilled to learn that a newborn baby dugong weighed 15kg just like her. Surprisingly, this dugong has gained quite a lot since then and she is only a vegetarian.
Next we stopped at the penguins nursery. All this while I thought we can only find penguins on the north/south pole. Australian penguins are smaller in size but very quick and active. We continued our journey to the Dolphin Nursery.. Alliya managed to catch a close up look at this creature.. don't have anything on still camera.. 'coz these creatures are always on the move.
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| Monday, 25-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Australia Trip II
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14 March 2005
With a few hours of delay.. we arrived safely at the Gold Coast airport using the Virgin Blue airline... the VB's corporate colours, their services etc.. remind us of our AirAsia. Took the airport transfer to our internet booked hotel.. the Courtyard (Marriot) at the Surfer's Paradise. After Alliya had her time in the bathtub.. we went around to buy some munchies/groceries.... we ended up buying a lot of fruits since they're so fresh looking and quite cheap. Quite a good decision to pick a place around this area.. 'coz u'll never feel lonely... it's not just a surfer's paradise.. it's a tourist's paradise. There're so much to do, to see, to buy... there're so many people to meet, to exchange glances or even to avoid...
Alliya was in her pyjama... which she was really against the 'idea' in the first place.. but we managed to convince her saying that we'll be taking a stroll just outside the hotel and nothing further... After seeing all the lights and glitters outside... her outfit was the last thing on her mind and she started to pose as usual.
15 March 2005
We started very early since we're going to explore the places on our own. That shouldn't be a problem because in Gold Coast...tourists information centres are everywhere.. free brochures etc. are abundance and the locals are very helpful and friendly. A word of wisdom from a local bus driver that took us to our first destination said; 'if you're lost, just stop any local bus and ask for direction.. they'll be more than happy to help'... made me wonder about our local bus drivers..
Our first ride on a local bus took us to the 'SeaWorld'. People were already lining up waiting for the place to be opened.. I was more than nervous when we're getting closer to the ticket counter.. Why? This is the 1st time I booked/paid everything online.. a lot of questions were going through my mind i.e.... what if they didn't received my booking and payment? What if i've been cheated through the internet? I was so relieved that thing was going smoothly with the booking.. in a few minutes we were inside the SeaWorld and preparing ourselves for a day of unique experiences, to learn more about marine life and experiencing a whole world of amazing shows and attractions.... As usual, Alliya was grinning from ear to ear.. she kept hugging both of us, thanking us for the trip.
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| Saturday, 23-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Australia Trip
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Waiting for the erl to KLIA
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Waiting for the food to arrive
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Play area after passing through custom
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We took this trip during the first school holiday this year... 13 th March 2005 to 18 March 2005.. This is my dot's first oversea trip.. she was very excited about everything... the whole process of getting/booking the tickets, making all the arrangements i.e. shopping for appropriate clothes, getting the passport and using it to go through the automatic custom/machine. She was very proud of herself when she managed to go through the machine without a hitch. The whole ordeal made her confident about herself and she told us that she's not going to be shy with people anymore.
But... just before boarding, she was greeted by one of the friendly MAS staff... asking her 'adik nak gi mana?' or in english it means 'young lady, where're you going?'. With all the excitements, she answered 'Malaysia'. All of us couldn't help ourselves but laughed at her answer. What a 'cruel' thing to do to a six years old... luckily her spirit was up again when she saw the tv/game on board the MAS777 to Sydney... she has forgotten about the incident.
14 March 2003
We arrived at the Sydney airport around noon... passed through the custom check point without any problem. At first everything at the airport seems almost like backhome to Alliya except when it's time to freshen up. The restroom was clean and sparkle but the only problem is... there's no water pipe attached in the individual bathroom... she had her first culture shock. So the next few minutes... that was all that she could think about... questions like... 'mom, why there's no water pipe/hose in the toilet?' or ' how do people here clean up after themselves?' kept pouring out of her mouth. We had to give her a 'crash course' on world culture.....then only she realized that there are other people outside Malaysia not only with different looks but also different 'cultures' and lifestyles.
After freshening up, we decided to take a bus to the city since we still have a few hours to kill before our next domestic flight to Gold Coast. The weather was sunny with occasional light drizzle. Alliya was smiling from ear to ear when she first sighted the Sydney Opera House... all the clips that she remembered from the movie 'Finding Nemo' rushed through her head. But after all the excitements had subsided... she asked 'is this all?'.
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| Friday, 22-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Bukit Tinggi, Pahang
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Quite a nice getaway from the hussle and bustle of city life.
Interested to find out more... check out this link http://www.btresort.com.my/
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