Bruneians Abroad

Selamat Berpuasa

2009-08-21T21:59:00.002+08:00

Salam Everyone. We wish you all a blessed Ramadan.

Breakfast at Yarralumla

2009-07-26T21:55:00.005+08:00

We went out to Yarralumla for breakfast last Saturday. There's this little place called the Turkish Halal Pide House which serves one of the best pides and kebabs. Most probably the one food that we're going to miss when we leave here.

Alisha's Pic of the Day

2009-06-29T18:19:00.003+08:00

She stayed like this throughout the whole entire show of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Its the time of the year...

2009-06-26T21:27:00.003+08:00

...when these lovely parrots come out in numbers. They can be seen all around the A.C.T. area, especially along the roads. Just goes to show Winter is here.

Flash Mob

2009-06-18T10:40:00.005+08:00

I just read this over at Senor Pablo's blog. It's a flash mob organized by Ben Stone & Friends. I've been following this type of event lately as more and more people are doing it. I think its great that one is being organized in Brunei. It's just one of those things I'd love to participate just to see people's reaction. There was one such event held by Nuffnang for Singapore bloggers. You can

Alisha in the park

2009-06-14T20:57:00.009+08:00

We decided to take out Alisha on her new bike that mommy bought for her. We went to the nearby playground and she made new friends. She's always making new friends. I guess she takes it after mommy.

Birthday 2009

2009-06-13T20:46:00.004+08:00

My other half invited some of our closest friends over for dinner. A nice surprise 'cos I was expecting a quiet birthday with Alisha. Thanks wifey. Love ya.

Just Wanted You To Smile

2009-06-12T01:00:00.004+08:00

Smile...I did...when I watched this clip of Family Guy. Have a splendid Weekend everyone.

Movie World Parade

2009-05-31T08:48:00.008+08:00

Just a short clip of the daily parade at Movie World...My favorite part has got to be the Batmobile a.k.a. the Tumbler.

Alisha in Gold Coast

2009-05-30T16:47:00.005+08:00

Location: Gold Coast, Brisbane Date: 25th May - 29th May 2009 We just got back from the Gold Coast. Spent 5 days there. The weather was a nice change compared to Canberra. We rented a car because it was easier to get around(especially for the shopping LOL). Unfortunately Alisha is a big fan of Disney so there wasn't any Mickey Mouse for her to gawk at. Maybe next time we'll drop by

Khair's Birthday

2009-03-23T14:42:00.016+08:00

Location: BelconnenDate: 21st March 09Mr. Hamiz iski sudah meliat his brother's cake...Alisha & Balqis"What? I don't get any cake???"

Alisha's Crib

2009-03-19T12:14:00.000+08:00

Royal Canberra Show

2009-03-04T19:05:00.009+08:00

Location: Exhibition Park, Mitchell, CanberraDuration: 27th Feb - 1st March 2009Last week we went to see what the Royal Canberra Show was all about. Entrance was AUD 20 for adults. Was it worth it? I guess it would, if we had been a little bit prepared for it. To say the place was big, is an understatement. Imagine a funfair that covers the entire sports & recreation area

Happy 25th National Day!!!

2009-02-23T20:59:00.008+08:00

Location: Brunei Embassy, CanberraDate: Sunday, 22nd February 2009On the eve of our National Day we held Maghrib Prayer at the Embassy led by Pg. Ismail. As Bruneians who are currently living abroad nothing beats the comfort of our homeland. We are all thankful for the peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed for these blessed 25 years and we hope it will last for many more years to

ASEAN Bowling Tourney

2009-02-23T18:04:00.005+08:00

Location: AMF Bowling BelconnenDate: Saturday, 21st February 2009Location: AMF Bowling BelconnenDate: Saturday, 21st February 2009Last Saturday the Brunei Embassy participated in the ASEAN Bowling tournament organized by the Cambodia & Singapore Embassy. We played in mixed teams. Myself, the missus, Karim played with 2 very good Singaporean players.In the end none of us won anything. LoL. It was

Alisha's First Action Figure

2009-02-23T16:48:00.002+08:00

What can I say. She takes after me.What better action figure for our daughter to look up to than your friendly neighborhood Spidey? Well, I could've gotten her a Wonder Woman figure...but I think it's a bit too early for that(because I want one first). LOL.

Alisha caught a bird!

2009-02-10T16:03:00.002+08:00

This was taken today. Alisha in her Jumperoo.Of course there is the occasional yawn and a show of how determine she is to get what she wants. LoL.

Batemans Bay

2009-01-25T22:50:00.004+08:00

Last Saturday we went out for a lil' trip to Batemans Bay. It was a very long 2 hour trip but worth it.A nice, not so quiet little town by the sea. We tried our luck by going to the beaches which were a few mins away from the town centre. They were beautiful but a bit difficult when it comes to bringing the kids because you'd need to walk from the main road.Just one of the many beaches we found.

Handlebars

2009-01-23T08:42:00.008+08:00

A fitting song for a fitting time in the world.Handlebars by The FlobotsI can ride my bike with no handlebarsNo handlebarsNo handlebarsI can ride my bike with no handlebarsNo handlebarsNo handlebarsLook at me, look at mehands in the air like it's good to beALIVEand I'm a famous rappereven when the paths're all crookedyI can show you how to do-si-doI can show you how to scratch a recordI can take

Alisha having a Ball

2009-01-21T15:59:00.003+08:00

For our family in Mentiri & Menglait and our friends who occasionally drop by this site. Alisha is almost 6 months and LOVES to have fun.

Belconnen Trash & Treasure Market

2009-01-13T11:01:00.007+08:00

Last Sunday we dropped by the market in Belconnen.It's like a big garage sale that has been going on every Sunday for the last 35 years. Items you can find there range from fresh foods to used furniture.Location:Parking Lot, Jamison CentreHours:Sundays 6am-1pmThe market is run by the Rotary Belconnen. Entry for the public is by donation. Sellers pay $15 to set up a stall there. The good thing

Bridging The Gaps

2009-01-11T14:55:00.005+08:00

The High Commission of Brunei Darussalam invited the Indonesia High Com for a friendly match of badminton last Friday. This activity was initiated by our new High Commissioner, Adnan Jaafar to foster the relationship between Brunei and other Foreign Embassy stationed here in Canberra.The game was held at the Brunei EmbassyOur strategy: Get our opponents to eat a lot before playing the game.

...of Past & New Beginnings...

2009-01-09T11:21:00.006+08:00

A very quiet start to 2009 for us in Canberra. We were at home for the New Year. Sound asleep before 12 midnight. LoL. But my family is excited for 2009 because we have a lot on our list of things to do.Namely:Alisha's first words.Alisha's first walk.More visits to the places of interest in Canberra with Alisha.Going home to Brunei for the holidays in December!The main highlight of 2008. The

...of bubbles, rooster & baby walkers

2009-01-07T17:05:00.000+08:00

Latest pics of Alisha. Watching bubbles, at Nando's and in her walker.

Watching the Christmas Show

2008-12-31T04:00:00.002+08:00

When we were in Melbourne we visited the Crown Hotel. There was a Christmas show for the public. Alisha was mesmerized by the show...though she managed to yawn. Poor Alisha, I guess she was tired but she was a trooper. Hehe.

Alisha in Melbourne

2008-12-30T20:48:00.002+08:00

Our first trip to Melbourne. It was fun!...Plus we had a great unofficial guide. LoL. Our dear friend Ms. Seets. Btw, you are always welcomed to Canberra!Thanks Ms. Seets!!!

Alisha's New Haircut

2008-12-25T16:04:00.000+08:00

One clipper, one to hold her, another to distract her and I was all set. We decided to shave off Alisha's hair because we never got a chance right after she was born. I think I did a decent job of it.Cuddling up to her "Chombi" after the haircut...so sweet.Related Posts: Alisha's First Visit to SydneyAlisha's Full-Time JobAlisha UpdateAlisha Has Admirers!!

Weston Park

2008-12-19T22:09:00.004+08:00

As it turns out there is a nice park not far from where we live. To top it off you also get to see a lot of Kangaroos. The place is called Weston Park, located on a peninsula on the western side of Lake Burley Griffin. The pics below was when my in-laws visited us 2 weeks ago.Also I've noticed that this site takes a bit of time to upload due to the pics on the main page. So I've reduced the no.

Alisha's First visit to Sydney

2008-12-11T08:58:00.000+08:00

Here are some pics for Alisha's trip to Sydney.Related Posts: Alisha's Full-Time JobAlisha UpdateAlisha Has Admirers!!Alisha's Many Faces

Canberra to Sydney

2008-12-10T21:16:00.004+08:00

I haven't had much time to update the blog lately because we were busy with our In-laws. They were here for two weeks and we spent a great deal bringing them out and about. The highlight of their visit was when we spent two nights in Sydney. This was before they left for Brunei.We decided to drive there and rented a 12 seater mini-bus. It was fun!!! Although with the amount of luggage it felt

Graduation

2008-12-04T18:44:00.004+08:00

We were invited to attend a Graduation Ceremony by Major Asnah. It took place today at the Australian Defence Force Academy.It was a long walk to the hall so we stop for pics...I couldn't get a good pic 'cos we were't allowed to go near the stage. Hmmm...something is wrong with this pic...who was the one who graduated here???Nothing to do with the Graduation...just something we saw on the way

Welcome...

2008-12-01T22:37:00.004+08:00

...to baby Balqis, born on the 1st December '08 to the proud parents Ainon & Khalid. A new member in the Brunei family here in Canberra.the proud brothers

Alisha's Full-Time Job

2008-11-29T22:25:00.000+08:00

Our pride and joy and my no. 1 'action figure'. LoL.Related Posts: Alisha UpdateAlisha Has Admirers!!Alisha's Many FacesAlisha's Trip to the Doctor

Congrats to Khairul & Noralia...

2008-11-23T15:42:00.003+08:00

...on their Wedding Day!The pic above was taken by the talented people at hitamputeh. Currently only pics of Khairol & Noralia's majlis pertunangan & hantar berian is in there. But I'm pretty sure their Nikah & Weddings pics will be posted soon. Click on the pic above to go to hitamputeh website.

Woman International Group Bazaar 2008

2008-11-23T01:30:00.004+08:00

Missy Higgins - Where I stood

2008-11-19T12:30:00.000+08:00

One of the most emotional, feminine, honest song I've heard in a long time. Her live version on the Tonight Show(above) was awesome."Where I Stood"I don't know what I've doneOr if I like what I've begunBut something told me to runAnd honey you know me it's all or noneThere were sounds in my headLittle voices whisperingThat I should go and this should endOh and I found myself listening'Cos I don't

Alisha Update

2008-11-16T13:28:00.000+08:00

Just some pics we took when we went shopping with Alisha.Sorry about the quality of the pics. Our Cybershot is busted so we had to resort to using our phone cameras. MTV please pimp our camera...apakan...Related Posts: Alisha Has Admirers!!Alisha's Many FacesAlisha's Trip to the DoctorAlisha Without Instructions

Dobinsons

2008-11-12T14:20:00.004+08:00

There's this delicious little bakery located in the city called Dobinsons. For some reason, Molly and myself have been addicted to its Fruit Salad Flan or Fruit Tarts. Well, for me I've always loved fruit tarts so no surprises there.The tarts are of generous sizes which is good 'cos lets face it, I don't like sharing LoL. The best part of the fruit tart is that there's a thin layer of chocolate

of Scorpions & Tarantulas

2008-11-10T12:23:00.002+08:00

We saw these at the Myer store. Its cool and disturbing at the same time.Would you get this for your kid?

Let's go picnik-ing!

2008-11-09T00:52:00.003+08:00

At picnik.com that is. Picnik is an online photo editor which I have been using for quite some time. I was looking for a good photo editor back then and to be honest I can't be bothered with Photoshop. I just wanted a beginner-just-one-click-will-do-the-job editor.These are the details about the website:Membership: -FREE (You do know I won't subscribe or use it unless its free!) but for some

Family & Community Day

2008-11-04T23:22:00.005+08:00

It's a public holiday today in the Australian Capital. They are celebrating Family & Community day. This holiday started last year and is held on the first Tuesday of November. The idea of this holiday is to foster quality time for workers to spend with their families. Coincidentally today is also the Melbourne Cup Day(Horse Racing).My family and I went out and it was so quiet. The shops closed

Burn!!

2008-11-01T04:36:00.000+08:00

I haven't had time to blog lately. I was too caught up with playing Star Wars TFU on the Wii. But after 12hours of playing it(not in one sitting and without using cheat codes), I've am pretty much done with the game. Unless, of course, I have someone to play it with in combat mode.And now, the fun part. I downloaded the game from Torrent. LoL. Although I disapprove of doing this illegal act *

JayJays

2008-11-01T01:21:00.003+08:00

JayJays is a local clothes outlet and kind of reminds me of the Giordano outlet back home. Not that I'm a fan of Giordano(especially the one in Kiulap). Anyhow, this shop is decent in terms of price and selection. I especially like it if they're selling those vintage/retro t-shirts. For example they'd have a Transformers t-shirt but it looks kinda faded and the design is really old school.Total:

Happy Anniversary Molly

2008-10-26T04:00:00.005+08:00

To our First Wedding Anniversary. Thank you for everything Hun.

Thank You Molly

2008-10-25T22:00:00.000+08:00

It's our first year anniversary. Today, one year ago, we both said "I do"...(well that's what we would have said if we weren't Bruneians. :)I'm so thankful to have you and to be a part of your life. Sometimes I don't feel I deserve to have someone as patient, kind, generous and beautiful as you.*************************************************************************************I don't think you

ASEAN Badminton Tourney

2008-10-25T20:52:00.004+08:00

I joined the ASEAN badminton tourney held at the Erindale Centre. The tournament was organised by The Brunei and Lao Embassy. The format was for Men's doubles, Women's doubles and Men's Executive doubles. It started at 9.30am (why?!!) and finished around 2pm.We were paired to other countries and I got an Indonesian partner, Mr. Bapak Meri Binsar.And we won 2nd place!!! Sweet!

Alisha has admirers!!

2008-10-22T16:10:00.000+08:00

Alisha received gifts in the mail today. All the way from Brisbane and Melbourne.Thanks to Masitah in Melbourne and Jainatul Halida in Brisbane for the gifts. So sweet!!Updated 29.10.08: These gifts were ordered from Babybuds (first pic) and Little Pixie Gifts (2nd pic). Check them out.Related Posts:Alisha's Many FacesAlisha's Trip to the DoctorAlisha Without InstructionsAlisha's First Open House

Alisha's Many Faces

2008-10-21T17:05:00.000+08:00

Related Posts:Alisha's Trip to the DoctorAlisha Without InstructionsAlisha's First Open House VisitAlisha's Hammock

Stopping by Amy's house

2008-10-19T20:52:00.006+08:00

It turned out we still had one more open house to go. One of the local engaged staff invited us yesterday evening. The house was very cozy and it was kinda cool to have the dinner on the porch. It felt like a dining in a fancy restaurant.

In the garden...

2008-10-15T12:33:00.000+08:00

We got Smurfs in the garden. LoL.Ok...I admit it. That was kinda lame. I was just bored while doing the gardening.

We're no. 2!!!

2008-10-14T01:00:00.001+08:00

How cool is this news. An article on www.news.com.au recently (more like yesterday hehe) stated that a list compiled by Flight Centre on the Top 10 Where to Go Places have placed Brunei Darussalam as its no. 2 destination. Not Singapore or Malaysia or Thailand...but US!A big thumbs up to the people in the tourism sector. It's news like these that I hope the Government would increase their efforts

Illegal Taxis

2008-10-12T16:00:00.000+08:00

I read this piece of article on Brudirect. The title is obvious. What surprised me was that it has became 'rampant' as of late. I remember illegal taxis or 'taxi sapu' was quite an issue a few years back.The article is here.Back then the story was more focused on legal taxi drivers vs illegal taxi drivers. I know most of us don't use public transportation but still there is a small percentage

Raya in Vientiane

2008-10-11T15:32:00.003+08:00

The time we went to Homeart

2008-10-10T14:43:00.005+08:00

This actually happened on the first day of Raya. I kind of just remembered it when I saw it in our store room. Since we didn't have any open houses to go to on the 1st day we thought we'd drive off to the Hyperdome in Tuggeranong.The missus stopped by Homeart. One of those home decor shops and saw this rack filled with candle holders and a sign that says "All original price NOW $8". The thing is,

Alisha's Trip to the Doctor

2008-10-09T04:00:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was Alisha's appointment with her Doc. We took this pic before we left the house.This was her reaction when we told her we're taking her to her see her Doc...LoL. No lah, I think she was annoyed by the hood.So to our family back in Brunei, Alisha is doing well. The Doctor said so! She's 5.11 kg now and 60cm in length...and throws a tantrum (*raises my hand* she got that from me) when

Cute bag

2008-10-08T04:00:00.000+08:00

The missus picked up this cute pink shopping tote bag at Woolworths last night.Remember kids. Be Environmentally friendly . Save a tree, kill a beaver!! LoL

4th & 5th day of Raya

2008-10-07T20:22:00.006+08:00

A few pics from 4th day of Raya hosted by Pg. Ismail:From the 5th day of Raya at Karim's House:and that concludes our open house events in Canberra...hehe. Not a lot but we try to make the best of it. Cheers.

Alisha Without Instructions

2008-10-07T04:00:00.000+08:00

I didn't know the missus bought this shirt for Alisha. Like my friend would say "So cute mer". I just couldn't resist to take a pic of her.Related Posts:Alisha's First Open House Visit Alisha's HammockWhat chubby cheeks you have!?Baby Bottles

Our Open House

2008-10-05T17:49:00.004+08:00

We held our open house yesterday. Me and the missus totally forgot to take pics. So these were taken by our friend.The beef rendang was the best I've had in a long time :)I guess it just won't be complete without a little GH3 on the WiiPics taken by Pg. Ismail <--- Thanks

Alisha's first Open house visit

2008-10-05T04:00:00.000+08:00

Last Friday was Alisha's first official Hari Raya gathering. For the good part of the time we were there, she wasn't in a good mood cos her 'Kaka Zeyan' kept on pinching her cheeks.A special "Thank You" to Ak. Zamri for sharing these lovely pics with us.She was so tired after that, but it was fun bringing her out.Related Posts:Alisha's HammockWhat chubby cheeks you have!?Baby BottlesAlisha's Video

Open house on 3rd Raya

2008-10-04T20:16:00.003+08:00

The first open house we attended was at Pg. Ayub's house. The education officer here.Pics by Zamri <-- Thanks

Ebay tips

2008-10-04T20:00:00.000+08:00

Ok, as I've mentioned in the previous post. Here are some ebay tips that I've gathered. I'm no expert but these are just common sense things you should take into account.Buying Guide:Know your product: Do your research on your product. Especially if you've never seen it. Search the web for pics or even better, reviews by people who have used it.Do not bid: On the first item you see. There could

Alisha's Hammock

2008-10-02T20:32:00.000+08:00

It's finally here. Alisha's baby hammock. We got it off ebay for about AUD 100 plus postage. I know its risky buying online but for the love of God it wasn't easy trying to find one in the shops. So, we tried our luck and prayed for the best.The boxThe contentsTrying to put it together(ignore the scissor...i'm not MacGyver)All doneThe result...sorry Alisha wasn't available for comments, I guess

How was your first day of Hari Raya?

2008-10-01T20:14:00.003+08:00

First and foremost to our readers back home in Brunei, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin.For me, the day started out as usual, attending the Eid prayer at the Canberra Mosque. It was a beautiful day. The sun was out, although it was quite chilly around 6a.m. (i think around 6 deg). The prayer started at 8a.m. and the attendance was overwhelming.I decided to sit outside(but of

Last day of Puasa

2008-09-30T20:31:00.003+08:00

It is the last day for our fasting month. *sigh*. It happens every year. It starts really slow then towards the end you find yourself saying "Abis tia?".So, the Brunei High Com people had a small gathering to break the fast, followed by Maghrib prayers and the Takbir.

Zakat Fitrah

2008-09-29T07:00:00.001+08:00

Today, in Australia, they'll be announcing whether Hari Raya falls tomorrow or the next day. So, a kindly reminder to all, don't forget to pay your Zakat Fitrah. I know some of us like to pay it on the morning of raya. Well, as long as we don't forget.When I paid for my Zakat recently, I kinda forgot about the fact that it's different in Australia. Honestly I was half expecting to meet with a

Weird

2008-09-28T13:01:00.004+08:00

I sent my parents to the bus station this morning(4 a.m. *yawn*). They took the bus from Canberra to Sydney using Greyhound. So, kurang tah lagi orang di sini untuk Raya. The weirdest thing happened though while I was waiting for the bus to leave. For almost 10-15 mins I just stood there while the bus driver tried unsuccessfully to put the bus in reverse. Then some of the passengers decided to go

What chubby cheeks you have!?

2008-09-28T08:06:00.000+08:00

The better for you to pinch them. LoL. But, please don't. Her Umi loves doing that and Alisha is annoyed by it. :pRelated Posts:Baby BottlesAlisha's VideoAlisha's Birth CertificateAlisha's 2nd Week

Robot Chicken

2008-09-28T05:00:00.000+08:00

I dunno if this is available in Asia. In Australia its with the Comedy Channel on Foxtel. But don't be fooled by the adverts. Even though they do spoofs based on cartoons from the 80's and so on, this is not for kids. Decapitation and swearing somehow becomes one of the main theme in this show. LOL.For those who have not seen it, its not as mindless as you think. It's funny in the "what if"

Selamat Hari Raya!!!

2008-09-27T18:51:00.001+08:00

Selamat Hari Raya!!!

2008-09-27T18:47:00.000+08:00

it is...

2008-09-27T09:45:00.004+08:00

...saturday morning and i'm at work. killing some time in the office with my notebook. i was eating out for the last two days...one in sheraton for their sungkai buffet and last nite at Palm Cafe where their chef is reputed to be one of the best.... she used to work in JP. well...more on those wheni get the pics up and running. i wonder why are my posts usually on food? huahuaon the other note,

Baby Bottles

2008-09-27T05:00:00.000+08:00

A few months before I left for Canberra, a colleague of mine was telling me about her mom who got worried about baby bottles made out of plastic. It seems that a study was made and showed that chemicals could seeped from the plastic into the milk. I didn't give it much thought at the time, well not till as of late. Ok, to tell you the truth I totally forgot about it(happy?).Alisha uses a plastic

The time is...

2008-09-26T20:12:00.003+08:00

Its 10p.m. I'm sitting on the couch watching t.v. There's some serunding 'sample' on the table. The kitchen is filled with the noise of the blender, pans n pots and the voice of my mum. The air is filled with the aroma from the cakes and biscuits.Feels like I'm back in our house in Mentiri. There is no denying it. *sigh* . Raya is just around the corner!

I Miss Starbucks

2008-09-23T21:38:00.005+08:00

I know it's a bit late for me to post this but darn it, I MISS Starbucks! It's been well over a month since all the 4 Starbuck outlets have closed down in Canberra. Plus, I don't think a 3 hour drive to Sydney will help 'cos lets face it...I'd have to be nuts to do that.For those who are wondering why they closed down...and NO the answer is not simply because Canberra is 'boring', it's because of

Floriade

2008-09-23T05:00:00.000+08:00

I took my parents to Floriade yesterday. It was so cool. Rows and rows of beautiful flowers. Floriade is a flower festival held annually in Australia. It has now been 21 years since it was first held in 1988. The place has always been Commenwealth Park in the heart of Canberra.My mom just loves flowers so Molly thought it would be a treat for her. Here's a pic that I took of my parents:To see

Floriade

2008-09-22T21:26:00.004+08:00

Floriade, one of the biggest flower festival in Australia. This year I think it's the 21st year its been held and the theme is "Films that shaped our nation". Since my parents are leaving soon for Brunei, I thought I'd bring them there since my Mom loves flowers.Fashion show...There was a live concert as wellAnd fun for the kidsNancy the confused cowSome 'friends' we met along the wayCan you see

Buffy the Singing Vampire Slayer

2008-09-19T22:26:00.000+08:00

I've been watching reruns of Buffy The Vampire Slayer on Foxtel. I'm not sure about you guys but I was a big fan back then...and it turns out I still am! The storyline was just so appealing and not just because they had a cute slayer and the fact that her Scooby gang had a powerful redheaded lesbian witch*gasp*. Joss Whedon is a mastermind when it came to telling the tale of the slayer who not

Updates

2008-09-19T20:49:00.006+08:00

The Missus treated me to a nice piece of lamb leg...and yes its a big deal...to me!!! LOL.Cooked by my Mum of courseWith BBQ sauce, garlic and I think a hint of honey.To my buddies (Hakeem, Becs & Yen), I ate your share. So no worries. :) And as for the updates(sorry, I got sidetracked) I uploaded some Hari Raya mp3 in the download section. It's not much, just some that I had in my collection.

desserts

2008-09-18T15:51:00.008+08:00

well, i finally got around to take some pics on the food i was raving about.... pastas and desserts at villa mauri. there goes all my effort in the gym. how am is suppose to be slim enough to slip into my jeans with all that weight??? oh well anyways...*the set up of the restaurant**salmon pizza**spagetti with mussels on a tomato base**home made ravioli**my plate of goodies**Fantasia D Maria -

Data Recovery

2008-09-17T10:58:00.000+08:00

I saw this website that claims they do data recovery from faulty storage devices. For those of you, who just went 'huh?', its very simple. You have a hard disk, that hard disk conks out. You need the files in that hard disk.While there are other methods of retrieving files from a dying hard disk, providing you can read the dying hard disk at all. Softwares like Quetek's File Scavenger could be

Sungkai @ my house, 12 Ramadhan 1429H

2008-09-16T22:20:00.003+08:00

Blogging Around

2008-09-15T02:36:00.006+08:00

Fasting month doesn't give you much time to anything. Especially, if you're away from home. So I spend my time(and I bet the rest of the authors do too) blog-hopping, looking for pics that reminisce of sungkai buffets, family gatherings and the ever popular gerai ramadan.I'm glad for bloggers like anakbrunei and ranoadidas whom never seem to dissapoint to capture the important events back home on

Alisha's Video

2008-09-14T19:25:00.000+08:00

Alisha's first video...a bit overdue. 'Cos all this time we've only took pictures of her. I'm guessing since this is our first baby, this will the first of many videos to come. LoL. Related Posts:Alisha's Birth CertificateLullaby for the PrincessAlisha's 2nd WeekAlisha Dhaniyah

Ladies and gentlemen...

2008-09-12T22:30:00.005+08:00

i never thought i'd end up blogging coz i always thought i dun haf the time and the effort to... until one of my buddies invited me as a guest blogger. I didn't even give it a second thought! i would love to fill in the happenings back at home here in my own pace and time with no obligations. thanks bro.now with ramadhan in full swing, it's buffets galore nationwide!! so far i've been to orchid

A.D.F.A. Open Day

2008-09-12T02:26:00.003+08:00

Two weeks ago the Australian Defence Force Academy had an Open Day for the public. Me and the missus couldn't go, but my parents did. So, here are the pics.Hehe...my fav pic...it looked kinda fun!!!

Yummy in September

2008-09-12T01:08:00.000+08:00

I just had to show this...I don't think we have this flavored chips in Brunei.Loving these chips!!!Smith's Thinly Cut: Thai Sweet Chilli

Alisha's Birth Certificate

2008-09-09T05:54:00.000+08:00

We've picked up Alisha's birth cert. It will be sooooo way cooler than her Bruneian birth cert that we're gonna do for her. :)Also, this is her latest pic. Alisha at 4 weeks.Related Posts:Lullaby for the PrincessAlisha's 2nd WeekAlisha Dhaniyah

Manila, Philippines

2008-09-08T18:29:00.009+08:00

Hi,I was doing some spring cleaning on my portable HD when I saw these pics. These were taken during my trip to Manila sometime in mid August 2007. I was with my colleagues from PetroleumBRUNEI back then and we were participating in the annual ASCOPE Games. I was playing badminton(shock!!!) 'cos table tennis wasn't available back then.We took the late flight to Manila and it's safe to say we were

Happy Fathers Day!

2008-09-07T15:15:00.003+08:00

Its fathers day today in Australia(apparently some regions/countries have different dates). So, to all the fathers out there, yours truly included. Have a blast, and may the force be with you.Pic taken from a classic promotional poster for Star Wars Ep. III

Happy Fathers Day

2008-09-07T15:01:00.000+08:00

Its fathers day today in Australia. So, to all the fathers out there, yours truly included. Have a blast, and may the force be with you.

Skype users beware...

2008-09-05T15:50:00.004+08:00

I got wind of this a few days ago. Apparently some Skype users have had their Skype accounts 'hijacked' and are locked out. But their contacts will see their status as online. What is scary is that Skype users can configure their accounts to direct debit from their Paypal accounts. I only bring this up because I know a lot of Bruneians uses Skype, although the percentage that actually uses it's

We miss Gerai Ramadan!

2008-09-04T14:33:00.000+08:00

Alhamdulillah, Ramadan is here again! As Bruneians what is associated with Ramadan are Terawih prayers, family gatherings for sungkai, Menjelang Sungkai(ada masih kah?) and the visit to the Gerai Ramadan.Though I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the Gerai Ramadan because I can't stand the traffic jams and the large crowds. Plus, I find the Gerai to be just another socializing event. It's like

Selamat Berpuasa!!!

2008-08-30T18:36:00.005+08:00

Assalamualaikum,We here at Bruneians Abroad would like to wish every Muslim around the world a blessed Ramadan. Selamat Berpuasa everyone!!!

Halal Guide

2008-08-25T20:38:00.008+08:00

I found this Halal Guide website. By the looks of it, it seems pretty updated. Besides restaurants, it also lists Markets, Businesses, Mosques & Schools. I've added a link for it on the left navigation. Cheers.P.s. For my bro in Lao, sorry...no halal eateries yet. But if you find one, you can add it to the site.

Bernie Mac

2008-08-25T12:25:00.000+08:00

OMG!!! I just found out last night. I've been so busy with my family and updating my other blog that I missed the news about Bernie Mac's death. For those of you who don't know who is Bernie Mac(which I find hard to believe), he's one of the funniest comedian to ever appear on Def Jam comedy. He died on 9th August '08 of pneumonia at the age of 50.Some of you might remember his role as Frank

Russell Peters

2008-08-24T23:30:00.000+08:00

I came across this on youtube. I just love his jokes. I'm a big fan of stand-up comedians and he is on top of my list. I wonder if he'll do a show in Australia...I came across these two which I have not seen beforeand this one from Def Jam comedyBtw, these are not for your kids to see :)

Holden Ute

2008-08-24T23:05:00.000+08:00

I am just loving this car!!! You see a lot of this in Australia..'cos well simply because it's from Aussie. What is it with boys and pickup trucks? And this is a pick up truck with attitude.

Updates

2008-08-23T22:50:00.006+08:00

Assalamualaikum peeps,I did some minor/major update on the site. I changed the theme, added buttons and so on. If you find any broken link please leave a comment.I've also added a download page but it's empty for now. I'll put up some files as soon as possible - Fixed!!. Cheers.

Alisha's 2nd Week

2008-08-23T18:27:00.000+08:00

I don't think I'm gonna post every week about Alisha. Or else I'd end up with a dozen of post on just her by the end of the year. Not that I'm complaining... So here are some pics of us.She really wasn't in the mood today. It was a bit difficult to get her to stay still.