Moving to a new place

At last, Zainah and her family moving to thier own house today. The house is still empty though. Many of Malaysian's family at Dandenong pay them a visit. Even some of them brought matresses, blanket, pillows and alot more for Zainah and her family. Well this is the beginning of a new life in Dandenong. Wish them all the best.

Accomplishment

Always be positive and confident with what you do.

And I always believe i can do it

Even though I am not as good as others.

But I already proved it and I did it. Even better than anybody Else

Finally I manage to complete my maiden article for publication from my research project.

One out of minimal 4 publication I had completed and going to submit it.

My supervisor was impressed, "you had written a good stuff here. If you continue like this you will be a good scientific academic writer" .

Was felt really great about it.

I have to acknowledge my achievement

It was not as easy as I thought. So much time I spent just to make sure I managed to finish the article.

It really motivated me

And you know what I am starting my second paper........

Footscray Australian Day dan Lunar year Celebrations

On way back home from the city, drop by for a while enjoying my night at Footscray town center. Everybody really had a great time. Stage performance, games, entertainment, foods etc. It is part of Australian Day celebration and this coming Lunar Year celebration just round the corner.

Big Screen at Federation Square

Watched Australian open male final at Fed Square yesterday evening.

CKin2U

Bought a perfume, ckIN2u yesterday at Myer's. Like the perfume's smell very much. It much cheaper to buy during promotion sale. :)

The Historic Como House and Garden

Went to Como house located at Corner Williams Road and Lechlade Ave , South Yarra yesterday.

It is was colonial lifestyle home during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The house and garden is an alluring escape within the heart of Melbourne.

If you like picnic, this is actually a nice place to spend time with your love one or your family.

Historical Building

Antique chairs

The Pond

Pink Water Lily

White water Lily

Some of the flowers of Como's Garden

Zainah Shariff - Future place to stay

Saturday
26.02.2008

It was so unfortunate for Zainah, coz I couldn't help her much during the week days. But I did promise to help her during the weekend. I just told her where she need to go, what tram or train to take etc. I know Zainah very well, we have been communicating for the past 5 years because of our work. She is working in Ministry of Sports and Youth, always contacted me for some of Ministry activities, talks , aerobics and etc. She is a very dominant person, tough and independent person. Most of the things here so far she did by herself.

Zainah was so lucky, her application was approved by the real estate agent, applying the house where Aznan's and his family stayed previously. Thanks to Aznan's good rapport to the real estate agent and house owner. It was a great relief for Zainah. She and her family will move into the house next Wednesday.

We had already planned to go for garage sale at Dandenong on Saturday. Early morning we met at Flinders Train station. Ashraf, her son was so excited. 'Mama Tapi...Mama Tapi......' So cute.

Aznan waited for us at the station with the car we rented, Honda Odyssey for 70 AUD a day. As usual I will drive the car. :)

We spent for more than 3 hours , and went more that 8 houses. We did shop alot {Zainah of course not me :) }. Most of the items are still in good condition and some of them are still brand new. She spent less that AUD 90 but the actually if she bought from the shops it will cost more than AUD 500. Good save for her. Even some of the owner just ask her to take some of the items without any extra pay since they knew she just arrived.

Colorful Hot Air Balloon

Saw many of them floating in the air, while on our way to Dandenong. I took this pictures from the train.

Firasat ku

Firasat ku berkata
tentang ketulusan hati..............................

House Quest

Today I have already allocated most of my time with Zainah look for houses. Started my day in the office, I need to do some work first. Then after completed my work I went and meet Zainah with her family and Aznan at Malaysian Hall.

We went off to Dandenong and look for houses. Put as many applications as we could for the day. But we still hoping that Zainah will get Aznan's house. Aznan has good connection with the real estate agent and the owner of the house. Hoping with Aznan good rapport, Zainah will have a chance to get that house. I will pray for her too.

The house is near to her children's school just 5-10 minutes walk. If her husband starts working and Zainah need to study there is someone (Rajiman's wife) could help and baby sit her 2 years old son. That what she did for others in Dandenong area. Mosque just a few minutes walk and her children could go for 'mengaji' at the mosque. Anyway for Zainah it is not necessary for her to go to campus everyday. Meeting supervisor is like once in two weeks so most of the time she could do her works at home.

After the 'hard work', we went to Mohd Noor house and had our lunch there. Aznan and his family stays in at Mohd Noor house for a while until their flight back to Malaysia on 2nd of February. He has a nice big house.

A garage and a big backyard

Really nice and cosy house with big living room

I still can remember the ducks they bought during the garage sale. :)

Beautiful place to stay

Zainah Shariff - Welcome to Melbourne

I reached Melbourne Airport at exactly 10.00 am. Waited for about 25 minutes, at last I met Zainah, her husband Huzaizi and their 3 children. They look tired though, after a long flight from Kuala lumpur. But, at least they managed to travel in Business Class.

I had booked a Car from Budget Car Rental a day earlier and requested for Toyota Tarago(Toyota Esteema). Easy and convenient for them since they brought approximately total weight of 100kg luggage and boxes.

Finally, my first time driving a car in Melbourne and to make it more exciting I drove Toyota Tarago. :). A little bit anxious at first but later on I managed to maneuver the car well.

(zainah little kid, slept in the car...Kesian dia penat yer)

It took me about 30 - 35 minutes to reach Malaysian Hall. Zainah and her family will stay there until 2nd February. Hopefully they will get a place as soon as possible.

(Zainah happy family)

Once we manage to carry all the things to their rooms, Immediately we went to Dendenong and have a look few houses at that area. They have decided to stay in Dendenong, which I had recommended to them before. They seems to like Dendendong very much. I introduced them to Aznan and the rest of Malaysian Family in Dendenong. Aznan was so kind and willing to help them find a place to stay in Dendenong.

Aznan's Farewell Party

Friends at Dendenong organised a farewell party for Aznan and his family at Rajiman's House. I was also invited.

All the guests had arrived and started with food. I am starving actually, just had bread for breakfast and lunch. :)

The Foods.......

Corn


Lamb



Fish.............

The party girl (Aznan's wife - Sue)

The Party Boy - Aznan

Kids World

Mama I 'm Hungry...................

Daddy, I want to help too....

I wanna play, please........

Mama, I want milk....

The speech

Mr. MC...Now I would like to call Aznan to give his speech......

Ummm...I will miss Dendenong and you guys......

Dendenong Family Photo.

Lazy Friday

No sun, No wave but warm. The sea was clear and calm. Could see almost everything through the water....

The seagull was so 'friendly', I trick the seagull and manage to get nearer to the seagull

Some of the colorful Starfish. So many of them

Orange starfish. I took it out from the water.

After a while saw the starfish move.

slowly it moved into the water again.

The dark blue starfish.

I am not really sure what it is.