Delhi : Good morning

My favourite view everyday.
Good morning cold Delhi! The sun rises at 6.30 am.

I usually made myself a breakfast at 7.00 am and finished my uncompleted report before departed to the office at 8.00 am.

I am going to miss these. The weather, the routine, the healthy breakfast.

But not the loneliness.

Delhi : Cold

Oh yeah, it is cold here!
It is getting colder.

Delhi : India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2014

I have received an invitation for IITF 2014. It was officiated by the President of India, Mr. Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

It was held in an open area but the draping work using golden coloured fabrics done by the Indians to create the tent-like interior, brings a majestic feel to the event. 

There were thousands of booths selling products from all Indian states - millions of products, from socks to an aircraft - most of them are sold at a very competitive price AND also hundreds of booths from 22 countries, including Malaysia. This is the International Pavilion.

We had a privilege to visit the whole area FOC. BUT we only have one hour plus since we need to rush to another meeting venue. 

I bought a file made of jute. 

Since we were not allowed to bring in handbag, so my pockets were full with passport, security pass, handphone, pen, paper and tissue. Buying the file has put me at ease. It just cost me around RM12.

I will blog on the state pavilions on different entry.

Delhi : Interactive Session

I had a chance to attend An Interactive Session on the Current State of Indian Economy and Future Prospects with Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics and Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy, Columbia University on 13 November 2014 (Thursday). 

The session, held in conjunction with the FICCI Higher Education Summit 2014, focuses on India’s challenges in developing the country’s economy.

Scanner at FICCI.

Delhi : Newspaper

I read the newspaper everyday in Delhi because:

1. They hanged it to my door every morning;

2. I tried to look wise carrying a newspaper to the office everyday. No;

3. I need to understand their economy; and

4. I didnt understand their news in the TV.

I love the Page One Plus. It is a small strip of paper glued to the rest of the newspaper that contains the editor's picked summaries of interesting news inside. Great idea.

Delhi : Counting days

This mark my 2nd week residing in this hotel. An interesting magazines, delicious cookies and chocolates. Thank you, Hotel.

For the 3rd week, I received the same cookies and chocolate. But different magazine.

Staying at the hotel for the first few days is interesting. After more than two weeks went through the same routine, it doesnt feel the same anymore.

I started tuning my biological clock to Malaysia's time so I wont have any problem going to work on time when I back in KL later this week (yay!)

It is now 9.30 pm in Delhi and 12.00 midnight in KL.

I am sleepy like crazy although I still need to do economic reports on Jaipur and Agra.

Delhi : Water

People warned me that water is not clean here. Not even in a five-star hotel. You will get diarrhea and itchy skin. So they said.

My super-sensitive skin is OKAY here. Alhamdulillah. 

The water supply in the hotel is clean. 

I even cooked it and drank it, just to prove that it is fine for consumption.

For drinking, I downed two or three bottles of mineral water everyday.

Delhi : Ayurveda

There is an Ayurveda spa (Neo Veda) in our hotel. I went to the spa everyday - to access the gym. lol.

We have endless supply of Neo Veda products in our hotel room - bath gel, shampoo, hand wash, body lotion and their OH WANGI GILE green citrus glycerine soap (left). Last week, I bought that pink box:

I guess I will go to the newly-established Ayurveda centre near my home once I am back in KL.

Delhi : Breakfast

My breakfast every morning. Oat cluster, almond and honey AND darjeeling green tea. It's perfect. 

India : Too much - I cant digest

India has a lot of historical monuments / old buildings / forts / structures / UNESCO sites and some of them dated from 300BC, 1st, 2nd century (ok, what year is 2nd century? - it is like year 10, 11?), 5th, 6th century.

This is not even their historical site. This is the Government office building. See how rich architecture there?

As an architecture graduate, of course I am intrigued by these precious works of art. It is like every inches of Delhi is filled with historical structures. I usually will come back to the hotel and start google-ing about any structure I came across that day. Until I decided to stop doing it today. 

THERE ARE TOO MUCH OF THEM HERE. I CANT DIGEST ANYMORE.

INDIA IS RICH < that is the fact.

Delhi : Nazmi and Croco

This was why I havent finished packing until 2.00 a.m. while I supposed to be at KLIA at 6.00 a.m.

He even insisted to ride it at the aiport. +__+

Delhi : Good morning cold Delhi!

It was cold in Delhi this morning.

We took different route to the office today. We saw new things.

Walking around cold weather supposed to be fun, if not because of my blistered foot.

Delhi : Kembara Khazanah India

My nephew lend me his book on India.

This is my favourite book during the treadmill session after the office hour. 

Delhi : Rock sugar and fennel seeds

Rock sugar is widely used in India with fennel seeds as a mouth freshener after the meal. I went to a restaurant for lunch today where they served it after they cleared the table. I was so curious and I tried. That was my first time chewing mouthful raw, uncooked fennel seeds. So Fear Factor one..

From (here) - Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a herb that has long been used as a remedy for flatulence, upset stomach and intestinal cramps in Ayurveda, Mediterranean medicine and other healing traditions. Fennel promotes gastrointestinal motility, thus relieving gas buildup in the intestines. 

Reading that makes me feels a bit better. I actually did something good for my intestines today.

Delhi : 3 weeks

My luggage, Croco (yes, she has a name), is the red-black one.

It is so huge. So huge that it could hold different attire for 21 days. 

As usual, the first thing I would do when I settled down in a hotel room - iron everything that is iron-able :)

(No, I am not lying when I said different attire for 21 days)

I have requested for extra 10 cloth hangers from the housekeeping team and they sent me 15. haha.

Delhi : Brilliant signage

Restrooms in Gandhi Airport, Delhi.

Simply brilliant. 

Delhi : Departure and Arrival

My lovely heroes sending me off to Delhi.

(Credit: Ms Saedah, the photographer) 

And this Hero Hindustani welcomes me at the Gandhi Airport in Delhi.

Totally. different. feeling.
Yeah, it is totally a new world for me over here. 
Bring it on.

India : Visa Application

(This entry)

I am done with my visa application at Straits Trading Building KL.

All Indian visa applicants are now required to provide finger scans and a full-face digital photograph as part of the application process (right).

(Credit: Ms Saedah, the model)

Now I just have to wait for the approval.

In the mean time, I AM GONNA SPEND EVERY PRECIOUS MOMENT WITH MY FAMILY.

My Design : Family Day Promo

7 tired grandchildren

My wonderful parent is blessed with SEVEN adorable grandchildren (for the time being) and they take care all 7, everyday until we (me, my husband and my sister) came home from work everyday.

It was not easy, I know. I respect them for being able to manage all 7 everyday. Thank you.

This is the typical view at my parent's at night. Tired kids in a messy living room, waiting for their parents to come home from work.

This is a reminder that I have to go home early starting from tomorrow onwards. My parent needs a good rest.

Nazran fell down : Annular Ligament Tear

One shocking SMS from my dad before I headed to my IELTS' Speaking Test two weeks ago, on Friday. "Nazmi fell down at his school. Then his friend fell down and landed on his arm. Now he couldnt move his arm at all".

I rushed home after the test and bring him to the clinic. He was then referred to the hospital. I went back to my mom's, gather some stuff including Nazran's MyKid and IELTS book (because I have three more tests the next day) and pick up my husband at our house.

We spent the night at the Emergency Room. My husband accompanied Nazran for x-ray. I was studying outside +__+  He had annular ligament tear on his left arm. Alhamdulillah no fracture.

I had sleepless nights until my IELTS test. I fell asleep four times during the test. He cried the whole night. And the day after. And the day after. Luckily my director approved my leave on Monday to take care of Nazran. 

His arm is getting better now although still painful once in a while.

Crafty Sunday : Gotham City under attack!!!!

I bring home a couple of boxes from my colleague, Mr. Ravi's Deepavali hamper. I know exactly what to do with that beautiful boxes.

Crafty crafty..

Guess what they were making?

Gotham City under attack!!

I asked the kids to look for a small cars as a prop for the photoshoot. Nazreen only manage to find a fire rescue truck and Nazran came back with a Batmobile. Nabil came back with a few cars and trucks but they are out of proportion.

Their finds made the project more interesting because we have to stage it as if the Gotham City (to relate to the Batmobile) is under attack (building on fire - to justify the presence of the fire rescue truck). Nazran took out his Captain America and Wolverine to do the fire-fighting work. Nabil still have the leftover string from the paper cup rabbit project, for the firemen's hose.

I REALLLLLY love the outcome of this project!!!!

Working @ home

The best part when you do your work at home is... you can choose where you want to do it.

I chose the Dining Area.

When I needed a break, I made myself a hot chocolate and bake myself an apple crumble :)

And I keep wondering why I dont lose any weight.

Baby Nazmi's favourite spot

A Trip to the National Library

My husband went to Fraser's Hill on weekend and Baby Nazmi had a fever. I sent and fetched my other three sons at two different tuition classes with this boy...

I bought them lunch on the go then we went straight to the National Library. I have planned to bring them there since baby Nazmi was born. You know, during your maternity leave, you will tend to register your kid's everything - from the back account, insurance, education plan, including National Library membership.

The kids' library is so different now. 

We sat at a corner so baby Nazmi could lie down and drink his milk. Kids were having fun picking up books from the bookshelves and returning it to the trolley.

Nabil registered for a session in Hypermedia room. They provide educational games for kids above 9 years old. After Nabil's session ended, they watched Upin and Ipin together in the room next to Hypermedia's.

Then they played some games online and watch educational videos. 

You just need to register on the spot and show your ID or your kid's MyKid to borrow the book from the library. 

Thankful

I have a lot to be thankful for.

I just witnessed a particular case that proved people do not have to be pretty, slender, married to a handsome and rich husband and have a beautiful house to be happy.

Live in moderation. You will have a lot of reasons to be happy.

I also have came across a situation which remind me about the concept of respect.

You need to draw a line somewhere. Respect other people's view and other people will respect you in return. When people gave you advise, say thank you. Do not become too defensive. Just say thank you.

Do not sweat over small stuff.

Rule number one in life: Do not talk behind people's back. 

I got to thank my husband for making me realised that it is UNNECESSARY. THAT FEAR OR PARANOIA when you talked to Miss K about B behind her back and the possibility of Miss K told B you bad mouthed her when they have lunch together, or suddenly B behave differently (for other reason - maybe her child is sick that day) but you started thinking she knew all bad stories bad mouthed by you - and you started to hate Miss K for not being trustworthy although she didnt do that, IS NON-EXISTENCE.

Try it.

It is not that hard.

It is really nice to live your life when you are positive.

Crafty Sunday : Paper Cup Rabbits

 By the Syazwans.

From left : Kuaci, Kobitos, Boy and Kabico.

Interesting to see different detailing there. Some rabbits have bows, one have necktie, the nerdier one have glasses on, and probably was born with blue-and-green ears, the creative one has dreadlocks tail dyed in red. Nazran said that the one in green has a flu. He sneezed so hard that his nose fell off. You dont have to worry if they ran away because they have bells hanging down their [non-existing] necks!