D Origin of Cupcakes

A cupcakes (as d American commonly used) or fairy cupcakes (as commonly known among the British) is a small cake designed to serve one person, frequently baked in a small, thin paper cup. Frosting and other cake decorations are also common on cupcakes.

A standard cupcakes uses the same ingredients as standard-size cakes — like butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. But the difference with my cupcakes, it never uses flour :) That makes it special — a simply prettylicious homemade cupcakes… in other words –

WELCOME TO “HONEYCUPS — WHERE U CAN FIND THE SIMPLEST HOMEMADE CUPCAKES YET PRETTY DONE AND DELICIOUS”

Enjoy it!

Till meet again!!

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What goes around comes around

Tahun baru datang lagi! Yei! Usia pun bertambah satu angka…but for me, age is just a number… no big deal! Agak terlambat utk aku mengucapkan Selamat Tahun Baru, kan… hehehe… Sejak akhir-akhir ini masa terlalu menuntut kehidupan aku. Apa agaknya yang menanti di tahun baru ni? Kita imbas semula apa yang telah dilalui tahun lalu…………………………………………………………

2006 - Alhamdulillah, tahun yang aku tinggalkan tidaklah begitu payah untuk dilalui. Meski pada awalnya terlalu banyak dugaan yang perlu aku tempuh, terutama kerjaya dan kehidupan peribadi. Tapi berkat kesungguhan diri sendiri untuk melupakan apa yang berlaku, aku berjaya menempuhnya. Hanya kerana aku percaya, Tuhan itu tidak akan menguji kita sekiranya kita tak mampu menempuhinya. Selepas bangkit drpd kepayahan, sedikit demi sedikit langkah mengorak ke hadapan. Sekaligus merubah hidup yang sedang aku sendiri tak menyangka ia akan berlaku. Sbg penulis skrip/wartawan penyiaran bebas, aku bebas berkarya… dalam apa jua bentuk penulisan, termasuk dokumentari, majalah, travelogue, ehwal semasa, teknologi, video korporat, dll… Kecuali, drama/filem…memang aku surrender. Rasanya ia menuntut imaginasi yang terlalu tinggi… walaupun pd dasarnya aku gemar berimaginasi. Ok, aku tinggalkan 2006 dgn harapan thn baru ini akan menjadi lebih baik. Bukankah berfikiran positif itu menjadikan minda kita lebih terbuka?

2007 - Aku tempuh dgn keyakinan dan azam yg lebih kukuh. Doaku tidak pernah putus, mengharapkan segala yang aku lakukan memperoleh kebaikan dan kejayaan. Pernah seorang teman mengirim khabar dgn kata-kata, "Bangsa sendiri tak pandai nak menilai kebolehan anak bangsa. Tahniah. Kau dah maju selangkah lagi," Ye, saat menerima sms itu, kaki berpijak di bumi Singapura, selepas 2 minggu menghasilkan karya bersama seorang teman[?] di Kota Singa ini. Kami pulang ke Kuala Lumpur utk jangkamasa yg amat singkat, sekadar melunaskan perkara-perkara penting yg telah tertinggal hampir sekian lama… selain melepaskan rindu bersama mama dan ayah. Kaki melangkah ke Kota Singa sekali lagi utk beberapa waktu sehingga karya selesai dilaksanakan.

Tuah dan rezeki tidak datang bergolek… kerana kami yakin selama ini kami berusaha sedaya upaya memajukan diri masing-masing dan inilah hasilnya. Jika 2006 menyaksikan karya aku bersiaran di kaca tv Brunei, kali ini di tv Singapura. Sesuatu yg tidak pernah aku impikan walaupun selama ini aku sering bermimpikan yg indah-indah menyelimuti hidup aku. Peluang yg dtg saat kesedihan menyelubungi jiwa, tidak aku lepaskan. Niat awal sekadar mengiringi teman dan menunjuk selok-belok perjlnan di kota Singa… rupa-rupanya rezeki terbentang di depan mata. Lalu, aku dan dia terus sama-sama gagah mengorak langkah  dan percaya segala yg berlaku mmg ada hikmahnya. Ayah dan mama pernah kata, "Doa orang teraniaya, termakbul." Ye, aku pegang kata-kata itu utk mengelak diri terus kecundang dgn perasaan sedih itu. Bukankah Allah itu adil? Aku tak perlu merafak sembah pd insan lain, semata-mata utk terus kekal di situ dan aku tak perlu gentar dgn manusia biasa lain. Sebabnya, aku percaya dgn kebolehan dan bakat aku sendiri… dan yg penting, Allah sentiasa berada di sisi, apa yg perlu aku risaukan? Dia lebih tahu.

Syukur, alhamdulillah… tak henti-henti hati bermunajat, mengucap syukur dgn apa yg diberi-Nya.

Nasihat aku pd teman-teman (kalau boleh dipanggil nasihatlah) Terimalah apa yg berlaku dlm kehidupan kita dgn hati yg terbuka. Setiap insan dianugerahi rezeki masing-masing, yg berbeda… Ucaplah syukur. Jangan sampai menyakitkan hati dan perasaan org lain semata-mata utk memuaskan kehendak sendiri. Kerana… apa yg kita buat pd org lain akan terkena pd batang hidung sendiri.. What goes around, comes aroundtill then.
- salam dari Kota Singa

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Did you know…

Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart are real weak and most susceptible?
Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them?
Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are:
                      I love you, Sorry and Help me
Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?
Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?
Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?
Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?
Did you know that it’s easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?
Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?
Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if you really knew, you’d be surprised by what you could do.

But don’t believe everything I tell you, until you try it for yourself, if you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned, and you know that you can help, you’ll see that it will be returned in two-fold.

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How JEALOUS are you?

Message: try dis**How JEALOUS are you….
http://tests.studentcenter.org/jealousytest.php
Click the web page-try it and post your result as:
Jealousy Test (__%)

è You are 31.75% jealous! J
For this test, the average jealousy percentage is 35.54%.
571662 people have taken this test to date.

This percentage means that :
*You are not a jealous person, but sometimes can be.
*Occasionally, you over-react to situations.
*Most of the time, you trust the people around.
*Jealously will not be a major issue in relationships, but you might want to improve your self-esteem.

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Me 6’s

Birth Test 

Let me know your number. Once you have discovered your Birth Number, forward this email to the rest of your friends, including the one who sent this to you. Put your "number" in the "Subject" and Pass it on! Have fun!

Your birth date describes who we are, what we are good at and what our inborn abilities are. It also points to what we have to learn and the challenges we are facing.  To figure out your Birth Number, add all the numbers in the birth date together, like in the example, until there is only one digit.

A Birth Number does not prevent you from being anything you want to be, it will just color your choice differently and give you a little insight.

Example : March 20, 1950 

3 + 20 + 1950 = 1973 = 1 + 9 + 7 + 3 = 20 = 2 + 0 = 2 

2 is the Birth Number to read for the birth date in the example. 

#1 THE ORIGINATOR

#2 THE PEACEMAKER

#3 THE LIFE OF THE PARTY 

#4 THE CONSERVATIVE 

#5 THE NONCONFORMIST 

#6 THE ROMANTIC 

#7 THE INTELLECTUAL 

#8 THE BIG SHOT 

#9 THE PERFORMER 

============ ========= ========= ============ ========= ========

# 1 - THE ORIGINATOR 

1 ’s are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them as being stubborn and arrogant. 1’s are extremely honest and do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful for them. Lesson to learn: Others’ ideas might be just as good or better and to stay open minded.

Famous 1’s : Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk Hogan, Carol Burnett, Wynona Judd, Nancy Reagan, Raquel Welch, Samuel L. Jackson  


#2 - THE PEACEMAKER 

2’s are the born diplomats. They are aware of others’ needs and moods and often think of others before themselves. Naturally analytical and very intuitive they don’t like to be alone. Friendship and companionship is very important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on the other hand they’d rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship. Being naturally shy they should learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely and seize the moment and not put things off.

Famous 2’s : President Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopee Goldberg, Thomas Edison, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,

Orlando

Bloom, David Beckham 


# 3 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY 

3’s are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don’t always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view. 
Famous 3’s: Alan Alda, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith,

Salvador

Dali, Jodi Foster, LL Cool J 


# 4 - THE CONSERVATIVE 

4’s are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They should learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.

Famous 4’s : Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher,

Arnold

Schwarzenegger, Tina Turner, Paul Hogan, Oprah Winfrey 


# 5 - THE NONCONFORMIST 

5’s are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, and enthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don’t like to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they see a learning possibility in every situation. The questions never stop. They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure they have all the facts before jumping to conclusions.

Famous 5’s: Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte Bronte, Jessica Walter, Vincent Van Gogh, Bette Midler, Helen Keller, Mark Hamil, Colin Farrell, Scott Speedman 


# 6 - THE ROMANTIC 

6’s are idealistic and need to feel useful to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. Their actions influence their decisions. They have a strong urge to take care of others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music. They make loyal friends who take the friendship seriously. 6’s should learn to differentiate between what they can change and what they cannot.
Famous 6’s: Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, Meryl Streep, Christopher Columbus, Goldie Hawn, Salma Hayek
 


#7 - THE INTELLECTUAL 

7’s are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they find it difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don’t sway their decisions. Questioning everything in life, they don’t like to be questioned themselves. They’re never off to a fast start, and their motto is slow and steady wins the race. They come across as philosophers and being very knowledgeable, and sometimes as loners. They are technically inclined and make great researchers uncovering information. They like secrets. They live in their own world and should learn what is acceptable and what not in the world at large.
Famous 7’s: William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Joan Baez, Princess Diana, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh Khan
 


# 8 - THE BIG SHOT 

8’s are the problem solvers. They are professional, blunt and to the point, have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live the good life. They take charge of people. They view people objectively. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they are the boss. They should learn to exude their decisions on their own needs rather than on what others want.

Famous 8’s: Edgar Cayce, Barbra Streisand, George Harrison, Jane Fonda, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, Nostrodamus, Jack Davenport, Michelle Rodriguez


#9 - THE PERFORMER

9’s are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm, they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous luck, but also can suffer from extremes in fortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a loving foundation. 

Famous 9’s: Albert Schweitzer, Shirley MacLaine, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Carter, Elvis Presley, Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean!)

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This is what Oprah has to say about men…

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.

If he doesn’t want you, nothing can make him stay.

Stop making excuses for a man and his behaviour.

Allow your intuition or spirit to save you from heartache.

Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that’s not meant to be.

Slower is better.

Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.

If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can’t "be friends".

A friend wouldn’t mistreat a friend. Don’t settle.

If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.

Don’t stay because you think "it will get better."

You’ll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.

The only person you can control in a relationship is you.

Avoid men who’ve got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women.

He didn’t marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat You any differently?

Always have your own set of friends separate from his.

Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.

If something bothers you,speak up.

Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.

You cannot change a man’s behaviour. Change comes from within.

Don’t EVER make him feel he is more important than you are… even if he has more education or in a better job.

Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.

Never let a man define who you are.

Never borrow someone else’s man.

If he cheated with you, he’ll cheat on you.

A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.

All men are NOT dogs.

You should not be the one doing all the bending… compromise is a two Way street.

You need time to heal between relationships… there is nothing cute about baggage… deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.

You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you… a relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals… look for someone complimentary…not supplementary.

Dating is fun…even if he doesn’t turn out to be Mr. Right.

Make him miss you sometimes…when a man always know where you are, And you’re always readily available to him - he takes it for granted. Isn’t this TRUE!!!!!

Never move into his mother’s house.

Don’t fully commit to a man who doesn’t give you everything that you need.

Keep him in your radar but get to know others.

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Those wacky days….

Those wacky days…early August 2006…

P6040023_3As my life went VERY slow, real slow-mo (luckily havent got into mental depression yet), i got an opportunity to get involve in a docu-drama, a special tv programme which will be aired on tv9 this coming 49th independence day. I dont wanna talk about the drama but the experience i gained with the most fun production team i’ve ever met. This particular production team has taught me the meaning of new friendship and to have fun while working under pressure.

The shooting took place in different part of districts in northern states, namely, Kuala Kangsar and Taiping (Perak), Kulim (Kedah) and Bukit Mertajam (Penang). Being involved in such working environment (for quite sometimes now), i tell you, this is hectic. We’ve gotta travel to different location (which is quite far from one another) in one day! A part of that, we also have to spend hours waiting for the right train to stop in Taiping railway station, or riding a nice-old bus around the village (oh, i forgot to take the photo of the bus…hisshh).

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Night scene at Taiping Railway Station…the train would be here at midnight

But we managed to get away with the feeling. There was not even a stressfull thought in our mind. Know why, because of the friends i make that day…the production team itself. There were loud laughters, giggles, hectors, at everywhere, everytime, anywhere and anytime. I just couldnt stop laughing or smiling at least. They were so funny and that’s including the director.

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ACTION!!! Isk…nampak betul huduh rupa aku kat sini…

So far, i’ve met directors who normally are serious or at least, very quiet. But this time around, the director is somehow as same as the other members of the crew. He giggles, laughs, makes jokes or funny faces, and smile all the way…Still we respect him. I would never forget the way he ran (it’s a spontaneous thing, so i didnt grab my camera) or sang (oh, he likes singing and has a good voice too). And still, the smile on his face…

There were 3 vans -ViP (as they called it..hihi), equipment, crew, and 2 cars -Gen-2, Perdana, consist of 18 of us! It’s quite a big production team (and transportation) i would say (yea laa, for such a short docu-drama..) I could easily know and get together with each and every single person in the team, only on day 1!

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Day 1…before get started

Each person has his/her own character which i’ll never forget. I will always remember the words they utter, the laugh they made, the jokes they respond to, every single thing…

Like, "Eh, banyaknya flyover kat sini" (ey, there’s a lot of flyover here)…it was when there was a lot of flies at the cendol stall and someone said it. He intended not to hurt the stall owner’s feeling.

or, "Saya nak cendol, tapi tak mau itu hijau-hijau (cendol)" (i want cendol without the cendol)…i just cant still imagine or really know the intention of the person. But then, the hawker gave him a bowl of ABC (air batu campur) without anything inside except blended ice with syrup…and that was after the 2nd bowl ordered by the person.

Someone had also got onto the Gen-2 and clinged on the bonnet after dinner on the last night we had together. It lasted for few minutes and been for 100 meters away from the parking lot.

Well, it was actually one of my hectic-yet-fun schedule in my life. The holiday which i supposed to have ended with a stand-in job. But i love it! Maybe because of the working environment i got this time, a different one!

At the end of the day, i have new friends…and having good time is the most important aspect in whatever i do. Looking forward to having good time again (or, the real holiday)…till then………………………….

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1. Write the name of a person of the opposite sex.

    ……… - you’re completely in love with this person

2. Which is your favourite colour out of red, black, blue, green, yellow?

    Red – You are alert and your life is full of love

3. Your first initial?

    S - You like to help others and your future love life looks very good.

4. Your month of birth?

    May - You will have a strong love relationship that will last long and the memories will last forever.

5. Which colour do you like more, black or white?

    White - You will have a friend who completely confides in you and would do anything for you, but you may not realize it.

6. Name of a person of the same sex as yours.

    ……… - This person is your bestfriend

7. Your favourite number?

    Eight (8) - This is how many close friends you have in your lifetime.

8. Do you like Sydney or Brisbane more?

    Sydney – You like adventure

9. Do you like a lake or the ocean more?

    Ocean – You’re spontaneous and like to please people

10. Write down a wish (a realistic one).

     …………………

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Doaku hari ini…

Ya Allah…aku memerlukan kekuatan untuk terus mengharungi kehidupan yang serba mencabar fizikal dan minda aku. Dan sesungguhnya aku mahu dia terus berada di sisiku seperti sebelum ini, selamanya. Jangan Kau bawa dirinya jauh dariku kerana sungguh, aku tak sanggup kehilangannya…antara insan yang kusayangi untuk seumur hidup aku. Kau berilah aku kekuatan dan kesabaran dalam menghadapi sebarang masalah kehidupan yang penuh dengan pancaroba ini…Amin-

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Ketahuilah…

I got this from a good friend of mine…it was really at the right time..i felt so relief, i feel so small…i’ve made soooooo many mistakes, simple mistakes, stupid mistakes, be there done that…i admit…Terlalu besar dan banyaknya kurniaan Illahi…tapi kita, manusia, seringkali lupa diri dan jarang sekali mensyukuri dengan apa yang diberi…Astaghfirullahalazim…

Ketahuilah olehmu…

Jika kau merasa lelah dan tak berdaya dari usaha yang sepertinya sia-sia…

Allah SWT tahu betapa keras engkau sudah berusaha.

Ketika kau sudah menangis sekian lama dan hatimu terasa pedih…

Allah SWT sudah menghitung airmatamu.

Jika kau fikir bahawa hidupmu sedang menunggu sesuatu dan waktu serasa berlalu begitu saja…

Allah SWT sedang menunggu bersamamu.

Ketika kau merasa sendirian dan teman-temanmu terlalu sibuk untuk menelefon…

Allah SWT selalu ada di sampingmu.

Ketika kau fikir bahawa kau telah mencuba segalanya dan tidak tahu hendak berbuat apa lagi…

Allah SWT punya jawapannya.

Ketika segala sesuatu menjadi tidak masuk akal dan kau merasa tertekan…

Allah SWT dapat menenangkanmu.

Jika tiba-tiba kau dapat melihat jejak-jejak harapan…

Allah SWT sedang berbisik kepadamu.

Ketika segala sesuatu berjalan lancar dan kau merasa ingin mengucap syukur…

Allah SWT telah memberkatimu.

Ketika sesuatu yang indah terjadi dan kau dipenuhi ketakjuban…

Allah SWT telah tersenyum kepadamu.

Ketika kau memiliki tujuan untuk dipenuhi dan mimpi untuk digenapi…

Allah SWT sudah membuka matamu dan memanggilmu dengan namamu.

Ingat bahawa di mana pun kau atau ke mana pun kau mengadap…

ALLAH SWT TAHU………….

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