• family,  Family travel,  FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS

    KL: DinoTrek 2 at KLCC PetroSains

    October 23, 2009 /

    Last July, my son was into dinosaurs and he would browse the internet, youtube and books to feed his insatiable needs for more information about them. He even drafted out a dinosaur game!

    dino game by yassin

    I’m not sure how to play it but basically I just have to press the round button and he would do all the effects himself.

    Looking at his enthusiasm, my husband suggested that we bring him to see ‘real’ dinosaurs at DinoTrek 2 Exhibition, PetroSains KLCC.

    My son was all excited! From the moment we stepped in until the moment we stepped out, his questions were endless! He really had fun that day and made us promised to come back again to see the dinosaurs.

    I think DinoTrek 2 is a great exhibition to bring your children to. It is educational and fun!

    So if you happen to be in KLCC, do stop by the DinoTrek 2. It showcases 5 types of dinosaurs and they are Protoceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptors.

    Protoceratops Spinosaurus Stegosaurus

    Protoceratops, Spinosaurus & Stegosaurus (click to enlarge)

    Fun filled interactive games like Dino Chase, betend, Dino Puzzle, Dino Dig, Dino Quiz, Dino Dance, Dino Quest will keep your children (and you) entertained!

    dinodig dinopuzzle

    Dino Dig & Dino Puzzle (click to enlarge)

    For your information, DinoTrek was first opened to the public in 2002 before venturing out in 2004 to make it even bigger, DinoTrek 2. Aims to remind us all to be open to the possibilities of what history may have been, DinoTrek 2 helps demystify common myths associated with these prehistoric creatures

    If you want to visit the PetroSains, below is a bit info about DinoTrek2.

    Operating schedule:
    Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) – 9.30am  until 4.30pm
    Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays – 9.30am – 5.30pm
    Monday – Closed (except on public holidays)

    Admission:
    Child below 4 – Free
    Child (5 to 12 years old) – RM3.00
    Adults – RM6.00

    Contact:
    Petrosains, The Discovery Centreâ„¢
    Level 4, Suria KLCC
    PETRONAS Twin Towers
    50088 Kuala Lumpur
    Info/ Booking Line: +603-2331 8181

    Related links:
    Dinotrek2 @ PetroSains
    PetroSains Map

    Here’s one more cute dinosaur sketch by Yassin:

    dino by yassin

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  • ABOUT ME

    Turning 40

    October 22, 2009 /

    Yesterday, I turned 40. Forty. Vierzig. Quarante. Empat Puluh. Frankly, I don’t care if I turned 50 yesterday. I just love being myself, being a mom to a rambunctious 6 years old, being a wife to the coolest and genius husband, being a daughter to the world’s greatest mom/parents in-law, being a sister to wonderful siblings/cousins, being a sister-in-law to the in-laws, being a niece to understanding aunts/uncles, being an aunt to cute entertaining nephews/nieces and being a friend to beautiful people, regardless what my age is.

    Here’s looking forward to more decades!

    emila 40

    If you dread turning 40, don’t. Here are some quotes randomly picked from the internet for you to ponder and smile at:

    At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At 40, we don’t care what they think of us. At 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all. ~ Ann Landers

    I’m not 40, I’m eighteen with 22 years experience. ~ Author Unknown

    The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary. ~ Arthur Schopenhauer

    At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment. ~     Benjamin Franklin

    Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age. ~     French Proverb

    Life begins at forty.     ~ W B Pitkin

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  • FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Travel illo,  watercolor

    Illustrated postcard

    October 21, 2009 /

    I am truly sorry that I forgot to attach the download link when posting this postcard illustration (IV) few days ago. I’ve updated in the post and here’s the link:

    illustrated postcard IV

    Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard IV
    Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.8MB

    Talk about postcard, today I received a very special postcard from a very special friend, Nessa!!!! Thank you Nessa! I love the postcard! Urmm I mean I love the fact that you sent me the illustrated postcard!

    😀

    postcard from nessa

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  • MISC

    2009 Year End Contest (Part III)

    October 21, 2009 /

    Here’s the recent update on the Top 10 Commenters:

    1. bain bain (6050)
    2. diyadeary diyadeary (3690)
    3. nurulbalqis nurulbalqis (3105)
    4. Spiff, The Spaceman Spiff, The Spaceman (1666)
    5. TH TH (1537)
    6. Mariuca Mariuca (1508)
    7. Nessa Nessa (1486)
    8. marvic marvic (1435)
    9. anny anny (784)
    10. khemy khemy (570)

    And here’s the updated prizes with picture updates on Roxychick’s sponsored items:

    1. Hand-painted tote worth RM100 (original one-of-kind handmade)
    2. Bo Bunny Bella Journee Scrapbooking Kit worth over RM70 from Crafty Heart
    3. 3 x 20% discount from Crafty Heart
    4. 5000 EC credits + 1 month FREE ad space (125×125px) at WOAFS PR4 blog from Marzie
    5. Saudacare Medicated Oil from Denaihati
    6. 125×125px ad space 2 months at twinshappiness.com, thereishappiness.com, alsomommy.blogspot.com, thcorner.blogspot.com from TH
    7. Moleskine Plain Soft Notebook Pocket from Anny
    8. A box of 10 printed blank cards from Anny’s BooMooHoo pics from Anny
    9. Items from Roxychick (will be updated soon)
    10. 125 x 125  free ad for 6 months at Top Artists’ Directory – PR 4 blog from Kim Barker
    11. 5000EC credits from LadyJava
    12. one month ad space at LJC which is a PR4
    13. RM100 dari Denaihati
    14. 10,000 EC credits from Nessa!
    15. RM70 voucher to shop at AdorableMuslimah
    16. RM50, RM30, RM20, 2 x RM10 vouchers (will be distribute among top 5)  from 5577 Studio
    17. From Roxychick:
      1. 1x simple elements warm sunshine eau de toilette 30ml (RM29.00)
      2. 5x ultra moisture rich mini lipstick 2.5g x 5
        – 5 swatches – satin: pretty, metallic: cinnamon & magenta, sheer: coral sands & silver mauve
        (RM18.90 each)
      3. 3x wish series eau de toilette 10ml
        – wish of happiness, wish of love & wish of peace
        (RM18.00 each)
      4. denim days collection:
        – glimmersticks eye liner .28g x 2 : 2 swatches – blue flare & starry night blue
        (RM15.90 each)
        – eyeshadow trio 3g x 2 : 2 pallettes – classic fit trio & blue trio
        (RM29.90 each)

    items from roxy

    I am still looking for more sponsors, preferably materialistic, for example:
    – one day hotel stay or dining voucher
    – story books, fictions, non-fictions, etc
    – home decorations: cushions, centerpiece, small furniture, etc
    – something for men: perfume, cologne, hair-cream, tie, etc
    – something for baby: clothings for newborn, soft toys, etc

    Do let me know by e-mailing me at emila@emilayusof.com.

    As for the event:

    ChocCake

    Also still looking for a meeting-out spot sponsorship for this event as well as more food sponsorship.

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  • Ampang,  Family travel,  Malaysia,  Selangor,  yassin

    Zoo Negara

    October 20, 2009 /

    Finally! After more than 20 years, I revisited Zoo Negara (National Zoo) today for the 3rd time. The first visit was when I was 10 and second time was when I was 19. The trip to the zoo is actually less than half an hour from my home but I do not know why it took me so long to revisit the place. Went only with my son as husband got to go to work. We had fun calling out to the animals while waving at them. It was like meeting long lost friends, really 😀

    Here are some pictures from the zoo (click to enlarge):
    zoo negara main entrance zoo direction zoo_aquarium

    zoo_seal zoo_gianttort zoo_elly

    zoo_giraffe zoo_hippo zoo_sunbear

    zoo_tiger zoo_peace

    A bit info about Zoo Negara
    Zoo Negara Malaysia is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society,  a non-governmental organization established to create the first local zoo for Malaysians. Zoo Negara is now 46 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. Zoo Negara has a total of over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

    Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, the zoo has transformed itself to an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature.

    Exhibits include Reptile Park, Monkey/Lesser Apes, Malaysian Elephants, Lake Birds, Bird Aviary, Nocturnal Exhibits, Wallaby/Kangaroo, Humbolt Penguin*, Children’s World, Bear Complex, Savannah Walk, Nile Hippopotamus, Mammal Kingdom, Freshwater Aquaria, Cat Walk and Ape Center.
    *Humbolt is currently out of sight as its house is under renovation to accommodate his friends.

    Opening hour
    9.00am to 5.00pm daily.

    Admission
    Local
    Adult – RM20
    Children – RM6
    Senior citizen (above 60) – RM6.00

    Tourists
    Adult – RM30
    Children – RM15

    Multi-Animal Show
    (Sea Lion / Macaques / Macaws)
    Daily: 11.00 am & 3.00 pm / 3.30 pm (Friday)

    Contact
    Zoo Negara, Hulu Kelang
    68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
    Tel: +603-41083422/7/8

    Amenities includes resting huts/shelters and benches, restrooms, refreshment kiosks, souvenir shop, restaurant, photo corners, ample parking space and prayer room.

    Related links
    Zoo Negara website
    Zoo Exhibits Map
    Package Rates

    Zoo Negara map


    View Zoo Negara (National Zoological Park) KL in a larger map
     

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  • awareness/charity

    Trick or treat!

    October 17, 2009 /

    Halloween is just around the corner and junk food is the typical trick or treating fodder. Have you ever thought of treating something different? Something that is healthy for kids as well as environmentally safe? You have? That is great! I knew that you thought about it! Ok, I might have a suggestion for you to add in your list: chocolate milk in single serve, shelf stable cartons! That is right!

    You don’t think that the idea is good? Before you brush this idea off, let’s go through these facts:

    1. Kids love chocolate milk.

    2. Chocolate milk in shelf stable cartons (Tetra Pak) can be kept in the pantry and refrigerated when needed.

    3. Tetra Pak shelf stable cartons do not contain preservatives. They have a low carbon footprint and are recyclable.tetraproduct

    So you think it’s a great idea after all! Great! To get started you can get a free Organic Valley and Hershey’s coupons from Trick or Treat Me website! Here, you can learn more from about the health and environmental benefits of serving milk in shelf stable cartons.

    Once you’re there register yourself by filling in your name and e-mail.

    trickortreat

    When you hit continue, you got to choose up to five cute monsters. Hit continue, you will be instructed to upload an image for your monster. Upload your face or your friend’s face and crop. You can later send the file to your friend by e-mail, complete with your own message. I think it’s very cute! With every trick or treat you sent via e-mail, Tetra Pak will make a 10 cent donation to WWF (up to $30,000).

    Not enough fun? Send a Halloween tweet to someone and find out who is the scariest twitterer at Twick or Tweet Me!

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