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Husband’s 40th birthday at GSK (pizza parang)

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People say life starts at 40 and that every habit that you’ve moulded yourself into will become your way of life. Well, he is a health enthusiast at the moment. He has his morning jog before 6am and another one in the evening after coming back from work. Over the weekend, he is in his running shoes 3 times a day. I guess that means he is off to a good start at 40.

Since his birthday falls on a weekday this year, a staycation is not an option. Hence, I racked my brain to figure out what is best to be done for a milestone birthday. Since he seems to like Pizza Hut a lot, I thought of spending some money on really good pizza. Something fancy like wagyu. However, there were not many recommendations I could read about. Until I came across ‘pizza parang’ on Instagram. It’s a family-friendly place that serves Western dishes and, most importantly, delicious hand-tossed pizza.

Easy parking. Slight walk up the hill to the restaurant.

Grass Stream Kitchen (GSK)

GSK is located at Paya Rumput and opens at 6pm. I made it clear to Mr Husband that we are to leave early from home and beat the office traffic so that we could reach the place before the crowd comes. Indeed, we did.

We ordered a meaty pizza (RM60), a tiramisu (RM15), a mocktail (RM10) and sirap bandung (RM5). The server would cut the pizza in style with his parang once it is ready. Not bad for a 40-year-old party show. No clowns or fire-eating stunt, just pizza cutting. Personally, I would go there again and try other versions of the pizza because the crust was crunchy and nice, whereas the toppings were full and superb. The ambience is nice too. It does not open every day, thus, one should check their site first.

Huge pizza portion
Iced water is available for free. Nice to know that they have healthy choices
ordered the mocktail – a mix of coke and grenadine syrup
Tiramisu – love it
Can also easily tapau our own food as packaging is provided. Even the pizzas are served on paper plates that are easily disposed off.
I muted the sound cause I was too giggly

As for his birthday gift, I got him a Minecraft Limited Edition wallet. It was pretty sleek. I would use it if I were a man. I bought it from Fossil at Sunway Putra Mall during my convocation weekend. The sales rep was a very nice young man who helped me decide what to buy. The wallet was worth at least 5 times more than the birthday dinner. I hope he will treasure it well.

Comes in a nice metal box and a fabric casing

There was also a mini Minecraft indulgence cake I bought from Zowacakes. The size was just enough for me to cut out a few portions for his nieces, who love cakes. I still prefer the cakes from the usual Italy Cake House. Ha ha.

The cake was RM45. Ferrero bouquet RM35. All for love!

End of year babies

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It takes effort to build and maintain a meaningful relationship. The moment you decide that the connection is not worth your time, that is when the bridge crumbles and falls down.

I am blessed to have a younger sister that is always in a high spirit to keep everyone in the loop. Otherwise, we’d be one of those families that only meet during Raya. Or a death in the family.

31.07.2024

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Dear Mader in the grave,

Happy Birthday. Your kids are doing okay so far.

As for your ex-husband, he’s currently moving on. I mean, why not. It’s already been 3 years since you died. He is getting to know a lady from abroad. He sent us a long text message telling us about his intentions to Insya-Allah getting hitched soon. He also shared with us the criteria for a woman he sought when he first started dating. He wrote about how he filtered out a few ladies because they were not his type.

Here’s the thing mother. Someone’s taste in looking for a potential partner never changes. There is always that underlying criteria that is shared regardless of how many men/women someone’s been with. For example, even if I have a bias in BTS, you’d be surprised to know that the bias is chosen because, at the end of the day, the bias is just like my husband. In character. The only difference is that the bias can dance, rap and compose a song. And of course with commercial features.

Back to Dad. As he told us about his idea of the ideal woman he’s looking for – that was when I realized that you were not his type. Which explains the kind of life that you led. It somehow made me reminisce back on a few moments when he tried to form you into the type that he wanted but perhaps to no avail. You were after all a woman with a strong will who also knows what you want as well. You were smart even though you have no scroll to prove it. Alas, the world back then was not built for women to become independent. You can but it will be very difficult. Dad was somewhat your means of sustenance and so you just made do with what you have. Forgoing your dreams, your wants and needs.

I suppose you both feel happier now. Separated from each other by death. Because neither of you wanted to be the bad parent who wanted a divorce. You get your peace. Dad gets his ideal partner. It may be a bit too late for both of you. But then, perhaps this is what Shakespeare means by All’s well that end’s well?

February birthday bash

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My younger brothers are destined to celebrate their birthdays with their nieces every year. So their cakes are girl-themed cakes like princesses, pinks, and all that young ladies love. Danial shares his birthday month with Aurora and Matin shares his with Anim.

When it comes to birthdays, my sister is the bomb! She just loves planning out birthday bashes and celebrations. She is that good. She rented this water bouncy castle that costs RM250/24 hours for the kids to play. The food spread was nice too with nasi ayam, laksam, pizza, tarts, jelly and the most delicious teh ais kaw with cincau.

I bought my niece the JOJO toy from ‘Didi and friends’ line of merchandise. I gifted my brother a drawing tablet. Overall, the kids (and adults) had fun even though it was just us. Looking forward to more birthdays this year.

The Uncle & The Niece.

Although my niece looks like she is about to cry – that is actually her smiling face. She is so confusing. Ha ha ha.

Celebrating September babies at AHA

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It was my first time trying AHA. It is a restaurant that serves steamboat and chicken covered in cheese. My sister booked a table there in conjunction with the birthday celebration for September babies. This time round, Brother D could not join us because he was working.

The newlyweds
Sister and fam..

We ordered the served-buffet meal which was priced as below.

I was not a fan of the sauce but it wasn’t that horrible to begin with. Overall, it was a splendid meal and we surprised our dad with coconut ice cream for his birthday.

I managed to record a few clips for my personal vlog. Something to look back on in the future. Insya-Allah.