Why I like to write

This is written on the noon of 9 June 2023. After I remember one of my friends asked why I am able to write so much. I replied as I love to talk. And since my cat is unable to understand me, I resort to writing. Which is a win-win situation. Where I get to keep a record of what I want to talk about. And then able to vent out what I want to talk about. It is just rambling. So it is only worth it for me only. As for my cat, she loves being petted more than listening to me. In a way, I am able to look back later on what I have done before. If I talk to someone, I won't write it down at all. So I need to check back on a few things I have done. Eventually, I treat it like a journal. I learn to write in a more systematic and organized way. Also helps to improve my writing skills.

For me personally, do what you want to do that makes you happy and healthy. As for me, I prefer and choose to spend time with my cat and plants more than others. Then write about the activities that I have done. It is just what my energy is left to be used for. Have to fully utilize the minimal energy level to optimum. Feel free to do any method that fits your preference and needs.

Plus, it is part of my way in sharing some knowledge and discovery with others.

Song Ridin' by Chamillionaire

Heard snippet of this song last 4 October 2023. As ut was used as background music for a cat who is rolling around. Been so long since I heard this song. It was a good song for sure for me.

The official music video https://youtu.be/CtwJvgPJ9xw?si=i1iy4Zo7ThunASiV .

Hope you enjoy this song while going down on the memory lane. 

My review on Baseus Bowie WM01 Bluetooth earphone

This is taken on the noon of 27 November 2023. Where it took me 2 hour to charge the case with the earphone inside after last charged it 24 November 2023. The white light on the case stop blinking. 

The look of the blinking white light of the case when it is charged.

The look of the white light on the case stop blinking after it is fully charged after 2 hours of charging time. It should finished charging within 1.5 hours [1]. As I was too occupied with 1 hour work discussion that time.

In order to upload this gif pictures, I have to send the files from my Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 phone through bluetooth.

Verdict: 

->worth buying it during sale.as able to get below RM 30

->microphone much clearer than realfit f2 tws Bluetooth earphone 

Until then, have fun in using good Bluetooth earphone. 

Reference:

[1] https://manuals.plus/baseus/wm01-true-wireless-earphones-encok-manual

Trimming my lemon tree branch

This is taken in the evening of 23 July 2023. Where I managed to spare my time to trim the lemon tree branch. After making sure no other fruits on it. 

5.4 cm diameter size of the cutted lemon tree branch. 

My perfume L'eau de Parfum La Nuit Treśor by Lancome

This is taken on the noon of 8 August 2023. After almost 3 days after using it everyday. So far, for me it is refreshing to be used in the current hot blazing weather in Malaysia. I just love the praline scent in it. It shine out here.

It is definitely gives sexy vibe. But more to matured user. Not too sweet. I personally feel this one have similarity to Euphoria by Calvin Klein with less intense version of it [1].

If prefer sweeter scent, best to opt for Midnight Rose Treśor by Lancome [2].

Lancome La Nuit Tresor L’eau de Parfum details [3]: –
Top notes are Pear, Tangerine and Bergamot
Middle notes are Strawberry, Vanilla Orchid, Black Rose and Passionfruit
Base notes are Praline, Caramel, Litchi, Vanilla, Patchouli, Incense, Coffee, Licorice, Coumarin and Papyrus.

The look of offspring roots to my snow vine flower plant

This is taken on the morning of 27 February 2024. Where I am able to dig out one of the rooted offspring to my snow vine flower plant. 

Close up on the long roots.

Still have flower on my snow vine flower plant.

The look of the flower buds.

Until then, have fun in taking progress pictures of your snow vine flower plant. 

The look of my snow vine flowers

This is taken on the morning of 4 March 2024. Where my snow vine flowers blooming again.

Feel satisfied seeing this snow vine flower plant keep bearing flowers. Maybe the fertilizing formula that I used works for this snow vine flower plants.

Despite it is not as much as last January 2024, but at least it is consistent. Good enough food supply for pollinators in my house area.

Until then, have fun in taking pictures of your blooming snow vine flowers.

Song Flavor of life by Utada Hikaru

Remember this song while updating entry on song Trauma by Ayumi Hamasaki. Where this song is used in Japan series Hana Yori Dango [1].

A Japanese live-action series Hana Yori Dango aired from 2005 to 2007 (and was followed by a 2008 film) [2,3].

The 45 second download of the ballad version of "Flavor Of Life" was released as a ring tone on January 6, 2007 on Chaku-Uta. The song debuted at number 14 the Chaku-Uta ring tone download chart, a great feat for one of the largest download stores in Japan. For reference, the main theme song from Hana Yori Dango 2, Arashi's "Love So Sweet", debuted at number 7 [4, 5].

Until then, have fun enjoying good old song.

References: 

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj7FN00GFFA

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_Over_Flowers

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_Over_Flowers_(2005_TV_series)

[4] "Flavor of Life" is Hikaru Utada's 18th Japanese single (25th single overall). The physical single was officially released on February 28, 2007 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavor_of_Life

[5] Arashi's "Love So Sweet" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgACSowE5k

The pretty look of blooming ginger flower

This is taken on the noon of 13 September 2023. Where I managed to take picture of the blooming ginger flower. From the one planted outside lab area.

It looks pretty in deep red colour. As last time I forget to take picture of it after it started to bloom. 

Until then, have fun in taking progress picture of your planted ginger plant. 

Flower to my temu kunci plant

This is taken on the morning of 31 July 2023. Where I manage to take picture of flower to my temu kunci plant. This flower taste similar to turmeric (kunyit) flower.

It is planted early this year. Gifted by one of my gardening companion.

Reference:

[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boesenbergia_rotunda

Sticking label on my cables

This is taken on the evening of 20 August 2023. Where I managed to spare my time to print and stick on label on my cables. In order to distinguish original USB-C cable of my Samsung Galaxy A34 phone and the USB-C cable from LDNIO 65 W charger. Since both in white colour. A label would help fast identification. 

Steps in applying the label on USB-C cable. 

The look of steamed pisang awak (banana) fruits

This is taken on the noon of 28 February 2024. Where I steamed 3 unit pisang awak (banana) fruits before go out for lunch. I steamed for 15 minutes. Then let it rest inside the lunch box.

The look before steaming process.

The look after steaming process.

The cross section of the cooked/steamed pisang awak (banana) fruits. 

The look of the finished eaten pisang awak (banana) fruits. 

This is my experiment to consume pisang awak (banana) fruits. As it is the type that needs to be cooked for consumption. My alternative way than to fry it up.

The taste is good. Sweet and have slight fatty (lemak) taste.

Good also for my current work schedule. As I am quite tied up. And this take less effort to prepare and consume. Plus it is fulfilling. 

Until then, have fun in enjoying good steamed pisang awak (banana) fruits. 

Back up and cleaning up my 128 GB SD card

This is taken last morning of 12 August 2023. Where I get 106 GB free space from 128 GB after clean up content inside each folder in path D:\Android\media\com.whatsapp\WhatsApp. This is after I have clean up pictures in DCIM and Pictures folder. But only get up to 19 GB free space.

That is why it is important to keep on backing up and cleaning up both of your phone internal memory and SD card as weekly or monthly basis. At the same time, you will be able to back up important data and information inside both of your phone and SD card.

Until then, have fun in back up and cleaning up your SD card.

Upgrading to Samsung Galaxy A34 phone

This is taken on the noon of 28 July 2023. Where I am setting up the received Samsung Galaxy A34 phone. Right after received it. After placing order last noon of 26 July 2023. Quite fast it is processed and deliver by Digi.

Main reason to choose Samsung Galaxy A34 is for its Samsung Note apps. This is because I have used other note apps. But so far Samsung Note apps is the best. And it is only valid with Samsung phone. As for others specifications considered as bonus for me. Despite other offered phone models have better camera and processor. Among the offered phone models are Honor X8a, Oppo A78, Samsung Galaxy A14, Redmi 12C and Realme C53.

Meeting my matriculation mate

This is taken on the evening of 22 August 2023. I managed to meet my matriculation mate. When counted, we have no meet ever since our first semester year in university. Basically after 21 years. 

Picture taken using my Samsung Galaxy A34 phone with video light assist [1]. 

My friend was shocked to see me bringing out my video light [1]. Well I know that selfie using phone flash will give white cast look. So need to bring the necessary gear. Plus we have agreed to meet at a road side food stall. For sure it is dim lighted area. 

Until then, have fun in meeting your matriculation mate.

Reference :

[1] The look of my card size video light last 11 March 2020 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2020/03/my-card-size-led-video-light.html

My first harvest of kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit

This is taken on the morning of 5 March 2024. Where I get to taste first harvest of kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit. It bear first seludang (flower sheath) last 4 April 2023 [1].

It weigh 3.3 kg. While my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit weigh 1.891 kg. Basically my kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit weigh 1.7 times heavier than my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit.

The look of thick flesh to my kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit. I personally feel the flesh have taste slightly fat (lemak) taste compare to flesh of my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit. Water taste, definitely my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit taste better. Despite more water quantity from kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit. Still the effect is the same for my body. Which is good for detoxing. Also feel full and not thirsty after drinking the water and flesh.

The look of 63.7 cm vertical circumference and 57.5 cm horizontal circumference to my kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit.

The look of 52 cm vertical circumference and 51.5 cm horizontal circumference to my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit.

I do feel it is worth the perseverance wait of 7 long years. After planted last 3 March 2017 [1]. As I am now able to drink its water. Which the water quantity is twice from my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit. And the flesh taste a bit on fatty (lemak) side compared to my kelapa pandan (coconut) fruit.

My colleague have already chop down his kelapa mataq (coconut) tree last January 2024. As the tree unable to bear female fruit buds. And already grow too tall.

Until then, have fun enjoying your planted kelapa mataq (coconut) fruit.

Reference :

[1] First seludang (flower sheath) to my kelapa mataq (coconut) last 4 April 2023 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-look-of-3-seludang-kelapa-fruit.html

Free water container after pay property tax in MBIP

This is taken on the morning of 27 February 2024. Where I get 1 water container with 2 lids and 1 straw after make payment for property tax. Make payment at MBIP (Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri) counter in Skudai.

Last year get black tote bag. This free gift only applicable to those who make payment at MBIP counter during their office hours.

Until then, enjoy good free gift after make property tax payment.

Travel route from Asia Jaya to TBS

This is taken last 10 September 2023. Where I am able to take LRT from Asia Jaya to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS). I stop at KL Sentral. Then I go into KLIA Transit entrance next to LRT exit. Get to gate 2 and 3 [1]. Only 1 station stop.

There is other available public transportation also such as LRT [1]. However, due to convenience, I choose KLIA Transit. Less people.

Until then, have a safe trip using public transport. 

References:

[1] https://www.klsentral.info/kl-sentral-tbs-travel/

[2] https://www.train36.com/tbs-to-kl-sentral.html

Last pruning of my mango tree

This is taken on the evening of 29 February 2024. Continuition of pruning process to my mango tree. After managed to prune around 5 branches last evening of 28 February 2024 [1]. Need to do it while the weather is good.

Notice 1 of the pruned branch have 2 stalks of flower buds. Would not know if did not do pruning process.

Got total 13 new branches. After pruning session of 3 branches last December 2023. The flower buds is from this branch.

Close up on the second last pruned branch while it is still dangling. Thinking of ways to pull it down.

The look after able to pull the branch down. Able to see the long coconut leaves after this pruning session.

The pruned branch is almost 16 feet long. Would not notice if I did not take this picture.

Last year, the mango tree started to bear flower buds April 2023. Seems this year it started earlier. I already questioning when my mango tree will start bearing flower buds. As neighboring mango trees in the residential area already starting bearing flower buds since January 2024. Maybe I need to prune the branches each time it is finished harvested.

Now left to feed the mango tree with regular fertilizer. For it to start bear flower buds for this year.

Until then, be safe when self pruning your mango tree.

Reference:

[1] Pruning process last 28 February 2024 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2024/03/pruning-branches-to-my-mango-tree.html

Harvesting my pisang emas (banana) fruits

It was harvested on the morning of 26 February 2024. 4 unit already eaten by the birds.

The look of fully yellow pisang emas (banana) fruits on the morning of 29 February 2024. It taste sweeter and tastier than yesterday.

Packing banana fruits for my snack on morning 29 February 2024. 3 unit pisang emas (banana) fruits, 3 unit pisang lemak manis (banana) fruits and 3 unit pisang awak (banana) fruits. 3 types of banana fruits,

Until then, have fun enjoying self harvest banana fruits.

Pruning branches to my mango tree

This is taken on the evening of 28 February 2024. Where I managed to get experienced assistance in pruning branches to my mango tree.

The look before pruning process.

The look after pruning process.

Can see how much free space after the pruning process. Here can see more space on top left side of the picture.

I prefer to do the pruning myself. As I wanted to learn the best way to prune the tree. Especially to know the right and correct pruning angle, height and etc. Hopefully will be able to optimize incoming fruit yield for the mango tree.

Last year the tree started to bear flowers on April 2023. That is why I try to prune the branches in stages from now. I do love the used saw attachment to my extended pole. It really worth money invested for it.

Experience assistance is needed in order to be more strategic in pruning process and also to optimize time. Able to finished pruning 5 branches within 30 minutes time. When work in a team of 2 person. Quite an achievement for me.

Last mango fruit from last fruiting season 2023. It weigh 115.4 gm. Smallest one so far. But it is looking good. No crack. Despite the stained on the skin from the tree saps.

Post mortem on the pruning process:

- need to inform your neighbor so that they can park their car further away from pruning area. To avoid the pruned branches fall and hit their car

- need to drag away the fallen branch immediately to clear the road for other road user like car and motorcycle

- best to wear safety google. As the fallen debris from the sawed branches might get into your eyes. Especially when strong wind blows during the pruning process 

- need to know right angle for pruning. So that will get more sunlight to the bottom leaves. This is where experienced assistance is crucial

- need to have a good dry and sunny day. For better view and work.

- to get assistance. So that can swap when tired in pruning process. Better decision making for pruning angle and height. Faster cleanup time. And cutting down the branches to smaller parts. As it will be harder (more effort and force) to cut when it is dried up later

The self pruning process requires lots of effort, time, focus and energy. But I need to make sure to learn it for hands on experience,  better documentation and further experiments.

Able to take picture of this pruned branch. Where it has 9 new branches. After trim 2 branches earlier on December 2023. This only able to get this information when I do the cleanup myself.

Until then, be safe while pruning your mango tree.