In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
100. Say, "Not equal are things that are bad and things that are good, even though the abundance of the bad may dazzle you. So fear Allah, o you that understand, that you may prosper."
(The Repast 5:100)
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Sunday
Hi Natty! How are you feeling? It's Sunday here, and I'm afraid I'm feeling a bit grumpy because I'm tired compounded by lazy. Alhamdulillah the weather is cool and breezy, and I was able to keep my temper. Nothing is fun when you're exhausted. But I'm glad to see you out and about on your time off, and trying to keep a modest appearance. Well everybody wears tights nowadays, so in that sense it averages out to modest. Nothing special on the menu today, I ate takeout and my Mom gave me some noodles. I haven't had dinner yet, but if I get hungry I'll just heat up the chili. It's a good batch. Sweetheart, I know you may be intimidated by all the big business, but your career is still rising so I don't recommend that you go all out into hiding yet. Learn to cope with all the gossip and not let it affect your emotions. That way you can have more fun and make more money inshaAllah. Anyway, please keep safe and know that you are my girl and that I love you. And don't forget to pray.
Saturday, January 26, 2019
"Cucur udang" (prawn croquettes) part 2
Hi there, beautiful Natty! Are you enjoying the ride? I haven't heard from you in a while, I am sure you are busy. Please eat sensibly and get enough rest, and please pray. It's a crazy business, and I don't blame you for not wanting to say anything, and I don't blame Erin either for wanting to hide, especially when you realize how big this game is. I on the other hand have to say something, because I want to reassure you that things will work out great for us inshaAllah. So don't you worry about a thing OK? Don't forget that this is a spiritual arena, so the bad guys are having a hard time too.
The "cucur udang" (prawn croquettes) I made the other day were so good, I wanted seconds. Plus I didn't take any snapshots for the tourists to look at, so I whipped up a batch this morning. Yes Honey, you use the entire shrimp, heads and all, and it has to be the small shrimp because the big ones don't crisp up. Of course you can make the fried shrimp cakes with peeled shrimp, but that would not give you the experience of crunchy fried shrimp cakes. So this batch turned out successfully, alhamdulillah. Next time I want to make them crunchier, but it's a fine line between perfect and burned. So I played it safe this time. Want some? Oh, I ate them all!
The "cucur udang" (prawn croquettes) I made the other day were so good, I wanted seconds. Plus I didn't take any snapshots for the tourists to look at, so I whipped up a batch this morning. Yes Honey, you use the entire shrimp, heads and all, and it has to be the small shrimp because the big ones don't crisp up. Of course you can make the fried shrimp cakes with peeled shrimp, but that would not give you the experience of crunchy fried shrimp cakes. So this batch turned out successfully, alhamdulillah. Next time I want to make them crunchier, but it's a fine line between perfect and burned. So I played it safe this time. Want some? Oh, I ate them all!
Friday, January 25, 2019
The connection between the mind and the stomach
Hi Natty! How are you feeling today, my darling? I hope you are feeling healthy and confident, and having a fabulous time. I'm doing OK, just sitting here trying to type out this letter, while I have a batch of beans cooking on the stove top. I'm trying to write this letter, but Floofy is in heat right now and she needs a lot of hugging, cuddling and love. I can't resist her, after all she is my kitty, I love her so much, and she's very soft and fluffy.
15 minutes later, she wouldn't let me put her down! She's such a love cat. Anyway, I have a batch of beans going right now, I'm about to make chili. Chili is great for a small budget, especially if you know how to make bread, and it's very filling. I'm going to add my "sambal tumis" (chillies, onions, and "belacan" (fermented shrimp) fried in oil until saturated) to give it heat. I'm grateful that Allah taught me how to cook, however my stomach has become more sensitive. I'm having trouble finding a tomato sauce that doesn't give me heartburn- does that mean I'm going to have to use fresh tomatoes to make sauce from now on? I had sardines and rice for lunch today. You know how sardines in a can come cooked in a tomato sauce. That usually doesn't affect my stomach. And this batch of "sambal tumis" is mild on the stomach. But put the two together and I got heartburn so badly, and right before voice training too. Good thing I had some sunflower seeds. I don't know. Maybe my "sambal tumis" isn't as great as I thought it was. But it worked wonderfully with other foods I made... 😕 It must be the tomato sauce. All ketchup gives me heartburn lately. Except and only except when I eat it with fries. 😕
15 minutes later, she wouldn't let me put her down! She's such a love cat. Anyway, I have a batch of beans going right now, I'm about to make chili. Chili is great for a small budget, especially if you know how to make bread, and it's very filling. I'm going to add my "sambal tumis" (chillies, onions, and "belacan" (fermented shrimp) fried in oil until saturated) to give it heat. I'm grateful that Allah taught me how to cook, however my stomach has become more sensitive. I'm having trouble finding a tomato sauce that doesn't give me heartburn- does that mean I'm going to have to use fresh tomatoes to make sauce from now on? I had sardines and rice for lunch today. You know how sardines in a can come cooked in a tomato sauce. That usually doesn't affect my stomach. And this batch of "sambal tumis" is mild on the stomach. But put the two together and I got heartburn so badly, and right before voice training too. Good thing I had some sunflower seeds. I don't know. Maybe my "sambal tumis" isn't as great as I thought it was. But it worked wonderfully with other foods I made... 😕 It must be the tomato sauce. All ketchup gives me heartburn lately. Except and only except when I eat it with fries. 😕
Thursday, January 24, 2019
"Cucur udang" (prawn croquettes)
Hi Natty! What's going on today? I'm sure you are staying busy. Make sure you have fun doing what you do and being a supermodel. So thus make sure you get plenty of rest, because nothing is fun when you're exhausted. Don't forget to pray, OK? I love you too. Dinner ran kind of late for me again- I had tortillas, burgers and fried onions. Yeah I'm still sticking to budget, I have my reasons. Lunch was pleasurable, though. I fried up some "cucur udang" (prawn croquettes), which is a local dish, and it turned out quite well for me alhamdulillah. I only spent RM 1.60 on the prawns, and I had a huge helping of croquettes. This dish is generally served with a peanut sauce, but I didn't have any of that. I recently perfected my "sambal tumis" (chillies, onions, and "belacan" (fermented shrimp) fried in oil until saturated), which makes a great all-purpose sauce. I'm pleased I finally locked onto a recipe, this batch is hot and spicy but it doesn't hurt the tummy, and there's no heartburn either. Success! Alhamdulillah. Unless of course, you eat too much. Too much of anything is too much, and can make you sick. Even bread.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Qur'an 20190124
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
76. Say, "Will you worship besides Allah, something which has no power either to harm or benefit you? But Allah it is that Hears and Knows all things."
77. Say, "O people of the Book! Exceed not in your religion the bounds transgressing beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by, who misled many, and strayed from the correct way."
(The Repast 5:76-77)
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76. Say, "Will you worship besides Allah, something which has no power either to harm or benefit you? But Allah it is that Hears and Knows all things."
77. Say, "O people of the Book! Exceed not in your religion the bounds transgressing beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by, who misled many, and strayed from the correct way."
(The Repast 5:76-77)
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Varmints in the attic
Hi Natty! How are you feeling today? Are you excited? Are you? Rock and Roll business is the craziest work out there, it is constantly crazy. People long for the life of a rock star, otherwise why would they bother getting jealous? But it's insane, they just don't know... Now don't you worry so much, Natty. Things are going to be great for us inshaAllah. You have lots of fun, OK? Keep safe, but have fun. All you have to do is be beautiful, and you ARE beautiful, and I love you. Don't take what people say so seriously. Yes I know you are an expert in sociology, but don't take gossip seriously. Ignore it. So what if they label you? You are my Rock and Roll Princess. That's your only label. Gossip is just part of the business.
I have a slide show of you on my desktop, and one of the house geckos made a stain on it. So this morning I had to scrub it out with alcohol, because there would be a stain on your beautiful face. What a bunch of varmints on the ceiling. Now I also have some civet cats stomping around in the attic like they were having a dance party. They probably got into the attic from the starfruit tree at the back of my house, so I'm going to have to chop that down. These critters may be above my head, but they're just a bunch of varmints. "The Hills Have Eyes 2", I suppose. No, I haven't seen that movie. No, you don't have to watch it. I hear it's a mediocre movie.
I have a slide show of you on my desktop, and one of the house geckos made a stain on it. So this morning I had to scrub it out with alcohol, because there would be a stain on your beautiful face. What a bunch of varmints on the ceiling. Now I also have some civet cats stomping around in the attic like they were having a dance party. They probably got into the attic from the starfruit tree at the back of my house, so I'm going to have to chop that down. These critters may be above my head, but they're just a bunch of varmints. "The Hills Have Eyes 2", I suppose. No, I haven't seen that movie. No, you don't have to watch it. I hear it's a mediocre movie.
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