Fishes In The Sea

Izwan's then office-mate gave him this from her trip to Tioman Island. It is now at home on the whote board at my office.

#47

Where from: Tioman Island, Malaysia

Who: Norlina (Izwan's friend)

When: Uh oh. Long long time ago. Is that a valid answer?

Where now: Office. My office.

Pompuan Siam

More thai girls for your pleasure. Reading pleasure la. And sight for sore eyes too. Not that kind of pompuan siam, you know.

Here's #42, #43, #44, #45 and #46

Where from : Chiangmai, Thailand

Who: Izwan

When: Year 2004

Where now: Office!

I dont have as many magnets at the office coz most of them are at home. But I'll post some pics of Izwan in Chiangmai if I can still find them.

Thai Girls

#37 - #38 - #39 - #40 - #41

Izwan bought "ten siamese ladies" during his trip to Chiangmai. In 2004 I think. Here's five of them, supposedly clad in the traditional thai costumes. I can't really tell whether those are genuine thai traditional wear; but tere's bits and pieces of thai clothing there.

Where from: Chiangmai, Thailand

Where now: Office.

Who: Izwan

When: 2004. I'll reconfirm soon.

African Zebra

#36

One from the first batch of magnets that I have. Honestly, this wasn't a magnet before. Obvious from it's condition, it was given to me as a souvenir - and in the form of a key chain. I was so obsessed with fridge magnets (I still am) that I converted the key chain and taa-daaa I have another fridge magnet.

This one was given to me by Thuraya; from her trip to South Africa during my chambering days. That means it is from way back in 1997. Ten years old! It's leather, and it still looks very good.

Where from: South Africa

Who: Sharifah Thuraya Albar

When: 1997

Where now: Office. Hey, is this the first magnet from the office? Oh wow. There you go. Now you know whay I have this "where now" thingy. Just to show that some of them magnets are at the office; some hidden underneath all sorts of messages, drawings, cards and letters that Natasha made.

By the way, just ask her, and she'd tell you that one of mommy's favourite animal is a zebra.

Cheers, Darling

#35

Lucky me, some friends who travel overseas choose fridge magnets as souvenir. Firah bought me this magnet during her first trip to London. She had tons of trips after that, that at one point I was teasing her about her 'balik kampung' trip!

Where from: London, England

Who: Dato' Muzaffirah Tun Ahmad Fairuz

When: ermm... 2005?

Where now: Home

By the Colorado River

#34

We bought this simple magnet of Laughlin at the mall opposite of the hotel we were staying. Here's a pic of Izwan and the kids that one night we spent there. It was windy and rather cold but it was very refreshing and relaxing. We walked by the Colorado River and hopped from one casino to another; just for fun!
The kids had a good time; obviously, and enjoyed the lights ~ Laughlin is also a casino city. That night, they were yet to see the even brighter lights of Las Vegas. So it was good that we went to Laughlin first, then to Las Vegas.

Where from: Laughlin, Nevada, USA
Who: Self
When: 2006
Where now: Home

Autumn In My Heart

Autumn In My Heart?

OK, I may not be a fan of Korean drama but that doesn't mean I don't know the titles!! Here's the couple I dubbed as Mr and Mrs Autumn In My Heart. #32 and #33 respectively.

Here's #32

and #33

This couple were purchased with the other pair in September 2004 when Izwan went to Busan for an assignment.
Where from: Busan, Korea Who: Izwan
When: 2004
Where now: Home

Winter Sonata

Ain't the title cute? Introducing the four koreans who have been gracing the side of my fridge for a year now; and for many years before that, on the white board at my office.

Teething Problems

I'm facing a bit of teething problem with this blog. I know, I know, it's already magnet number #31 tad bit late for teething problem.

Thing is, I don't like the appearance of the blog. I have been changing the appearance week by week. I'm trying on a new template today.

I hope this one is okay. I wanted to choose pink, coz I know I can get automatic approval from Tasha but bit too much into Tasha's age group, ait?

Orang Utan

# 31 Anita got me this one. She and Adif went to Bukit Merah Laketown Resort. I'm not sure if she knows I collect fridge magnets but I'm sure glad she chose this as a souvenir.

Where from: Perak, Malaysia
Who: Anita Anuar
When: 2007
Where now: Home

Tuk Tuk

# 30

The tuk-tuk is the Siamese version of a vehicle known elsewhere as an auto rickshaw or cabin cycle. It is a widely used form of urban transport in Bangkok and other Thai cities. It is particularly popular as traffic congestion is a major problem in Bangkok.
Where from: Bangkok, Thailand
Who: Izwan
When: 2005
Where now: Home

Neverending Disney

#29

Another wonderful magnet I bought in Disneyland, Anaheim. Yup, you guessed it, some six or eight bucks for it. But it is very nice, one can spin the glass on which Tinkerbell is (with the words "Where dreams come true"). If you look carefully, I have the pics here is with "Where dreams come true" + Tinkerbell and the same words in pic one below appears after Tinkerbell. Where from : Disneyland, Anaheim, USA

Who: Self

When: 2006

Where now: Home

Slippers of Florida

# 28

This slipper was bought in Orlando, Florida. I'll check with him exactly where. Izwan was sent there - at Disney World for an assignment. Not sure if I'll ver visit that part of the world, but I'm quite happy with the fridge magnets :-)

Where from: Florida, USA

Who: Izwan

When: 2005

Where now: Home

Kong the Hong

# 28

Izwan bought this magnet during his trip to Macau in 2006. He went to quite a number of countries that year! I don't have any Macau magnet to show off, unfortunately. But fortunately, Izwan travelled through Hong Kong; thus he got me this one. I have a Las Vegas magnet which is somewhat similar.

I so like to claim we got this during our trip to Hong Kong in 2001; when Tasha was just 6 months old and we celebrated hari raya haji there. But nah, gotta stick with the truth!

Where from : Hong Kong
Who: Izwan
When: 2006
Where now: Home

Slow Loris

# 27

This slow loris magnet was purchased somewhere in Kundasang, Sabah; one of the stops we made along the way between Kundasang and Kota Kinabalu. It was a wonderful trip, with my parents in law, Izwan's bro Adif, and my niece and nephew.
Like all lorises, slow lorises are nocturnal and arboreal animals that prefer the tops of the trees. Also, they have slow, deliberate movements and a powerful grasp that makes them very difficult to remove from branches. They live as solitaries or in small family groups, and mark their territory with urine.

Where from: Sabah, Malaysia
When: 2005
Who: Self
Where now: Home

Welcome to Penang

#26

The only map magnets that I have. I should've bought when we went for Pangkot trip recently; coz I saw one of Pangkor Island, and another of Perak state. Of course I brushed it off as they were selling these magnets for a ridiculous RM7.90 or RM8.50. But looking back... I should've! They'd make a nice set.

Where from: Penang, Malaysia
When: 2005
Who: Shahril
Where now: Home

Sarawakian Sape

#25

Zanzarida went to Sarawak and got me this. It's a miniature sape, a sarawak traditional musical instrument. Pronounced as "sa-peh", it is traditionally used by the Kenyahs, Kayans and Kelabit tribes.

Where from: Sarawak, Malaysia
When: 2007
Who: Zanzarida Ibrahim
Where now: Home

Clark-Kuey

#24 Clark-kuey. Or at least that was how I pronounced it before I got a bit more pandai. Izwan bought this magnet at Clark Quay in Singapore during the same visit when he bought #23.

Where from: Singapore

Who: Izwan

When: 2005

Where now: Home

Broken Sky

# 23

I name it broken sky because of the fact that someone dropped the magnet and now it's chipped. Affected the Singapore sky but not the rest. Izwan bought this during his trip to Singapore where he stayed at the Fullerton (pic below).

Where from: Singapore
When: 2005
Who: Izwan
Where now: Home

Tiger In Me

# 22

Heheh, fooled by the tiltle, aren't you? (The Who's theme song from CSI New York should be piped out now)

This magnet was bought during our trip to Mandai Zoo, Singapore last year. It glows in the dark. There were two other little magnets, one a zebra and the other ... mmm can't recall. But unfortunately my children got their hands on those little magnets before I could hide them! They've since been decapitated. They're not in the list. Won't be. Ever. Isk isk isk.

Where from: Singapore

Who: Self

When: 2006

Where now: Home. Maybe I should post a pic of a magnet which is residing at the office. That'll explain why I have this remark.

Sex Sells

#21

Recognize this magnet? This one my friend Onnair got for me during her trip to Amsterdam. I love it. Naughty, sexy. And it doesn't even have to say where it came from. He he.

Where from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Who: Onnair a.k.a. Wan Sharwani Yaacob
When: 2007
Where now: Home

The name of Amsterdam is a derivative from Amstel Dam, pointing to the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel. The city is known for its historic port, the Rijksmuseum, the red-light district, the liberal coffeshops and the canals which have led to Amsterdam being termed the "Venice of the North".

Ellie the Elephant

#20

This tiny mommy elephant and her baby came all the way from Phuket.

In year 2002, my firm sent the lawyers and partners to Phuket for team bonding. I remember we had a good time, but also that was the first time I was away from (then) the only child Natasha.

In Phuket, there was one night we stayed up so late, gossipping. We went to town, roaming around. We had good food. Hmmm... we should do it again la.

Where from: Phuket, Thailand.

Who: Self

When : 2002

Where now: Home

Viva Las Vegas

#19

Another Las Vegas magnet from Izwan's 2007 trip to Vegas/LA. Its siblings includes the sexy #15. Izwan bought tow of the same; and I think the other one is now a decor on my mom's fridge at their crib in JB.

Where from: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Who: Izwan
When: 2007
Where now: Home (where the heart is.... especially when there's a meeting scheduled at 9 am).

Jewel from Perak

A preview of the Pulau Pangkor magnets. Except for the crab, the rest will be up here soon.

Steam Ship

#18

Where from: Queenstown, New Zealand

When: (2005, izzit?)

Who: Hisham Albakri

Where now: Home

One more of the magnets Hisham assisted in expanding my magnet legacy. See magnet #17 for the story.

Whale Up

#17

Hisham Albakri bought this for me during his trip to New Zealand a few years back. Being the 'tamak' person that I am, and knowing there are various interesting parts of NZ - I wasn't about to be satisfied with souveir fridge magnets.

6

So I went to the money changer, converted some money into NZ currency and imposed it as an obligation for Hisham to spend them on magnets for me. Poor Hisham had to oblige. And I thank him for being so accomodating!

This whale is the first of several that he bought.

Where from: New Zealand

When: (what year was it again, Hisham?) 2005?

Who: Hisham Albakri

Where now: Home

Fabulous Vegas

#16

Where from : Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Who: Self
When: 2006
Where now: Home

I bought this during our trip on the way to Las Vegas last year. It was actually bought in Laughlin, I think (i'll check with Izwan on the facts).

Sin City

#15

I have shown a pic of this magnet to some friends and told them it is my favourite. And I am not lying.

Izwan got this for me during his trip earlier this year to Las Vegas. It's abottle opener with a very sexy skimpily dressed Vegas showgirl/stripper (?) .

Where from: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Who: Izwan
When: 2007
Where now: Home. Freezer door.

It's Sin City, allright.

The Sabahan

#14
Earlier this year, my sister in law Elin & her family and my brother in law Adif & his wife went for a trip to Sabah. One of them got this for me. I think it was Elin. ThHey're real shells, you know.

Where from: Sabah, Malaysia
Who: Elin
When: 2007
Where now: Home

Paris Framed

#13

Ah, the city of romance. Just as well, this magnet was bought by my darling husband during his official trip in February 2007. Yup, he had official dinner up on a river cruise ship whilst everyone else we having a romantic valentine dinner.

Lovely, just lovely.

Where from: Paris, France
Who: Izwan
When: 2007
Where now: Home

Local Delicacy

#12

Hmmm a local crap. Opps... a local crab.

Got this during our recent trip to Pulau Pangkor. But I bought it in Lumut, near the jetty. It's not cheap, maybe because it was sold at tourists souvenir centres.

I must say, whenever I cook in the kitchen and my son Hafiz decide to also cook something, he usually make fish soup or fry a fish using one magnet Zanzarida gave me; in the form of a fish. But last night, he decided to cook the crab instead. So cute!

Where from: Lumut, Perak, Malaysia
When: 2007
Who: Self
Where now: Home. In Hafiz's seafood soup, perhaps?

Metal Star

#11

A metal hollywood star!

Izwan got this during his recent trip to Los Angeles. Well, his assignment was actually in Las Vegas (click here to read) but of course, he took extra days to spend at his 'kampung' i.e. LA.
I cannot decide which one is the better background so here # 11; with blue background; and a red background.
Where from: Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA
When: 2007
Who: Izwan
Where now: Home

Lake Havasu

#10
Another one of my two London Bridge of Lake Havasu City picture magnets. You can read about our trip there last year right here: just click!

Where from: Lake Havasu, Arizona
When: 2006
Who: Self
Where now: Home

London Bridge

#9


Believe it or not, there's London Bridge all over the world! There's one in London; the name often mistaken to refer to Tower bridge. There's another one at Great Ocean Road in Melbourne. And hey, there's even one in Lake Havasu City!

The London Bridge crosses an 8ft (2.4m) deep man-made canal that leads from Lake Havasu on the Colorado River to Thompson Bay. It was bought for US$2.5 million from the City of London (that's in England, just in case you're all confused now) when the bridge was replaced in 1968. The bridge was disassembled, and the marked stones were shipped to Lake Havasu City and reassembled for another US $7 million. It opened in October 1971.


That's your history lesson for today, folks!


Where from: Lake Havasu, Arizona
When: 2006
Who: Self
Where now: Home

The Other Joey

#8

Where from: Sydney, Australia

When: 2004

Who: Self

Where now: Home

...and the three kangaroos hopped all over the place and lived hapily ever after. Until one of them got hit by a car. Ouch!

Hop Joey, Hop

#7

One of the two clay boomerangs that serve as a decor to the fridge at home.
I suspect it is from our trip to Sydney in 2002. I can't really recall and unfortunately I didn't mark the year at the back of it. By 'power of deduction', there is already another boomerang marked with "2004"; so I can't have bought two boomerangs in one trip. Hah! For all you know it's from our Melbourne trip in 1998!

Where from: Down Under
When: your guess is as good as mine
Who: Self
Where now: Home

Boomerangs!!!

Hmm, how about aussie boomerangs, mate?

Dry Heat

#6
Where from : Arizona
When: November 2006
Who: Self
Where now: At Home!

During the bus ride from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the bus made several stops at rest areas. One particular shops sells quite a bit of fridge magnets and this one cost me USD$3.39. I think I spent more than USD$10 there.

Dreams Come True

#5
Where from: Disneyland, Anaheim, Los Angeles
When: November 2006
Who: Self
Where now: Home

This is easily one of my most favourite!! It's actually a picture frame - you can put a pic behind that clear plastic on which Tinkerbell is 'flying'. It has a 3-D effect. Quite pricey USD$6.00 - coz it's Disneyland original on the racks in the souvenir shops at Disneyland.

Kids had a good time there; and I tell you, one day is not enough. If we were to go again, we'll take the 3 day ticket! Bila tu? Tak tau lagi la. Kalau ada rezeki... insya Allah.

If you wanna read about our trip, you can just click here!!

More Leprechauns!

#4

Here's another leprechaun from Ireland. It's now stuck on the fridge at home. All these Ireland magnets are thanks to my hubby. He was sent to Dublin for work 30th October 2006 and arrivd back at KLIA 5th November . There are various pics of him, if you wanna see or you can read my blog about it, please click here.

The detailing on the magnet is quite good; It is produced by/for Shamrock Gift Co. Izwan also bought me a t-shirt that says "A leprechaun made me do it"; which is so cute. I remember wearing it on the way to Los Angeles last year. This magnet was priced at 1.99 euro.

Where from: Ireland
Who: Izwan
When: November 2006

Where now: Home