Driving on SUKE to Ayam Kampung Velodrome

"Amazing opportunity and you are not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later..." - Richard Branson

(Ayam Kampung Velodrome, Cheras)

Today we drove on the SUKE highway which way recently opened to traffic. The Phase 1 of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) was opened on 16 September 2022 and was toll-free for one month.

(We entered SUKE from Ampang)

(Elevated highways with a nice view of the suburb)

(One of the 14 interchanges)

This road will help ease the congestion along roads such as the MRR2 and Jalan Loke Yew, among others.When fully completed, SUKE will be a 24.4km long road that starts from Seri Petaling, where it is connected with the Kesas Expressway, all the way to Jalan Hulu Kelang with 14 interchanges.

We entered from Ampang and exited somewhere in Cheras and headed to Restoran Ayam Kampung Velodrome for an early lunch.

(The restaurant was crowded)

(Our first visit since PKP)

(Mouth watering dishes)

Walking faster than a stroll...

"And even if they don’t find what they’re looking for, isn’t it enough to be out walking together in the sunlight?..."

(Twice weekly walk at Taman Metropolitan)

(Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong)

(KL skyline from Metropolitan Park) 

(Less crowded during weekdays)

(A good view from the viewing tower)

The grandkids at Putramas...

“Becoming a grandmother is wonderful. One moment you’re just a mother. The next you are all-wise and prehistoric...” – Pam Brown

(Swimming day)

SMKB old friends Reunion...

“The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart...” - Elisabeth Foley

(Lunch at Qin's house)

A Friend...

A person who will listen and not condemn

Someone on whom you can depend

They will not flee when bad times are here

Instead they will be there to lend an ear

They will think of ways to make you smile

So you can be happy for a while

When times are good and happy there after

They will be there to share the laughter

Do not forget your friends at all

For they pick you up when you fall

Do not expect to just take and hold

Give friendship back, it is pure gold.

Gillian Jones

Follow-up visits to the Doctors

"Nothing goes to waste on the journey of life. Both good and bad experience shape your mind and heart for what is to come..."

(A new deco at the lobby)

Today, both of us had follow-up visits with our doctors at Pantai Hospital.

We were early as usual. My detailed endoscopy and colonoscopy results were reviewed and I was prescribed medications for my gastritis and ulcers and advised to regulate my eating habits. Another follow-up visit was scheduled in a month's time.

While I was with the Gastroenterologist, hubby had his blood and urine samples tested and reviewed by his doctor. We completed our follow-up visits almost at the same time.

(Early for my appointment)

(Blood and urine samples)

(A late breakfast at TCRS)

(An early lunch of Nasi Tumpang at Secret Recipe)

(Window shopping at One Utama)

All in the family at Nong Chik Heights...

“The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.” – Sam Levenson

(My five grandkids)

(The big ones spending time playing games)

(Family outings at the mall)

(Having great time together)

Masjid Al-Ghaffar Jasin, Melaka - 2007

“People without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” – Marcus Garvey

(Masjid Al-Ghaffar, Jasin, Melaka)

After our visit to my sisters Amah and Zai houses, we drove towards JB and made a brief stop to visit a new mosque in Jasin.

Masjid Al-Ghaffar is located in Taman Maju, Jasin. The construction ​​of this mosque is at its first phase. The second phase will include the imam, bilal and noja quarters as well as a temporary detention home for troubled families. This mosque is built on a hill and is the largest mosque in Jasin.

(The main entrance of Masjid Al-Ghaffar)

(The unique minaret of Masjid Al-Ghaffar Jasin)

The design concept of this Mosque is a combination of Arabic and Malay architecture to produce a unique, beautiful and attractive architecture based on the function of the Mosque. This mosque can accommodate a congregation of 2,500 people.

 

(The back entrance of Masjid Al-Ghaffar Jasin)

Masjid Al-Ghaffar Jasin was inaugurated in January 2007.

Restoran Coconut Tree Kitchen...

(A restaurant in Bangi)

On the way to Melaka we detoured to Bangi to have lunch at Restoran Coconut Tree Kitchen. The restaurant is owned by a friend who used to travel together. He once owned a travel company before the pandemic.

The ambience was good and the food was delicious.

(Been planning to taste Nogori dishes)

(Nice deco)

(Our choice of dishes)

(A spread of Negeri Sembilan dishes)

(From a travel agent to a restaurant owner)

A morning Walk at Kepong Metropolitan Park...

"Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood..."

We have been skipping our regular morning walk for almost two months.

This morning we put on our comfortable track shoes and drove to Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong. The walk around the lake covered almost a five km distance and took us over an hour. It was a leisure walk and the weather was good. 

Studies have shown that if you perform any physical activity like walking a few kilometres regularly, it can boost your mood. Exercise activates happy hormones and your mood eventually lifts up.

 

(A nice cool day for a walk)

(Beautiful reflections on the lake)

(A weeping willow by the lake)

(Peaceful and tranquil morning)

(Our favorite place to jog)

(We achieved our target)

Celebrating Birthday and Anniversary at Victoria Station...

“Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate.” - Amit Ray

(Where is Tok Bah?)

Tonight we are celebrating Iwan's 39th birthday and our 43rd Anniversary which fall on the same day. May we be blessed with the best of health, abundance of wealth and great happiness for the years to come. Aaamiin...

(My steak, well-done, please!)

(Sharing a big portion plate)

Endoscopy and Colonoscopy procedures

“The wish for healing has always been half of health...” - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

(Endoscopy Centre, Pantai Hospital)

When I complained of frequent stomach aches and irregular bowel movements I was referred to a Gastroenterologist. A date was fixed for me to have both the endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to detect possible abnormalities that cause the pain.

(The view from our Putramas apartment)

(Ready for the procedures)

(A light meal after the procedures)

I was given laxatives to clear my bowels a day before the procedures. The laxatives caused me frequent trips to the bathroom. I arrived early at the Endoscopy Centre on the day of the procedure. I was warded and prepped at the day-care ward. The procedures involved minimally invasive processes that uses a specific tool to detect possible abnormalities in the stomach and colon. I was sedated and was asleep throughout the entire procedure which took about 40 minutes. The doctor took tissue samples and removed some polyps from my stomach and colon for further tests.

(Feeling overly hungry)

(Chicken Rice and Asam pedas for lunch)

A full report on the procedures and the results of the procedures will be ready on my next follow-up visit.