At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2010, Eid al-Adha will begin on November 16th, and will last for three days.Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īdu l-’Aḍḥā) or “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Eid” is an important religious holiday celebrated byMuslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice his son Ishmael (Isma’il) as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened to provide him with a ram to sacrifice instead. It is celebrated during the end of the Hajj or annual pilgrimage to Mecca, and is observed by Muslims whether one is on pilgrimage or not.
In commemoration of Abraham’s faith, sheep, goats and camels are offered to God, and the meat is divided into three parts to be distributed to others. The family retains one-third of the share, another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors, and the other third is given to the poor & needy.
Sources: when-is.com, wikipedia, islam.about.com
Off to KL for the weekend!
Off to KL for the long weekend – to shop in IKEA! Weeeeee! IKEA Holiday Sale here I come! While we’re there I guess I should check out the Petronas too!
Read MoreDIPLO DINING ♨ Taking tea to another level with TeaCupcakes
I can’t wait to serve tea to the ladies in these gorgeous silicone cupcake molds!!! The TeaCupCakes are a bit expensive at Rp 230,000 per pack of 4 but they are so unique and will definitely make for a great conversation piece during a tea party that I just had to get myself a dozen (or 3 boxes).
Read MoreDIPLO DINING ♨ Fred Tipsy Toes – add a little kick to your cocktail!
I’ve several weekend finds that I want to share with you. Most of them are FRED Products. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE FRED! Anyway here in Jakarta I find Fred products in Aksara Bookstore.
Pictured on top are Tipsy Toes (Rp 125,00 per pack at Aksara Kemang, which is the branch that specializes on gift items) which are refreezable water-filled plastic “ice cubes.”
Read MoreChocomallow Cupcakes
Remember this?!? I loved Chocomallows (or chocolate covered marshmallow biscuits) as a child!. It’s one of my favorites, and whenever I eat it again, childhood memories of playing and carefree days start flooding back. I still feel the same excitement peeling off the foil to reveal yummy chocolate covered pillows of marshmallow… sigh!
I was inspired by a toasted marshmallow cupcake done by Erica Paredes, to do a cupcake version of Chocomallows! Here are some pictures to whet your appetite. The dark chocolate is perfect with the sweet toasted marshmallows in the center. The toasted bits also give a bit of crunch to the bite! Yummmm…. Brings me back to those good ol’ days!
Our new capiz floor lamp by daylight
This is in connection to my previous post regarding my bargain finds in the IndoCrafts Fair – my bestfriend wanted to see the Capiz floor lamp by daylight. Here are the pics sweety!
Read MoreFunny Animals
Time to take a break and laugh!
I don’t know how the cat’s eyes and mouth could get any wider…LOL!
How did we not see this sooner?!?
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Resto Review: Warung Pasta Kemang
Traditionally warung’s sell Indonesian food, but these days more modern versions are all over the place, such as Pasta Warung in Kemang. It is small but has an air-conditioned area with 2 levels and an outdoor area. The entire place is smoking area so I don’t recommend it if you are pregnant.
Read MoreI miss Conan O’Brien!
Good stuff!
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Just seeing this guys face makes me laugh. Seriously. Seeing this video has reminded me to check out his new show!
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Happy Eid aI-Adha Everyone!
Strangely enough tonight is my first time to hear the prayers from the mosque nearby. I usually don’t hear or notice it. So either I’ve just gotten used to the sound and tune it out or they are in full force tonight for the Eid aI-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) which starts today, though the official non-working holiday is tomorrow.
Since yesterday we’ve been seeing goats and cows in trucks being delivered or in pens awaiting their sacrifice. Aawwww…. I know it’s strange for me to say that I feel bad for the poor animals because in reality I eat beef, chicken, etc. everyday… but it’s because we never see the process the animals go through before they get to our table and that’s why my mind is able to distance itself from the gruesome facts.
Tomorrow many animals will be sacrificed, but also many poor people will receive the blessings of food. Such is the circle of life… (sounds cliché I know!) so HAPPY EID-AL-ADHA OR EID MUBARAK to all my muslim friends out there! Enjoy good food and the good company of family and friends!
(Image: Pakgair’s Blog)
Read MoreSpotted by the exit inside the Men’s Room…
…at the fashion district of Grand Indonesia Mall. TD just had to snap a picture of it before exiting. LOL!
Read MoreThe Social Network
(image: The Social Network / Colombia Pictures)
Finally got to watch the movie last night and I loved it! Not necessarily for the production value, but because it’s informative and let’s us peek behind the curtains into the lives of people who have changed the way we live our lives FOREVER. (Though I am not saying production wasn’t good – I just didn’t notice it much because I was too caught up by the story.
I admit that ever since moving out of the country, I’ve been an absolute Facebook fiend. It has prevented me from feeling lonely in a new country, kept me in touch with friends back home and got me back in touch withe friends all over the world. In fact I like to say that now I am much more in touch with some of my friends in Manila than I was when I was actually living there! Crazy right?
But it’s true because when I was in Manila I was always working too much. And that was my focus. But now I am a housewife + Facebook and I am all hooked up! LOL.
The movie has led me to more questions though. Why di Mark Z. reduce the shares of his partner? Why does Sean have the same share after the drug bust? And most importantly are the “Winklevi“ really as good-looking as Armie Hammer? (doesn’t he remind you of a totally hotter young Brendan Fraser?!?) I’ve had a crush on him since I laid eyes on him on Gossip Girl in 2009.
The first two questions make me wanna read The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich, which was the basis for the movie. Interesting to note that Eduardo Saverin was a consultant for Mezrich’s story. But the last question can be answered by a simple Google search! I’ll let you be the judge!
The drool-worthy, Armie Hammer. He was supposed to play Bruce Wayne in the cancelled movie Justice League - too bad. He would have been and awesome Bruce Wayne - chiseled jaws and all! =P
(image: accesshollywood.com)
(image: The Social Network / Colombia Pictures)
The real Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (image: zimbio.com)
in very tight shirts =P
(Image: Hear the boat sing)
I would love to hear your thoughts on the movie! And your two cents on my questions above or any questions of your own! =)
Read MoreAnd the WINNER is…???
NUMBER SEVEN!!!!
Based on the order that you guys commented on my first ever giveaway promo, that would be:
- Jenn
- Anna Savage
- Tim
- Shenais
- Dave
- Anya
- Therese Cruz!!!
- Pixie
- Shala_darkstone
- Kjewls
- Uptowngirl0214
- Nina
Congratulations Therese! Please expect an email with the details of the 20$ free gift certificate valid for 200+ CSN online stores! This is perfect timing for your move to your own place in New York! New job, new apartment, new furniture and decor – VERY exciting times indeed!
Thanks EVERYONE for joining!!! And thanks to the wonderful people of CSN stores for the great giveaway promo! Hope this is the start of many more to come! I love the stuff you have in your stores, especially wished allmodern.com delivered to Asia! (drool…sigh!)
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to include Carmen and Manouchka in the count, because I wasn’t able to see your names in the subscription. I’m not sure what happened… either I didn’t see your subscription because you accidentally subscribed to the comment instead of the blog, or you weren’t able to click on the link in the confirmation email. Anyway, till next time!
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