Kuala Lumpur National Planetarium 16 Mar 2014

We are aware that there is a National Planetarium nearby the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park area, but we did not bring the kids go there often. Situated at the hill of Kuala Lumpur Lake Garden, surrounding by National Mosque, National Museum and Bird Park, National Planetarium is the place where the journey to space begin.

Combination of the Islamic architecture and astronomy, makes the National Planetarium resembles a mosque, but combined with a futuristic look. The planetarium cannot be considered as very attractive, but might serve as an information centre about the involvement of Malaysia in space programmes.

We went to National Planetarium by driving up the hill, the parking areas for visitors are limited. We just went in to the exhibition galleries as we do not aware there are outdoor Ancient Observatory Park.

The exhibition galleries starts with our Solar System, the history of space exploration then only come to the history of Malaysia space project, and the most excited part is the observatory tower.

There are many displays on the robots or vehicles used for space exploration. The exhibition shows the space science experiments done by our very own first Malaysia Angkasawan, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar.

We went for the space planetarium shows. It was interesting to watch large format film played on the dome because it feels like we were on the outer space ourselves! Unfortunately, I got a bit dizzy after the shows.

We spent an overall an hour and half at National Planetarium. I would say it is a good place to go with the older kids who should appreciate the scientific displays and everything space-related.

That is the reason why we put this destination back to the end of our mind. Younger children would not know what are they seeing and touching, it is just to specific for them.

Anyhow, the observatory tower was a great one, we can the overall view of Kuala Lumpur City Centre from high. Well, this is how we spent another weekend with the children.

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Hazy Weather - Mask On

These few days it seems the haze has come back and the weather conditions are those in which things are difficult to see. I put on the masks for both children whenever we go out. These photos were taken on our way to Kumon.

Couple Photo

Today we went to Aquaria KLCC, there are not many photos that I took as we visited the place for quite a few times. Issac loves to take photos with some of Aquaria’s occupants ^^.

 

Well, Issac helped us took a photo using the iPad. I love it very much, I just took a photo from the iPad.

Annabelle’s Scribbles

There was a piece of paper on my keyboard when I sat down in front of the table.

It was Annabelle’s scribbles. It is her way of writing her thoughts.

She often draws cards or messages for me to soothe me down when she notices something wrong or I am unhappy.

She is a loving person who is sensitive to my emotions.

She wants to care for her mother.

I was very touched by that...

A Styrofoam Plane

Issac got an encouraging small token from his Kumon teacher today. It is a small Styrofoam plan. It is the same one that Daddy bought for him at KL Bird Park.

Unfortunately, the plane that day was unable to fly high but this time the plane that the teacher gift able to fly high.

After the Kumon class, we managed to drive over to Butter & Olive to buy some cakes and bread for the children’s breakfast and back home.

Both of them share a small table for their study and homework. It was fun sometimes seeing them doing homework and chit-chatting.

Annabelle was doing her homework on the little table and Issac asked her to complete her homework faster so that his turn to use the table to do homework.

Issac: “Annabelle, fast fast do la, I want to do.”

Annabelle: “Ok ok lo.”

Issac: “If you finish your one then help me do my homework.”

Annabelle: “Ok lo.”

Then, Issac said to me, “Mummy, you know what? Annabelle is my lifeguard.”

Annabelle asked me, “Mummy what is lifeguard?”

I explained to Annabelle, “ Meaning, Annabelle, you saved Issac’s life.”

Issac agreed, “Yeah, yeah, yes!”

Unexpectedly, Annabelle looked at me and whispered, “Mum, I tell you, Koko is crazy.”

Sometimes hearing the sibling’s conversation is like – funny!

My Girl ^^

Three Little Birds Coffee 26 Feb 2014

I was doing some renovation at the D7 and Capers Sentul area this coming few weeks. I had came a crossed this quite eyes catching coffee shop.

 

I walked in and just ordered a cup of Long Black and a piece of Quiche. The interior decoration is quite simple and nice, especially the flooring, the designer just using clear lacquer on top of the existing cement rendered floor.

 

The interior furniture are using mixture of steel and timber plank or wood, the ceiling was just expose slab with white painted, and other air-conditioning and electrical piping as well. Got the raw type of feelings, and it looks simple!

 

Three Little Birds Coffee are a couple of cafes dedicated to the flavours possible in coffee. The team are not only a great bunch of people, but they are passionate about the bunch of flavours possible from coffee. And, it is just next to the Artisan Roastery at Ground Floor of D7 Sentul.

 

Three little birds could signify the grower of the bean, the roaster and the barista all working together to make a great cup of coffee for you. It could be something to do with the fat bird, big bird and little bird who started it. But it’s likely just a line from a song that I’ve always liked.

 

What it is is a serene place to hang out and enjoy a well-crafted brew. I do really enjoyed my coffee here ^^.

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