Author: mesyel

 

last thursday, during the Labour’s Day holiday, i went to shop for what i call my cloth diaper care set. after reading miabambina‘s entry on washing cloth diapers for the hundredth time, i finally realized that if i’m going to be serious in cloth diapering, i should have my care set so that whenever i wanted to do strip washing or "vinegaring" or "baking soda-ing" my cloth diapers, i would have all the necessary things ready.

before this, i only have a diaper bin for my used diapers and Pureen HAD for washing.

this is the bin i use

bought from Servay Hypermarket Penampang for RM12.90. bought this bin during my 1st week of cloth diapering.

and this is the Pureen HAD

also bought from Servay for RM19.65. ok let me tell you a story. this detergent is actually located at the 1st flr of Servay, y’know, at the baby’s section. so we went up, take a box of Pureen HAD, paid for it and then went to the ground floor to continue doing some shopping. when we were at the counter to pay for  the  ground floor stuff, i left the Pureen in the trolley coz it has already been paid for kan… and since we didnt buy much, jnr didnt wait for me to finish paying, he pushed the trolley back to the trolley station which is located at the entrance of the hypermarket. after i’m done, i didnt wait for jnr, i just carry all the stuff to the car. a little while later, i saw jnr on his way to the car. i didnt see him carrying anything, i wondered if the box of detergent can fit in his pocket. when he finally get to the car, asked him where the detergent is? guess what? he didnt noticed that i had left it in the trolley! he rushed back to the trolley station but nope, the trolley has been taken. he even asked the counter but nope, nobody has left anything there either. so… what to do laa.. he had to go back upstairs and purchase another box of Pureen HAD! kesian kan?

 

ok, back to my care set story.

1.  Sunlight diswashing liquid from Giant CityMall.

this is very useful especially if you want to do stripwashing. there are a few different types of Sunlight but i chose this one because of the colorit’s like fluorescent green/yellow i thought it is going to glow in the dark – turn out i does not.

2.  Baking Soda also from Giant CityMall.

ok, i dont know if this is the right a baking soda to use but this is the only one that has the word SODA on it – so i figured this must be the one. this one is good if you wanted to soak your soiled diaper to remove stain and odor.

3. Dettol from Giant CityMall

this is a multipurpose dettol – good for disinfecting your diapers. according to miabambina, it is also a good idea to add a cap full of dettol in your (diaper) wash. and i have done that for 3 days now and my cloth diapers smells so good and clean!

4.  Soft-Bristled Tooth Brush from Giant CityMall

the keyword here is SOFT. i chose the cheapest one.

5. Distilled Vinegar RM6.90 from Tong Hing Supermarket KK.

 

i couldn’t find distilled vinegar in Giant so we went to Tong Hing. Luckily Sandra has a photo of the distilled vinegar she used in her blog so i know how it looks like. BTW, Sandra & Miabambina is the same person ya. Miabambina is the name of her online store.

After Tong Hing, i went to Home & Garden and bought a small pink basket to keep all my care set stuff. here’s how it looked like – at first.

the empty space bothers me so much i decided that i should put the Pureen HAD in there BUT the big box of Pureen HAD coudn’t possibly fit in there. in the evening, we went to Karamunsing to buy some computer stuff so i went to one of the shops there, i think the name of the shop is Kolombong Trading, the one near Kid’s Avenue tu, and bought an air-tight container.

when i get home, i poured all the detergent into the container. i bought the one with a green lid on purpose to match the green scoop of the Pureen detergent.

just nice, kan?

so now, this is how my basket of cloth diaper care set looks like…

 

even this makes me sooo happy. and content – for now…

 

then you have come to the right place.

to my existing readers & friends, bear with me. i’m now fully CD-ing my son so i guess i’m now officially a CD addict momma. there’s going to be quite a lot of entries on CDs from now on coz i wanted to share what i know about CDs, my experience and my take on Cloth Diapering.

when ppl say "Cloth Diaper", what’s the 1st thing that came into your mind? honestly, for me, when i first heard of Cloth Diaper, i pictured the flat square piece of cloth that you put on your baby and you need to change it every time they pee (this got me wondering, is there a past tense for pee?) or pooped.

No! Not anymore… Cloth Diapers or CDs have now evolved into Modern Cloth Diapers, which look a lot like disposable diapers but  Modern CDs are (machine) washable coz they are made of clothes, comes in colors and cute prints. gone are the days of folding lampins, putting them on your baby and fastening them with BIG sharp pins… which are now dubbed as Traditional Cloth Diapering.

Why choose cloth diapers? isn’t using disposable diapers or "pampers" (funny, isn’t it? all disposable diapers are referred to as pampers even though they are of a different brand) are easier?

well, i must admit, using disposable diapers mean less work for you. just throw them in the trash and that’s it. but has it ever occured to you that by CD-ing, you are actually doing your part in preserving the environment? heheh… not that i am so into protecting the earth but it does help, y’know…

so, want to know more about cloth diaper? let’s begin the lesson for today

oh, btw, you can always refer to miabambina for more info. she has been CD-ing for a long time and she has a lot of tips on CD-ing.

there are actually 4 types of Cloth Diaper.

1. Prefolds / Flats

this is the traditional square cotton diaper that you fold and fasten with pins. however, nowadays, pins are not a popular choice anymore coz it is dangerous you might poke your baby’s stomach with it. pins have evolved into Snappi. I don’t know how to discribe the snappi but just do a search on google, for sure there are plenty sites with info on snappi. if you do not want to use snappi, you can just fold the diaper to fit your baby and just cover them with a Diaper Cover. Personally, i think prefolds and flats are good for newborns.

*pics coming soon*

2. Pocket Diaper

as the name implies, pocket diaper has a pocket opening for you to stuff in inserts. Pocket Diapers will not work without inserts so remember this: POCKET DIAPERS NEED INSERTS.

Drybees Pocket Diaper with Wahmies One Size Microfiber Insert (White) & GAD One Size Hemp Insert

3. Fitted Diaper

Fitted Diaper is not waterproof so, you must pair it with Diaper Cover. Remember : FITTED DIAPERS NEED COVER.

 
Kissaluvs Fitted Diaper (Right) & Imse Vimse Diaper Cover (Left)

4. All-In-One Diaper (AIO)

All-In-One diapers does not need anything else for it to work. you can just put the diaper on your baby straight away but for a heavy-wetter, you might want to consider a hybrid AIO – it has a pocket for inserts.

Drybees Pocket Hybrid AIO

I have a 1 year old son and i had just started using CD recently. Personally, i prefer AIO to the rest coz i think it is cheaper . An AIO costs about RM55 – RM70. Pocket Diapers are sold cheaper but, you would still have to use inserts in them. The cheapest pocket cost about RM50++, the cheapest insert costs about RM10. my experience, 1 regular insert will not work, you need to put at least 2 so, using pocket diaper would cost about RM70++. see?? AIO is still cheaper. same goes with fitted diaper. Fitted diaper are normally cheap. you can get them at RM40++ but, you need a cover. The cheapest diaper cover costs at also about RM40++. That means, you will have to spend RM80++ to use fitted diaper. Personally, i think AIO saves a lot. If you buy a One Size Hybrid AIO, then that is more economical.

However, from experience, my AIOs took at least 1 1/2 days to dry completely. do not be fooled by the outer side of the diaper. of course the outer feels dry but try and put your hand inside the pocket of a Hybrid AIO, you will notice that the inside is still soaking wet. so far, i only have 2 AIOs

– both hybrids. One is Drybees and one is Thirsties. But i love using them and i feel that this type of CD is the most convenient to use.

anyway, what works for me doesn’t necessarily works for others. i’m just sharing my experience after CD-ing for about a month. i would love to hear your comments on this and also your experience as well. i’m still in the process of researching and testing so, all feedbacks are welcomed!

 

so happy!!!

i’ve just presented my FYP1 and luckily, my examiner and the panels didnt bombard me with any un-answerable questions !

i’ve done well – i guess

now, bring on the FYP2!

FYI, i’m still in the presentation room watching and providing moral support to my classmates.

p/s : if my supervisor / examiner / panels are reading this, thanks a lot to you guys for not giving me a hard time.

i’m contemplating on which one to buy.
1st choice:

 
Coach Legacy Stripe Tote

been wanting to hv this bag for sooooo long. now, when i finally hv the budget for it, having second thought pula…

 

2nd choice:

 
Coach Large Carly Signature

This one is also nice…

 

3rd choice:

 
Sony PSP Slim & Lite – Felicia Blue

heheh… lain kategori plak 3rd choice ni. Kenapa la  kalau teda beg pun!

this conversation took place during the recent biggest-power-outage-in-Sabah.

Cherry : uncle, aunty… tadi ada current sekejaaaaaap saja. trus tiada lagi balik.

Ellone : itulah kau Cherry… itulah ko cakap ‘YAAAYYYY’…

i bought the wrong size. my xavier is size M.  
anybody interested?

Thirsties Fab Fitted – Periwinkle
Size – Large (25-40+lbs)
Brand New With Tag
RM54.00

let me know if you’re interested ya…

nice and easy-listening isn’t it? i like it better than the original one. Niia’s voice is also so soothing i can listen to this song over and over again.

enjoy…!

High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
(Just to get a peek again, she’s a 10)
High school she was
That girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
(Just to get a peek again, she’s a 10)
Never thought she would come and work for the president
Mr. George Washington (where my money at?)
She thought he’d call (where my money at?)
She had a good day, bad day, sunny day, rainy day
All she wanna know is (where my money at?)
Closed legs don’t get fed, go out there and make my bread
All you wanna know is (where my money at?)
She ended up in a road car, bruised up, scarred hard
All you wanna know is (where my money at?)
She thought he’d call (where my money at?)

Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)

Pimpin’ got harder cos, hoes got smarter
On the strip is something they don’t wanna be a part of
Rather be up in the club shakin’ for a thug
For triple times the money and spending it how they wanna
They got they mind on they money, money on they mind
They got they finger on the trigger, hand on the nines
See everyday they feel the struggle, but staying on they grind
And ain’t nobody takin’ from us, and that’s the bottom line
But I know there’s a drop in the block
You move slow
You getting’ pressure from cops
you don’t know not to lay low
Because 25 to life is no joke
To all my real gorillas thuggin’
On top of corners every day strugglin’
All the beautiful women getting’ money
Washin’ them dollar bills like laundry

Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)

She used to be (she used to be the sweetest girl)
She used to be the sweetest girl ever
Now she like sour ameretta
She wears a dress to the T like the letter
And if you make it rain she will be under the weather
She used to run track back in high school
Now she tricks off the track right by school
She takes a loss cos she don’t wanna see her child lose
So respect her, I’ll pay up for the time used
And then she runs to the pastor
And he tells her there will be a new chapter
But she feels no different after
And then she asks him…

Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Cos I’mma tell you like you told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)
Singin’ dollar dollar bill yall(dollar, dollar bill yall)

i think David Cook is the most outstanding contestant of American Idol right now. he’s smart, he sounds good, he plays musical instruments and with all those talents, he looks like a very down to earth person. i personally like the fact that he can do a cover of a song and make it as if it is a brand new song. he has done it again with Mariah Carey’s Always Be My Baby. if u noticed, Mariah looked a bit worried, wondering what David is going to do with that song.

anyway, see for yourself and let me know what do you think…

now, we’re left with only the best… for sure it’s going to be tough after this.

it was on daily express’ front page today… the story of the unfortunate abducted girl.

in respect to her and her family, i won’t go into detail about her condition – but i think everyone should know that she had been badly brutalized. of course the whole ordeal is very traumatizing and i sincerely hope and pray that she’ll have a lot of strength to face the world, coz it will never be the same again for her. she’ll need all the support she can have for it will not be an easy journey for her onwards.

i’m really glad they manage to arrest one of the psycho. at least, the tracking of the other one can be much easier.

now, what should be done with these two beasts? one of my acquaintances said that they should be put in public and let all the women throw stones to the psychos’ genital.

as i’ve said in this entry before, the psychos should be tortured painfully until those monsters beg for death!!! and when that monsters finally beg for death, castrate them, and burn them in public, complete with live tv coverage!

when i first saw this blog, i just laugh it off… read and just leave it at that but the more i think about it, the more stupid it becomes and i’m beginning to visualize an ORANG YANG BIJAK PANDAI in the making… a protégée to the kind of ppl i mentioned in this entry emerging. the kind of ppl that is going to add a few more names to their given name and will act like shit to those insignificant ppl in their life, those without the intelligence matching theirs… and what bug me the most is that this one is going to be a very very very FUSSY NARROW-MINDED one i just wish that if he/she happens to be employed here someday, it would be when i’ve already retired.

but then again, this is what he wanted. he’s trying to provoke all of us… for what? the satisfaction perhaps… maybe he/she gets multiple orgasms when ppl get pissed-off by all his/her entries.

if that’s the case, then i’d be happy to give you all the orgasms you want. go on… yes, you… i’m about to give it to you it might blow your head off…

i’m not saying this because i’m being defensive, or because i’m on of them… i’m just saying this because i just hate an ORANG YANG BIJAK PANDAI in the making.

just look at his entries, what is he doing? complaining, whining and complaining and whining about this and that and this and that…  (let’s just assume the writer is a he lah aa…) i wonder why can’t he be content with what he has? maybe he’s being brought up in a family where the mother is always complaining and criticizing every single thing that he do. perhaps, every time he gave his mother presents on mother’s day or on her birthday, she’ll always find something to criticize about the present rather than being thankful that at least ppl are actually doing their very best in trying to please her. or maybe when he tried to clean the house so that his old mother doesn’t have bend her back anymore doing housework, instead of a thank you, perhaps the mother will go and have a look at the window panes and will point at one corner and said "how come there are still dust over here?" and when he is trying his very best to show her that he loves her, she just ignore him and assume there’s a catch instead.

he’s complaining on the MEGA-LAB, did he knows who actually asked for the  500 PCs for students? ask the previous MPP candidates who keep pressing on the issue that there are not enough PCs for students they need like a 1000 PCs. so, being a very loving and generous parents, this university gave them that… and how do the students repay this university? by using the MEGA-LAB to check their friendster laa… watch videos in youtube laa… chat on yahoo messenger laa… book airasia ticket laa…let me tell you, each day, there will only be 2-3 students who are using the PCs for their studies. the rest, hundreds of them use it only for leisure, and some ungrateful students even use them to blog, complain and whine about the MEGA-LAB. did u know that some ppl work their ass off (oops… sorry for the vulgarity of the word – i know ppl in my workplace are reading this – after read get back to work aa…) to make this MEGA-LAB a success you know, some ppl even get screamed at early in the morning, just to provide safety to the PCs. i’m not directly involved, but i am a part of that department so, i do feel the heat when some ppl trashed about how ppl in my department are lazy or  lesu or not doing anything.

but at least, i’ll give you credit for recognizing that the MEGA-LAB is actually my dept’s projects.

you’re also whining on the wireless thingy, them being only in tempat2 yang kurang strategik untuk mahasiswa. Eiiii… wait a minute… i thought they put all the wireless thingy in public area??? how can it not be strategic? ooo… i get it… u want it to be put in a secluded area so that it’s easier for you ppl to open porn website aaa…. now i get it… perverts!

about the budget for students activities, i’m not really familiar with the process but so far, i have never heard of students given more than RM1000 for organizing programs like interim or bakti siswa. let  me tell you something. i’m also a part time student and we have organized a program before, for Interim subject and the estimated budget for the program is RM10,000! we still manage to successfully complete our program, and of course, with only RM1000 from the university. no one got more then RM1K. how did we manage to carry-on? ask around for sponsors lah! RM10K mannn… yours is only RM4.5 also have to let the whole world knows? such idiot.

hey, if u’re really that smart and intelligent, i dare you. why don’t you write a letter to the upper management of all the departments that you have issues with, a proper official letter stating your name and student numbers and stuff and then write all the things you are not satisfied with, like the ones in your blog, and provide a suggestion on how to solve the problems. apparently, from the way you write those stuff, you’re indicating that they are not doing their job or they don’t know how to do their job properly. you’re one of the warga yang prihatin right? then why don’t you set them straight. blogging anonymously doesn’t do anything much, you know? trust me.

and i also would like to dare you, if you’re really smart and intelligent beyond belief, why dont you post all your entries in two language? malay and english. the fact that you’re complaining so much about how teruk this place is should mean that you are actually a very high quality student so, i’d personally love to read your entries in english. i have many lecturer readers, you know… they like reading stuff in english so i think you really should do two version of each entries – including the ones you already published.

oh, and by the way… you mentioned somewhere in one of your entries that the employees here are just wasting the students money – well darling,  let me ask u something, are you paying all the fees here by yourself? good for you! then you must be a damn rich kid, maybe you’re even a prince. if that’s so, deepest apologies *curtsied*. pity the other students who are studying on PTPTN loans – unlike you. then again, taxpayers (like us) do contribute to those loan money if i’m not mistaken…

if you hate this place so much, if you have so many complains, if this place is not going to give you the bachelor degree you wanted, then why don’t you quit and leave already? why are you still here? go to a better universities for they will love you unconditionally with all your complaining and whining.

GOD! i should be writing my Final Year Project’s chapter 3!