meaningful..

A kindergarten teacher asks her students what love means to each of them.
Little Tim puts up his hand and answered
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you've left him alone all day"
Quote from 'Malaysian Women Weekly Magazine' - Jan 07 issue.

How meaningful :)

Now n then

Now..... I'm grateful that I'm part of a wonderful team.
This group of friends gave a whole new meaning to 'collegues' this word.
They are simple & sincere people who happen to work together.
I've been with them less than a year and yet I feel so close to these people.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to join the team :)
ps. this is fern's wedding and the lady in black beside me is my boss ;)

then...... I have a group of younger collegues who taught me 'do first die later' :p
They taught me alot of things and fun which I didn't get to experience during my early days. There were actually more senior collegues who are camera shy :p
I'm sure you've heard of "If you can't beat them, join them".
Since it was an 'all expenses paid' for by branch ... I've got nothing to lose.
In fact, this is the first time in my 20+ years I was ever dressed and made up until I couldn't recognise myself. ps. this photo taking during company's annual dinner :)

Initially.... these are some of my closer collegues when I first joined this organisation. Working with them taught me how to be independent and grow up fast. They made me
realised that each of us have the path that we want to take, it just depend on whether we are willing to give up our comfort zone and change.
ps. it was then at Celest's wedding that I realised I wasn't that 'in' in the department of fashion.

V.I.R - Very Important Resolution

I must have left out something very important in my 2007 resolution that my body starts protesting.
HEALTH is screaming for my attention
It is no coincidence I believe. Things do happen for their reasons.
For the past 2 days, I was having a real bad backache.
I could hardly walk, sit for too long or go to loo. I couldn’t even climb up the examination bed at the doctor’s place. It was that painful.
It really gave me a fright. Anything to do with our back spinal cord is not to be fooled around.

I don’t know what’s happening to me.. why do me need things to happen before I can get myself to really take good care of my health. Why can I just take preventive measures and why can’t I just listen to other people’s advice? Why am I that stubborn?
I’m a darn stubborn & rebellious girl. I’m.

But let this girl know that she’s wrong, so wrong.
Scold her if you want.
Let her regret and change before it’s too late.
Don’t give up on her. Because that’s the very last thing she wants you to do.
Make sure she keeps up with her most important resolutions for many many years to come
That is : take very good care of herself
“ I want to have enough rest & sleep. Eat & drink healthily. Exercise regularly. See doctor when I’m not well. No bathing late at night. Cover blanket when sleeping. Have a good posture & comfortable shoes. No carrying heavy stuff. Don’t overstress myself.

And to this special someone
Thank you for taking care of me, dear.
You are always there for me especially when I need you most.
How could I not love you more.
Sorry for always making you worry.

Appetizer for the bull in Bursa

Extracted from STAR BIZ week 06/01/07

• M & A scene heats up
• Potential rerating of GLC stocks
• 9MP project rollout
• Visit Malaysia Year 2007
• Stronger Ringgit
• Sustainable economy growth
• improving corporate earnings

Resolution 2007

Much had been said about resolutions.
Many theories have been derived from resolutions..
Some say it's good to have resolution..it gives us aims & directions
Some say 'what's the point of having & putting resolution in writing when nothing is done... It will only cause heart break, lower our self-esteem at the end of the day"
Good or bad, it's just how we look at it, really :)

call me 'old fashioned' but I used to write down my resolutions in my 'to do' book.
and I must admit I was so afraid that I may not fulfill my resolutions that I made them very general.
So much so that I was actually cheating myself, making me believe I've at least achieved some of my resolution when
in fact I didn't at all.
And now I feel stupid doing that :p

So this may be a bit late...it's already 15/1/07
however "yao sum mm pa chi" ho ;)

I intend to put my resolutions here
because I need your help & support
to ensure I do not stray too far from what I want

1. Recognise routes - must at least know how to go to TESCOs, CARREFOURs, GIANTs, MYDINs and JUSCOs in Klang Valley *wink**wink* Make it a point to stay awake and focus in car.

2. Spend more time with my family & loved ones - Talk to mum & dad when I'm home at night if they have not slept. Talk to mum even if she can't reply. Talk to dad even though it's already late because I know he always look for opportunities to talk to me and I come home late at times.

3. Be punctual, no procrastination - I only allow myself a buffer of 10-minutes late. Have the courtesy to give the other party a call if I'll be late. Else I should be 10-minutes early. Sorry dear for making you wait for me. In job, business and life, anything that needs to be settled today should be settled by today. I shall prioritise & handle the most challenging job first.

4. Learn cooking - At least 6 dishes for this year.. among which black pepper chicken and pizza is a must (because these are among dear's favourite dishes). Others will be brocolli & mushroom. Asparagus and prawns. Laksa.

5. Save $ - establish a fund for house. Save at least 30% to 40% of my monthly income. Managing my cashflow to ensure just minimal amount is maintain in low interest earning accounts. Have a more active and regular portfolio management. Most importantly, I really really have to stop my impulse buying..buying only what deem essential and with appropriate consideration.

6. Not to take things for granted. To be thankful & grateful with what I have. Not to complain with little little 'bumps' in life because besides those little bumps, my life is a smooth journey.

7. Learn more Chinese. I must at least able to read & comprehend a song when I hear it.

8. Stay strong for mum, dad, my sisters & dear.

9. Keep my room & things organised and tidy. No clutters and old newspapers on the floor. Bag not in use should be put into cupboard. My desk should be clutter free. Bedsheet to be changed once a month.

10. Improve my driving skills especially for parallel parking. Do not avoid parking else I'll never learn. Learn from dear as he's berry good at all types of parking :)

biar ikut resmi padi, makin berisi, makin tunduk

translation : follow the custom of rice plant, it bows lower as it ripen.
just as those who are more knowledgeable, they display greater humility.

The end is only the beginning

Overall, 2006 has been a very good year, a busy one for that matter too :)
Me see myself mature and grow old gracefully ... plus many more strands of white hairs ... which I'm so lazy to dye :p

Looking back ....
1. Fought for what I want ... I dare to ask, seek and do what I want instead of just keeping numb.
2. Be my own boss ... ya I'm still working one too!!
3. Gained higher self-confidence & self-esteem. (I used to be the 'chicken little' that hides)
At least I know I'm capable in my very own ways.
4. It's great to know that I'll someday reap what I sowed.
5. It's good that I realised I have to take good care of myself first before I'm capable of caring for other people.
6. It's comforting to know that my best may not be the best but at least I know I gave my best shot.
7. To know that I have learnt to appreciate what I have and trying not to take things for granted.
8. It's relieving to know living life to fullest is determined by how we look at life and be grateful.
9. I've learnt to love ... to love everyone and myself. Learnt to choose who we want to be.

In My Daughter's Eyes

I remember hearing this song on the way to Bukit Tinggi last year.
It was the first time I heard the song and yet the melody stay in my mind till today.
This song moved me tremendously.
It made me realised how important we children are to our parents.

If you can spare me some time, please take time to read the lyrics of this song.
You will feel what I meant.

In My Daughter's Eyes
By : Martina McBride

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be

In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me

For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

My Holidays

Last holiday I went to ...
http://ncy.blogspot.com/2007/01/langkawi-penang-trip-december-2006.html
http://keefkeef.blogspot.com/2007/01/ending-of-2006.html

ps : Teacher, you've got to give me at least B+ for this essay. I've included alot alot of pictures too because you taught me that a picture paints a thousand words. Pictures will be sorted according to chronology for your easy reference teacher. Thank you teacher :p

hehe :p

Let's TOAST under SUNBEAMs

I would like to use the children drawing of sunbeams and rainbow on the wall to say a million thanks to all my friends & family who have made this event so meaningful.

TOAST for the shopping spree at Tesco!!!

TOAST for the midnight supper after wrapping present!!!

TOAST for being one GREAT team !!! Trust me that we have got one of the best team effort and coordination :)

TOAST for the happiness that we share with others, the joy of having each other!!!

TOAST for a happy 2006, TOAST for a happier 2007!!!

TOAST for our FRIENDSHIP FOREVER!!!

TOAST for the kids future...for they will grow up to be wonderful adults!!!

let's TOAST under SUNBEAMs as they never fail to bring warmth and rays of hopes to everyone

professional gift wrapping services for all occasions

professional gift wrapping services for all occasions :p

thanks to addy for insisting to wrap the presents or else we'll miss out the fun of wrapping presents.

thanks to fl, cy, dear n sis for sacrificing sleep to wrap presents for the kids.
I guess the children's laughters say it all :)