Happy 'Niu' Year Everyone!!!

May the year of Ox brings everyone and family

1. the health and strongness of Ox

2. the happiness of Ox brother
3. the determination, good attitude and the success of Ox

4. safe, sound and stable in everything just like Ox brother

5. more good news like how Ox brother always bring food news to everyone in the village

ps. sorry this post is a little late ... I've been busy from chinese new year's eve till now. Thank you for all your wishes. I wishes the same for you.

New pre-CNY supper

Recipe : Lien ya but siew yeh (translated 28th supper)

1. 2 packet of maggie mee 'Super Mee' brand (with seasoning perisa ayam bawang)

2. 20g of seaweeds (for cooking type)

3. 5 pieces of oyster mushroom ( I was not allowed to put more ... hehe)

4. unlimited amount of love I think (I put I think because I was not the one cooking ... muahaha =D

5. can add hard boiled egg as well if still not full enough .... (this one I say one)

Malaysia: Surprisingly Large Rate Cut Signals Deep Economic Concerns?

Bank Negara surprised market with a large 75bps cut to its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at its scheduled meeting on Wed (Jan 21) while market was just expecting a 25bps easing. This brings the OPR to 2.50%, the lowest since the central bank started to target the rate in April 2004. The Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) was also reduced from 3.50% to 2.00% with effect from Feb 1. The aggressive moves following the 25bps rate cut in November suggests concerns over the rapid deterioration in the incoming economic data and reassures investors that the BNM is ready to take more aggressive steps if necessary.

extracted from UOB Econommic Treasury Research

why i love shopping at tesco ...

People always ask me "why do you like to shop at tesco?"
I'm always at a lost for answer and ended up giving different answers each time.
At last... I found the answer =D
There's always alot to discover, alot to learn in tesco ....
don't believe? see for yourself =D


There's this little smiley that found himself a comfortable bed on top of some tesco brand baby diapers. and he need not be afraid of wetting the bed...

and here master 'wu guei' is checking the price of the cheapest dairy milk around. He's having a hard time choosing either full cream or low fat milk...

Do you have experience to share shopping at any hypermarket? Please feel free to share =)

Reso 2009

Oprah Winfrey once said “ You already have everything you need to start”.
She’s right … it’s not about the money or that ‘thing’.
Just you and your commitment.
She’s just so right.

So, here are my little reso (in no particular order) :

1. Happy & healthy always – ensure that my family & friends are happy and healthy always.
I’ve promised my body not to fall sick as frequent as previously.
Will do my once in 2 years medical check up.
Be more careful as not to hurt myself easily (less bruises and scar for this year).
Always remind myself to look at things positively.
I intend to embark on a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE and EXERCISE REGULARLY (and that include doing house works).
I’ve come to the conclusion that only if I’m healthy I’m able to care for others especially my loved ones.

2. To be a good daughter, sister, wife, daughter in law, sister in law, great grand daughter in law and hopefully a good mama in future. There are so many roles that we play and I hope I can do it well. Now, staying away from my family, I missed them at times especially my father and sisters. I do hope to be a good friend to my dear friends too.

3. To learn cooking, it’s time for me to really get down & learn to cook at least some home dishes. I’ll stick with my 12 dishes per year resolution. I’ve cooked a few dishes this year but haven’t got the gut to let anyone taste except those close to me.

4. To save more – vow to achieve more than half of 6 digits as my account has been bleeding profusely ever since about 6 months ago. =p To spend wisely and reasonably. To delay gratification and reduce hash purchases. To think before buying. Leaving my next bulk purchase of clothes for my next Bangkok trip =D

5. To learn more about financial planning. To increase income via various channels. To seriously start preparing for retirement and family fund.

6. To learn Chinese language. I know I know it has been in my reso for many many years now but my chinese language doesn’t seem to be improving fast enough. Watch more MTV and sing along. Listen to Chinese radio station, watch chinese movies.

7. To start a business – I’ve started one and failed (and not afraid to admit it). It was sold off, however has not received a single cents as the amount is borrowed to a friend in need (in fact, I know them both husband and wife). I do not know when the money will come back but it should never stop / deter me from starting another business.

8. To give a comfortable & loving home to a doggie. Will adopt one from SPCA – before May 2009.

9. To do more charity this year. I was pretty tied up all year round for 2008, thus I did not contribute much to those in need. This year, I’m to help those in need in any way I can. If any of you have or know of any charity event that needs volunteer, please do share with me.

10. To sign up as organ donor this year. I've always wanted to but didn't really take the time and effort to do it. This year, this is one of the little things I must do.

11. To be closer to GOD – I’ve never been pious. But somehow or rather, I feel myself inclined to understand more recently.

12. To be more environmental friendly. I’ve started to segregate my home rubbish (waste) into recyclable items. I’ve even started collecting fruits skins and fresh vegetables left over to make garbage enzymes. They not only cleans well and economical but also help to clear up the environment and reduces wastes.

13. To improve my intrapersonal and communication skills, time management and improve on my attitude.

14. Career advancement – to get a promotion and pay rise. Even if this year, will not get promotion so easily, will work towards one / accumulate effort towards achieving one.
Have grown to love what I’m doing. If possible, will try to take initiative to learn more new things as it will add value to me.

15. To recognise routes - avoid sleeping in vehicles and try to recognise route =p

Last but not least, I would like to reiterate :
Oprah Winfrey once said “ You already have everything you need to start”. She’s right … it’s not about the money or that ‘thing’. Just you and your commitment.
She’s just sooo.. right.

Wishing all of us who has set our resolutions for 2009 will look back in 2010 and glad that we have achieve most of what we commit to do =)

yahoo ...

Just completed some testings from home .... glad that results are as intended.
Now I can go back and sleep .... yawn =O
*but the alarm clock will ring again in 2 hour time* aiyaya ....

back together again

Today, a colleague of mine revealed that she and her husband has got back together.
They were separated for about a year or so due to some misunderstandings.
She told me it was after being separated, they both realised that they still love each very much and miss each other. They realised that they were both meant for each other.

"Perhaps, sometimes we need to lose something before we learn to appreciate"
I guess what she says is true...

nevertheless, I'm happy for them and wishes them the best.

2008 ... I count my blessings

I still remember same time last year, I was also sitting in front of the computer ... thinking what will happen in the next one year.

A lot has happened indeed ... somethings are good, somethings are better.

Some are little 'lemons' which I made into 'lemonade' =D

Year 2008 is very meaningful to me. It brings with it a new meaning to my life.

Started the year with a late recap of 2007 (just like the late recap of 2008 now).

I've prepared and cooked my 1st reunion dinner together with my sisters. Most of our past few years reunion dinner were 'yat wok suk' steamboat. It was not too tasty but just nice for a reunion dinner with my beloved family. I finally realised that it was not the tastiness that counts... it's that special thought and effort to prepare the most delicious food to our loved ones that matters.

Tried cooking a few dishes ever since ... I wouldn't say very nice but somehow I really appreciate everyone finishing the dishes.

Then it was that 'moment' when we decided to share our lives. I've never thought someone would ever fall in love with a girl like me (I mean seriously). No matter what happen, we will face it together like we vow to.

Finally 4 days before we start 2009, we tied the knot ceremoniously (thanks to all heng dais and ji muis!) and upgraded ourselves to be 'uncle' and aunty'. Not only that, we upgraded ourselves to be at the 'giving' end instead of the 'receiving' end for CNY.... =p

Throughout the 2nd part of 2008, I've got to know heartening stories about lovers / couples / soon-to-be husband and wife who went separate ways ... it pains my heart and it somehow or rather affected me as these are happening to some of my friends and relative. But I always tell myself that life is full of ups and downs ... it's how we look at it.

Now that my mother is not with us anymore, I've learn to love and care for my father and sisters more. Nothing matters more to me than seeing them healthy and happy. Like I've always said : in my next life, if I were given a chance, I will still want to be my parents' daughter and my sisters' ah jie. That is one thing that will never change.

2008 was an average year health wise as I seem to be visiting the doctor almost every month.

Was down with cough, flu, fever, infection throughout the year and even 'twisted' my ankle till I can't walk. Grateful my friends were there to help.

Many months this year were spent DIY and setting up our new home. I'm proud that we almost done everything by ourselves and of course with the help of family members and close friends and not to mention the two very helpful on-loan helpers Nadia and Kara.

It feels great to see when finally that 'home' we have been working on and spending our weekends there is now as warm and as homely as possible.

All the DIYs will always have special memories for all of us (especially those of you ... you know who you are who have helped us so much in painting, tidying and decorating the home). I do not know how more I can thank you all...

2008's travel was all fun especially with our usual-gang-of-buddies ... the local and overseas trips will not be that fun without you all. However, we did have a breakthrough (imho) that we gals travel ourselves to Bangkok and the almost-missed-flight episode. It was the best shopping trip I ever had so far.

2008... I finally decided to let go the tortoise that I started rearing when I started with ah dear ... they were getting bigger than I can handle and it's only fair that I give them their freedom. So we release them to the ponds full of friends at thean hou temple. I'm glad that I've released them to a better place.

We also have been up to Genting twice (thank you for someone's unlimited card) and played like there's no tomorrow. Getting those bears and giving them away was one of the best ever thing I've enjoyed doing.

2008 was the 1st time I go to a book warehouse sales and got the best deals ever. I actually rewarded myself with a year supply of books for 2009.

Thanks to keef, poh wai, yen ghee, foong ling, NDC, CY, yen erl who influence me to join the runs and walks ... I've seen a little more improvement to my health (of course, there's more room for improvements). Throughout the runs and walks ... I've learnt aplenty and meet aplenty. It also gave me time to myself and provides me the 'solidatory' I sometimes needed.

I develop passion for gardening and with the help of ah dear (physically & financially) able to create a garden that I can look at and smile happily everyday. A simple garden but so full of lives, so full of love and so full of hope =D

career wise, I've got myself a little promotion. I believe there's more to come as long as we continue putting in effort. We always reap what we sow.

one thing I couldn't forgot on 2008 CNY's eve was 'Si Tompok' having a fun time in dear's car =p

Finally as a closing to a beautiful year (and an opening to another beautiful year), I count my blessings ....

ps. leaving the 2009 resolutions for next post =D till then, take care everyone.

ME ME MIA

Very sorry for MIA (missing in action) for a while (albeit a long one) =p
Was tied up with something very very important
and when I finally sigh a relief and wanted to start blogging about the whirlwind that happened the past few weeks ....
I realised we don't have internet connection in new home ...
and when I realised that the internet connection is working, I had no time to write ... was busy stocking up for our new home.
When I finally really want to sit down and write ... I had to go back to work liao and work start to occupy my mind.

But I'm very happy ... I start a new beginning (2009 onwards) with a beautiful ending (2008)
thanks to dear who allow me into his life and thanks to all our buddies who made it even more meaningful and wonderful and cheerful and mischievous'ful and fun'ful event.