it's 5.8, no more no less

5.8% ... no more no less

is the dividend EPF (Employee Provident Fund) members get for 2007.
(yah... i know every one also know, if it's got something to do with our $$, we ought to know, right )

There's a slight improvement on the quantum of increase from previous years.
The EPF dividend rate has been growing steadily since it hit a low of 4.25 in 2002.
Thereafter, the quantum of increases over the few years has been around 0.25 to 0.5 at most.

Crediting of the funds into members' accounts will be on 1/3/08.
Till then, remember to check and update your EPF accounts.

EPF to me plays a vital role in our retirement planning. Do not overlook this fund because no matter how little (or how much) we have now, it will accumulate, compound and grow as years pass.

So far, EPF has been making steady progress in term of implementation...
For instance

1. EPF contributors will be allowed to make monthly withdrawals for financing one house effective Jan 1, 2008

2. EPF unit trust investors need pay only 3% sales charge if using contributions to invest in unit trust.

Hopefully, there will be more implementations in the pipeline which will benefit the contributors.

If you ask me, I will say EPF has done a good job but there are still major rooms for improvement. We need to move forward in order not to move backward.
Enough said.

in the mood for love OR lust, caution

i know i shouldn't be taking these photos, but i got too excited =p

just hope Mr. snail lek doesn't get into trouble =p

heart warming days

yesterday was and today is a heart warming day.

Suddenly all the things that cross my path are so heart warming.... in fact, it reinforce to me that life is just so beautiful.

Yesterday,

while helping a friend to check on the clearance of cheque, I took some of my lunch time to speak to a colleague in my previous department.
She told me what she's been through a lot last few months where her husband had a critical heart operation which could fail or left him paralyzed.
This couple has 2 very young children age 5 and below.
The last few months was one of the hardest period in their lives but they persevere out of love for each other and their children.

She told me 'anything else doesn't really matter anymore' when loved ones have to go through life and death situation.
She had forego promotion to be team leader but does it matter?

She also said 'we are very forgetful people, we may forgot the hardship we endure after some time but we must not forget that we were given another chance, we need to appreciate it'

such are the powerful wisdoms from people who had walked the talk.
although I may not have faced much hardship but I know this much is true.

Today,

while walking from LRT station to my office. I saw a very heart warming image that I couldn't stop myself from snapping the pic.

At a glance, you may think they are friends who walked together and have hand on each other shoulder...
But if you look closer, you'll notice that these 3 friends are visually impaired.
The bond that they share and the trust that they put on each other is just awesome.

I was moved.

Some may see it as blind leading the blind... but why? it is because the capable wasn't willing to offer a helping hand.
I'm just as guilty for not helping them cross the road .... all because it's not the same direction and I assume others will help... come to think of it... what's so difficult of bringing them across the road and walking back??

Today,

Around 4pm, I heard bird chipping in the office. Thinking it was just some innovative ring tones, I ignored it but the chirping was persistent and grew louder.

I traced the origin of the bird chirping to the window at far left end of my office where the outdoor unit of the aircond is.

Me and my collegue decided to open the slide window. The birds were not there anymore but there was an egg slightly bigger than quail egg. There are some traces of shit and many nuts leftovers.

Again, it is very seldom we see heart warming egg like this, imagine a new birdie is coming into this big big world. There were no nest but i think the outdoor aircond unit does help.

In facebook, I'm happy to see hatching eggs but I think I'll be estactic when one day, i find this egg hatched.

What makes yesterday & today a more heart warming day is because

TOMORROW is a HOLIDAY.... yahoo!!!!

Care Four

You wouldn't believe me if I say there's feng shui tips in the brochure of one of the leading hypermarket brochures (which they drop into your letter box or which you collect at the entrance)

I wonder whether will anyone sees it or it's just people like me (who ponder over the prices and scrutinize each and every items) realised that the small little columns are there.

Here I would like to share some useful pointers from the brochure.

Bedrooms

One of the most important Feng Shui tips ... Bedrooms should be sacred spaces where an adult or child can retreat and regenerate. We spend roughly one third of our lives in our bedroom, so maintaining balance and serenity in this area is essential.

Living room

The living room is where we entertain, generally speaking. It may also be a place for family to gather. Some people hardly ever step foot in their living rooms. To the extent that you use your living room, that is how much it will affect your health and well being.

Side entrance

One of the most important. Many people enter their home through a back door or side door out of convenience. Garage entrances are very common as well. If this is the entrance used more than the formal front door, then the energies at this side entrance will affect you more. This does not however change the orientation of your house.

Windows

Windows should always open properly and allow sufficient light and pleasant view into the room. Window should be defined height and width. It is not ideal to sleep with your head just inches from a window.

Ceilings

ceilings are ideally flat without severe slopes. The slopes in ceiling will cause the flow of air currents in the room to be chaotic. This contributes to sleep problem if a person work or sleep under them. The downward pressure can contribute to health problems.

pst pst... although I felt the tips are like 'say already equal to never say'

nevertheless it is considered 'GOOD' because it can distract people from comparing too much of prices... kekeke..

How do you kiss?

Don't worry, I’m not going to talk about art of kissing =p since I'm not qualified.
I’m just trying to provide answers to some of my CURIOUS friends…hehe

You all asked me ‘How do you kiss?’

I believe these can better illustrate my answers …

Sometimes it is like this....


At other times, it is like this .....

Once in a while, it is like this ....

at times, it is like this ....

When time is right, it is like this ....



most of the time, it is like this...... muahahah.....

Gaji selalu naik

Spotted this at one of the computer shop in Low Yat ...
look at the fine prints please

"Just like my dear dear"

Dear told me he’s this one while we are shopping at Tesco Extra the other day…

Where?

Then dear pointed to the zigsaw puzzle.
From afar, without my specs I could only see 3 patch of colours.

Then dear pointed to the one in the middle…. Wakaka….

The best thing was he said
“ Just like my dear dear “

I couldn’t stop laughing
Do you see what the yellow kitty is doing ??? in the class??? wakaka....
And even till tonight, when I remembered this … I’m laughing to myself




I know I must apologize dear, for falling asleep 5 out of 10 times when we watch movies together. Or it is 6 or 7 out of 10 times? =p

Don't whether it's I didn't clean my ears that I couldn't catch all what they say
or
I'm tired yet love to watch movie with dear
or
I'm just a plain sleepy head with too much sleep debt =p

I think I know the answer..... hehe
ok.. ok let's make this one of my new year resolutions
that is
Not to fall asleep while watching movies with dear =)

Friends, you all will support me right?? kaka.... =D

This BIRTHDAY GIRL

You looked very happy in the picture ... hope your everyday are filled with laughters and joy

She's way ahead of us ... she sees the world earlier than any of us

She's carpe diem - seizing every day

She's full of energy, full of excitement and full of love yet down to earth

She's a filial daughter who takes very good care of her loved ones.

She's a good organiser, a good coordinator and a good volunter...hehe

Her never give up attitide is awesome

She's definately a capable independent woman who values freedom

She loves to travel and she loves bags, I think she loves good loves stories too.

most importantly, to future lee-hom, she wish for a beach / garden wedding *wink wink*

Friends, chip in your lines for keef's birthday here

Happy Birthday Keef!!!

Many happy returns

May all your wishes come true

* ps. keef, I've been thinking about you for the last few nights. OMG, I can't stop thinking about you!!!

With love,

Ur bunch of friends ...

Roller Coaster ride

The happiest news I heard from sis after they came back from Macau + Hong Kong trip is ....
'Daddy took the roller coaster ride ah'

I would have never imagine my dad would even want to go near a roller coaster ride.
And he used to always advise us against going for those 'dangerous' rides.

It's really something big for dad and for us all ....
When I asked dad about his ride ...
'Wah, the one really fast and scary ah' was what he said.

He said he just followed my sister and boyfriend and he was already in the queue before he realised. He and uncle just then decided to go for it.

I'm so so happy that my family and 'suk suk' enjoyed the trip very much ...
Oh... did I mentioned the things they bought for souvenirs ...

Seeing their happy faces makes me very happy ... it's the kind of unexplainable feelings.
It just makes all the efforts worthwhile ... very worthwhile

Thank you dear for being with me all these while ...
Even though I'm a sleepy piggy =p

2007 ... looking back (Part 2)

July 07
3rd anniversary for my bloggie... it's a big achievement, at least I've persevere for so long. We shifted office on 070707... well, this new office is definately much better. This new location has helped me save alot of money since ATM machines is not easily accessible. Plus, bonus I walk further for exercise.
My first flight on aeroplane and 1st trip overseas to Macau & Zhu Hai... thank you aunty for bringing me along. I enjoyed the trip very much =)

One of the craziest thing dear and I did was trying to finish the 5000 pieces puzzle while listening to Teresa Teng's songs the night before we travel on 7.20 flight. That was my very beautiful birthday present dear gave me.



August 07


A little girl whom I got to know not very long ago left us... We knew she's now in good hands.
It was in this month I found back my joy in reading and started reading diligently although I not a fast reader.
Thought of joining jewellery making classes, but I procrastinate and wasn't willing to part with my hard-earned money.
In conjunction with the 50th Merdeka celebration, I've blogged about my memories growing up.
Just like our country, I've tasted bitter sweet sour spicy along the journey.



Sept 07

This is the month we had been waiting for!!! The trip to BALI was superb minus the 'little mishap' that happened and the exorbitant medical fees. I have to admit I love shopping in BALI. BALI is a beautiful island. 1 thing I noticed is that at least the people there make a living decent ways although they are not well to do.
Oh... and I didn't expect to see so many doggies there =)



Oct 07

I learnt a skill or two to 'tipu' kiddies at the Ballonary workshop I attended for free. This year Hari Raya marks the 1st time I'm working on a public holiday... lucky I get a replacement though although I prefer CASH.
I did a little spring clean for my room and spring cleaned my head as well ... I cut my hair short and became 'short hair advocate' diva overnight =p
I love myself with short hair =)

Nov 07

These last 2 months of the year was filled with many many happy occasions and blessing ... mostly weddings.
My sis got me to this website http://www.freerice.com/index.php and I think it's a creative way of helping the needy people.
I feel accomplished as I've check myself in for a full medical check up free of charge.
And oh... not to forget the Bachelorette Bukit Tinggi Trip.
I've improved alot ever since I confessed to be a shopaholic. And with dear's support, I've repented.

Dec 07

I'm proud of myself... I completed what needs to be done for year 2007. I had my medical checkup and went for dentist appointment. I treated myself to an exclusive holiday at Pangkor and Cameron. Got the rest and the sleep I needed.
In fact, there are so many things to write for the month of Dec 07 that I decided to write it in future.

Farewell 2007

2007 ... looking back (Part 1)

On this last moments of 2007, (ok, ok this post was composed way back in 2007)

I just can't help but reflect back what a year it has been.

2007 was definately a year filled with laughters and tears .... but then again which year passed without laughter and tears??

Some things happened way too fast, some never happened ...

While I found my way to someone's lives, some people dearest to me left my life ..

Jan 07
Fresh from the hangover of our very long enjoyable 2006 year end holiday to Langkawi & Penang, took me a few days to get myself familiar writing the new date ending with 07 instead of 06.
Took me a couple of hours to think carefully over my 2007 resolutions
I wrote them in my blog because I really want to fulfill my resolutions and I needed support from everyone. It means alot to me.

Feb 07
Valentine's Day
Last time I used to sit at home and watched TV last time hoping that someone will ever fall in love with this girl. Then now, it's so packed everywhere that I still sit at home and watch TV, the only difference is the person whom I love is right beside me.... most probably thinking 'Why on earth did I fall in love with this girl?'
CNY last year bring back memories of childhood ... because I received many clothes ... Just like last time.

Mar 07
Was the travel to Melaka... where the UNO game was the highlight. It was this bunch of good old friends that have traveled with me ... through ups and downs ... make us laugh at ourselves when we look back.
A career development wokshop by my company .... made me realised that I've lost my enthusiasm towards my career. The workshop may have defeated its purpose..sad to say because it made me discovered there's so much more in life than career.
During then, I was praying hard to GOD because I just needed strength to carry on. GOD answered my prayers.

April 07
Was a busy month with many new funds launching by Public Mutual. April 07 was the first time I spend time answering TAG. First TAG was from anehoic. Two of my close friends are leaving their current situation for good. One resigned and join another organisation, while one went to Singapore for good. It pains my heart when she told she's no longer with her boyfriend of almost 10 years. But as long as she's happy, I'm happy for her too. It's income tax submission time again. There's never a better time to learn to be organised than filling up tax forms and ensuring all the receipts are in place.
It's the BONUS month and I was sad that my bonus and increment was just no good. Maybe, I've only got myself to blame for not working smart enough.

May 07

We have been planning for our trips for the 2nd half of the year. I celebrated Mother's Day with mummy without knowing this will be the last... if only I knew, I would have celebrated each day of the year with mummy.

The trip to taiping was like going back to nature..with the hot spring, gunung lang, lake and night safari. I had a great timeblogging about the trip too... click here to refresh memories. I did myself proud by enrolling for YOGA... which I still persistently attend till now.

June 07
I discovered life's little pleasure through gardening and started growing plants. I enjoy watching them grow every day.
Dear gave me a scare when he went unconscious during our FRIM trip. Just how much I love this guy? Very much.
While I found my way to someone's lives, some people dearest to me left my life .. I will always remember the last moments spent with mummy... I'm sorry mummy, I've never love you enough. Everything seem to collapse and vanished when you left us. I took a very long time to stand up again, to be strong again but it wasn't easy.

a little more time...

sorry if I may have not updated my blog for a little while longer...
no, it's not because I've lost interest in blogging
it has been a busy year end and a busier beginning of year ...

I've yet to have time to start puttings in words what I have in mind.
Mostly I only have my 'To-Do' List playing in my head and written in my little book.
I may be busy for a little more while
and when I have time, I promise I'll sit down and write a good piece

Yesteryear was a good year filled with laughters minus the tears
This year 2008 is definately a better year
Resolutions??
As old fashioned as it can be, I still insist on having my resolutions for 2008
Never mind if it's the same old ones that I didn't managed to achieve for yesteryears,
Never mind if people are laughing at my silly resolutions,
Never mind if resolutions are not 'IN' nowadays..

I'm still writing my resolutions for this year....
Cause I think it's a way of loving myself

Happy New Year everyone!!!!
May everyone of us achieve what we are aiming for....

the long awaited holidays !!!

Wow... Wee.....

We are going for holidays ... crossing the sea and climbing the mountain

From the sunny beach of Pangkor Island to the chilly highland of Cameron

We are gonna make this a fun holidays ...

No one, no anything can stop us ...

We are going to enjoy these trips like never before ... hehe

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!

Jacquelyn Victor – Gemilang

One soulful rendition of the song Gemilang ... specially composed for Malaysian Idol 1 competition.
Jacquelyn Victor ... she bought a whole new meaning to the local music industry.
She is into the song naturally effortlessly and it shows. She just so herself.
Bravo Jac !!

mERry ChRIsTmaS & hAppY NeW yEAr

mERry ChRIsTmaS & hAppY NeW yEAr

Wishing everyone Christmas'es filled with happy'ness and laughters
Prosperous new years with many happy returns

船 到 桥 头 自 然 直

Lately, a friend shared with us that he has limited budget for 2008 as he'll have to pay installment for 2 cars.
I think he has given this issue a deep thought and is still thinking about it
He's looking for more affordable alternative for his past times (gym)
He's pre-empting us on the tightness of budget that he may not join for further overseas trip(s)
He's also looking for a value for money and fuel efficient car.

I personally think this is a good thing,
it's at times like these we tend to put ourselves in deep thought.
it's at times like these we grow up
it's at times like these we appreciate the good lives we are having
It's times like these that pushes us forward
and not stay complacent where we are.
It's not that I'm saying that life should be difficult and full of challenges (no offence to those who like complacent life)
However, it's time like these that makes us look back with a WOW and feeling fulfilled,
feeling so proud of ourselves for we have not wasted our lives.

And to my this friend,
Bravo, you've done a great job so far. Keep up the good work !!!
Sometimes (not always), 船 到 桥 头 自 然 直
literally ... boat reach jetty automatically straight
meaning ' when the time comes, you'll find a way (or ways) to handle it'
Trust me on this.

this holiday

This holiday ...
I'm just proud of myself
For I've fulfilled my responsibilities
To take good care of myself

I've been for a full medical check up
I've been to a dentist (which I've not done for few years)
( btw, I'm still afraid of going to dentist =p
I've taken whatever measures needed
to keep myself strong and healthy

I've treated myself with rest and relaxation,
take time off from work
allocate more time for exercise
Make my room a better place (less messy)
I've helped my room to detox

I've done all my filing and budgeting
I've done alot of window shopping
not buying unneccessary items
taking stock of what I have and don't
what I really need and what I want

I've let go of some of my bad habits.
I've learnt to care more for others
rather than be a selfish me
I've learnt to give and take

And of course I'm thankful to have dear with me all the way

This holiday is and will be a worthwhile one
For it's not THE HOLIDAYS of the YEAR without a reason.

Wishing all a MErrY ChRISTmAS & HaPPy NEw YeAR

Sometimes I just wish

It has been half a year,
Sometimes I just wish you are around to share my happiness.
Although I know you'll be watching us from above
and smiling knowing that we are safe and sound.

I miss you dearly, mummy
I miss everything of you...

Long overdue tag - god of prosperity

A.被點到名字的要在自己的博客裏寫下自己的答案，然後去掉一個你最不喜歡的問題再加上一個你的問題，仍然組成20個問題，傳給其他8個人，列出其他8個需要 回答問題的人的名字，還要到這8個人的博客裏留言通知對方----你被點名了.

B.這8個人要在自己的博客裏註明是從哪裏接到的，並且再傳給其他8個人，讓遊戲繼續下去，不得回傳。

*Ok, the gist of the 2 paragraphs above are, I am to finished the 20 questions and then take one out which I don’t like and add one of my own. Thereafter, tag another 8 “lucky” souls to do this too..

So the next 8 tagged in no particular order will have all the abundance luck, happiness and prosperity,yada, yada, yada. So no reason not to do it!! Good karma to everyone who do it!!! :P

*Translated by Raoul and copied from Craprant.... keke

1. 小時候的理想是什麼？What was your childhood dream?
To be an adult. To be able to make decision for myself.

2. 現在最想做的是什麼事?What do you want to do most now? A healthy, happy and financially free life with my loved ones. These are what matter most to me.

3. 你會對哪種人特別有興趣？What kind(s) of person interest you?
I'm interested in all people .... Everyone is here on earth for a reason.
However I'm a little bit more attracted to ..
People with big hearts.
People who started from nothing and never give up
People who are down to earth

4. 你有多久没有傻笑了？How long have you not laughed yourself silly?
It's just something natural for me ... laughing at my own clumsiness and sillyness

5. 你最想去哪個地方？爲什麽？Where’s the one place you want to go and why?
Home where the heart belong.

6. 最受不了自己哪個缺點？What you think are your own shortcomings?
having shallow eyes that couldn't contain tears ...
having problems with tidyness

7. 如果有不開心的事情，你會怎麽辦？If you encounter any unhappy situation, how would you deal with it? Let it all out .... so that my heart is able to receive happiness again =)

8. 最害怕失去的東西？What is/are you most afraid most to lose?
The capability to love and to give.

9. 五年内比較現實的目標是什麼？What are your immediate 5yr goals?
Healthy and happy - me and my loved ones
Have a family
Work towards financial freedom.

10.覺得自己最笨是什麼？Do you consider yourself foolish? If so why/what?
I'm a foolish girl. Who hasn't been foolish before?

11.說出點你名的人的3個優點?What are the 3 strengths that you see of the person who tagged you?
Er…well read, logical and intelligent... LOL

12.你吃過最好吃的是什麼What’s the best food you have ever tasted?
I don't know where to start.
Most importantly, I can't decide which is the best =p

13.你最討厭怎樣的人？What kind of people you hate? (I suppose their characteristics)
Heartless people

14.现在最想学是什么？What’s the one thing you want to learn right now?
To take better care of my loved ones.
Just one more, a healthier life.

15.去過最美的地方是哪裡？Which beautiful place have you been to?
To earth.

16.如果被喜歡的人拒绝,怎麼辦？If you were jilted, how would you feel?
Sad but are grateful that this person has walked together with me in my life.

17. 讓你實現一個願望，會是什麼？If you could fulfill your desire now, what would it be?
Never have to worry about money. And have extra to help the needful.

18.现在你最珍惜的东西以及人物是谁？What is the most treasured thing/person in your life now?
My loved ones.

19.如果沒辦法跟自己愛的人結婚,你會怎麼辦？If you couldn’t marry the person you loved the most, what/how would you re-act?
Let him go ....

20.你今年最想收到的聖誕禮物?What you want for Christmas?
Learning to give through cooking delicious food

I got this tag from Anehoic (http://craprants.blogspot.com/), And now to tag 8 others, I nominate:

1. CY
2. Andy
3. Keef
4. Erin
5. Poh Wai
6. Jo An
7. Addy
8. Yen Ghee

My Best Friends’ Wedding

December is definitely a good month for weddings.
It is the end of the year and festive seasons…. Everyone is in jovial holiday mode.

To me, attending a wedding is like giving blessings and well wishes to the new couples.
Nothing is happier than sharing love and happiness around.

(Although I love to attend wedding, I must say that it is quite taxing on my year ends budget as well) hehe…

Here,

Wishing Imran & Mai, Yuen Chai and Wai Peng

Bak Tao Do Lou
Zhou Shang Gui Zi
Weng Kit Tong Sum

my little secret... it's just between us

Me really couldn't stop thinking about it...
I think about it day and night...
I swear ... it's therapeutic and addictive
I'm doing it now ...
I'm enjoying every moment of it...
With or without dear...
But of course if dear is doing it with me...
It will feel so much more pleasurable ....
2 pairs of hands is always better than 1...
20 nimble fingers is alot more fun

If you are cringing and feel your heart palpitating,
and wanted to know what inspired me to do this
then you should read resistance is futile post by the expert, Mr Andy
who even has a video of this..
Please be reminded however, that you are clicking at your own risk....

Just sit down and enjoy every moment of it .... like I do ^^

secret revealed

Tar .Ra............... secret revealed....
I swear it's really really therapeutic =)




bubble wrapper courtesy of dear =p keke....

The 4 husbands

4 husbands were sitting at the waiting room in a hospital while waiting for their wives birth giving.


Then a nurse came out and told to the first daddy,
"congratulation, you got twins!".
"Ohh. Maybe it's a coincident" said the daddy.
"I am working with the Petronas Twin Towers ".


Then another nurse came out and told to the second daddy,
"Congratulation! You have triplets!"
"Wooow! This is a coincident too" said the second daddy.
"I am working for 3M Corporation"


Another nurse came out and told the third daddy.
"Congratulation! Isteri you dapat kembar empat,"
"Alhamdulillah! Maybe this is also a coincident".
"I kerja di Four Season Hotel!"


While, the fourth daddy-to-be were in uncontrolled worry.
All the 3 daddies asked him, Why are you seems so worry??"
He answered, "I am working with Seven-Eleven!"


My colleague forwarded me this email, after reading and laughing very loud.
I instinctively asked her “So he got seven or eleven or eighteen?”
Guess what was her reply?
Why you so greedy? Wakaka…. Why cannot be ONE?
BOINK!!!
She has got me there …. LOL.... kakaka....

Stardust

Watched it over the weekend with dear.
Who is the ‘STAR’ of your heart?
Where is this ‘STAR’?
‘STAR’ does what it does best …. GLOW
Giving or receiving LOVE
What is a star without LOVE?
When a star is in LOVE, star GLOW naturally.
Such is the power of love.

Have you GLOW lately?

Below are some quotes I very much love from the movie...

Please stop here if you intend to watch the movie... may contain spoilers =p

from imdb.com

Yvaine (the star): You know when I said I knew little about love?

That wasn't true. I know a lot about love.

I've seen it, centuries and centuries of it, and it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable.

All those wars. Pain, lies, hate...

It made me want to turn away and never look down again.

But when I see the way that mankind loves...

You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful. So yes, I know that love is unconditional.

But I also know that it can be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable and strangely easy to mistake for loathing, and...

What I'm trying to say, Tristan is... I think I love you.

Is this love, Tristan?

I never imagined I'd know it for myself.

My heart... It feels like my chest can barely contain it.

Like it's trying to escape because it doesn't belong to me any more.

It belongs to you.

And if you wanted it, I'd wish for nothing in exchange - no fits. No goods. No demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you loved me too.

Just your heart, in exchange for mine.

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A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Pointless, really...”Do the stars gaze back?" Now *that's* a question.
What do stars do? They shine.

Green all over

I’ve been decorating all the toilet on my office floor with plants except for the male toilet.

But once I get a chance to invade the ‘untouchable’ territory I will spread the green around.

I think the green cheer up the otherwise dull washroom environment.

When my colleagues praise the ‘kakak’(cleaner lady) for being so nice to put some greeneries in the toilet, I just kept quiet and GLOW =)

月亮代表我的心

This is my all time favourite ...
My mummy and daddy's all time favourite too.
Mum used to sing this song for us.
( sometimes, when I see the moon, I couldn't help thinking of mum singing this song from above to us ) Mummy, 月亮代表我的心 always there for you although not always seen.

On a lighter note, Teresa Teng ... the singer
I always think she has the most beautiful voice.
Her voice can be powerful yet 'wen rou'. I think she's a beautiful lady too.

I know most of her more well known songs, my parents used to listen to her last time.

Sorry for the emotional post. It has been raining the whole day.

They no longer fight

They used to fight when they see each other. But now they no longer fight.

Fishy (Blue) is dead.

I wonder if they miss each other.

June and I witnessed an incredible kind of love before Fishy (Blue) die.

Fishy (Red) has been dancing around in funny pattern as if motivating Fishy (Blue) not to give up.

Fishy (Blue) was already not well and bloated. He doesn't have any more energy to fight.

Fishy (Red) didn't fight. Instead he linger around as it encouraging Fishy (Blue).

Unfortunately, Fishy (Blue) didn't manage to make it through.

My collegue Mr.Koh who gave me the pair of fishes has thrown the fish away .... saying a a sa sa ma ha (meaning rest in peace) early in the morning before I arrive at office.

I didn't manage to say goodbye to Fishy (Blue).

All I could do is just hope that Fishy (Blue) will rest in peace.

Even though they were not with me for long ... may be about 2 months but I 'sayang' them.

I didn't know what happened to Fishy (Blue) and what it has gone through.

But I'll take good care of Fishy (Red).

deprived childhood?

This is an urgent post. To be posted only today and will never be repeated.

After watching my previous post 'I don't wanna miss a thing' video from you tube.

My friend asked me a question which I find it VERY HARD to answer.

Friend : Of all the Walt Disney cartoons in the video, which one you like the best ah?

Me : Err... very hard to say lah

Friend : There are only a few only ma in the video, like that also cannot choose meh? Aiyah... only got Beauty & the Beast, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alladin, Hercules & Mulan only ma. Why is it so hard to choose???

Me : Mmmm.... you see .... I think I've only watched and remember the story of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty only. I've watch some parts of Mulan through the 'Colours of the Wind' music video. Ok, maybe a bit of Beauty and the Beast through music video at K-session.
Other than that, I don't really know the story of Beauty and The Beast, Alladin, Hercules and Mulan. Never watched before ma.... how to tell like which one?

Friend : What??? Are you kidding??? You had a deprived childhood is it???

Me : Because I follow what my babysitter watch ma... so most of the time it's those Hong Kong series lah. I think I want to download those Disney classics and watch.

Friend : yes, you should and please don't tell anyone until you've watched all of them. Salute for you girl!!!

Me : wahahaha....what?

BULI BALIK

Pics from http://cheokfung.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html

little cheok fung is really cute =)

Stumbling upon this bola-bola pics, I have a story to tell =p

but first promise me you'll forget the story as soon as you close this blog for today ....promise?

When I was just like that age or maybe a little more bigger,

my parents bought me to Yogoso or Yosogo (too small to remember)

a shopping centre with bola bola pool for kiddies.

As playful as I'm even since small, I cried and begged that my parents pay

so that I can go in and play.

At last my parents relented and I darted into the pool like an 'arrow'

while mum and dad went for their shopping (or so I thought since no one came to help me)

While I was swimming aca aca in the pool of bola-bola, there's this little girl who keeps on pushing me down, down and down.

The more I try to run away from her, the more she push me down under the bola bola till I could 'tahan' no more.

I was never the 'keep-quiet-when-being-bullied' type.

I fought back. Dare to bully me... I mai BULI BALIK lor.

I made a stupid mistake..

I should have checked that her parents were not watching before BULI BALIK...

It was too late because by the time I realised,

someone had actually grab hold of my hand and hit my upper arm

half shouting at me 'DON'T YOU EVER DO THIS AGAIN' in Cantonese.

and carried their daughter away.

I was expecting my parents to stand up for me but I can't find them.

That naughty little girl started it first.

I felt like crying but I think

the bola bola also side me and told me

" Come have fun girl =) don't care about them "

hehe... I guess that's how I learnt to stand up for myself =p

During then, I may have blamed my parents for not being there to stand up for me.

Now, I think otherwise.

Note of advise : actually BULI is no good, neither is BULI BALIK

don't be like me =D

I don't want to miss a thing

Dear,


Although it has just been a short 2 years, I feel we have been through alot together.
These experiences may be what brings us closer to each other.
I'm grateful that you were with me at times when I needed you most.
Every moment spent with you is a moment of treasure.
I've never found someone I want to spend my whole life until I met you (besides my family)

You've taught me the meaning of love.

You loves me unconditionally despite all my flaws


make me feel good just being myself
I am so grateful I found you.


I've missed the opportunity to be with you before but I promise I will never be so blind anymore. (yah, I know I always have a tendency to not see things right in front of my eyes)

I'll cherish you for as long as I live.

I LOVE YOU

This song is specially for you, dear. And it comes with a very very nice video ... please watch =)

Of Secrets, Just Like Heaven and Enemy of The States

I've always loves to watch movies but due to wasn't able to catch it while it's HOT,
I always watch back dated movies.
Watched some movies over the last few weekends with dear =) although he had watched most of the movies =p

Shanghai Noon 1 & 2, The Hitman, Finding Nemo, Fantastic 4 - The Silver Surfer, The Secrets
Just Like Heaven, Enemy of the States

Meet my friends =)

Welcome to our new community =)
Please make yourself at home while I introduce some of my friends to you =)
ps. please read from the bottom most pic yah =)

Here, my friend Brownie who doesn't like brownies but prefer fresh green vegetables =p * wink* I meant fresh green leaves

Ms Patchy, the timid lady who speaks ever so softly. Did I mentioned chocolates melt her heart =) BTW, it's just PATCHI chocolates...not any others.

The ever cutie, Ms Greyi is the most photogenics among group of friends

Mr Dan Browne, oh he's the best story teller among us... See, he's telling Blackie the story about Mona Lisae =p

My melancholic friend, Mr Deer Beers. He spend his whole day worrying about 'nothing'

OMG, look at his mezmerising eyes. I bet you that it is nothing in photo as compared to the real things (eyes)

Mr White Knight, he's always at the centre of attraction especially among my girl friends.

Look, this is the cool Mr Brown I told you about. Isn't he cool?? =p

Mrs. Suave Swane or Pearly.... as elegantly beautiful as she always is

Mr Suave Swane and his elegant wife, Pearly