Why is it so that when someone we love gets hurt we get hurt too? if not more hurt?
I'm not sure if everyone feel this way too ... but I experience this always.
even though, the hurt was a physical one.
Just like today,someone got himself a deep deep cut while we are cleaning our home kitchen,
I feel the pain to see him hurt so badly.
It doesn't help that he still bleeds even after 6 hours.
Now that I've promised him that everything will be fine when he wakes up tomorrow, I'll have to better make sure it will be fine.
This reminded me of that 'incident' that happen during our visit to FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia forest reserve) last year.
Sometimes things like this happen for a reason, they remind us not to take anyone for granted.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Today
1. woke up early
2. cook breakfast - fried eggs and boiled hotdogs only =p would be nicer if got buy baked bean the previous day =p
3. tend to garden - planted the plants that my colleagues gave to me =D weee.... so happy and added some plants to my garden.
4. start clearing back kitchen - dismantle cupboards, wash chair, found a bicycle, found a TV cabinet (from grandpa), clean & brush the whole kitchen floor, look for keys to back door lock, clean the window grills in the rain, arrange rubbish in the car to be discarded at dump site, had a trip around looking for suitable dump site.
5. Pasar malam & dinner
6. Movie time + supper
7. Blogging time
8. Sleep
2. cook breakfast - fried eggs and boiled hotdogs only =p would be nicer if got buy baked bean the previous day =p
3. tend to garden - planted the plants that my colleagues gave to me =D weee.... so happy and added some plants to my garden.
4. start clearing back kitchen - dismantle cupboards, wash chair, found a bicycle, found a TV cabinet (from grandpa), clean & brush the whole kitchen floor, look for keys to back door lock, clean the window grills in the rain, arrange rubbish in the car to be discarded at dump site, had a trip around looking for suitable dump site.
5. Pasar malam & dinner
6. Movie time + supper
7. Blogging time
8. Sleep
Thursday, September 25, 2008
how do we find our way back home?... back to where we belong
I was browsing through some old photos when we were so much much younger, and I realised we have been that young thing before ...
We have been our parents' precious, the source of our parents' joy and happiness.
Sometimes, we just hope that the moment lasts a little longer ...
Sometimes, when we think of the sacrifices our parents made for us ... and when they just want the very best for us.
We have also been the centre of attraction, the little one that everyone wants to cuddle,
the little one everyone wants to snap a pic with,
the little one that brought happiness to everyone around us
sometimes we wonder .... can we spend a little more time with our parents and not wait till it's too late
sometimes we wonder ... if our parent is to leave us forever, how do we find our way back home?
back to where we belong ...
We have been our parents' precious, the source of our parents' joy and happiness.
Sometimes, we just hope that the moment lasts a little longer ...
Sometimes, when we think of the sacrifices our parents made for us ... and when they just want the very best for us.
We have also been the centre of attraction, the little one that everyone wants to cuddle,
the little one everyone wants to snap a pic with,
the little one that brought happiness to everyone around us
sometimes we wonder .... can we spend a little more time with our parents and not wait till it's too late
sometimes we wonder ... if our parent is to leave us forever, how do we find our way back home?
back to where we belong ...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
steamed abalone mushroom
This one dish look simple, yet this is one dish I would like to cook good.
Sometimes the best foods are those simple foods which the cooking style brings out the taste of the foods.
ps. help me, I'm hungry ... very hungry all the time lately =p
ps. mushrooms ... my favourite ... all kinds all times =)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Garbage Enzyme
http://www.justlifeshop.com/pages/feature_product.htmI've a new project to look forward to once I settled down.
Thanks to a colleagues Mr Koh who as always generously share his knowledge & findings with all of us.
I've always believe in doing our part to save this earth.
Together we can make a difference =)
I'll be making a 'tong' of these garbage enzymes for my own home consumption as well as for anyone who would like to come together to create a better future for our children.
Mmmm... writing on the poster too small right?
Here you go..
Garbage Enzyme
Don't buy, Go DIY.
Change climate formula is in your kitchen waste.
Garbage Enzyme is the solution to recover our ozone layer and lower the global temperature.
Discover the endless benefits of this earth saving enzyme you can make in your kitchen.
It's rewarding to heal the world.
Save money : turn kitchen waste to DIY natural household cleanser
Multiple usage : natural household cleaner, air purifier, deodorizer, insecticide, detergent, body care, car care, organic fertilizer.
reduces pollution : methane gas released from disposed garbage can trap 21 more times of heat than carbon dioxide, worsen the global warming.
purify air, increase oxygen level : remove odour, dissolve toxic air released from smoking, car exhaust, chemical residue and household products.
purify underground water : enzyme residues flow underground will eventually cleanse river and sea.
Natural pesticide : reduce mosquitoes, flies, rat, cockroaches, etc
anti bacterial & virus : antiseptic for your home
prevent drainpipe blockage : release residues accumulated in basin & toilet bowls.
At my colleagues housing area, they are mass producing the enzymes for dwellers household usage as well as for cleaning the drains and lake. So far it seems to be working very well.
ps. I too have a dream that some day we can gather and mass produce for our environment =)
Can we? =)
Be Happy .... the XY way
Ever wonder why those with XY sex chromose are generally happier than those with XX?
I think XY is a cheerful bunch and we have a lot to learn from them =)
XX although are more sensitive and emotional, seem to tend to let things get to them and sweat over small little stuff.
Let's get LOUD and HAPPY, the XY way ...... LOL =p
XY ...... doesn't care about what other think of them
XY doesn't really give a damn on what others think of them. XX more often than not worried too much that they create problems when there are none. Unless you're a celebrity, no one really pays attention to what size you wear, how much that handbag costs or what car you're driving anyway.
Why waste time and effort worrying too much ladies?
XY ...... play no matter how many grandchildren they already had
XY don't outgrow their toy (PS3 or that shooting game or that paint ball game).
See how XY spend their money on sports car, gadgets, latest technology,PS3, DVD & CD collection whereas XX spent their hard earned $ on cosmestics and push up bras (talking about the vulnerable self-esteem)
All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl ..... GO OUT & PLAY!!!!
XY ...... ask for what they want without shame
Just observe, those XYs never failed to demand for what they want while we XX imply, infer, suggest rather than instruct (due to we are the subtler YIN).
What's wrong with asking gals?? if we don't ask at all, we don't even give a chance to others to agree...
XY ...... exercise .... go go go
Most XXs never got into the habit of regular exercise... it's either they are occupied with their work or family or pets. For XXs who really exercise, mostly is also due to have a shapelier body or to burn that extra calories. Or some exercise for the sake of exercising because everyone is doing it.
XYs on the other hand DON'T EVEN PRETEND to exercise, they just go out & enjoy their games be it football / basketball or even golf.
Learn from them, we should find activities that we enjoy doing and can't wait to do.... let's move our butts gals!!!
XY ...... put themselves 1st, everything else comes second
XX ... work in corporate world, come home switch to nurturing role of mother & wife. She doesn't even have a single minute for herself (ok, maybe during shower time). They feel inadequate if they don't give enough to their home.
Now, look at XY, they take their own sweet time home, do nothing more strenous than watch the evening news and wash hands for dinner. They don't mind paying hefty sums for golf memberships or for their gadgets. Observe and you'll discover that they treat themselves much better than we ladies treat ourselves...
Start loving ourselves from this moment =)
XY ...... LET IT GO
Good memory is both a blessing and curse to the XXs. We can recall almost vividly almost everything including those that were better off forgotten / never meant to be remember.
XYs on the other hand, seldom remember even what happened a few days ago. Ask any of them and they will say "WTH do you want to spend your life bearing grudge for something that no one even remember after all?
Precious lesson from XYs : When we learn to let go, to forgive and forget, we boost our inner serenity, sense of well being and peace of mind.
I remember once someone told me, if we kept keeping old bad memories, where do we find place for new sweet memories. Free up space in us for those good things coming into our lives =)
XY ...... their heart doesn't rule all the time (like XX do)
We often accused the XYs of being insensitive, but we should learn from their resilience. They let their brain and logic work before they let emotions rule their action. Sometimes, when we let our hearts rule, it will only make the matter worse. XYs on the other hand, look for a solution first or at least use logic to stay calm 1st.
I think XY is a cheerful bunch and we have a lot to learn from them =)
XX although are more sensitive and emotional, seem to tend to let things get to them and sweat over small little stuff.
Let's get LOUD and HAPPY, the XY way ...... LOL =p
XY ...... doesn't care about what other think of them
XY doesn't really give a damn on what others think of them. XX more often than not worried too much that they create problems when there are none. Unless you're a celebrity, no one really pays attention to what size you wear, how much that handbag costs or what car you're driving anyway.
Why waste time and effort worrying too much ladies?
XY ...... play no matter how many grandchildren they already had
XY don't outgrow their toy (PS3 or that shooting game or that paint ball game).
See how XY spend their money on sports car, gadgets, latest technology,PS3, DVD & CD collection whereas XX spent their hard earned $ on cosmestics and push up bras (talking about the vulnerable self-esteem)
All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl ..... GO OUT & PLAY!!!!
XY ...... ask for what they want without shame
Just observe, those XYs never failed to demand for what they want while we XX imply, infer, suggest rather than instruct (due to we are the subtler YIN).
What's wrong with asking gals?? if we don't ask at all, we don't even give a chance to others to agree...
XY ...... exercise .... go go go
Most XXs never got into the habit of regular exercise... it's either they are occupied with their work or family or pets. For XXs who really exercise, mostly is also due to have a shapelier body or to burn that extra calories. Or some exercise for the sake of exercising because everyone is doing it.
XYs on the other hand DON'T EVEN PRETEND to exercise, they just go out & enjoy their games be it football / basketball or even golf.
Learn from them, we should find activities that we enjoy doing and can't wait to do.... let's move our butts gals!!!
XY ...... put themselves 1st, everything else comes second
XX ... work in corporate world, come home switch to nurturing role of mother & wife. She doesn't even have a single minute for herself (ok, maybe during shower time). They feel inadequate if they don't give enough to their home.
Now, look at XY, they take their own sweet time home, do nothing more strenous than watch the evening news and wash hands for dinner. They don't mind paying hefty sums for golf memberships or for their gadgets. Observe and you'll discover that they treat themselves much better than we ladies treat ourselves...
Start loving ourselves from this moment =)
XY ...... LET IT GO
Good memory is both a blessing and curse to the XXs. We can recall almost vividly almost everything including those that were better off forgotten / never meant to be remember.
XYs on the other hand, seldom remember even what happened a few days ago. Ask any of them and they will say "WTH do you want to spend your life bearing grudge for something that no one even remember after all?
Precious lesson from XYs : When we learn to let go, to forgive and forget, we boost our inner serenity, sense of well being and peace of mind.
I remember once someone told me, if we kept keeping old bad memories, where do we find place for new sweet memories. Free up space in us for those good things coming into our lives =)
XY ...... their heart doesn't rule all the time (like XX do)
We often accused the XYs of being insensitive, but we should learn from their resilience. They let their brain and logic work before they let emotions rule their action. Sometimes, when we let our hearts rule, it will only make the matter worse. XYs on the other hand, look for a solution first or at least use logic to stay calm 1st.
Does it work for you? tell me =)
Friday, September 19, 2008
those little things that makes me happy
bought these hair bands from Cathucak Market (Mo Chit)at 50 cents a piece
one of the happy things in life is when we are able to buy something we like (and want / need) at cheap prices.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Bangkok trip
more soon on our adventurous bangkok trip (plus photos)
(not in particular order)
on the midnight tu-tu ride (with 4 person in 1 tu-tu)
on the chatuchak shopping haven
on the various different people we met
on the final call flight
on the 'feel' ... the girls will know what they mean=p
on the midnight 7-11 microwave 'ting' cari makan trip
on the doraemon hunt
on the bargaining
on the trying pants on the street experience
on the drinking BBQ coconut water
on the pass-by-just-next-to-riot-area experience
on the catching up with each other
on the promise made for future bachelorette trip
on the pork burger chase
on the massage experiences
on the packing-to-come-home experience ... this happen when me kept buying & buying
on the how terribly I slept on the plane going and coming back ... so embarassing
on the visit to temples and grand palace ... and the prayers I made, and the memories they brought back to me
Suprisingly, I came back without a single pair of earrings when that was what I wanted to buy most =p
But no worries, my sister will be going there too... hopefully she can help me to get a pair or two.
ps. Dear gals,
Thank you sooo much for this great trip. The trip will remain etched in my memories for a very very long time. I may not have much to say during the trip but it was your companionship and care that matters.
I'll remember our promise for future bacherolette trips =)
Cheers!!!
(not in particular order)
on the midnight tu-tu ride (with 4 person in 1 tu-tu)
on the chatuchak shopping haven
on the various different people we met
on the final call flight
on the 'feel' ... the girls will know what they mean=p
on the midnight 7-11 microwave 'ting' cari makan trip
on the doraemon hunt
on the bargaining
on the trying pants on the street experience
on the drinking BBQ coconut water
on the pass-by-just-next-to-riot-area experience
on the catching up with each other
on the promise made for future bachelorette trip
on the pork burger chase
on the massage experiences
on the packing-to-come-home experience ... this happen when me kept buying & buying
on the how terribly I slept on the plane going and coming back ... so embarassing
on the visit to temples and grand palace ... and the prayers I made, and the memories they brought back to me
Suprisingly, I came back without a single pair of earrings when that was what I wanted to buy most =p
But no worries, my sister will be going there too... hopefully she can help me to get a pair or two.
ps. Dear gals,
Thank you sooo much for this great trip. The trip will remain etched in my memories for a very very long time. I may not have much to say during the trip but it was your companionship and care that matters.
I'll remember our promise for future bacherolette trips =)
Cheers!!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I've got something to tell you dear
This is one of CY's favourite song, I think for Keef too?
This song never got hold of me, not until I found about the lyrics of this song.
Really thanks to CY & Keef for letting me know such a great song =)
Forever Love作詞：王力宏/十方/何啟宏/于景雯 作曲：王力宏
愛妳
不是因為妳的美而已
我越來越愛妳
每個眼神觸動我的心
因為妳讓我看見forever
才了解自己
未來這些日子 要好好珍惜
愛我 有些痛苦 有些不公平
如果真的愛我 不是理所當然的決定
感到妳的呼吸在我耳邊 像微風神奇
溫柔的安撫 我的不安定
所以我要 每天研究妳的笑容
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
愛情是場最美最遠的旅行
沿途雨季泥濘 偶爾阻礙我們的前進
感到妳的體溫在我懷裡 像陽光和絢
巧妙的融化 我的不安定
不可思議 證明我愛妳的理由
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
妳感動的眼睛 我沉默的聲音 彷彿就是最好的證明
就讓我再說一次 I love you oh (直到永遠)
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
Forever love
Forever love
Forever love
ps. dear, those highlighted words are meant for you (only if you can understand)
This song never got hold of me, not until I found about the lyrics of this song.
Really thanks to CY & Keef for letting me know such a great song =)
Forever Love作詞：王力宏/十方/何啟宏/于景雯 作曲：王力宏
愛妳
不是因為妳的美而已
我越來越愛妳
每個眼神觸動我的心
因為妳讓我看見forever
才了解自己
未來這些日子 要好好珍惜
愛我 有些痛苦 有些不公平
如果真的愛我 不是理所當然的決定
感到妳的呼吸在我耳邊 像微風神奇
溫柔的安撫 我的不安定
所以我要 每天研究妳的笑容
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
愛情是場最美最遠的旅行
沿途雨季泥濘 偶爾阻礙我們的前進
感到妳的體溫在我懷裡 像陽光和絢
巧妙的融化 我的不安定
不可思議 證明我愛妳的理由
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
妳感動的眼睛 我沉默的聲音 彷彿就是最好的證明
就讓我再說一次 I love you oh (直到永遠)
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
Forever love
Forever love
Forever love
ps. dear, those highlighted words are meant for you (only if you can understand)
中秋节快乐 ！！！
the chinese word, copied and pasted from here =p hehe
As this mooncake festival, I'll be happily shopping in a foreign land and do not get to celebrate mooncake festival with my loved ones.
Here I wish all of you 中秋节快乐 ！！！
ps. don't worry, we'll be looking at the same moon tomorrow night and the same lady moon will be smiling at all of us =)
As this mooncake festival, I'll be happily shopping in a foreign land and do not get to celebrate mooncake festival with my loved ones.
Here I wish all of you 中秋节快乐 ！！！
ps. don't worry, we'll be looking at the same moon tomorrow night and the same lady moon will be smiling at all of us =)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
I'm moving home soon
In about 3 more months, I'll be moving home to a new warm home ... our own home.
A home which dear and me built together and will be sharing lives together.
While I'm looking forward to moving to our new home,
I think I'll miss my home ... the home and the room that I've been living in for about 20 years.
Building a home with someone you love is a wonderful thing.
We share many happy moments, sweat and tear, beautiful dreams building this home.
It gives us a sense of belonging. It gives us hope and strength to grow together.
I'm a cancer...
Home and family are what matter most to Cancerians.
Cancerians love to nurture... they basically GLOW nurturing.
To Cancerians, home is where the heart belong =)
A home which dear and me built together and will be sharing lives together.
While I'm looking forward to moving to our new home,
I think I'll miss my home ... the home and the room that I've been living in for about 20 years.
Building a home with someone you love is a wonderful thing.
We share many happy moments, sweat and tear, beautiful dreams building this home.
It gives us a sense of belonging. It gives us hope and strength to grow together.
I'm a cancer...
Home and family are what matter most to Cancerians.
Cancerians love to nurture... they basically GLOW nurturing.
To Cancerians, home is where the heart belong =)
Bangkok...here we come!!!
Bangkok ... here we come!!!
2 more days and we'll be flying off to Bangkok.
This is a long awaited vacation for all of us =)
weeeee..............................
2 more days and we'll be flying off to Bangkok.
This is a long awaited vacation for all of us =)
weeeee..............................
Now on resolutions
The other day, I was having lunch alone ... when I thought of getting serious about getting something done by this year beside learning to share lives with the one man I love.
I told myself, these I must do
1. Master (learn will be a more appropriate word here)chinese language ... at least up to the standard 1 level
2. Learn to recognise road and drive around town.
3. Learn to love like there's no tomorrow.
4. To plan to start a business.
I told myself, these I must do
1. Master (learn will be a more appropriate word here)chinese language ... at least up to the standard 1 level
2. Learn to recognise road and drive around town.
3. Learn to love like there's no tomorrow.
4. To plan to start a business.
Monday, September 08, 2008
weekend suprises
Somehow for some reason I've always love the song 'Save the best for last' by Vanessa Williams.
Especially these 2 lines :
Just when I thought our chance had passed,
You go and save the best for last.
Perhaps it just reflect exactly what I feel deep inside me all these while.
Again this weekend, when I thought dear will be working like the previous Saturdays,
he gave me a good news by telling me that he's not working this saturday.
Just before I finish celebrating the 1st good news, he dropped me another 'bomb' asking me "want to go genting?"
I definately jump at that question, with a big "YES'
I'm all set and all out to have fun with dear =) and my mission of adopting bears home for the less priviledged children since I've put all the previous batch of bears in good homes (hands).
I'm getting old. I'm not as good/sharp as last time anymore in the games ... but one thing for sure, I still play as crazy as last time =p
With all these bears, we are planning to go to orphanage soon...
anyone want to come along? have been postponing this programme.
This time I'm going to make it happen.
Especially these 2 lines :
Just when I thought our chance had passed,
You go and save the best for last.
Perhaps it just reflect exactly what I feel deep inside me all these while.
Again this weekend, when I thought dear will be working like the previous Saturdays,
he gave me a good news by telling me that he's not working this saturday.
Just before I finish celebrating the 1st good news, he dropped me another 'bomb' asking me "want to go genting?"
I definately jump at that question, with a big "YES'
I'm all set and all out to have fun with dear =) and my mission of adopting bears home for the less priviledged children since I've put all the previous batch of bears in good homes (hands).
I'm getting old. I'm not as good/sharp as last time anymore in the games ... but one thing for sure, I still play as crazy as last time =p
With all these bears, we are planning to go to orphanage soon...
anyone want to come along? have been postponing this programme.
This time I'm going to make it happen.
ps. CY n Keef, I really did what you both told me in the sms ah!!! I enjoyed this weekend with dear dear just like you both told me =) Thanks alot =)
ps. and thanks alot to FL for helping me to carry the groceries home =) enjoyed shopping with you the other day =)
ps. and thanks alot to Addy, for that's how the bears come about =)
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
a wedding song??
1. If a friend would like your help to pick a song for his/her wedding, what song will you pick?
2. For your wedding, what song will you pick?
3. Attending a wedding, what song will make your day?
4. What song(s) have you heard at wedding that was most memorable?
any language also can =)
many thanks =)
2. For your wedding, what song will you pick?
3. Attending a wedding, what song will make your day?
4. What song(s) have you heard at wedding that was most memorable?
any language also can =)
many thanks =)
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
When you walk ...
I'm the kind of people who must go out for a walk during lunch time come shine or heavy downpour. I couldn't sit still and warm the chair for more than 1 hour.
And I like to walk far to have my lunch which some of my colleagues think I'm a bit weird.
But I love walking ... because each morning, when I walk from the place I park car to the LRT and from LRT station to office ... that's when I start talking and smiling to myself.
That's also when I observe the people around me.
and i love the last paragraph by Steve Chandler.
"when you walk," writes Andrew Weil in Spontaneous Healing,
The movement of your limbs is cross patterned : the right leg and left arm move forward at the same time, the the left leg and right arm.
This type of movement generates electrical activity in the brain that has a harmonizing influence on the central nervous system - a special benefit of walking that you do not necessarily get from other kinds of exercise.
Steve Chandler said :
" Take your own challenges out for a walk. Feel your self motivation growing inside you, as the electricity in your brain starts to harmonize your central nervous system.
You'll soon know for a fact that you have what it takes. You won't have to pray for the courage to change the things you can - you will already have it."
And I like to walk far to have my lunch which some of my colleagues think I'm a bit weird.
But I love walking ... because each morning, when I walk from the place I park car to the LRT and from LRT station to office ... that's when I start talking and smiling to myself.
That's also when I observe the people around me.
and i love the last paragraph by Steve Chandler.
"when you walk," writes Andrew Weil in Spontaneous Healing,
The movement of your limbs is cross patterned : the right leg and left arm move forward at the same time, the the left leg and right arm.
This type of movement generates electrical activity in the brain that has a harmonizing influence on the central nervous system - a special benefit of walking that you do not necessarily get from other kinds of exercise.
Steve Chandler said :
" Take your own challenges out for a walk. Feel your self motivation growing inside you, as the electricity in your brain starts to harmonize your central nervous system.
You'll soon know for a fact that you have what it takes. You won't have to pray for the courage to change the things you can - you will already have it."
Monday, September 01, 2008
" Do it so that I'll never regret "
Last Friday while having lunch .... I've this feeling of
"Do it so that I'll never regret"
Just two trivial matter yet if I never did, I may need never got to do it again or may have to wait for another year.
Life sometimes is about making choices.
As I was asking for a plate of rice from the malay economy rice stall which I frequent always, the pakcik told me he's going for sembahyang. After the makcik gave me the rice, she continue eating.
Me : Makan ye kak, lambat makan?
Kak : Tadi sibuk masak, sekarang pakcik gi sembahyang, jadi kena sambil makan sambil jaga gerai lah.
Me : oh...
Kak : Ni hari last, lepas tu kita tutup hingga lepas raya. Bulan puasa kan, kita cuti lah.
Me : wah, panjang cuti. Tak dapat lah saya rasa masakan makcik ni
Kak : Balik raya kang, boleh lah..
It didn't cross my mind to wish her a simple 'Selamat Hari Raya'. The thought only came to mind when I sat down on the eating table with my plate of rice.
I was actually contemplating whether should I make the move to go back to the stall to wish makcik ... will it be akward? will everyone and makcik think that I do so because I wanted more discount??
All these while, here's where I have lunch on most days. Pakcik & makcik has been kind enough to still maintain their price low and even allow me eat for free 1st once when I forgot to bring my wallet. When I say low, it's really low as in RM1.50 - 2.50 for a plate of rice with 3 dishes selection like veggies, egg and others like tauhu / bekedil. If I were to take a piece of fried chicken/ a chunk of ikan pari with 2 other dishes, it will be max RM3.50.
Knowing me, the portion is actually quite big =p
As I was thinking, an Indian lady in her 50s wearing a old yellow sari approached me and asked in a very timid voice (almost inaudible) "Minta cik tolong derma".
My reflex reaction was shaking my head even before I had register what was it all about as I was thinking about the earlier thing.
However, when I come back to my senses, the lady has left my table. I was searching for her when I saw her leaving the food court with her head down. On her way out, her body language showed she wanted to ask but she seemed to be afraid of being rejected. (Don't ask me how I know how she felt because I think I just knew ... I've done that and been through that before...too many at times)
I observed her for a moment and something about this old lady touches the base of my heart.
She walks in a slow manner and I don't think she's working for some kind of scam.
When she almost reaches the exit, I saw her turning back, grasping those photos (which I caught a glimpse earlier) because she saw a group of middle age white collar worker entering the food court.
I took a moment more to finish my food. In my heart, all I told myself was " Do it so that I'll never regret ". Never before have I feel the urge this strong.
I just basically stood up, walked back to the makcik's gerai and waited a while in queue (while makcik was serving others). Makcik was very suprised to see me again.
When I told her "Makcik, selamat hari raya. Maaf zahir & batin ye makcik" I could see the gleam in her face and her smile was the most dazzling one. Even her helper who was helping her at the stall was gleaming with joy.
"Sama sama nak, terima kasih nak. Inilah yang makcik gembira sagat dengar nak"
I'm thankful that I make another person's day =) just right before bulan puasa and Hari Raya.
I didn't know just a simple gesture like this could brighten our day both for makcik, the helper and myself. I'm glad I did it regardless of those lingering thoughts I've earlier. Never mind the crowd at the stall whom may think I'm trying to 'kam-ching' with makcik to get more discount.
I didn't know whether I ate the wrong medicine because right after that, I went searching for the indian lady in yellow sari. I spotted her alone at some corner of the food court. I tapped her upper arm and looked at her eyes when she turned back. I asked her where's she from, she says she's from rumah sejahtera (in malay).
'Saya sihat lagi, mau tolong kawan kawan lain yang perlu. Cik tolong lah"
I have soft spot for all these ... I do not know ever since when...
it wasn't a big amount but at least I hope these little helps.
I still have the receipt, I vowed to visit rumah sejahtera some day...
Sometimes there are some things, some actions which I couldn't explain later. But it make me feel that there's hope and there's choices everyday in our lives. Some things, once foregone may never come back. Sometimes if we are lucky, we may be able to make things right again.
"Do it so that I'll never regret"
Just two trivial matter yet if I never did, I may need never got to do it again or may have to wait for another year.
Life sometimes is about making choices.
As I was asking for a plate of rice from the malay economy rice stall which I frequent always, the pakcik told me he's going for sembahyang. After the makcik gave me the rice, she continue eating.
Me : Makan ye kak, lambat makan?
Kak : Tadi sibuk masak, sekarang pakcik gi sembahyang, jadi kena sambil makan sambil jaga gerai lah.
Me : oh...
Kak : Ni hari last, lepas tu kita tutup hingga lepas raya. Bulan puasa kan, kita cuti lah.
Me : wah, panjang cuti. Tak dapat lah saya rasa masakan makcik ni
Kak : Balik raya kang, boleh lah..
It didn't cross my mind to wish her a simple 'Selamat Hari Raya'. The thought only came to mind when I sat down on the eating table with my plate of rice.
I was actually contemplating whether should I make the move to go back to the stall to wish makcik ... will it be akward? will everyone and makcik think that I do so because I wanted more discount??
All these while, here's where I have lunch on most days. Pakcik & makcik has been kind enough to still maintain their price low and even allow me eat for free 1st once when I forgot to bring my wallet. When I say low, it's really low as in RM1.50 - 2.50 for a plate of rice with 3 dishes selection like veggies, egg and others like tauhu / bekedil. If I were to take a piece of fried chicken/ a chunk of ikan pari with 2 other dishes, it will be max RM3.50.
Knowing me, the portion is actually quite big =p
As I was thinking, an Indian lady in her 50s wearing a old yellow sari approached me and asked in a very timid voice (almost inaudible) "Minta cik tolong derma".
My reflex reaction was shaking my head even before I had register what was it all about as I was thinking about the earlier thing.
However, when I come back to my senses, the lady has left my table. I was searching for her when I saw her leaving the food court with her head down. On her way out, her body language showed she wanted to ask but she seemed to be afraid of being rejected. (Don't ask me how I know how she felt because I think I just knew ... I've done that and been through that before...too many at times)
I observed her for a moment and something about this old lady touches the base of my heart.
She walks in a slow manner and I don't think she's working for some kind of scam.
When she almost reaches the exit, I saw her turning back, grasping those photos (which I caught a glimpse earlier) because she saw a group of middle age white collar worker entering the food court.
I took a moment more to finish my food. In my heart, all I told myself was " Do it so that I'll never regret ". Never before have I feel the urge this strong.
I just basically stood up, walked back to the makcik's gerai and waited a while in queue (while makcik was serving others). Makcik was very suprised to see me again.
When I told her "Makcik, selamat hari raya. Maaf zahir & batin ye makcik" I could see the gleam in her face and her smile was the most dazzling one. Even her helper who was helping her at the stall was gleaming with joy.
"Sama sama nak, terima kasih nak. Inilah yang makcik gembira sagat dengar nak"
I'm thankful that I make another person's day =) just right before bulan puasa and Hari Raya.
I didn't know just a simple gesture like this could brighten our day both for makcik, the helper and myself. I'm glad I did it regardless of those lingering thoughts I've earlier. Never mind the crowd at the stall whom may think I'm trying to 'kam-ching' with makcik to get more discount.
I didn't know whether I ate the wrong medicine because right after that, I went searching for the indian lady in yellow sari. I spotted her alone at some corner of the food court. I tapped her upper arm and looked at her eyes when she turned back. I asked her where's she from, she says she's from rumah sejahtera (in malay).
'Saya sihat lagi, mau tolong kawan kawan lain yang perlu. Cik tolong lah"
I have soft spot for all these ... I do not know ever since when...
it wasn't a big amount but at least I hope these little helps.
I still have the receipt, I vowed to visit rumah sejahtera some day...
Sometimes there are some things, some actions which I couldn't explain later. But it make me feel that there's hope and there's choices everyday in our lives. Some things, once foregone may never come back. Sometimes if we are lucky, we may be able to make things right again.
Sometimes, when in doubt, just follow our heart....
"Do it so that we'll never regret".
I've missed many things in life ... even utmost important ones like my mum. I'm afraid of losing anyone and anything again. I'll never let anyone slip off my hands again.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
porridge <----- poor rich
Despite having porridge as meals all my childhood & growing up years, I still love porridge.
I wonder how does the word porridge comes about? It is poorrich (combination of poor & rich meaning it's food for both the poor & rich? )
Cooking up another pot of porridge last Saturday for sis & myself.
honestly, the taste was only so-so =p
Hope I can make tastier porridge next round =)
then I don't have to force sis to finish the porridge in the pot and myself having 2 big bowls =D lol
I wonder how does the word porridge comes about? It is poorrich (combination of poor & rich meaning it's food for both the poor & rich? )
Cooking up another pot of porridge last Saturday for sis & myself.
honestly, the taste was only so-so =p
Hope I can make tastier porridge next round =)
then I don't have to force sis to finish the porridge in the pot and myself having 2 big bowls =D lol
wearing 'biscuit tin' photos
some random photos of us wearing 'biscuit tin' shirt during the Jacob Walk of Life.
< --- Keef : hah??? when can see the photo of biscuit tins? need to wait so long ar...
< --- CY : see I told you she'll ask this question ... hehe
Monday, August 25, 2008
what an experience
another milestone ....
Yesterday 24/8/08, not only did I upgraded myself in running,
I upgraded my obasang'ness and kiasu'ness as well =p
I actually ransacked the dump area for a box to carry all those free drinks in bottles and cans which I've accumulated by queuing many many rounds because they allow one bottle per person only.
(Was trying to get free drinks for everyone at home and at office as well as for myself =p )
histories made ...
not only I managed to complete a 10km run (which only I never thought of completing) in about 1 hour 30 minutes,
this was also our 1st experience of car being broken into (not that I want this kind of thing to ever happen again). While we are waiting to finish the race, Keef's injured car must have been waiting for our return. I'm so sorry about it.
Fortunately, nothing valuable were taken. We are able to find the pakar cermin kereta to attend to keef's car.
As much as I would like to pursue running, I have thoughts of retiring end of this year. Yah, not that I even started =p lol .... yes, I know I've not even give the 21-km 'buddy' a chance.
Yesterday 24/8/08, not only did I upgraded myself in running,
I upgraded my obasang'ness and kiasu'ness as well =p
I actually ransacked the dump area for a box to carry all those free drinks in bottles and cans which I've accumulated by queuing many many rounds because they allow one bottle per person only.
(Was trying to get free drinks for everyone at home and at office as well as for myself =p )
histories made ...
not only I managed to complete a 10km run (which only I never thought of completing) in about 1 hour 30 minutes,
this was also our 1st experience of car being broken into (not that I want this kind of thing to ever happen again). While we are waiting to finish the race, Keef's injured car must have been waiting for our return. I'm so sorry about it.
Fortunately, nothing valuable were taken. We are able to find the pakar cermin kereta to attend to keef's car.
As much as I would like to pursue running, I have thoughts of retiring end of this year. Yah, not that I even started =p lol .... yes, I know I've not even give the 21-km 'buddy' a chance.
I've always enjoy the solidatory moments during the runs ... enjoying mother nature, listening to my favourite tracks, listening to my own heartbeat, listening to what my heart has to say, listening to 'me' & feeling myself drenched in sweat (a symbol of hardwork)
In this SHAPE RUN, I've a long long thought & flashback about my life, my loved ones and what I want in life. I see some people running towards their goals, I see people strolling, but what I see in most people is their never give up attitude and their passion.
Everyone of us run for a reason. What's yours?
ps. I also DISCOVERED ...Things will happen when we put our mind & heart to it... I personally experience it (not the 1st time).
This is about a tiny rubberband ... but please continue reading...
My tiny rubberband broke and I tied it back but it broke again & I tied it again. I was asking everyone - Keef, FL, PW whether they have extra but unfortunately they don't. When the rubberband broke and flew-dunno-to-where while we are walking to the starting point, I started panicking because I couldn't be running with my hair let free ... they will start poking my eyes, sweeping my neck and I'll be sweating like hell.
I visualise that there's rubberband on the ground waiting for me to pick up and true enough about 200 metres in front, I stumble upon a big rubberband (the type they use to tied stack of letters together at post office). It was great for tying my hair. I was jumping with joy for it was something I needed very much at that point of time.
See, I've always believe that if we want something (good things of course) badly enough, we put our mind, heart and effort to it. It will come to us. This is also why I always believe that we reap what we sow.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
the cow secrets revealed ..
hehe... you may now take out your ' COW ' and fold the A4 paper in 4 parts (like below).
How you interpret will depend on how you drew your cow.
If your drawing is on potrait mode, look at it that way (like below)
If your drawing is on landscapre mode, rotate the paper so that the cow is standing upright.
here are some pointers the trainer shared
those poeple who drew cow with face facing us are people who faces their problem upfront.
those people who drew cow with big big legs are dependable on others.
those people who drew cows with ears are good listeners ... the fact that they drew ears means listening is important. Don't be suprised that some 'cows' actually do not have ears.
those people with more parts of the cow in the top left quadrant of the paper are optimistic people. The more parts, the more optimistics. (I basically almost have my whole COW there =D )
those people who drew cow in a very detailed manners such as with moo moo spots, eyelashes ... are detailed oriented people.
people who drew cow facing right uses more of their right brain and the same concept applies for the left.
For people who drew cow with big, fat and nice tail have sexual desire that are very high.
Hope you all enjoy this game as much as I do =)
How you interpret will depend on how you drew your cow.
If your drawing is on potrait mode, look at it that way (like below)
If your drawing is on landscapre mode, rotate the paper so that the cow is standing upright.
here are some pointers the trainer shared
those poeple who drew cow with face facing us are people who faces their problem upfront.
those people who drew cow with big big legs are dependable on others.
those people who drew cows with ears are good listeners ... the fact that they drew ears means listening is important. Don't be suprised that some 'cows' actually do not have ears.
those people with more parts of the cow in the top left quadrant of the paper are optimistic people. The more parts, the more optimistics. (I basically almost have my whole COW there =D )
those people who drew cow in a very detailed manners such as with moo moo spots, eyelashes ... are detailed oriented people.
people who drew cow facing right uses more of their right brain and the same concept applies for the left.
For people who drew cow with big, fat and nice tail have sexual desire that are very high.
Hope you all enjoy this game as much as I do =)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Would you like to know more about yourself?
Today lunch time, I've attended a talk on Emotional Intelligence.
During the session, we played 2 simple games... one of which I found is very true.
Would you like to know more about yourself?
It is a simple exercise yet it can tell alot.
Ready?
Please get an A4 blank paper and
draw a cow on the paper.
Draw the first image that comes to your mind.
(come on try it ... I drew even though my drawing was horrible =p )
Upon doing so, please keep this drawing till my next post.
Don't throw the 'cow' away ... your 1st drawing will give you the most accurate explaination.
ps. Hehe... I may share my drawings at the end of the game =p
During the session, we played 2 simple games... one of which I found is very true.
Would you like to know more about yourself?
It is a simple exercise yet it can tell alot.
Ready?
Please get an A4 blank paper and
draw a cow on the paper.
Draw the first image that comes to your mind.
(come on try it ... I drew even though my drawing was horrible =p )
Upon doing so, please keep this drawing till my next post.
Don't throw the 'cow' away ... your 1st drawing will give you the most accurate explaination.
ps. Hehe... I may share my drawings at the end of the game =p
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
'Marley and Me' and me
source : http://www.marleyandme.com/scrapbook.htmlRecommended by both of my good friends - CY & Keef, no doubt this is a good book.
I love this book from cover to cover ... not missing any single page. It is a 'tail' so beautifully written that it leave imprints in our heart.
It even made me feel that my decision to rear doggies is a good one and I shall never give up that notion.
I'll have two doggies ... 'Wishbone' and 'Milo'
there's something about 'camry'
This place wasn't this nice (peaceful) when we were there, the colour was somehow more dull, the water is murky.
There's something about this 'camry' ... he seem to be able to make the photo appear nicer than meet the eyes =D
'Camry' is gift from fairy god father ... and I promise I'll take good care of 'Camry' =D
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Bring home the GOLD, Choong Wei
Admist of all those political crisis, this is one thing that I think we Malaysians look forward to...
At least there's a hope for all Malaysians, something that will bring us together regardless of our roots and beliefs.
Today, all Malaysians will be united behind you, Choong Wei ....
Go for it!!!
Updates : He has got a silver medal for us all =)
and the best part was he will donate some of the RM300k for Sichuan earthquake victim.
At least there's a hope for all Malaysians, something that will bring us together regardless of our roots and beliefs.
Today, all Malaysians will be united behind you, Choong Wei ....
Go for it!!!
Updates : He has got a silver medal for us all =)
and the best part was he will donate some of the RM300k for Sichuan earthquake victim.
Jacob 'Walk of Life'
This Jacob Walk of Life is really a walk of life literally ...
for we have discovered and encountered many things throughout the whole morning.
Again thanks to keef for bringing us along.
I'm so glad we had choosen to come to this instead of the Unity Run =p
2. There's advantage in being early. We ladies get to find out more about our bone density as there are booths set up by sponsors (Anlene) to provide bone density check. Guess what, I found out that people who don't drink milk for reasons such as lactose intolerance or dislike drinking milk actually have lowest risk od osteoporosis among us (this is not proven, just an assumption derived from a group of 4 of us =p)
3. I get to meet two of the funniest DJs of MY FM ... Jack Lim (Jacquelin - that's how the gweilo pronounced his name) and Ngan Mei Yan. Indeed Mei Yan is as pretty as people say she is=)
4. The world is a small place. While I meet on of my colleague, she asked if me & CY knows one another. Apparently, they are from the same uni and now she's my colleague ... that's a great coincidence.
5. There are really something 'cheok sou'. We didn't pay a single cent, yet we have got ourselves many freebies. Among them is the free yellow biscuit t-shirt, goodie bags (which contains Jacob biscuits, Anlene milk packet drink, Spritzer TINGE mineral water, Fitness First 3 days trial coupon for 2... and many many more packets of Anlene milk ( i think in total, about a carton or more of packet Anlene milk) ... nevermind my 'o ba sang'ness ... it's good to have milk to drink in the office =) we need calcium .... kekeke..
6. As we went to Subang Jaya for breakfast, we found out that there's a new concept in Malaysia where a certain parking area are converted into 'car flea market'. All the cars that are parked in those parking lots are meant for sale. You can meet and negotiate with the seller there and then.
7. We ended up in PJ Oldtown for breakfast ... the famous char kuay teow uncle. However, he no longer cook using charcoal. Nevertheless does have a general servings of schrimps and cockerels. Thanks CY,FL & Keef for the breakfast =)
There are many shops selling plastic household items (heard that the price is cheaper here) and selling very 'real' artificial flowers.
8. After sending FL home, we 'chai shiong mun' to Terence house to collect the floating-on-water plants which I'm supposed to collect many many months back =p see, the extend I go to to get the plants I want ... LOL
9. I forgot to pass the books to you all but nvm, we shall meet again in a weeks' time ... this time for the 10km.
ps. photos to be updated soon =)
for we have discovered and encountered many things throughout the whole morning.
Again thanks to keef for bringing us along.
I'm so glad we had choosen to come to this instead of the Unity Run =p
Among the 'walks' this morning beside the actual walk
1. When in doubt of direction after the 1st sign board, always go straight. Even at roundabout, take the 12 o'clock turn. When in doubt in the wee hour of the morning, you may slow down to look at the sign board.2. There's advantage in being early. We ladies get to find out more about our bone density as there are booths set up by sponsors (Anlene) to provide bone density check. Guess what, I found out that people who don't drink milk for reasons such as lactose intolerance or dislike drinking milk actually have lowest risk od osteoporosis among us (this is not proven, just an assumption derived from a group of 4 of us =p)
3. I get to meet two of the funniest DJs of MY FM ... Jack Lim (Jacquelin - that's how the gweilo pronounced his name) and Ngan Mei Yan. Indeed Mei Yan is as pretty as people say she is=)
4. The world is a small place. While I meet on of my colleague, she asked if me & CY knows one another. Apparently, they are from the same uni and now she's my colleague ... that's a great coincidence.
5. There are really something 'cheok sou'. We didn't pay a single cent, yet we have got ourselves many freebies. Among them is the free yellow biscuit t-shirt, goodie bags (which contains Jacob biscuits, Anlene milk packet drink, Spritzer TINGE mineral water, Fitness First 3 days trial coupon for 2... and many many more packets of Anlene milk ( i think in total, about a carton or more of packet Anlene milk) ... nevermind my 'o ba sang'ness ... it's good to have milk to drink in the office =) we need calcium .... kekeke..
6. As we went to Subang Jaya for breakfast, we found out that there's a new concept in Malaysia where a certain parking area are converted into 'car flea market'. All the cars that are parked in those parking lots are meant for sale. You can meet and negotiate with the seller there and then.
7. We ended up in PJ Oldtown for breakfast ... the famous char kuay teow uncle. However, he no longer cook using charcoal. Nevertheless does have a general servings of schrimps and cockerels. Thanks CY,FL & Keef for the breakfast =)
There are many shops selling plastic household items (heard that the price is cheaper here) and selling very 'real' artificial flowers.
8. After sending FL home, we 'chai shiong mun' to Terence house to collect the floating-on-water plants which I'm supposed to collect many many months back =p see, the extend I go to to get the plants I want ... LOL
9. I forgot to pass the books to you all but nvm, we shall meet again in a weeks' time ... this time for the 10km.
ps. photos to be updated soon =)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
家家有本难念的经
As I sit down and start typing, I initially wanted to write on a rather 'heavy' topic about love and life.
Lately (or maybe it's been all these while), I found out more about my colleagues ... the group of people that I spend about at least 8 hours a day for 5 days a week.
They make me realised that "家家有本难念的经"
However, somehow I couldn't proceed. I honestly do not know where to start.
May I shall leave this 'heavy topic' for another day.
For today, I choose to feel accomplished =)
We have clear 2 laundry baskets, clear wu kuei's palace, wash 2 toilets, unclogged the bathroom sink, clear the congested dining table, clear the kitchen area, and cook century egg & scallop porridge... forgot to put dried oyster =p
A friend had asked me this before
"Why do you feel so happy completing small small tasks?"
no any particular reason... I just feel happy =)
maybe something like cooking is a small task to someone but it's a great deal for me..
maybe this is how I pysche / motivate myself .. there are alot of houseworks to be done on weekends leh ..
maybe it's just how I choose to be happy .. appreciating little things in life ..
maybe it's because I believe that these smaller tasks are stepping stones to bigger achievements in life..
maybe ... there are just too many maybe's
Lately (or maybe it's been all these while), I found out more about my colleagues ... the group of people that I spend about at least 8 hours a day for 5 days a week.
They make me realised that "家家有本难念的经"
However, somehow I couldn't proceed. I honestly do not know where to start.
May I shall leave this 'heavy topic' for another day.
For today, I choose to feel accomplished =)
We have clear 2 laundry baskets, clear wu kuei's palace, wash 2 toilets, unclogged the bathroom sink, clear the congested dining table, clear the kitchen area, and cook century egg & scallop porridge... forgot to put dried oyster =p
A friend had asked me this before
"Why do you feel so happy completing small small tasks?"
no any particular reason... I just feel happy =)
maybe something like cooking is a small task to someone but it's a great deal for me..
maybe this is how I pysche / motivate myself .. there are alot of houseworks to be done on weekends leh ..
maybe it's just how I choose to be happy .. appreciating little things in life ..
maybe it's because I believe that these smaller tasks are stepping stones to bigger achievements in life..
maybe ... there are just too many maybe's
We are each of us angels with only one wing
and we can only fly embracing each other ... Luciano de Crescenzo
How true ...
How true ...
training the 'masters'
Have you tried giving training to people who are experienced and top notch in their own fields?
While I was expecting a group of MT (management trainees), I was taken aback when I'm facing with MA (Management Associate) & FL (Future Leaders) besides the normal MTs. These are the group of people who may be my leaders and superiors.
They do throw me a few questions (completed with evidence from the operating guidelines)
but what I wanted to convey is that as much as we want to go by the book, there are times we need to act on based on situation.
This is a group of audience that really does their homework and came fully equipped. I secretly like the challenges they had thrown to me ... it shows they are moving in tandem with what I'm saying.
There I'm standing feeling very small in front of those people where any of them could be my superior.
At the same time, I'm glad I'm defaulted to do this training ... whereas other departments have their big bosses do this training. While I think I'm the only 'udang kecil' joining this 3 days training, it opens me up to a totally new arena.
Never in my life can I imagine myself speaking in a well known hotel ballroom with a clip on microfon with about 50+ people listening attentively to what I have to say. Honestly, it feels great to share what I'm doing for a living with people.
Sincere thanks to you all for your willing participation and cooperation.
ps. I still remember the looks I got when I walked into the ballroom .... and when one of the class leader asked if I'm the trainer. I felt like a child lost in a foreign place. With my back pack on my bag, I feel like I'm a school girl who are not qualified to give training to these group of people who some are seniors to me in term of age, experience, knowledge, skills and ....
However, I was happy when they told me my session was one of the best so far and a great session to have on Friday before the weekend.
While I was expecting a group of MT (management trainees), I was taken aback when I'm facing with MA (Management Associate) & FL (Future Leaders) besides the normal MTs. These are the group of people who may be my leaders and superiors.
They do throw me a few questions (completed with evidence from the operating guidelines)
but what I wanted to convey is that as much as we want to go by the book, there are times we need to act on based on situation.
This is a group of audience that really does their homework and came fully equipped. I secretly like the challenges they had thrown to me ... it shows they are moving in tandem with what I'm saying.
There I'm standing feeling very small in front of those people where any of them could be my superior.
At the same time, I'm glad I'm defaulted to do this training ... whereas other departments have their big bosses do this training. While I think I'm the only 'udang kecil' joining this 3 days training, it opens me up to a totally new arena.
Never in my life can I imagine myself speaking in a well known hotel ballroom with a clip on microfon with about 50+ people listening attentively to what I have to say. Honestly, it feels great to share what I'm doing for a living with people.
Sincere thanks to you all for your willing participation and cooperation.
ps. I still remember the looks I got when I walked into the ballroom .... and when one of the class leader asked if I'm the trainer. I felt like a child lost in a foreign place. With my back pack on my bag, I feel like I'm a school girl who are not qualified to give training to these group of people who some are seniors to me in term of age, experience, knowledge, skills and ....
However, I was happy when they told me my session was one of the best so far and a great session to have on Friday before the weekend.
I think this is great ... I've taken a step to do what I'm afraid of ... and I found out it wasn't that bad after all ... At least I knew I tried and no regrets.
hard to describe my feelings but it was definately a very great experience to begin my weekend with =D
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
my new stress reliever
My new stress reliever – fresh from the oven (garden)
When they grow, I’ll grow
When they glow, I’ll glow
When they are happy, I’ll be happiest =D
When they grow, I’ll grow
When they glow, I’ll glow
When they are happy, I’ll be happiest =D
I love plants ... they are great and they have taught me alot =D
ps. n if you're thinking what I'm thinking about where did I got these plants, read here, you'll understand =p hehe
Kids say the 'truest' things
Sometimes kids ... they just make us LOL
These are the selected fews that make me LOL so much till my stomach hurts ... LOL
MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so old she didn't remember any more. Melanie said, 'If you don't remember you must look in the back of your panties. Mine say five to six.'
BRITTANY (age 4) had an earache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How does it know it's me?'
SUSAN (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. 'Please don't give me this juice again,' she said, 'It makes my teeth cough.'
DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'
MARC (age 4) was engrossed in a young couple that were hugging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking his eyes off them, he asked his dad: 'Why is he whispering in her mouth?'
CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom looking worried. When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied, 'I don't know what'll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit in?'
TAMMY (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mom knew. Tammy looked at her for a while and then asked, 'Why doesn't your skin fit your face?'
source : forwarded email
These are the selected fews that make me LOL so much till my stomach hurts ... LOL
MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so old she didn't remember any more. Melanie said, 'If you don't remember you must look in the back of your panties. Mine say five to six.'
BRITTANY (age 4) had an earache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How does it know it's me?'
SUSAN (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. 'Please don't give me this juice again,' she said, 'It makes my teeth cough.'
DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'
MARC (age 4) was engrossed in a young couple that were hugging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking his eyes off them, he asked his dad: 'Why is he whispering in her mouth?'
CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom looking worried. When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied, 'I don't know what'll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit in?'
TAMMY (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mom knew. Tammy looked at her for a while and then asked, 'Why doesn't your skin fit your face?'
source : forwarded email
D-tox
Tomorrow (actually it's today) ... I'll be doing a detox.
b'coz I'm full of shit
1st time ...
doesn't know how it feel
doesn't know how my body will react
will I feel better & healthier after that?? ...
all for me to find out
ps. and if you see me running for the loo, you know why ^^!
b'coz I'm full of shit
1st time ...
doesn't know how it feel
doesn't know how my body will react
will I feel better & healthier after that?? ...
all for me to find out
ps. and if you see me running for the loo, you know why ^^!
Monday, August 11, 2008
yanking down the kitchen ...
We yanked down the kitchen and got ourselves RM680 in the process .... great deal right???
oopss ... it should read kitchen cabinet
New skill(s) acquired :
(1) un-drilling screws with the power driller .... hand must be firm. drill to screw head must be accurate else the screw worn out and difficult to remove.
(2) yanking down the kitchen ... must be in correct order using correct tools & correct level of energy.
(3) sawing with electrical power saw ... must use correct blade saw. must be stable and accurate. must wear google. must be able to withstand wood dust and loud noise. (must close mouth and cannot talk while sawing =p LOL ... especially for ppl who talk non-stop )
(4) waste disposal management ... segregate the disposable items especially recycle-able ones and 'can-earn-money-ones'. Reuse what can be reuse. Loading and unloading of disposable items into car to waste-disposal-area. Capacity management - estimate the number of trips needed to dispose the items. Effective arrangement to minimize the no. of trips.
(5) the art of giving ... ended up giving all the items to the 'helpful uncle' who collects items at the waste disposal area.
(6) creative re-use of resources ... found a water sprinkler for our garden, now has a beautiful glass pot for plant (from the mineral water glass container - modified) ... and many more ( too long to list everything here)
(7) Cleaning management ... most appropriate cleaning methods ... such as brooms for floors and vacuum for hard to reach area. Water & washing powder for stains on floor.
Sifu : Master Dear.
School fees : 1 roti bakar with ham, egg, cucumber, mayonis & chili sauce. Buy from pasar pagi one! =p
Report card :
(1) Gets cranky when tired. Disobey order when asked to go rest.
(2) Talk alot when working on projects.
(3) Lan Fan G - go to sleep before finish job and wake up after only after others complete the job.
(4) Never listen to instructions ... pandai pandai buat sendiri ... never follow safety precautions.
(5) Usage of eletrical power drill and saw weak.
(6) People carry a few pieces of wood, you carry one each round... have to go many rounds ... not efficient enough =p LOL
Overall : consider pass lah =D
Kesian sifu, so 'char' punya student also have to give pass =p kakakaka .....
oopss ... it should read kitchen cabinet
New skill(s) acquired :
(1) un-drilling screws with the power driller .... hand must be firm. drill to screw head must be accurate else the screw worn out and difficult to remove.
(2) yanking down the kitchen ... must be in correct order using correct tools & correct level of energy.
(3) sawing with electrical power saw ... must use correct blade saw. must be stable and accurate. must wear google. must be able to withstand wood dust and loud noise. (must close mouth and cannot talk while sawing =p LOL ... especially for ppl who talk non-stop )
(4) waste disposal management ... segregate the disposable items especially recycle-able ones and 'can-earn-money-ones'. Reuse what can be reuse. Loading and unloading of disposable items into car to waste-disposal-area. Capacity management - estimate the number of trips needed to dispose the items. Effective arrangement to minimize the no. of trips.
(5) the art of giving ... ended up giving all the items to the 'helpful uncle' who collects items at the waste disposal area.
(6) creative re-use of resources ... found a water sprinkler for our garden, now has a beautiful glass pot for plant (from the mineral water glass container - modified) ... and many more ( too long to list everything here)
(7) Cleaning management ... most appropriate cleaning methods ... such as brooms for floors and vacuum for hard to reach area. Water & washing powder for stains on floor.
Sifu : Master Dear.
School fees : 1 roti bakar with ham, egg, cucumber, mayonis & chili sauce. Buy from pasar pagi one! =p
Report card :
(1) Gets cranky when tired. Disobey order when asked to go rest.
(2) Talk alot when working on projects.
(3) Lan Fan G - go to sleep before finish job and wake up after only after others complete the job.
(4) Never listen to instructions ... pandai pandai buat sendiri ... never follow safety precautions.
(5) Usage of eletrical power drill and saw weak.
(6) People carry a few pieces of wood, you carry one each round... have to go many rounds ... not efficient enough =p LOL
Overall : consider pass lah =D
Kesian sifu, so 'char' punya student also have to give pass =p kakakaka .....
dance + dance + dance = happiness
Had a very fruitful session of line dancing today =)
At last I get the steps right... yay!!! after fumbling around last week (and for many many previous weekS =p lol )
This week we did a medley of 4 songs non-stop ... am suprised that I actually enjoyed it very much =D
dance till I sweat ... dance till I dropped (with laughters)
I don't know ever since when but I fell deeply in love with dancing.
Ironic it seems but our mind actually retain what we've learnt although we have not practiced for the last 2 - 3 months. When the songs came, our legs will move accordingly and swiftly (like can switch on auto mode =p) This I found is amazing and this was what happened today ... somehow those dance steps which I thought I had returned to the line dance instructors came back to me effortlessly =D
and I feel great to be able to dance with a bunch of fun colleagues ...
feel great to dance without inhibition, without feeling shy =p
dance like 'who say I can't dance' way
I LOVE DANCING !!!!
ps. and I told myself I'll start practicing ... yah, I told myself this very long ago, ever since I started the line dance class but I just never got to do it. Now it's the time while the metal is still HOT!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I don't buy anymore
Ever since we have booked the trip to Bangkok ...
I've stopped buying EVERYTHING which I think can be bought at Bangkok particularly Cathucak.
and when keef mentioned that can we have a full day trip for Cathucak ... my heart leap & jump with JOY.
Gals, are you all READY for the TRIP ???
just make sure we have enough money to come back ya!!!! =p
ps. it's about 1 month and 2 days away ah !!!! I can't WAIT!!!
I've stopped buying EVERYTHING which I think can be bought at Bangkok particularly Cathucak.
and when keef mentioned that can we have a full day trip for Cathucak ... my heart leap & jump with JOY.
Gals, are you all READY for the TRIP ???
just make sure we have enough money to come back ya!!!! =p
ps. it's about 1 month and 2 days away ah !!!! I can't WAIT!!!
Lately ...
Lately..
I'm back to my very hectic schedule again ..
I'm feeling there isn't enough time for everything.
I'm feeling I need more than 1 of me to complete the tasks and things-to-be-completed.
There are so many things and they are all shouting 'urgent' that I lost myself in the 'urgent' maze.
Prioritize ... I've tried but all I'm feeling is like I'm being rushed and pushed from all corners.
Sometimes I feel I'm on the brink of breaking down ...
Sometimes I find it hard to breathe...
How I wish I could find more time ...
I'm back to my very hectic schedule again ..
I'm feeling there isn't enough time for everything.
I'm feeling I need more than 1 of me to complete the tasks and things-to-be-completed.
There are so many things and they are all shouting 'urgent' that I lost myself in the 'urgent' maze.
Prioritize ... I've tried but all I'm feeling is like I'm being rushed and pushed from all corners.
Sometimes I feel I'm on the brink of breaking down ...
Sometimes I find it hard to breathe...
How I wish I could find more time ...
Thursday, August 07, 2008
You can do your part too =)
Save our earth, our mother nature,
1. Contribute to recycling effort.
2. Encourage communication by email and only print out what is necessary.
3. Save up to 30% of the electricity bill when unused computers and electrical equipments are turned off.
4. Use both sides of paper when printing, and reuse printed papers.
1. Contribute to recycling effort.
2. Encourage communication by email and only print out what is necessary.
3. Save up to 30% of the electricity bill when unused computers and electrical equipments are turned off.
4. Use both sides of paper when printing, and reuse printed papers.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
When the work is never ending
we shall continue growing
When the work is never ending
we shall continue living
When the work is never ending
we shall never stop playing
Work is never ending but stress should stay where it should be residing (office)
When the work is never ending
we shall continue living
When the work is never ending
we shall never stop playing
Work is never ending but stress should stay where it should be residing (office)
Do we look alike?
When my colleague returned the Reader's Digest (June 2005) I lent her, she only has this to say
" This girl looked exactly like you "
and when she shoved the magazine to another colleague, the other colleague said
" Is that a photo of you submitted while you were younger? "
Do we look alike?
I need your honest opinion to determine whether it's real or my colleague are trying to make me laugh =p
" This girl looked exactly like you "
and when she shoved the magazine to another colleague, the other colleague said
" Is that a photo of you submitted while you were younger? "
Do we look alike?
I need your honest opinion to determine whether it's real or my colleague are trying to make me laugh =p
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does this helps?
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Are you exhausted?
Lately, most of my buddies are very very busy at work (except for the lucky fews)
So when I saw this 'Master Wu Guei' at the Kementerian Kesihatan booth at KWSP, I just walked over and grabbed the brochures.
While reading the brochures, I thought of you all .... all hard workers =p
the brochures is in BM, so I did a bit of translation here
What are the signs of exhaustion?
sleepy
tired and no energy / fatigue
lack of energy for physical activities
lack of concentration or focus
lack of motivation to work
lack of coordination
lack of danger anticipation
lack of caution
impulsive action
slow decision making
I must admit I've more than 2 of the symptoms above ...
I'm exhausted.
What bout you?
So when I saw this 'Master Wu Guei' at the Kementerian Kesihatan booth at KWSP, I just walked over and grabbed the brochures.
While reading the brochures, I thought of you all .... all hard workers =p
the brochures is in BM, so I did a bit of translation here
What are the signs of exhaustion?
sleepy
tired and no energy / fatigue
lack of energy for physical activities
lack of concentration or focus
lack of motivation to work
lack of coordination
lack of danger anticipation
lack of caution
impulsive action
slow decision making
I must admit I've more than 2 of the symptoms above ...
I'm exhausted.
What bout you?
Friday, August 01, 2008
‘From now on, I’ll let him open the door for me’
Last time, when we first started ‘pak tor’, I have a very bad habit.
I don’t believe in letting the gentleman opening the door (the push type) for me when I’m just as capable to do it myself.
I wanted to be so-called ‘independent’ and refuse to (ma-fan) rely on him to do simple things like opening doors.
He always insisted that he will push open the door for me and I kept refusing.
Every time we approach doors (that need to be pushed to go through), we will both make a dash to see who gets to push open the door 1st.
Sometimes, he’ll have to hold me back so that he gets to push open the door (yalah, his hand longer ma =p)
Each time, he’ll want to push open the door for me and I couldn’t understand why.
I couldn’t comprehend why he doesn’t allow me to do simple things like this or holding the doors for him to pass through.
All he wanted to do was just to open that door for me, and yet I was just so ‘keras kepala’ (stubborn).
This morning while in the LRT, I suddenly told myself
‘From now on, I’ll let him open the door for me’
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I read this from Dr John Gray book that
[ When a man opens the door for a woman, it is as if he is subconsciously saying " You're special to me, I care about you, I honour you, I am here for you, I understand you do so much for everyone so I am happy to help make things easier for you whenever I can."
This loving message is given each time a man goes a little out of his way to show consideration for making his partner's life easier and more comfortable. Actions speak louder than words. ]
Dear, is this why you always subconsciously wanted to push open the doors for me?
Sorry, I didn't know it could mean so much.
ps. don't worry, I'll leave all the doors to you =p LOL
I don’t believe in letting the gentleman opening the door (the push type) for me when I’m just as capable to do it myself.
I wanted to be so-called ‘independent’ and refuse to (ma-fan) rely on him to do simple things like opening doors.
He always insisted that he will push open the door for me and I kept refusing.
Every time we approach doors (that need to be pushed to go through), we will both make a dash to see who gets to push open the door 1st.
Sometimes, he’ll have to hold me back so that he gets to push open the door (yalah, his hand longer ma =p)
Each time, he’ll want to push open the door for me and I couldn’t understand why.
I couldn’t comprehend why he doesn’t allow me to do simple things like this or holding the doors for him to pass through.
All he wanted to do was just to open that door for me, and yet I was just so ‘keras kepala’ (stubborn).
This morning while in the LRT, I suddenly told myself
‘From now on, I’ll let him open the door for me’
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I read this from Dr John Gray book that
[ When a man opens the door for a woman, it is as if he is subconsciously saying " You're special to me, I care about you, I honour you, I am here for you, I understand you do so much for everyone so I am happy to help make things easier for you whenever I can."
This loving message is given each time a man goes a little out of his way to show consideration for making his partner's life easier and more comfortable. Actions speak louder than words. ]
Dear, is this why you always subconsciously wanted to push open the doors for me?
Sorry, I didn't know it could mean so much.
ps. don't worry, I'll leave all the doors to you =p LOL
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