Blink Blink

I've been talking about this for years..I guess you guys are probably bored with this topic. I can't help it wor...I am still wearing spectacles. My spectacles broke yesterday and it's now in the optical shop - they will send it back to the manufacturer to see if they can repair it. Meantime, I am very tempted to get a new one. If I don't get a branded frame it will cost me about $200 to RM300 only. Compared to Lasik..it will cost me $5k++!!! In addition, for some reasons I just can't seem to get any of the specified credit card that allows 24mths / 36 mths instalments.

Dilemma...

Super Glue Fingers

Is super glue poisonous? I accidentally kena super glue on my fingers. I took for granted by assuming that it will be like normal shoe glue where I can jus rub them off easily. I panicked when I realised that it had formed a rough layer on my fingers. I cuoldn't even feel my fingers! There was a 'warning' on the packaging that says 'to avoid contact with skin and eyes'. Too late...after I had my shower - I put lot's of lotion on my finger. I can feel them now :D Only worry now is that...the chemical may have been absorbed into my skin...or the chemical reaction has changed my finger prints permanently!

And..are they poisonous?

Study 'LAW' (Source: WWL)

UK Immigration Officer: Purpose of your visit please?
Visitor: I'm here to study law, sir.
Officer: You know, you must have a lot of lawyers in Malaysia.
Visitor: Why do you say that?
Officer: Well, i've been here for a good twenty years, and I'd say 80% of Malaysians I see here say they're here to read law.
Visitor: Oh, really? That's really something i never knew. Hard to believe in fact.
Officer: Just you watch, then. You just stand here until the next Malaysian comes along, and I'll bet he's here to read law.

*Visitor waits for 5 mins, Ah Chong from Malaysia comes to immigration counter*

Officer: Mr. Ah Chong, purpose of visit?
Ah Chong:Study lorr

No Kopi still

Hooray..I've been OFF coffee in the last 3 mornings! Even skipped it during lunch. Well, i did have half a cup on Wednesday at Old Town Kopitiam - that's it! Also had half cup of lipton tea before those boring evening sessions that I had to attend every night.

BUt ..hey..no coffee in the morning..is a great achievement for me ler!

Jatuh!

Feb 27
Youngest Aunty (60+) fell down near her house
Injury: Hairline fracture on shoulder elbow and palm
Refused specialist treament, opted for tit tar
Supposedly 'recovered' now

3 Mar
Eldest Aunty (70+) fell down in her kitchen
Injury: Bruised forehead & nose, Broke jade bangle & cut hand
Refused to see doctor
Suppossedly recovered

21 Mar
Father (70+) fell from motorcycle
Injury: Minor grazes on left elbow and leg
No need medical treatment
Back to work as usual

"Nowadays fashionable to jatuh ah" - that was my sister's reaction when she heard about the latest fall :D

Mysterious email

I received a mysterious mail today. A t1st I thought it was a spam..but noticed that the contents were somewhat different..so I read on:

How are you? My name is xxx. I from Russia, city Cheboksary. To me 28 years. I shall tell to you about myself a little.
I corresponded with the man from the your country before. His name xx. He is from your country. We had a long correspondence and xx wanted, that I have arrived to him in the your country that I have seen what life there. We have together submitted the statement on reception of the visa in your country! xx spoke, that will help my in our meeting. I thought, that have met on the Internet the love. I and xx made the big plans for the future, but in a flash all has changed. From the moment of submission of the statement for the application of the visa has passed 5 months.

For these five months there was for what I least waited. xx informed, that his former wife has returned to him and lives together with him. Soon they should get married. And now in xx plans there is no me. I wrote to him some times after that, but xx have wished me only good luck in the further searches worthy men and have told, that our ways miss.

And in October to me there has come the invitation in embassy behind reception of the visa. In the beginning I wanted to throw out the invitation in embassy. To me it was sad, because my dreams were failed, I have nobody to fly in the your country. But my uncle have dissuaded me from resolute actions and have told, that else there is a chance to find worthy the man and to use the visa to a meeting with him. I well know English and practically I have visa your country. My uncle speaks, that it really solves many problems.

Approximately in 7 days the visa will be ready, and I should go to Moscow behind reception of the visa. I write to you because in my heart there is an empty seat. I do not search rich or poor. I search careful and responsible man which wants to enjoy a life together. Is this person you? I think, that I ask not much. I have told to you a little about my life. I have told not all about myself, but it will be easier to me to write about myself if you will ask questions which interest you. I have told to you my history, and now I shall look forward to hearing from you with impatience.

Write to me! I shall send you more photo in the following letter. I wait you answer.

xxx
P.S. I shall answer with pleasure if you write to me on: xxx@xxxx.ru

What do you think? Strange hor...some kind of scam? I can't figure out what's behind it though? I am no man wor :DDD

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Good Morning. I had a pretty ok weekend.

As usual, it's Monday...was going to create some hype by sharing with you some ridiculous spam mails that I get very often - particularly those about 'viagra' and 'erection'.

Unfortunately, before I could do it, Cowie told me about a very unfortunate incident - her colleague just lost his wife and new born baby. Yea - just like tat. This is the second case I heard recently - not too long ago, Warrior was telling me abt a similar case.

This is life I guess.

This morning's disccusion over 98.8 radio station was about food wasting. You know..it's so normal for us ladies to only eat a portion of our rice/ noodles. Or..it's so normal for use to order more that we could eat and end up couldn't finish. I know..I am guilty too. I am trying hard to change ok...no more "ngan foot tou chak".

Life can be beautiful and cruel..,,treasure and enjoy what we see and have today. Do not forget that in this same moment, someone is moarning, suffering, starving, in pain..wishing that they have what we have today.

We should also be responsible to take care of what we have. What do you have today?? Your wealth, health, family, work, car...do not take these things for granted ya. It is your own responsibility to protect them since you are so lucky to have them.

Privatising

Heard over the radio this morning about the government's plan to privatised ambulance services. Apparently, we have never had professionally qualified paramedics for the last 50 years - this is what I heard on the radio very clearly. The governement sees the need to improve services and is thinking about privatising. What say you? On my journey to work..I heard feedback from a few callers. A few common issues to consider..which is (well..) common sense:

• All agreed that it's TIME to improve the services
• Privatising will definitely improve services BUT the consumers will end up bearing the incremented cost. Can all of us afford expensive private fees?
• Based on current / previous privatising projects i.e. LRT, Public buses....none of them are really successful. In most cases, the goverment ended up picking up bits and pieces eventually. Will the same happen again?
• Privatising is a good idea BUT who/ which / what organisation gets the tender is another very critical issue (???) In other words, the process of the tender HAS to be done fairly and correctly.

Meanwhile, make sure you don't get yourself into an emergency (?)

Answer to Earlier Post

Aii..how come so few of you participated in my little quiz wor. Ok la...let me tell you what happened with me and this little thingy. Both BusyBee and Fafa are right. It is a safety whistle..the strap is for you to hang around your neck...and blow the whistle when you want attention!

Somehow, your silly fren here (me) thought it's something else. May be it's how my brain worked when I saw the picture descriptions - I thought it's one of those emergency safety alarm that goes off loudly when you pull it apart. You know what I mean?

I thought it looked so classy and hanfy. I even bought two - another for FL who mentioned that she is looking for one.

SO DUHH!!

Duck

On Friday nite, SOMEONE told me that she is like a duck. Do you know what that means? It's a totally new term to me.

As explained - DUCKS are very good...as they swim in the water...they will never get wet even if it rains heavily or when they go underneath the water because the water will just slide off their feather.

So..if you behave like a duck...no matter what obstacle, pain, frustration falls upon you..jus let them brush through and never let it absorb into you!

I shall not be frustrated...it's end day now..there's absolutely NOTHING I can do now. I shall leave, go get my car washed, and tai ci class at night.

Have a good evening everyone!

Sponsor A Child?

Do you see that sweet child on the left of this column? Have you ever thought of sponsoring a child? This year is the 10th anniversay of World Vision in Malaysia Their mission this year is to find 5,000 - 500 for each year they have been in service, 15 chidren sponsored each day.

I've been sponsoring a 14 yr old girl in Mongolia for almost 3 years. I pay RM51++ (with tax) via credit card each month. The money will not go direct to the girl. All funds will go towards development work for the community that the child stays in. It may be school programs, farms, etc. I recieve program updates very often. I also receive pictures of the child. We are not encourage to contact the child and family directly but we can keep in touch via the World Vision office in the respective countries. I have written to her twice. Once I used a world map to explain to her where I am vs. where she is. She loved it.

With their monthly contributions of RM50.00, we are helping more than 14,000 children in China, Mongolia, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Lebanon, Myanmar, South Africa and Cambodia.

Sponsor a child today ...go to the website to find out more and act today!

Badminton

I went to play badminton just now after more than a yr not playing. Can't remember the last time I played...may be with Alex...the guy that CLK wanted to introduce me (who happened to be married!) or may be with CK (an old friend who passed away suddenly some time last year).

This time I played with my cousin and her father and my sis. Cousin has invited me a few times..once a year every time we meet during CNY. I always said that I will try to go...she palys with her colleagues n BF (now hubby) every Friday from 7-9pm. This time I finally went...she decided to bring her father as well, since he was a badminton freak during his younger days. He retired from work 6 mths ago and has been very inactive since..so she thought of getting him back into the game. Plus...her hubby's not around tonite..so ..she is free to do her own thing.

My game's a bit rusty - thought I'd be fit and strong since I've been working out, but I am not. Again, it's probably a different ball game..different muscle group, different mechanics, etc. Sis says...may be body still recovering from surgey kua. Well, doc did say that the inside will take about 2 months to heal.

My uncle is 65 yrs old. 10 years ago when I played with him, he was very good and strong. He hit the shuttlecock right to the back of the court and I always had difficulty hitting back strongly. Tonight, he is totally diferent. His strokes were weak, he missed a lot of shots and was tired after a while. He seems dissappointed and defeated. He said that he has never palyed so badly...said he couldn't see clearly and had difficulty hitting the shuttle accurately.

To us,...he still has the skills..just need to regain his strength and accuracy. So..we keep encouraging him to stay active..don't just stay at home in front of TV.

At least he is 65 yrs old lo...me not even 35 also rusty liao. Think the game is too impactful for my rusty bones too :(

What does this look like to you? I bought this thinking that it fucntions as A but turns out it is only a B. Let me what you think based on the packaging, product and the descriptions?

Your answer in terms of :

a/ what is it?

b/ what is the function i.e. you use for what?

A little update about my PT experience @ the gym

I know la..alot of you would think I am wasting money on this Personal Trainer thingy. I just wanna give it a try and see if I feel any fitter after the guidance. By right, if the trainer is good I will be independent after all the sessions (provided I have motivation to continue la).

How is it going so far? Well, I've been to 2 sessions so far. After each session different part of my body aches. That's because he made me work almost thrice as hard as I'd normally do. After the first session, my triceps ached like nobody's business, it's still aching right now after 5 days! I discovered something strange though - my left limbs are supposedly weaker due to a previuos medical condition, hence, my left arm was made to lift 10 times more on the the first 3 exercises. Strangely, my right arm became very obviously weaker from the 4th exercise onwards! Even right now, my right tricep hurt more then the left. How to explain this?

The trainer said it's all in the brain...it's because I've been subconciously using my right more hence, most energy is on the right. When we force the left to work harder, the brain quickly re-directed to the left, hecne, the right became 'helpless'. Make sense or not?

Yesterday, was my second session. I complain that my arms still hurt, so we worked on legs and abs pulak. Nothing scientific happened this time, jus that my abs and legs hurt now lo. And he gave me a massage at the end..in the open!

Was thinking if all this can save all my other cost e.g accupressure, tai ci. BUt hor...although I felt physically worked out...I don;t get the sense of 'lightness' that I get after the accupressure or tai ci sessions lo.

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If u read my blog often enough u should notice my 'sometimes up sometimes down' mood changes. Today I am rather down/ tired. It's probably hormone related (again) or as usual I'd always blame it on Wednesday - for some reasons I always feel lethargic on Wednesdays. If possible I'd request for Wednesday off days :D

Was looking at the UT prices today..all went down dramatically, so pathetic..aiiii...life is full of ups and downs. Was told the market went up a bit today - hope the days will be brighter soon.

I spent my day yesterday doing a couple of personal stuff. First, I met up with an insurance agent who happened to be my cousin. I wanted to her to help me review my current policies and help me work out whay I am missing on and where are the areas I need to upgrade. She ended up telling me that I need to increase my protection on critical illness bla bla bla. Well, I checked with a few persons..ok..point taken..I only insure myself for $50k..whereas everyone else that I spoke to had about 200 to 300k :p

I'm getting more opinions from a few more persons before deciding how much more I need to top up. *SIGH*

Secondly, I went to the temple. Yesterday was the day we were suppose to pray to the White Tiger God :p. I know I know..I am behaving like an ah sor :DD Anyway, I went with another friend who is as clueless as me. We were just being kiasu. We ended up doing it wrong!

You see, praying to the White Tiger God also means asking for the noble persons to help you. There is also a ritual where we are suppose to get rid of little people (ta siu yan). We didnt want to to that ritual becos some ppl told me that it's not good. So...we told the man that we only want to pray but not 'ta siu yan'. So...we were just given the stuff (candle, joss sticks, incense papaers)..and told to pray on our own.

I asked the lady..if the incense paper are to be burnt as offerings? She said yes. While I was burning..I saw a little red piece in there shaped like a ginger bread man. I assumed it's the little person ...part of the set ....so I burnt everythg lor.

Later on..my friend's aunt said that..the little red man..is the noble person la. LOL!!! Die lo like tat...accidentally burnt the noble person. I did see people pasting the piece on the walls and pillars....as I said..I thought that's the little person wor.

SIGH SIGH...

Anyways..it's the end day now. Am going off to the gym.

Did you feel the earth move?

A few minutes ago...I felt a tremor, like myself swaying a little bit. I thought I was dizzy so I went to the toilet to refresh myself. When I got back from the toilet, Cowie told me that she felt the building move a few minutes ago. Apparently, there was an earthquake in Pekan Baru, Sumatera. No wonder la...I thought I was wee waang waang until dizzy...or may be neighbour's renovation affecting my side :p

2nd Month Doc Visit

Was at the Doc's yesterday evening to take my second jab - ya my Idol Doc..as Cowie would say. Was also sharing with Cowie a while ago that I didn't manage to sleep well last night - felt very hot, sweat alot and heartbeat was kind of fast (like restless). Was wondering if I was over-reacting but Cowie assured me that's these are normal symptoms of hormone treatment. Well, the doc did ask me if I had any major discomfort...I forgot to tell him that about the sleepless nights *duh* - after all it was for two nights only, forgot lor. Will see how it's like tonight (hope it rains). If not, I have a gym session on Wednesday and tai ci on Thursday - all should be fine after all the work outs kua.

Oh yea...everyone's asking me about the final lab test results i.e. the 1% chance of the cyts being cancerous. Since the chances are so low..I'd assumed that if the Doc doesn't call - should be no bad news lo. Anyway, I asked for the results yesterday. It says the following:

A: Right Ovarian Endometric Cyst
Sections show an endometriotic cyst with cyst wall of ovarian stroma lined by endometrial type epithelium and attendant endometrial type stroma in areas. Areas of histiocytic lining also present. No malignant change.

B: Left Ovary with an endometriotic cyst, and a corpus luteum
Also an endometriotic cyst. The wall is lined by endometrial type epithelium, and in areas by thick layers of foamy and pigment laden histiocytes. In the cyst wall is a corpus luteum. There is no malignant change.


Phew...took me so long to type those out correctly. Cannot copy n paste la..as I am referring to a hard copy. Like typing French only. Anyway...don't bother finding out what those terms mean - net net no signs of cancer cells.

Another Good One (Source : WK)

Words Women Use:

1) FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if
you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes.
Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7) Thanks:A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.

8 ) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying FUCK YOU!

9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's
wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3.

Infatuated with Doc?

See below..another series of trash talking. My friends think I am infatuated with Doctor A. Yes..this is what we are paid to do in the office :p - trash talk :

SL : i thk Dr Wong is popular amongst Young ladies.
SL : becos he communicates..
SY : wah...i didnt know Dr wong is so famous...
SY : no wonder always so long wait...
SY : min 1 hr n above...
SL : ha ha..he too patient la..allow us to talk long story..he oso talk long long
SL : but so far my wait v fast wor...may be becos i go early
SL : yesterday i passed by at 9pm..stil got lights
KT : Hahaha....now WSL is stalking his IDOL
KT: 9 pm still passby his clinic konon-nya
SL: everyday i pass by hartamas la
SY: i use to go there, register n then go down for dinner...
SY : come up, still have to wait...
SY : ashley is very famous there....being the noisest
KT : sl, u passby hartamas, but do u actually passby dr wong's clinic?
SL: yes
KT : juz wanna confirm
KT : so u actually look up 2 see if still got light or not la?
SL : u sibuk la
SY : but her idol mah...
SL : my idol ma...of course i wanna see how late he works
SL : nex time got emergency can knock on his door

Sewing

My grandfather was a professional tailor and my mom inherited his skills. She used to make alot of our clothes e.g. school uniforms, shorts, etc. She also used her skills to earn extra income sewing door mats, caps, sports shorts etc etc. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit any of her skills. I never liked sewing. I knew that as early as 9 yrs old..when I had JAHITAN class in school.

I just confirmed that I should not even attempt to be a tailor. A few days ago I decided to re-attached a button on one of my pants. Have not been using that pant for a few months liao..and I really need it back now since I have lost some weight, thus, a few of my newer pants looks like "lai si foo" on me. So..I took opportunity of the CNY break to re-attached that button. It is suppose to be a fairly simple task..I've done that many times previously.

On one of the mornings last week, I happily took out the pant to wear. Guess what? I attached the wrong button!..The button I used was way too large for the original hole - DARN! That's failure no. 1

Just a while ago, I attempted to replace the button with the correct one. As I was skillfully sewing the button on - Guess what?? The needle snapped and broke! Have you ever heard of that happening??

Sigh...my mom will be either shaking her head in dissappointment or laughing at this silly daughter of hers.

Farmland Steamboat & Seafood Restaurant

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times. Most of the time we go there in a huge group for an enjoyable fun meal. Their specialty is steamboat using porridge instead of soup. I personally like it becos I find it relatively healthier and light. Not as heaty, meaty and oily compared to other chinese meals. It's not everyone's favourite though..mainly because it can be quite pricey and some thinks the food has too much MSG - thirsty after eating wor.

The last time we went to this restaurant was back in Novemebr 06 (I think..). It was raining heavily so we had to use an umbrella. Since we travelled in my car..my umbrella duly served it's duty. It's a very special umbrella (no..it is not a special gift from someone), it is a gift from Shell Helix upon purchase. It's huge and specially designed, I would say first time an umbrealla designed with double layer e.g. a little break to allow wind to travel through so that the user doesn't lose balance during strong winds.

Upon entering the restaurant, we left the umnbrella at the umbrella stand at the entrance. After more than 2 hours chit chatting and stuffing ourselves..we happily left without the umbrella. It was already the next day when I remembered it. The restaurant is all the way down town in Pudu, it's too troublesome to go back down to look for it. That doesn't mean I don't regret leaving it behind.

Last month, I was in Pudu again for dinner with PPL and LCN. I decided to try my luck. PPL guided me to the restaurant and she went inside to check for me (I was driving). To our surprise, the umbrella is still there. The owner explained that they will normally keep nice umbrellas in case customers come back for them. But it's been 2 months!

I am so impressed. Although pricey, I don't mind going back there more times. I respect them for their sensitivity to their customers. Business is already good but they still take the extra steps to take care of their customers...way beyond their core business deivery.

Way to go...

Farmland Steamboat & Seafood Restaurant
362 - 366, Jalan Pudu
55100 Kuala Lumpur
tel:03-2141 9297

Typical Conversation With My Dad

Dad : Are you working tomorrow?
Me: No need..
Dad : Do you want to eat pao?
Me : No need (in a nicer tone)
Dad : Hah...?
Me : No need...(louder tone)
Dad : Hah..? You want pao or not ah?
Me : Don't want..
Dad : You go out ah?
Me : No ah..
Dad : Then..?
Me : Go exercise ..(actually I am going gym..but he will never agree about spending $ on gym so he doesnt need to know)
Dad : WHo you go with?
Me : Alone lor
Dad : Hah...how you exercise alone? Run here n there alone...??
Me : No lar (Laughing in my heart..)

I faxed the following letter to my credit card centre on the 27th February. As mentioned in the letter, I had to do this every damn year. The 1st time I did it, I wrote long paragraphs explaining why I deserved a fee waiver..that I've been very loyal..that I only had one card bla bla. Last year..I just cut it short by saying something like ..."what is this..I have to request again..don't you guys have customer retention programs.."

This year..I didnt bother to write any story...just straight to the point....

RE: REQUEST FOR ANNUAL CREDIT CARD FEE WAIVER

This is my third request. I am not happy that I have to do this every single year despite the fact that I have been a loyal to (BANK NAME) for quite a number of years.
My credit card (No. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx).

Looking forward to some prompt and positive initiative.

The fee was reversed on the 28th Feb. Not being stingy here...the fee charged was RM160 ler...I spent thousands and thousands on this card every year ler.

Ah Beng E-meow (Source: Cowie)

Dear Ah Lian
Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything? For me,I am quiet find.You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look?
Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.

You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now.
Last week, hetake I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger.
After that hetake we all go to kalah ok.Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.

Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari.My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So youmust come with your hole family.

I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and to me.Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon. And whenyou got time, please fewfree to call me. Goo bye.....

Worm regard,
Ah Beng

Don't be greedy

Luckily I sold off most of my UT before CNY. When I came back from CNY I was a bit sore when I see the market going up to 1200++ points. Considered realising a few newer and smaller UT ..but decided to wait since market really booming.

Apparently, a comment by the PM during CNY stating that the market will ht 1300 points triggered some small investors to invest even more. Luckily I didnt catch the statement.

The market plummered steeply yesterday and continued to plummer today. My tai ci instructor is a remisier...he not happy today. In fact worried. He said..lotsa of losses ..lots lots...

Sigh....pity. It's a risky game...u take risk...u pay lo..if u r greedy.

Ducks & Prawns

Everyone told me to stay away from seafood especially prawns after a surgery for about 100 days. Some also said that ducks are also 'tuk'. I did try hard to stay away lo. On the 2nd week I accidentally included dried prawns in a dish, tried to avoid taking the prawns, just took the vege. On the 5th day of CNY old man brought back roast duck...darn! No other food to eat..just duck..i oso didnt want to make a fuss..old man wont entertain anyway.

Today..a supplier bought us dim sum lunch at ah yat abalone restaurant. Majority of their selection are with prawns...all are very very nice. The moment I saw the menu I decided that I cannot control today liao...must eat everythg!

That's not all...when i came home...ta daaa...roast duck again! Sei lo..double 'tuk' for today. *SHAKE HEAD* What to do...have to eat lor.

Just noticed..one of my wound is pinkish today and a little bit sore :p. Sei lo....appointment with Dr A on Monday. If it doesnt look good...Dr will know.

Only consolation is I went for tai ci just now. Hopefully can tai ci away all the 'tuk'.