No Money No Card

I feel so lucky right now..to have a filled stomach. I was just about to order my regular subway sandwich whne I realised that I do not have my other weekend wallet with me. It has all my cash and the MBB atm..the 2 main financial tool to survive in town! The other wallet that I had with me has only $6 bucks in it, some coins, the hsbc atm..and some other credit cards!

What do I eat? I settled for chicken rice @$5.50 :)

So..tonite, I will be driving around town without my ID and drivers' license. Thankfully I still have some spare cash in hsbc...saviour.


It's really pathetic..when you are hungry and out of cash. So...next time you see a poor hungry homeless person..spare the poor soul some food or cash ok...

Two days to 2009

Yo! Two more days to finish off the year. Life goes on? Am back to work today..sort of..gotta 'fix some things' then off again :) My throat's still not feeling 100% well....I think it's developing into a cough :( I want to enjoy my countdown la...

The 'camp' for countdown is almost ready! I had an 'ah sei' to help me yesterday. 'Ah sei' is a term used by chinese to call the 'maid' :D . THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart..for ah sei's help..if not for her....I'd still have some more cleaning to do.

The AH SEI

and..the work of AH Sei..sparkling clean!

AH SEI also helped me to transform this...

into THIS!

Thanks to my big bro also for helping me to install the water taps and the door bell (..that is still not working yet :p)

Three days to 2009

Howdy! There are only three more days left to a brand new year. I am still trying to get a grip about the 'reality' ...it's just way way too fast for 12 months to zoom away just like that!

Time Waits for No Man!

How True!

The last few days went by very quickly too. Christmas Dinner was at sis' place..here are some pics..

The tree

The Turkey and the Beautiful Cupcakes

and..the after effect of a Cupcake

hmm...I can't seem remember what I was doing during the day time!

What else was I up to this yuletide season?

Well, I've been having a bad throat since Christmas. Have you heard of 'half a sore throat'? That's what I had/ have! Only the right side of my throat and gums hurts! I thought it's gone and over by this morning but it's back again...after lunch..must be the little bit of chilli that I took :(

Boxing Day...watched Ip Man with my dad. Great show..(see previous entry).

Yesterday afternoon...I was cleaning the new house. It was pure hard labour ..10 times more hard work than working out at the gym! And..I only had the ground floor done..and I practically mean the FLOOR only. Grilles...windows..door...still very dusty! I started off with the room next the to the kitchen..then the kitchen..and the toilet...then moved on to the living room...which was the killer part. There was so much water..flooded- to be exact... half way through..I couldn't decide whether it's more efficient to push the water through the back door (via kitchen) or through the front door! Reminds me of my childhood days..when mom asked us to clean the little flat that we were staying in...and we will flood the living room and water ski on our knees! I was very tempted to that again yesterday :D

Anyways...I was dead tired by the time I was done with the Ground Floor.

...the staircase onwards is still covered with inches of dust.
..the glass panel...the door...the grilles will need some cleaning too...as I don't want my guests to end up with stains on the clothes / hands/ body

I should be back there today...but instead....I am blogging the from the office currently..had to come back to confirm a fax. Was a tad bit worried about over running schedules..but... ..hmmmph..really can't work lar. Will worry about work on Tuesday. Tomorrow is another public holiday for us (hee hee..) - Awal Muharram (the Islamic New Year). Will be working one day on Tuesday than Off for NY Eve and Day :)

Was tai-ci-ing and combating this morning. So ..I am very tired now. It's close to 3pm liao! Gosh..what was I doing! Doubt I will be able to clean much today :p May be I will go to the hypermart to shop for the NY Eve do...paper cups, plates...etc

Ip Man - Simply Awesome!

Watched Ip Man @ Cineleisure on Boxing Day 26 Dec 2008 with Dad.
(P/S: My big bro thought it should be pronounced as I P Man ...as in Superman's -- MAN)

1. Donnie Yen is simply gorgeous..eventhough he is already in the 40s
2. Original martial arts choreography although..I was wondering abit that.... something is amiss..how come no .. gory bloody and flying scenes?
3. Oh..Donnie Yen..did I mention..how charming he is??
4. Donnie Yen
5. Donnie Yen..Donnie Yen..Donnie Yen..Donnie Yen..Donnie Yen..Donnie Yen

Even Dad says it's a good one. This time no complaints about film quality. Last time I had no choice (no tickets) but brought him to TGV One U to watch Fok Yuen Kap (by Jet Li)..till today he still complains about the poor film quality!

Invitation NY Eve 2008

Here's the invitation I just sent out for the NY Eve 'do'. Just a small get together mainly with the gals (ex MBL). Decided not to include other groups..since some have family commitments and some I will be meeting a day later. He he.. small group...easier for me.

Dear all,

You are cordially invited to warm my 'new but empty' on New Year's Eve night.
Food will be Steamboat + BBQ
Husband, Boyfriends are welcome...more people..the merrier..more hands to work also *blink blink*

Address:
No 'xx' Jalan Prima Impian 'xx'
Taman Prima Impian
Segambut
(I think so that's the address...it's very near my current house..both CC and WK know the way to my place..)

Word of Caution: The house is really practically Empty!

So..bring a chair, sleeping bag, mat, or whatever you can fit into your car....to help you sink in comfortably...IN CASE I can't find enough chairs for you guys.

MY JOB:
Make sure house is comfortably clean to welcome you guys
Jip toi (tables - 2 enough?)
Steamboat pot/ BBQ pit
Soup for steamboat
Soft Drinks / Beer/ Water
Ice / Ice box
Charcoal for BBQ
Paper cups/ bowls/ saucer..etc
Other utensils..for food handling


NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Lot's of vege / mushrooms/ etc for steamboat
Some meat stuff for steamboat..if u think meat from BBQ insufficient
Chicken wings / seafood or whatever you prefer for BBQ
CC is in charge of 'fruits' (Vodka watermelon?)
CC can you also bring the portable stove that you have?


OTHER NOT SO IMPORTANT STUFF :) (Any suggestions)
TV?
Music?

That's about it. Did I miss out anything?
Hope this email reaches you..if not I will CALL :)

Christmas Eve 2008

Good day! It's Christmas Eve!

I decided to start the day early today at the gym cos I know I won't be 'gyming' at least for the next 2 days :) instead I will be Eating! Wanted to have breakfast at Sun Wong @ Jaya One initially but dissappointed to see it closed...still not open at 9am!!! Apa la...


No choice....I dropped by the Old Town instead. Wah..this place really live up to their slogan man...."Where life is happy because we take our time"....everything is so sloooowwwww..................................................

While this is a really really calm & relaxing place to start off the morning...but hey..it's a work day for me..I don't have the entire morning to spend here man.

It took minutes....ages...to get a waiter's attention...

I ordered the above breakfast set. I could feel that I have a sore throat coming up...so I asked if I can have my bread steamed instead of toasted...waiter gave me a BLANK LOOK....

Never mind....it's Christmas Eve...stay cool.

But then..the drink and toast took at least 10 mins to arrive! While waiting ...I ponder over 'the to-do list' for the NY eve thingy..that I am suppose to host.

Whey..how difficult it is to make a drink and a toast..and there were less than 10 customers in store. The toast was Cold by the way.

And...no eggs came. I waited and waited. Downed the toast. Coffee finishing...it finally came...after some 10-15 mins later ..i think..or was it me....not in the right place. When in a rush..don't come to Old Town.

As I was Gulping down the eggs... I noticed other fellow breakfast customers who also just got their eggs were taking their own sweet time 'Sipping' the eggs. I finished within minutes ..and left in a huff :D

Right..that was my morning.

Yesterday...I officially completed my Christmas shopping! Ta daa...

Got something for the Lil Angel too from Baby Gap (50% off). So clever of her to decide to come out 2 weeks early to collect Christmas presents :)

Still have not receive confirmation from sis about her party..today or tomorrow..*FROWN* Also..wondering if the office will close early. I am not in any mood to do any work anyway. Close lar. If there is no party tonight..I'll probably head to the mall again to .......... err...grab some stuff for the NY eve thingy?

Meanwhile....have a blessed Christmas everyone!

Cheers....

A Camera and A Three year old

I normally don't put up individual pictures here but these are too cute to resist...

(a budding photographer ....or is he self obsessed? taking so many shots of his himself??)

Enjoy..and Merry Christmas!!!

BC 38 launch @ TF Hartamas

Last night I attended the launch of the 38th Body Combat quarterly release @ True Fitness Hartamas. Les Mills releases new tracklists & choreography for all their GX Programs every three months, Body Combat is the only program I indulge in.

..Body Balance - a mixture of yoga, tai ci, etc...tried once long time ago...may go again..when I need a stretch or when I need a change to something slow and relaxing

..Body Jam - *ha* don't think I will ever try this as I am convinced that I am tone deaf . No sense of rhythm at all and definitely a Kayu.

..Body Pump - never tried. not attracted to it yet.

..RPM - tried once, nearly died but it may be a better alternative to rest the knees. will pick it up soon.

..Body Step - seems difficult for me..since I'd oso think I have terrible sense of co-ordination :D

..others are ..Body Vive, Body Attack - no interest yet.


This is the second launch experience for me ever since I discovered BC in July this year. I shall not comment on technics and skills or the track list like most fitness blog enthusiast do...I just wanna blog this down since I enjoyed it a whole lot even though I only had only about a 2x2 ft space execute the punches and kicks. Each time I turn back to the front after a back kick.. I see a someone's foot in MY Face o_o And then ...out of the blue...a shoe of the guy next to me went flying in the air *GASP* To prevent myself from bursting into laughter, I quickly switched my attention back to catching up with the energetic instructors on stage.

Overall..it was a great event. The launch team was energetic as always, well prepared technically and in special costumes (Back to School Theme...I wonder if other fitness centres does this (the costumes I mean). Well done TF team!

Ok ok..my two cents worth of thought about the new choreography and tracks...ermm..challenging to some extend..can be punishing to the knees at some point. Lotsa front kick back kick front kick back kick..esquiva is also back..combine with front kick pulak..by the end you don't know where your legs are oridi! Songs wise - don't have any particular favourites at the moment.

Lastly...all participants were given this 'certificate' upon exit. We were suppose to collect each from all the other programs launch to get a free goody bag ....I think. I am sure it will end up collecting dust and into the dustbin in a month time..so why not I put a digital copy Here :

Oh ya..HERE are some beautiful pictures and video - a blog of one of the intructors I stumbled upon when I was looking up about the sport quite sometime back.

P/S: As I am writing this...the gals and I decided to have a NY eve do at my empty abandoned new house :0 Was thinking about doing it this morning..just for fun and to add some spice to the ending 2008..although it may mean...everyone sitting on the floor...drunk on the floor...eating with fingers...and..some hard work for me ...in planning..something that I am never good at:

..who's coming
..what eating..
..chairs n tables..
..cups n saucers
..what drinking
..music..entertainment..
..clean the hosue pre and post..(the house is really EMPTY and UNUSED)

....thats about it? quite easy ma..

Mamma Mia-Seen it, Love it!

Simply Love it!
The opening was an eye opener for me as someone who knows nuts about musical (most of the songs are familiar tunes though). The powerful band, the cast and their strong vocals..simply world class.


The mid part after the intermission was a tad bit boring..(think I yawned twice).
The finale was simply spectacular.


Think I need not say much more. It's a #1 show in the universe. I am just so glad that I saw it. Worth every cent!

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much Ive missed you
Yes, Ive been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we partedWhy, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know,
My my, I could never let you go.

Do we look alike?

Little Angel On the Way

UPDATED @9.47AM:
Baby niece arrived on Dec 18th. And I am groggy now O_-
Am having double dosage coffee now. Briefing is at 11am...and I am barely ready. Just wanna blog this down quickly. The baby looks beautiful. Delivery went well I gathered. Admitted around midnite and delivered by 2am.

Danial woke up in the middle of the nite agitated cos he needed to pee but frustrated to find that he had drypantz on (he has been off diapers for a while, SIL put it on for him last nite so that its easier for me). So..I helped him to take out his 'xx' to pee...must be so 'kap' almost pee'd all over me.

Apart form that..he slept thru the night. In the early part of the morning, he was rolling about...and ended up sleeping next to me. That wasquite warm :)

POSTED @12.33AM Dec 18th
Bro and SIL jus left for the hospital..seems like the little angel decided to come to this world early to celebrate Christmas! So..I am here at their house baby sitting lil D who is fast asleep now. I hope he doesn't wake up in the middle of the night and freak to see me instead of his parents. He has not spend a night with anyone else apart from his parents. I know I know..should have prepared him...that, you have to tell my dear bro. I hope he will behave tmrw morning ...have to make sure he cleans himself and feed him before sending him to the kindy. If not for a project launch tomorrow I would have taken emergency leave. Will try to get some sleep now -_-

Is this for real?

May be asking Eric to get one of this for me from SH (minus the winter thingy).

It's only RMB30= RM15! Looks so real!

Well, if it's fake..it is still MUCH nicer than 'Asadi' :D

Eric warned..if I am afraid of 'plastic poisoning' ha!

Starbucks Limited Edition Tumbler

Alot of ppl are crazy about the Starbucks 2009 Diary. Fafa, Trish..and busy bee inclusive. Read busybee's post - here to get a glance at the diary. No matter how nice it is..I still don't see the value in getting a diary for $18 on top of the $ spent on a Grande size coffee.



Instead...just a while ago I got THIS:

Since I decided to work thru lunch...I thought I'd give myself a treat of a good Starbucks coffee with Subway sandwich. While waiting for my short latte to-go...I was looking around for the 'so beautiful' diary that everyone is crazy about. I didn't see the diary on display although it was right in front of me..instead I only saw the little table top promo display. While reading it....something else caught my attention..."on 17th Dec only....purchase this limited edition tumbler at $10 with purchase of a Grande drink" Hmm..I thought that is very good value...and tumbler is nice..and definitely more practical than a diary. And ..it so happen..today is 17th! What a coincidence!

But then..I only ordered a Short Latte. I decided to enquire anyway..if I can upgrade to a Grande for the tumbler. The cashier referred to the supervisor and the supervisor nodded his head.

Guess what...he only asked me for additional $10 and presented me the tumbler and my short latte!

The tumbler is just meant for me isn't it? Talk about being at the right place at the right day!

Ha ha..i still don't know why I bought it...not that I don't already have one :p I do have one...and am using it regualrly to take away kopi from the chinese kopi shop every other morning. Well well..as Fafa said when we were at Puma (again) yesterday...things are soooo cheap...you just have to buy lor.

Bliss! I love Starbucks!

P/S: In the end, I spent $30 in less than 30 mins..way exceed my normal kopi shop lunch (inclusive of parking & petrol!)

Poor Old Faithful Kia (Car I mean)

I have not been nice to the car lately. This morning I dropped my sunglasses while entering the spiral car park, was using my right hand scrambling for it and my left hand steering the wheel...like I have such good co-ordination skills. You can guess what happened la...I hit the left rear wheel against the wall divider. Very loud sound! And...boy...the rim's so badly grazed..I am sure the alignment's out too. Will take a picture of it later..if I remember.

(RESERVED FOR PIC OF DAMAGED RIM)

Meanwhile..the above is a portion of the battered condition of my poor car. Advantages of driving an old car!


• ...even after an accident grazes are barely noticeable because there are grazes all over!
• ...I can rave around town in the crazy traffic full of crazy drivers (I am one of them) with little worries that the car will be damaged in accidents cos it's already battered!
• ...pot holes and uneven roads on the left, right, front , everywhere? no worries..the car is tahan lasak
• ..no need to worry about car theft..nobody wants it..can park anywhere I like
• ..by the look of my car..people will stay away from me..no need to be afraid of road bullies..they would think I am the road bully :D

BUT...

What irks me...

• ...is when I have to open close the door at toll booths, parking booths, etc cos the @#$!& no longer works - but..I am getting to be very good at it
• ...is when there is addtional sense surround sound coming from almost every corner as you drive - so I jus blast the music LOUD!
• ...is when every other week/ month soemthing breaks down and you can't help but wonder what's next - if i can help it....I WON'T replace..use till death ..poor car..sorry ah.
• .....and the list goes on...

Feeling Old?

After the badminton session last Saturday, Gan asked me if ..."I feel old" We are both in mid 30s...(approaching 40 soon). Sounds old ler but....Gan says when she's playing she doesn't feel old at all. I do agree to some extend....but one can't help but feel bloody old ..


... when you meet fresh intern/graduates who are barely in their 20s
..when surrounded by energetic young trainers / members at the gym
...when your peers are all married and have their children calling you auntie
..when the kids who used to be kids are now teenagers
...and new generation of kids are being produced by day
....when you see your skin condition not as smooth and soft as before
..and the older generation getting even older and starts leaving us one by one

According to Webster's Dictionary, the word “old” is defined as “having been in use for a long time,” “worn, dilapidated, ancient, or decayed by time.”


Julie Isphording, former Olympian re-defined OLD as “courage, wisdom, athletic and perseverance.” after her experience as a volunteer at the 1995 St. Louis Senior Olympic games..read more from her Life Tales From a Former Olympian

She is probably right. I would think I waas 'older' about 12 months ago....

..I use to sleep late till late mornings on weekends....and still feel sleepy and tired
..I spend alot of hours in front of the idiot box
..Sometimes I opted to stay home instead of going out
..I had to drag myself to the gym
..when I first started joining BC classes..I had co-ordination problems :D...I couldn't do push ups even on the knees...but now..I can even manage a few on my toes!

And I used to think that..my fitness and strength is gone case ..gone with the damaged nerves..but hey..it's coming back! My original badminton strokes are back! I can smash hard now ..almost just like in school days!

Live Young! Feel Young!

P/S: My sis however thinks that living young means staying up late and going out late. She thinks I am crazy waking up so early on weekends to go to the gym and tai ci etc :D

Can't believe it's Christmas..

It seems like just yesterday..I was having Christmas Eve evening coffee and a piece of black forest cake at Starbucks Amcorp Mall with Sam before I headed to sis' home for the her yearly party. It also seem like not too long ago that my Aunt Lil from Vancouver was here for Christmas holidays...that must be the year before last year. This year my cousin Marcus will be visiting. When Aunt Lil and family left Msia, Marcus was only 4-5 years old..and he has never been back since. He is now 30!

Back to my point..I can't believe it's year end again..Christmas is in 10 days time..and then CNY. I've already given lil Danial his pressie and told him to wait until Christmas to open. Taught him how to countdown to 25th using the calendar...he went...."why so long wan??"

A lot of ppl predicted that recession will hit after CNY. Prices will go down. So..I am putting off the renov to after CNY. Hopefully car loan interest rate will go down too :p

For me...work is always busy during year end. While alot of ppl like my sis will take Christmas onwards off till next year....I have reports due o_-

So..10 days to Christmas, 16 days to 2009...what's your feel? looking forward? looking backward?

As for me..nothing much to look backward to. Been a pretty dry year. Luckily I still find some joy body combating at the gym and of course not forgetting my ocassional foodie indulgence.

Here's to a better year ahead...

My aim?

....go for a holiday..macau may be (furthest I can afford :p)
...do something challenging...go up KK..(hiak!)
...and..some other personal stuff...
..and oh..move house..(i know..i know..said this many times liao)
...and ah...WSL XXXX

Post Transverse Myelitis (about 15 yrs later)

As a result of the TM attack ...some nerves of mine were scarred (as the doctors put it). So..besides very very very mild weaknesses I have been living with minor imperfect sensory functions ever since. I'd like to classify it as minor becos..I can still FEEL. It's just that I won't be able to differentiate pain, hot or cold. What do I mean? Here are some real examples that happened recently..



Hot
Was happily having BBQ stuff at Daorae, seated right in front of the pit....after about 30 mins....I suddenly 'felt' a funny feeling on the front part of my leg. Upon investigation..I realised that my leg was pressing against a hot surface of the pit. Luckily I was wearing jeans. Saw a small red patch when I took off the jeans at home :p Come to think of it..they shouldn't have any hot surface exposed to where customers are seated isn't it?

Bite
Felt something not right on my foot...but couldn't quite detect where it came from. 1-2 days later..found an ant bite!

Bruise
On and off I get bruises all over...but most times couldn't remember when, where or how I got them. Could be from the dogs...or I might have bumped myself and didn't realise the impact.


Pain
I actually can't tell pain. Instead, I recognise pain..based on a similar sensation that I feel. For instance, when the doc checks me for possible sprains on my ankle / knee...most of the time..I was guessing :D Sometimes..the pain may be quite bad..and I just don't feel it.

Since this morning..I've been getting ocassional tiny sharp pains (I think) on my right hip/ waist. No idea what kind of pain it is or how serious it is. But it is bearable. I really don't wanna keep running to the doc clueless.

And I don't know why I am writing this. Just wanna share I guess..in case someone in cyber space with similar experiences comes across this blog.

Anyway...anyhow..I am still very much grateful that I am up and about physically doing all the things I like to do.

Year end luck?

Why are all these things happening to me? Year end bad luck?

I came back to the office today to clear some back log....(so did my colleague)...and guess what..all of a sudden the magnetic door system stopped functioning. For a while, I thought I will be stay locked in the place for the night or will need the firemen to come rescue us. At circumstances like this, my mind works best and fastest and calmest.

The door should need electricity to work. Logically, if I shut down the power..we should be able to get out. But..which switch shall I shut off. Last resort is to shut down the entire power system..but I decided to call the supplier first.

Don't ask me what the other colleague was doing throughout the 'ordeal' -_-

My guess was right - the supplier said that there should be a switch in the electircal box to cut out the power to the door. Once it's shut off, we should be able to get out.

Well..the electrical box is like half a meter above my head...and there are like 2 dozens little switches in it! But..there is this other unique looking switch (looks like any other light switch box) located right on top of the box. Ya..even higher up. So...Miss MacGyver here had to climb up a step ladder to reach it.

With my eyes half close...I switch it off and...VOILA! The door is free!

ONCE AGAIN, don't ask me what the other colleague was doing throughout ...

Christmas Gift from Jojo

Quite some months back (couldn't trace back the entry) , I wrote about MK asking me to take over as Jojo's "kai ma" (god mother). MK was my classmate, we sat together in the science labs..so..in a way..our friendship went back quite some distance. Boy...been many many years back. MK has four kids and each one has a godma for reasons that are too lengthy to explain here. Jojo had been a little dejected cos her orginal godma have not been able to find time paying attention to her.

I was quite reluctant in the beginning cos I was worried that I won't be able to commit and end up letting poor jojo down again.. Secondly..I was worried that I will not be able to interact with her. After some thoughts, I agreed. MK said..I don't have to do much. Just remember her birthday (which she will remind me) and buy a little something for Christmas..and may be ocassional lunch / dinner otuing.

We were 'introduced officially' over a casual dinner. She "shyly" told her mom that she liked me. I met Jojo many times before that ..she is a sweet child, I know. Thats why I wanted to make sure that I don't dissappoint her. After that we met on a few occasions at kids party and gatherings. On all ocassions Jojo was quite pleased to meet me again while I kept forgetting to get a little something for her.

I had dinner with them again last Wednesday - a belated birthday dinner for Jojo. This time I was prepared - with a birthday gift & a Christmas gift!

Jojo was prepared too. The moment she saw me..she waved to me and came over to present me a sweet little blue box - my Christmas present. Her mom said..they were in the mall early to shop for presents. I was told that Jojo insisted that she has to find me something First!

Here's what she bought for me. Very sweet bracelet. Her mom said it's quite expensive too! I am not the type who is into bracelets (cos I find them too troublesome to put on and off) but...I really think this is nice! Check it out...nice taste from a 8 year old!

Phoebe back..but argh..the car :O

Phoebe's back! My sincere thanks to the neighbour who live a block away..

.. whom I may not even have met
..who found her all smelly and drenched
..and kept her for the day anyway
..and remembered that they have seen the dog in my house
..and came all the way to notify us.

Thank god! I am happy and grateful.


Ok..one problem solved.

I was at the workshop just now with the car owner of the the car that I langgar on Thursday. Heartache!!! The repair will cost about $600!!! Reason being ...my 'hit' was so skillful that it damaged 3 areas - the tail end of the rear door, the car body above the rer wheel and the side of the bumper. In addition, as the mechanic puts it..."who ask you to choose such a high end car to hit'. Arggh...! I am begging my mechanic to charge as low as he can manage.

The mechanic taught me some alternative 'ways' to cut down my compensation cost if I ever come across such unfortunate incident again (hope not). I shall not talk about it here...but I can share with you in private :)

Second heartache. The power window broke down AGAIN! I just replaced it in July! The part supplier refuse to bear responsibility ..to them 5 months has passsed warranty period. NM! The mechanic offered to bear half the cost if I wish to replace again but I've decided not to replace.

WSL XXXX - here I come!

Half a bad day

Half a bad day yesterday.

Happy half

Went shopping and got more pressies and good value stuff for myself. Puma outlet at MV having clearance sale..80% discount for almost all apparels.

Sad Half

Had a minor car accident in the morning. Damages hardly noticeable on my ol faithful Kia. Victim was a Suzuki Swift that I impatiently rammed into! Gotta find a trustable workshop and pay for the damages. Argh! Why so impatient??

As if that wasn't bad enough....

When I got home, found out that Phoebe had been missing since afternoon!

Where are you doggie...

more trash talk

I am so late for dinner appt with my "kai looi" (god dotter). Celebrating her birthday - 2 weeks belated. And I m late pulak..but I have to post this...funny lar. For me at least! Just had tis conversation with "x" while I was fighting for time 30 mins ago. See lar. Internet!

fren says:now i need to find a place for us to stay after we come back
fren says:you house ready for rental or not?
WSL says:stay for free oso can
WSL says:but its empty
fren says:no free lah!
WSL says:at least now got lights
fren says:i only need very simple things - a/c, water heater, lights
fren says:ya lor. got lights mah
WSL says:i only hv one of the four items
fren says:haha!
WSL says:2 ..water oso got
fren says:thanks though.
WSL says:fan = a/c lar
fren says:ah, got fan at least
fren says:water or water heater?
WSL says:water only
WSL says:ha haaaaa
WSL says:was going to say..WHY u need heater in MSIA
WSL says:LOL
WSL says:no need water heater la..msia v hot
fren says:duh!
fren says:u don't take hot shower one ah?
fren says:i cannot leh. even 40 degrees i need my warm shower
fren says:i know it sounds crazy lah. it's just habit lor
fren says:so if i'm all desperate, can take a mattress and bunk in your place right?

WSL says:i dun take hot shower la
WSL says:yes yes...hse is there..u can come anytime
WSL says:i wil tryharder to clean it up
WSL says:jus in case
fren says:really? don't know lah, i cannot tahan pouring cold water on my skin
fren says:hahaha! no no, don't wanna trouble you lah
WSL says:ha hah a

fren says:if i really need to bunk there i will surely let you know in advance and then go clean up too
WSL says:bed v chaep nowadasy..jus go ikea..ask them to send a bed..u can sleep liao
WSL says:anyway..my hse is open ..24 hrs..for u
WSL says:welcome ur warming up

WSL says:i need some pressure to fix the hse anyway
fren says:haha!
fren says:what do you plan to do up there anyway?

WSL says:up where ? :D
fren says:kitchen? furnish the rooms? etc
fren says:do up, there
WSL says:kitchen only la
WSL says:then hope to move in old furniture frm ol hse

WSL says:io ask me to explain to u..
WSL says:wat is sap suk gao tau
mag says:ya ya!
mag says:cannot catch lah
WSL says:u take a dog..boil it cook
WSL says:cook
WSL says:cook the dog head
WSL says:and the dog wil end up grinning at u like tis>>>:D
>mag says:DUH!
WSL says:faham sekarang?
mag says:*NOD*

Down and then Up

The internet was down for about an hour this morning. As usual, it's like losing an arm and a leg without the internet. Was frantically searching for the streamyx customer service hotline but couldn't locate it. Normally, it's easiet to search the net..but when the net is down..where do I search. Finally, remembered the traditional source..dial 103! Was directed to 100 wherever that is..doesn't matter..most importantly - problem solved. Internet up!

What was it like without the internet?

Checking Emails - is the utmost important task that dictates my workload/flow (and mood) for the rest of the day. Without knowing what's in store in the mail box gives my a jittery feeling.

Secondly, after having an idea of what's the day will be like....I'd spend a 'lil bit' of time checking my leaisure space here and FB to catch up with my cyber contacts. Not being able to do so...can be quite torturous. By the way....received an invite from my retired uncle today..he is on FB! Way to go uncle!

And oh..how can I forget...how can I survive without MSN!

(arrgh...just spilt coffee onto keyboard. Luckily I'm not using a laptop. Hope the the keys won't go haywire after 'drinking coffee'. the last time i spilt coffee onto a laptop keyboard..I screwed the motherboard!)

Anyway..where was i?

Ahh..was going to conclude that...while it's $%#@ inconvenient being disconnected from cyber, it can be a good thing after all.. ..got my mind working hard thinking of alternative ways to work on things that doesn't require the net! Like making phone calls, planning datelines, working on real work ;p

Now that the net is UP...I am here ...see what I mean!

P/S:
I like this song - Hot n Cold by Katy Perry.
Kind of resemble my ownself :D

Chorus goes like this:

Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down

You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up

Post Holiday Holiday

Someone told me before that he needs another holiday after a holiday to recover from the first holiday :D which is so true. ha ha. I wouldn't remember what I did over the last 3 days if not for this blog...I only know that I am so tired now. Defied doctor's advice ..badminton and BC all the way :p The gel and medication from the doc very effective ler..no pain already wor.

This Thursday is a public holiday in Selangor and I am entitled (ahh..post holiday holiday)...but guess what....I didn't know about it until SY told me on Sunday nite and I have agreed to a meeting at a client's place in KL @#$% Because of this meeting I had to forego the Manado trip :( Now..what shall I do after the meeting? Go shopping and make more contribution to the economy? Still have some outstanding Christmas presents to nail. And of course to satisfy my own desires. Everywhere is on Sale! Shop shop till you drop.

Wet Wet Wet

It's still drizzling! It's been 36 hours! All my clothes from yesterday's laundry is probably even more damp now -_- I still have another load of laundry waiting to be done - gym towels, socks and other light color apparels from last week...categorised as "not so sweaty worn apparels that can wait until weekend machine wash". Clean towels and socks are running out too. Two out of three pair of jeans are still damp. Favourite working pants also still damp. Oh..I still have some hand wash to do.

I miss the sun!

No Title - Jus random update for the day

The weather has been gloomy all day. Drizzling on and off since 9am till now. The sky must be mourning for the landslide victims. Jus found out that the same victim who was killed in the tragedy whom I mentioned in my last entry is SY's BIL's colleague. I also just read another blog that wrote about this same victim who was her sister's friend. What a small world. Only 30 yr old, accountant by training, just returned to work from maternity leave. Left behind 2 mth old baby and husband. So sad.



The gym seems a bit deserted this morning. Everyone must have gone away for the long weekend. I think there were only less than 10 visitors. The changing room and shower place was practically empty. As I was getting dressed I thought I overheard someone asking for Toothpaste. I was like.."huh..toothpaste..why would someone want toothpaste in the gym..may be I heard wrongly" Some moments later..as I was packing up about to leave..true enough...this gal came by..holding a toothbrush..asking me if I have toothpaste :0



LOL! Luckly..it was bright day light...and she looked pretty much 'human' :D I would have freaked if it is late at night. Toothpaste?? In a gym??






This is baby leon's bday cake. I've seen these type of cakes at kids' party many times. Only this time I asked about the cost. I nearly choked on my food when told that each of these costs $300++ Crazyy ahh..only one year old....but has a $300++ bday cake. Lucky kids nowadays.

The 1/2 kg lemon cheese cake I bought for PPL and Iw was only $33 :p

Cholesterol, Liver....What the heck..

Apologies for the not so great pic quality, it's from the phone.

This is a caption of my latest medical report. How can this be?? My dad's cholesterol level and liver function is better than mind??? He is 76, Hep B carrier...I am only 35! My cholesterol level is much higher this time (last year was normal) although I've been taking oats diligently (and he doesn't!) and I've been working out more this year. Apa ini! I am convinced that the lab swapped our specimens *ha ha* Doc says it's just slightly off, no major worries but to be safe do another test in 6 months time.

What the heck...as usual...quick recap on foodie outing :)
Apologies again for pic quality..all bloggers didn't bring camera :D

Friday Nite - Daorae @ Desa Sri Hartamas
Verdict - very good food.
Service is excellent although kind of stressful when the staff were hovering all over us (me in particular) manning the meat grill.

Full Quorum (yeah!): 6 ladies
Contribution to economy :$219+

Thks to PPL for ordering such a good spread. Food started arriving ard 7.45pm..and we were done in less than an hour! Basically, we were kept very busy eating and trying all the different types of side dishes (typical korean spread), different types of grill meat, kim chi soup noodle, bulgogi, korean pan cake....

Quote PPL's comment on the grilled pork: mmm..the pork is very nice..becos it has pork fats












Korean pan cake and a small caption of our table that was practically FULL of food.

Food all gone..in less than 60 mins..and in comes the lemon cheese cake from Les Toast Bakery @ Amcorp Mall

Today

I enjoyed the badminton game with Gan and Esther this morning. As mentioned in previous post..it was years ago since we last played together. (I think I don't even sweat that much in BC class)

The day didn't begin well with Gan though - one of her ex colleague (and distant relative) was killed in a massive landslide that hit a housing estate in Bukit Antarabangsa, KL very early this morning...read more about the tragedy HERE Just heard over the news that 14 (!) bungalows were buried. Four dead and many others injured.

I brought dad to Sun Wong @ Jaya One for late lunch later in the afternoon. There was a miscommunication (hee..)....while he was waiting patiently for me to get home after sending my sis to pick up her car..I was happily having lunch with sis..we even made our way to the Adidas warehouse site! Din't manage to get into the 'warehouse' though...cos the queue just to gain access was #$@ long and only 10 persons were allowed in every 10 mins!

Anyway....I felt so guilty..and it was a challenge looking for good food at such an odd hour. It was already 4pm by the time we left the clinic. Fortunately..I remembered Sthis place at Jaya One. I dare not even mention that I already had lunch :p Ordered beef brisket curry rice set for him.

When I entered the restaurant, the pastry counter caught my attention. I ordered a milk egg tart, a HK polo char siew bun and a cocktail bun as starter. They were Delicious!

So delicious that ..everyting disappered before I can take any pictures:D

Verdict : Highly recommended!

Contribution to economy :$29+

Oh ya...I also managed to grab some good stuff from the DFO outlet in Giant Kelana Jaya. Bought 3 tops and belt for about $50+ only! and 2 of the tops are supposedly 'branded' (The G brand..hee hee).

And....all the tops are XS

It's A Long Weekend Again

Yup. We are at it again. We Malaysians are a festive bunch. Monday is Hari Raya Haji a Muslim holiday...so..it's a long weekend for Everyone. Gee..!

My facebook status says I am MARAH - it's a Malay word that means ANGRY. Yup ..I was bloody angry about 30 mins ago...now..still a little pissed but I will get over it soon cos its Friday and it's a long weekend :) And boy..it's going to be quite a busy weekend (by my standard) ..was telling Chris..aren't we getting old....had to log down things/outings/ appointments for the next 3 days on the phone / outlook calendar.

tonite --PPL / Iw b-day dinner @ Dorae Hartamas

tomorrow
-- finally get to play badminton with Gan (the last time was YEARS ago)
-- send sister to pick up her car from service ctr
-- hope to drop by adidas warehouse sale @ tmn tun
-- pick up medical test result from the clinic

sunday
-- TC/BC as usual
-- meet chris to brg her to boutique
-- baby leon's bday party

monday
-- may be morning gym
-- brunch / shop/ chill with Fel and gals

Hm..again..no time for spring cleaning :p the old and new house.

Subway Sandwiches

Source: http://world.subway.com/Countries/frmMainPage.aspx?CC=MAL

I've been hooked to these. When I don't drive out for lunch this is about the only thing I opt for these days. Found it abit costly initially and not filling enough but after several tries..I began to enjoy it more and more.




The fillings are superbly fresh.
The bread options are interesting.
The sauces are great.




I always opt for half loaf option (instead of the humongous foot-long!) which easily cost at least $9.90. Sometimes I take the wrap which also cost about the same. Yeah..sounds expensive..but if compared to McD or KFC....the cost is almost equal if you take their value meal.

And this is by far a healthier option!
oh..and they are super effcient and speak good English (relative to the McD and KFC)
Try one today!

Pregnant mom and son say the darndest things

The preggy mommy - about fairy god mother??!

ML - do you remember when i delievered ryan, you were the last friend who saw me before i pop

ML - hehe ... you can repeat the same feat this time

WSL - where when?

ML - ya, i remember you were at my place playing my computer games and we went to have dinner with my hubby

WSL - ooh yea

ML - and then that night, i kena masuk hospital

WSL - i was on leave ..i thk..visited since u on leave too

ML - let's do that this time too

ML - you are like the fairy god mother who welcomes kids

WSL - dun wan la

WSL - sound so OLD

WSL - yiik

ML - haha ...

ML - think of it as an honour

WSL - tak mau


The son - about Aunty SL

ML - this morning hubby got ryan a ginger breadman biscuit

ML - then he asked ryan to say thank you

ML - ryan said "thank you auntie SL"

ML - hubby went : O

WSL - why did he do tat

ML - i also don't know why he said that

ML - but it was very funny

WSL - y aalr

WSL - he mus be dreaming abt me

WSL - didnt u ask him why??

WSL - alamak

WSL - i hv not given him anythg wor..

ML - i did, he just gave me a grin

WSL - is tat a sign??
ML - haha a sign to say that you will again be here to bring me my baby

ML - he keeps on asking when his sister is going to come out

ML - after calling me a hippo repeatedly

ML - some more hubby asked me - oi, why he said that la? i look like SL so small meh?

WSL - LOL

WSL - he jus woke up??

ML - ya la, in the morning ma

With Love & Patience

This was taken in March this year from my father's garden.

These flowers bloomed for the first time after many many years of love, patience and care. Dad was very happy about it.

No idea what flower it is though.

I took a few shots for remembrance - liked this the most. As if he reads my blog :D

Will make an effort to print out a copy for him....unless someone gets me a digital photo frame *hint*

This photo had been sitting in the draft for a few days liao..was waiting for the right 'mood' to post it. Today seems to be right :) Kind of sleepy. When I am sleepy I write. Have not really 'written' in the last few days eh?

Emm..I started with such a meaningful title - "With Love & Patience" - meant to cook up something related. Lost a bit of steam after some interruptions. Let me ramble on..see if the flow comes back..if not..this will be trash talk again. Just admire the photo lar.

I meant to say...with love & patience..anything is possible...just like those flowers. As long as we continue to have faith and believe we will see the fruit eventually. When there is a will, there is a way. I truly believe that....if we have a strong will to achieve something, it will happen eventually.

Just like my father and these flowers...I don't think he put in any additional fertiliser, all he did was continue watering and caring despite seeing only green leafs day in day out. Nor did he set any expectations or time limit for himself or the plant.

Ermm..am I making any sense? Ha ha...give it a thought la...whenever you are stuck with something.

BC day today for me. Doc said to reduce..not stop..so I can still go alternate day :) With love and patience..the pains will go away :p

Oh ya..yesterday I was at a warehouse sale at Dataran Hamodal...lousy. Don't bother going if you are planning to. The banner says that there will be branded goods..from adidas, teva, nike..in actual fact..only one corner has these brands. Apart from the Teva, Mizuno, Hi Tec shoes (20% to 50% discount)....the nike and adidas apparels are not in an appealing condition. The rest of floor are other non branded goods..I would say 50% China products. About one quarter of the area were occupied by Guardian..clearing stocks...mainly cheap cosmetics, bath products and some food products.

Still sleepy...another cup of coffee anyone?

A Smal Request

A small request: All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.

Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer. Amen

All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.

Even if it's to one more person - in loving memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.

Barney & Nemo & Friends Cup Cakes

Jan Lim's cup cakes

Contact : janlim00@hotmail.com

WSL xxxx

According to the RTD As at Monday Dec 1 17:35:01 2008 the latest vehicle registration no. in Kuala Lumpur is WSB 4664.

I want to own a

How much time do I have - about 7-9 months approximately.

This is a lifetime opportunity!

Btw..this is the new Honda City launching in M'sia on Dec 18th . Pretty cool!

Source: http://paultan.org