Me talk pretty everyday

As if it is the first time

2007-04-26T16:12:00.000+08:00

Took this from the website of my favourite writer - Paulo Coelho's Warrior of Lights. (No.145) (http://www.warriorofthelight.com) and probably the last entry in this blog.

Yes, I am going out to discover my 'first time' again. Cheers

*******

I would like to believe that I am going to look on this new year as if it were the first time that 365 days have unfolded before my eyes. To see the people around me with surprise and amazement, happy to discover that they are by my side and sharing something so often mentioned and so seldom understood, called love.

I shall climb on the first bus that comes along without asking where it is going to and I shall get off as soon as I see something that catches my attention. I shall pass by a beggar who asks me for some spare change. Maybe I’ll give him something, maybe I’ll think that he will spend it on drink and just walk past – hearing his insults and understanding that that is the way he has to communicate with me. I shall pass by someone who is trying to wreck a telephone booth. Maybe I’ll try to stop them, maybe I’ll understand that they are doing that because there is nobody to talk to on the other side of the line and that is their way of chasing off loneliness.

On each of these 365 days I shall look at everything and everybody as if it were the first time – especially the small things that I am not used to and whose magic I have forgotten. The keys of my computer, for example, that move with an energy that I fail to understand. The paper that appears on the screen and for a long time has not been revealed in a physical manner, although I believe that I am writing on a white sheet where it is easy to make corrections by pressing a key. At the side of the computer monitor are some papers that I do not have the patience to put in order, but if I feel that they are hiding something new, than all these letters, memoranda, newspaper cuttings and receipts will gain a life of their own and will have odd stories of the past and the future to tell me. So many things in the world, so many paths trodden, so many entrances and exits in my life.

I am going to put on a shirt that I wear a lot and for the first time I shall pay attention to the label and the way it was sewn, and I am going to imagine the hands that designed it and the machines that changed this design into something material and visible.

And even the things that I am used to – such as my bow and arrows, the breakfast coffee mug, the boots that have become an extension of my feet after wearing them so much – will be coated in the mystery of discovery. Let everything that my hand touches, my eyes see and my mouth taste be different now, although they been the same for many a year. In that way they will no longer be still-lifes and start to convey the secret of having been with me for such a long time, and they will show me the miracle of coming into touch again with emotions already worn down by routine.

I want to look at the sun for the first time, if the sun comes out tomorrow, or at cloudy weather, if tomorrow is overcast. Above my head there is a sky for which all of humanity - over thousands of years of observation - has given a series of reasonable explanations. Well, I shall forget everything I have ever learned about the stars, and they will once more turn into angels, or children, or anything else that I feel like believing in at the moment.

Time and life have changed everything into something perfectly understandable – and I need mystery, the thunder that is the voice of an angry god rather than just a simple electric discharge that sets off vibrations in the atmosphere. I want to fill my life again with fantasy, because an angry god is far more curious, frightening and interesting than a phenomenon of physics.

And finally, let me look at myself on each of these 365 days as if it were the first time that I was in contact with my body and my soul. Let me look at this person who walks, feels and talks like any other, let me feel surprised at his most simple gestures, like chatting to the mailman, opening his correspondence, contemplating his wife sleeping at his side, wondering what she is dreaming about.

And so I shall remain what I am and what I like to be, a constant surprise to myself. This I who was not created by my father or by my mother, nor by my school, but by all that I have lived so far - suddenly I forgot and am discovering it all over again.

end of jan, beginning of feb

2007-02-01T15:46:00.000+08:00

It has been a while since I last blogged, I know I know....

Well, I guess like many bloggers, somehow you just move on with life, you left behind what you like to do during your spare time ~~at work~~ and plunge yourself right into where the actions are.

While I was not blogging, I have been

1. Busy with work. Well, my boss has been put me as a backup player for the purchasing and monitoring the incoming shipments, on top of all the other duties. Thus, my eyes has been glued to the stocklists, checking what we are lacking, and also ensuring all procedures are followed. Of all these, I hate 2 things the most, having to hear my bosses 'nag' about how the goods are slightly more expensive and also to have the goods here on time and properly distributed to our branches. It's stressful, I tell you.

2. Yeah, I mean going out with friends and hanging out and google at 'god's wonderful creation'. If you haven't check out some of the hot spots in town, you should. There is this place which we do pop into once every now and then. I tell you, sometimes it's pretty rauchy at the wee hours. Of course, at the wee hours, all I could think of was 'Are we home yet?' and hoping, we wont get any road blocks driving home. But, I enjoy my night out with my friends.

3. My friends has been trying to play match-match for me. There is this image consultant, then a massuer, a sales manager and a vet..

Moi: A vet?
Ami 1: Damn cute la. Definitely your type.
Moi: Alright but does this person smell like a horse?
Ami 1: No, only the smell of a cat.
Moi: tempting...

Well, I am cool about meeting more friends and I am as my friend put it, "in control of my situation", and most important, I am not desperate for a partner yet.

4. Puffy is doing good too. Of course, he has to be re-train as he is still getting use to the new house. He is still as adorable as always. I just send him for a haircut and now he looked good. Sometimes I imagine him a rabbit. Oh, I wish I can show you how he sit at the balcony watching some of the people walking at the garden. It's a sight to behold. (Perhaps a picture later)

5. I have been watching my weight lately and I am happy to say I am working toward my ideal weight. Yeah, I will do it right this time. Of course, er there is a company BBQ coming soon. Darn.... I heard, on the menu, there will be prawns, crabss and oysters... aiksssssss.

6. Kinda am broke lately too with the new house, and the partying. Not going to spend a lot on chinese new year, perhaps going to get a pair of new shoes which I have been eyeing since december. By the way, my friend did asked me if I want to buy a watch which he is thinking of disposing. I like the watch but I am tight on budget. So... next time la.

7. My travel plan is a bit up and down. Was supposed to go to Indonesia on a business trip but cancelled on the last minute. The trip to Germany will probably wont materialised since we will have a huge event in March here. The US trip is not confirmed as well, as the event has been moved and only selected players can take part in it. And the trip to Nepal, ahhhhhhhh will only be confirmed once I get to speak again to my uncle in April, perhaps.

8. I will be staying put in KL during the chinese festival season. I guess I will have a good rest.

OK.. that's all folks, for today.

What's your seduction style?

2007-01-11T17:40:00.000+08:00

And still we sleep....

2007-01-04T14:31:00.000+08:00

I shall start my entry with a poem and the resolutions for 2007.

*****

We are dreaming of tomorrow and tomorrow isn't coming,
We are dreaming of a glory that we don't really want.
We are dreaming of a new day when the new day's here already.
We are running from the battle when it's one that must be fought."

And still we sleep.

We are listening for the calling but never really heeding,
Hoping for the future when the future's only plans.
Dreaming of the wisdom that we are dodging daily,
Praying for a savior when salvation's in our hands."

And still we sleep.

And still we dream.
And still we pray.
And still we fear.
And still we sleep.

Taken from http://www.peterweircave.com/dps/comparison.html

Resolutions

1. To control and tame myself and my temper.

2. To start moving with the career plan.

3. To find my 'nirvana' and be good.

Ultimately, to be happy in everything that I am doing.

5 days to ho ho ho

2006-12-20T11:44:00.000+08:00

1. We are officially getting the keys to the house today though there are still a few outstanding things which are not fixed. I think I have given enough notices to all parties and I shall start to do it my way and charge them for anything outstanding. I am also puking sometimes talking and explaining things to people. Yeah, I can be really impatient sometimes. So.. a point to note.

2. Work is progressing well but knowing the style my boss is working and planning, I know, a lot of things will only be plans for many years to come. We have this joke among us that if we work here for another 20 years, the best car we can drive would only be a Proton.

3. My plan for Penang is off since I will be busy with the new house. We are moving so that we dont have to pay another month of rent which can be used for the house instalments. Hmm A good thing in a way. I still have a lot of things not in place yet since I dont have time to really go searching for furnitures. I guess one thing at a time.

4. Yesterday, my colleague (THE bitch) had a fight with my lady boss. I am impressed with her courages to speak on top of her voice. I really dont know it was whose fault but in my humble opinion, NEVER raise your voice to the person who sign your paycheck! In the words of my 'mighty' boss all the time - THEY STILL HAVE NOT MANAGED TO KNOW THE SITUATION!

5. My friends and I are going to have some Xmas club hopping this saturday night. Yeah and I shall tell you about my googling experiences the next time. Like real like that.

6. I am greatly indebt with a friend of mine who has been helping me a lot over the last few months. He recommended me some contractors and I got good prices for their jobs. He brings me to club and open my eyes to a whole ocean of fishes. He has done many things for me which if i list it out, I will have to spend the whole day typing it. ;) I am forever grateful man.

7. Called 'someone' the other day and we spoke for a while. He sounds like a pretty nice person but that's just the first impression.

8. I am having a early Xmas christmas dinner with my friends tonight and I make some gifts for them.

Carol 2007

2006-12-18T16:52:00.000+08:00

The Little Drummer boy

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Baby Jesus, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.

The words and music to the Christmas song Little Drummer Boy was composed by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone in 1958. The lyrics of Little Drummer Boy consist of no less than 21 rum pum pum pum' - a major part of the song and therefore presenting an apparently easy task for the lyricist! However, Little Drummer Boy has been a huge hit for several artists. The most notable rendition was created by the most unlikely combination of Bing Crosby and David Bowie. This version of Little Drummer Boy was a massive hot for the artists and was in fact Bing Crosby's most successful recording since the legendary White Christmas.

Dear santa

2006-12-07T12:18:00.000+08:00

Dear Santa,

It's the time of the year again.

I have been a very good boy this year with the exception of a few things which I think we can sweep under the carpet whenever possible.

So, here goes my top 10 Christmas' wish (in no particular order). Yeah something attainable this year, I presummed.

1. A Tiret watch
2. A white cold snowy christmas.
3. A healthy body mind soul.
4. A week of enjoyable holiday from the 25th right up to next year.
5. A new computer, probably a powerbook.
6. A Nokia N80
7. A Apple ipod HIFI
8. A messenger bag
9. A sound system for my room.
10. A ipod sock

Luv, Cava

p/s: if you can deliver one day earlier, I would appreciate it, Santa.

****

Some goods news to rejoice in the season of advent.
1. I might be going to Germany in the first quarter next year. Yuppie.
2. I am getting some extra bonuses next year too if the plans works well
3. Puffy will have three stories to run around when we move
4. I might be going to Nepal middle of next year
5. I might be moving on if No.4 works out well
6. Works has been ok and since the fair is over, yuppie, I can concentrate on some personal stuff now
7. Might be going to Penang for a short trip end of the month

Notes (things to do)
1. Send out my Christmas card
2. Get Puffy's biscuits and basket
3. Do up the Locoroco card as promised to my little cousin
4. Call my friends for the season's greeting
5. Finish up the website
6. Finalised the product planning list
7. Do christmas shopping
8. Clean new house
9. Watch DVD - Volver, that I just bought
10. Send photocopy of passport

The idoit woman during the end of Nov

2006-11-23T17:52:00.000+08:00

I nearly vomit blood talking to the house seller.

Moi: Is this Ms.X?
Ms X: Who is this?
Moi: I am Cava, the brother of Ms. Y
Ms X: Oh yes..
Moi:Ok.. Just want to check with you what is the happening, it has been 2 weeks since our lawyers communicated and we are still waiting for your call.
Ms X: I have called them to fix this and that but there is one part which is not done since that contractor is away.
Moi: OK, so when will it be done?
Ms. X: I will call them tomorrow and will let you know.
Moi: ok. I will wait for your call. And, another thing, the final documents from the developer. They said u still have some outstanding payments and they wont release anything until you pay the amount.
Ms. X: Oh I just got the invoice yesterday. Give me some time.
Moi: Some time. when?
Ms. X Tone changed *angry*

yaba-yaba-duba-daba-yada yada yada

Oh my god, she is not happy when I talked to her in a serious tone and even said that I interrogate her and that I shouted at her. I mean it has been months and others who bought the houses after us has already moved in. She is also not happy when I said it it has been dragging on and thought i implied that she is the one dragging it. Damn it.....

On the other hand, I saw in the news last night on the christmas decoration that is being set up in Paris and France. Oh my god.. suddenly I miss it so so much. It's like... arghhhhh what am I really doing with my life. Where do I really want to go? Of course I know KL is cool too and yeah I just cant wait to see all the christmas deco that will be up soon.

Hmm I am making a christmas shopping list already. Gosh, so fun yet so... ouch my wallet is going to bleed again.

Mid November

2006-11-18T15:59:00.000+08:00

It has been weeks since I last blogged. Guess what I have been doing?

1. Working very very hard.
a) Was rushing for the artwork for the coming advertisements.
b) Doing the year end promotions
c) Preparation for the coming roadshow
d) Lots of emailing for my boss.
e) Lots of goods arriving, thus the need to contact my suppliers as well as checking all coming stocks.
f) etc etc etc

I am just way way way way way too busy at work and found no time to blog.

2. Disagreement.
Actually, I dont consider it to be a fight but a very very close friend of mine is suspecting me of flirting with his wife. Common........... Kinda really dissapointed since I thought we have this understanding and pack as close good friend. Anyway... let bygone be bygone.

3. Reconnected with a lot of old friends and things are good.

4. Checking on the new house and doing some shoppings for the furnitures and fittings.

5. Being going out with some friends for 'yum'

6. Might be getting some presents from Venice soon. Heheh I am looking forward to it.

7. My uncle asked me if I am ready to go back to Europe. He is applying PR for me. Hmmm I am still thinking about it. What is the level of sacrifices I am willing to do for this?

8. Puffy is doing great. He is my beloved for now. ;)

Ok, it's saturday afternoon, and I am still stucked in the office. So I am going off now.

All Hallow's Day.

2006-10-31T21:32:00.000+08:00

Happy Halloween people, and don't scare the shit of people with 'yourself'.

I am sick today, thus, I shall the slimy green monster dripping from the nose tonight. muahaha

Picture courtesy of http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/history.htm

旅行的意义

2006-10-28T14:44:00.000+08:00

Puffy lately has been the most adorable puppy. In the morning, he will bark outside my room to wake me up. When I reached home at night, he would be at the door to greet me and he would jump around to show his excitements. It's like.. I don't know how to say it.. I just feel happy to be home to see him. Maybe I am getting this is what people called as mid-uncle-life.

Something funny happened in a pub earlier. Well I hardly go clubbing and this is one of those time where your friend just put a gun to your head and says ' if you do not go out with us tonight, we are going to disown you' so, I went and gosh... the following happened.

Ami 1: Hey someone wants to know you!
Moi: * Shocked * me?
Ami 2: Where? Where? Who?
Moi: * Still shocked *
Ami 1: So how? This is the second time he asked.
Moi: * Double shocked * Me??????
Ami 1: Yes
Ami 2: Common... go for it.
Moi: No la No la. * shy and blushing *

He called my friend the next day to ask for my number again. I still am not giving. I know I am this cruel bastard but I don't want give wrong signal. I am all for friends but dating is just not my thing now.

I am loving this song :-

旅行的意义

你看过了许多美景
你看过了许多美女
你迷失在地图上每一道短暂的光阴
你品尝了夜的巴黎
你踏过下雪的北京
你熟日记本里每一句你最爱的真理
却说不出你爱我的原因
却说不出你欣赏我哪一种表情
却说不出在什么场合我曾让你动心
说不出离开的原因

你累积了许多飞行
你用心挑选纪念品
你搜集了地图上每一次的风和日丽
你拥抱热情的岛屿
你埋葬记忆的土尔其
你流连电影里美丽的不真实的场景
却说不出你爱我的原因
却说不出你欣赏我哪一种表情
却说不出在什么场合我曾让你分心
说不出旅行的意义

你勉强说出你爱我的原因
却说不出你欣赏我哪一种表情
你却说不出在什么场合我曾让你动心
说不出旅行的意义
勉强说出你为我寄出的每一封信
都是你离开的原因你离开我
就是旅行的意义

P/s: D, I am really sorry to hear the news. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

What is your melting moments?

2006-10-19T11:55:00.000+08:00

Have you ever wonder, what makes you tick or frown? In a spirit of seeing people lovey-dovey, what will be your melting moment?

Is it going to be

When someone called your B or deer?,
When someone peel you a prawn over dinner?,
Feed you his extra juicy loving tender chicken parts?,
De-skin the chicken for you?,
Pick up your tap,
Kiss you good night,
Hold you as you are having a swell of a frightful ride,
Just a simple sweet smile, a hello, and knowing (s)he is yours,
Hearing, i love you back
A peck on the cheek in public,
Standing outside your work place, with a bottle of wine, waiting to spend the night with you
Writing you a love letter / sms?
Going for holidays together?
Says he misses you, 24/7
Occasional touches in the public,
buy you a coconut, when you are having sorethroat
Tells you, 'we are written in the stars”
Says he will hold it for you when you cant pee straight when you am old.
Realised that (s)he photo in his/her wallet
Willing to do anything for you....?

I guess I will just stick mine to having that special 'melting moment' biscuit melting in my mouth for now.

Pskk......... Mr. J-rod, I am extremely GLAD (in your own word) for you and wishing you the best of everything and I mean it from the heart.

2006-10-16T18:09:00.000+08:00

It has been a good weekend.

I went out with 2 friends and got myself this movie - HAIRSPRAY and I am loving it.

and there's the theatre version of it too. If you like the 60's and coup d'etat, this is the movie for you.

and oh... I officially named the classic carbonara (fettucine) at Italiannes the pasta of the month. yum yum yum.

I cant wait for this coming weekend. what a long holiday!

the witch over the moon...

2006-10-04T12:39:00.000+08:00

I have been quite ok lately, well, work has been keeping me busy but I am really really bored at work too. Not that I have nothing to do but routine is just not my way of working and my colleagues sometimes just get to my nerves.

One fine day,

Stupid girl 1: See, all these shit... why does your ex employees do this?
Boss : I dont know.....
Stupid Girl 1 : These people dont want to stay here for long, so they simple do only. Who will shit and eat them up later?
Me: DUHHHHHHHHHHH!

Another fine day, after lunch

Stupid Girl 1 : hey, if you are late from lunch, do we deduct your salary?
Me: Duh.. I am not HR. I dont know
Me: *thinking* Shut the **** up. You are not even doing payroll

Yesterday, during meeting

Stupid Girl 1 : Hmm yes, you guys are supposed to be open about your feelings to the boss
Colleague 1 : yes, and I would like to say that this, this, this is not right
Boss: But this is how we do thing
Colleague 1 : Well, I just want to let you know....
Stupid Girl : Yes, that's right, this is how we communicate. You should let them know of your feelings. very good...
Me: *thinking* gosh, you think you are big sister???

Then,

Boss: The colleague who left us, he is not professional.
Stupid girl 1 : Yes, he is so irresponsible.
Boss: And the other one, she said.....
Stupid girl 1 : *interupting the line* can her word be trusted?
Me: *Eyes popped out*

There were numerous occasions where she has pissed people off and I think 80% of the people here does not like her. She has just work here for 1 1/2 months and she is already acting like a ~~kutu~~ idoit.

On a ligther note, today is the mid autumn (for the chinese lunar calender) and at 11:13 p.m. EDT, the moon will be called The Full Harvest Moon. It is always the full Moon occurring nearest to the Autumnal Equinox and in one out of three years, it comes in October and 2006 is one of those years.

Happy mid autumn festival, everyone.

There u go, pikey...

2006-09-27T17:02:00.000+08:00

4 things many don't know:

I am very very good with my hands. I mean in wrapping up gifts. Duh!
A fortune teller told my mum that I would make it big one day!
If someone treat me good, I treat them back 10 times more.
My friend told me I was born at the wrong period of time.

4 movies i could watch over and over

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
Dead Poets Society
Amelie de Montmarte
Great Expectations

4 places i have lived

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Sarawak, Malaysia
Cote D'azur, France
Var, France

4 tv shows i love

Alias
Friends
Star Academy, a singing competition in France
Everybody loves Raymond

4 places i've been for vacation

France,
USA,
Thailand,
Hong Kong

4 of my favourite food:

Spaghetti Carbonara,
Tempura,
Rice Dumpling,
Crabs (fried with salted egg).

4 places i would rather be:

Home
Paris
French Riviera
Pyrenee

4 favourite songs:

Pie Jesu (Sarah Brightman & Paul Miles-Kingston)
Yuen Zhi (Ah Mei)
Eyes in the sky (Alan Parsons Project)
Tant pi (Roch Voisin)

The Hieroglyph

2006-09-26T10:22:00.000+08:00

What loneliness
to find no meaning
when there is a meaning

And what loneliness
to be blind in the full light of day, -
and deaf, what loneliness,
amidst the swelling of a song

But not to understand
when there is no meaning,
and to be blind in the middle of the night,
and deaf when silence is complete, -
oh, loneliness within loneliness!

by Nichita Stanescu

p/s: I re-found this poem which I jotted down in one of my book before and I just love the depth of this poem.

Malaysian Hell

2006-09-25T15:58:00.000+08:00

This joke never fails to crack me up, every single time. Enjoy...

*****

A Malaysian dies and goes to hell. There he finds that there is a different hell for each country. He goes first to the German hell and asks "What do they do here?" He is told "First they put you in an electric chair for an hour. Then they lay you on a bed of nails for another hour. Then the German devil comes in and whips you for the rest of the day." The man does not like the sound of that at all, so he moves on.

He checks out the USA hell as well as the Russian hell and many more.He discovers that they are all more or less the same as the German hell.

Then he comes to the Malaysian hell and finds that there is a very long line of people waiting to get in. Amazed he asks "What do they do here?"

He is told "First they put you in an electric chair for an hour. Then they lay you on a bed of nails for another hour. Then the Malaysian devil comes in and whips you for the rest of the day.""But that is exactly the same as all the other hells - why are there so many people waiting to get in? "Because maintenance is so bad that the electric chair does not work, someone has stolen all the nails from the bed, and the devil is a former Govt servant, so he comes in, signs the register and then goes to the canteen..."

Another trip...

2006-09-20T17:41:00.000+08:00

These pictures were taken during my US trip this year. It was actually a business trip so I didnt really snap everything that I came across. I am a professional mar.

Disneyland, LA.
They said it's the happiest place on earth but I tell you I took 2 hours to walk there since the map lied to me. hehehe

Beverly Hills, CA

Hollywood - Downtown.
I flipped when I saw the signage - VIRGIN MEGASTORE. hahaha

Kodak Theatre, LA.
Now, this is where all those award ceremonies took place. Yeah, I feel like a star.

I was walking to the office this morning and I was just thinking which path would be more pathetic:-

1. to find someone and feel that the search is over, or
2. to continously hoping and looking for that someone.

50 things you might not want to know about me

2006-09-19T14:45:00.000+08:00

1. I like coffee and cream.
2. I sing when I take shower.
3. I want to travel the whole wide world.
4. I still need a trip from LA to NYC to close my 'round-the-world'.
5. I do not hate my job though it's pretty boring at the moment.
6. I love the sea and the waves rushing to the shore.
7. I learn to swim at the age of 31, and I swim like a cat being thrown into the water
8. If I got to choose my career again, I want to be an architect.
9. I have a flair for creativity and good at it.
10. My friends call me cheeky
11. I like to make people laugh, laughing makes me high.
12. I like the rain and the glommy weather.
13. I have a dog now, and it's a big responsibility for me.
14. I am always on time.
15. I like to settle everything as soon as possible.
16. I can be a perfectionist sometimes.
17. I like the retro 70's.
18. I love cultures and legends.
19. I love Europe, all of it.
20. I plan to settle in Europe.
21. I am a walking contradiction sometimes.
22. I like photography, capturing that special moment.
23. I dream to have a bistro / restaurant when I retire.
24. I plan to retire by 45.
25. I should really be working toward that goal.
26. I like colors and gemstones, my favorite being torquise.
27. I have high expectations of people sometimes.
28. I like to read but don't have a lot of time to finish all the books I bought.
29. I like languages but am terrible in speaking a new language
30. I am in dire need of new excitements in my life.
31. I like the summer least.
32. I am a pretty straight forward person.
33. I am a movie addict and I can watch 3 movies in a row.
34. I never let people see me cry.
35. I am very good in talking and yes, I can be really sweet.
36. I believe in doing good.
37. I treasure all my friends - good or bad.
38. I love advertisements.
39. I went skiing and pratically fall down every 5 seconds.
40. I love the snow and the cold weather.
41. I always give people the second chance.
42. The first time it snowed, I told myself - 'today's a perfect day to die'
43. I love spaghetti carbonara and the best one that I had was in Limone.
44. Due to influences from my uncle, I do not like number 4.
45. As a child, I would not move when I sleep, hoping no ghost would disturb me.
46. I love classical music.
47. I will die for love
48. I always keep try to keep things to myself.
49. I love watches
50. I can cook very well.

happenings

2006-09-12T18:07:00.000+08:00

Last weekend

Last weekend, I went for a movie - 'Snake in the plane'. I personally find it exciting and interesting but a friend of mine, said that it is a waste of her money to watch that horrible, snake biting horror movie. But, GY, --"Hello, you were hiding your face behind your paws for goodness sake" Sometimes, I love going to horror movies with my galfriends, they are so funny.. and it's damn funny to see them react.

Few days ago

My friend's birthday was a few days ago, so, I brought him and his wife for a treat and present him with a PS2 gun which he has been scouting around. Errr. He called me earlier to ask me how to fix the thing. LOL Wanna kill people but dont know how to use the gun? So I might drop by tonight to set it up for him.

Yesterday

I took yesterday off to settle a few things. First, the signature for my checking account. Gosh, when they took out the sample for my previous signature, I was shocked because it is so different as to what I am signing now. Evolution I guess. A friend however told me that he has not changed his signature since high school though. Went out with a friend for lunch, hmm it was nice meeting up with him after reconnecting back with him lately. At a personal note, I am intrigued. Gosh...

I bought myself a silver bracelet yesterday at distributor's price when I helped to pick up stuff for my uncle. Hmm Actually I am already wearing another one which never leaves my wrist for the past 6 years. Now I have two.

Puffy

Puffy is doing alright. Beside running around the house as if he is the king of the jungle, he is the most adorable puppy you ever come across. He is now newspaper trained for 'faite kaka' (french for poo poo), he still pees around the house sometimes. I think he is going to be a french shih-tzu since I am talking to him in french. Having him has been a pleasure and yes I am trying to control my temper and be more patients day to day. I am doing just fine. My dad and mum will call me up sometimes and ask how is he and they will always say - Puffy is a little dog, be kind to him. Mum, I am.... just that sometimes I am way too impatient but I am not an abuser.

I am teaching him - "Bonjour, toute le monde, Je m'appelle Puffy, J'ai trois mois ans et mon ami est ca va pas la tete" (Translated - Hello everyone, I am Puffy, I am three months old and my friend (me) is crazy) hahaha

Yeah I really think I am crazy.

p/s: more pictures coming up soon.

Anniversaire

2006-09-10T14:38:00.000+08:00

Yesterday officially marked my 1 year my exodus back to KL from Europe. I still miss and love Europe as much as before.

On this special occasion, I shall upload some pictures which was taken throughout last year.

Venue: Field of Poppy flowers at the junction to Fayence, Var.

Venue: Rolling hills of Lavenders at Alpes des Haute Provence, Near to Lac du St. Croix.

Venue: Entrance to Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco.

Venue: A small ville which I had forgotten the name, on my way to Lourdes

Venue: From the window of my hotel, Lourdes

Venue: Notre Dame de Lourdes

Venue: Moustiers Sainte Marie, Alpes de Haute Provence

Venue: Haute Pyrenne

Venue: The bell tower at the ville of Callian, Var

Venue: A field just across where I stayed at Callian, Vars

Venue: Christmas time, Rue d'antibes, Cannes

Venue: Dawn over Mediterrenean Sea, view from the apartment, La Bocca, Cannes

Venue: Reflection of Tour Eiffel, Paris

Venue: Musée du Louvres, Paris

Venue: Basilica du Sacre Coeur, Montmarte, Paris

Venue: My first skiing trip, Limone, Italy.

Venue: Spring, New York City.

Venue: Dusk from the balcony, my hometown in Sarawak.

More coming up later.

How Un-malaysian are you?

2006-08-25T14:49:00.000+08:00

Courtesy of Kennysia.com

Congratulations Ca va pas la tete, you are 58% not Malaysian.

That means you're as Malaysian as...

Guy Sebastian !

How Un-Malaysian Are You?

Random blogging

2006-08-23T17:52:00.000+08:00

These are some of the happening in my life the last few weeks or so....

1. Building an online store for my company and I am doing all the updating and this involves a lot of work (getting the pictures, the info, the payment getway, the logo, etc etc). No joke ler.

2. Busy with the coming gadgets fair in September.

3. My new puppy. I am naming him Eiffel. (read - A-fe like the french) Sometimes I wanna ~~slap~~ love him more because after I clean him up and just about to put him down, he pee again. Of course, I know I know.. he is just a puppy and I should be loving tender care.

4. My cousin is in town and he can be the most funny kid and also the most annoying kid too. When he wants to play, there is no stopping him.

5. Trying hard to close a deal for my company but I feel I am caught in between my bosses and the supplier. Both dont want to give way and I really feel like tell my boss 'Look, this is what they are offering, take it or leave it'

Boss: I have talked over the deal with my wife ~~in the bed~~ last night.
Moi: *Grin* Ok, what is the verdict?
Boss: Let them 'samkap' a little. Let them wait.
Moi: Ok. But boss, they are also having talks with some other interested parties.
Boss: But, at the rate they are doing this, I think they just want to clear stock.
Moi: Ok.
Boss: You just keep quiet for now. Wait till I come back.
Moi: Ok boss, if you say so
Boss: Alright, that's all
Moi: Bye bye.

6. I was sick the last few days, not very serious though.

7. I am dreaming about my europe. Reading some of the fellow bloggers blogging about the cold weather in Melbourne, or their wish to see snow... just make me depressed slightly thinking, "when will that day arrive?"

8. A parcel which I send to my friend in Spain has been returned to me. It was a birthday gift and now he dont have my present this year? I am sad...

'Taiki, Happy birthday and I wish you as many happinees as the fireflies that light the night"

9. Remember the cirpy manager that my friend wanted to introduce to me? Apparently he is attached now but when I said hi to him over yahoochat. He still have the guts to ask me when are we hooking up? "brother, no thanks.. I am not interested" Phew... some people are just so easy!

10. I have two new colleagues in the office. One is the accountant and another the assistant accountant. It's funny to see the two new character. The assistant is very sporty and sporting and the way she dressed is like she is going to a party or a singing competition. Way too flambouyant. It's either very beady or shimerring gold or like going to the beach club.

11. My friend asked me if I want to go to Bali for a luxury holiday. Errr I am slightly broke and also I need to save for the moving to the new house. I have not figured how do I want to decorate the place - Renaissance, balinese, or 'elegance in simplicity '.

12. I have so many photos which I have yet to put up to my blog. heheh excuse-moi.....

13. Been reading some new blogs which I feel these writers are pretty interesting and I definitely am looking forward to chat with them online, sometimes and perhaps one day a meetup.

Ok. time to go home. I am heading to 1 U for a movie tonight.

ATR

2006-08-08T10:56:00.000+08:00

I am back to work and KL. Bangkok was cool and really nice. Food was superb and people are charming. Yum yum. Didnt taste anyone though. Was too busy with the fair.

Received this through the mail. It's a good laugh.

******

On a flight to Singapore, a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men's restroom, but it had always been occupied. The flight attendant noticed his predicament. Sir, she said "You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall."

He did what he needed to, and as he sat there he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch. Each button was identified by letters: WW, WA, PP, and a red one labeled ATR. Who would know if he touched them? He couldn't resist. He pushed WW. Warm water was sprayed gently upon his bottom. What a nice feeling, he thought. Men's restrooms don't have nice things like this. Anticipating greater pleasure, he pushed the WA button. Warm air replaced the warm water, gently drying his underside.

When this stopped, he pushed the PP button. A large powder puff caressed his bottom adding a fragile scent of spring flowers to this unbelievable pleasure. The ladies restroom was more than a restroom, it is tender loving pleasure. When the powder puff completed its pleasure, he couldn't wait to push the ATR button which he knew would be supreme ecstasy. Next thing he knew he was in a hospital as he opened his eyes.

A nurse was staring down at him with a smile on her face. "What happened?" he exclaimed.

"You pushed one too many buttons," replied the nurse.

"The last button marked ATR was an Automatic Tampon Remover. Your balls are in the bucket under the bed"

Madly in love

2006-07-29T21:28:00.000+08:00

I am deeply madly in love.. yes you read me correctly. I am in love with him....

He is 6 weeks old and I have yet to christian him yet. He is now slowly getting to respond to voices now. So I got to find a name real soon. I am thinking eiffel. [read e-fie, like the french]

Sis: So cute, so cute...
Moi: yes, cutie cute...
Sis: Just like the owner...
Moi: Really?
Sis: I mean his size, the fat face and also the small eyes.
Moi: *slap*

The following day, after sending the picture to a friend:

Scotty: Wah... it he yours?
Moi: yes, my new love....
Scotty: So cute. Next time you come out, you got to bring him.
Moi: Sure sure...
Scotty: I wanna hug him.... so cute...
Moi: Make sure you treat the owner as good as you treat the puppy.
Scotty: Bye....
Moi: *slap*

Gosh, I really shouldn't be getting anything or anyone more cute than me from now on... Argh....

Gotta go back to work now, it's 9.30 pm and I have yet to finish my work.

Phew... Ma, I blogged today.

2006-07-24T17:20:00.000+08:00

I have been extremely busy at work since I will be leaving for the fair end of the week. As I am typing this, I still have another 6 posters to prepare and I am lacking in ideas as to how I should do it.

Well, I went to zouk for an anniversay bash recently. Well, I feel the DJ has not been able to dj the music to my expectation. However, the two MC's are pretty cool.

A few interesting stuff worth blogging:

1. Prize giving ceremony

Actors / Actresses : Moi, Cutie, and some other "Kalifei" (supporting co-star)

(Cutie is damn hot - tall, slim, well dressed with david beckham hairstyle. Sweet Japanese look)

*Walking up the stage with a big smile*
Moi: Thank you (ala the beauty queen victory walk)
Cutie: Congratulations
Moi: Thank you.. thank you
Cutie: Where r you from?
Moi: I am from XXX company.
Moi: This is my name card, my phone number is written all over the card, see... (pointing at the card, flashing the bambi's eye flash).
Cutie:*shocked*
Moi: *Started to ~~molest~~ shake his hands and then lean over and give him a kiss*
Cutie: *Grab 'em and started to make out* under the spotlight
Audience : *cheering*

Hahah, that didnt happened, but the cutie was there. He is so my type.

2. Phone Puzzle

Got to talk to a friend and just to spice up life, I decided to decode his phone number from a series of equations and mathematics he gave me. While I am very good in decoding but I am terrible in my maths and I doubt do it by tonight / I can call him yet. LOL shucks... This gonna take time. The posibility of me hiring my sister to do the equation would be 99.9%... Darn. But, Mr Des, I gonna nail your number. hahah Eat this!!!

3. Work

Busy Busy Busy. 6 of my colleagues left or is leaving the organisation.

Boss 1: You see, like I said all those bad one will leave eventually. They cannot stand the pressure, they cannot perform.
Boss 2: Yes, yes I knew it.
Moi: *thinking to myself* err boss... maybe that is not the case. MOST probably they found some better offers. Yes, i dont even have to bet on it. It must be.
Boss 1: Lucikly we found Ca va. He is our new asset. We must treat him nice nice!
Moi: *mentally picturing myself banging on the wall*
Boss 2: *smiling*

I think one of the thing which a boss should prepared of is staff leaving for greener pastures. No one will die for their work.

4. Movies

I saw the followings during the weekend (DVDs):

1. The Hills has eyes (crappy)
2. An American Haunting (crappy and disturbing)

When to this DVD shop is SS2 and started to enquire if they have any foreign movies.

Vendor: Yes, yes.. there is this ma-me-re
Moi: Ma-me-re?
Vendor: Yes, it is french!
Moi: Oh, show me, show me.
Moi: OHHHHHHHHHHHHH Ma Mere (pronounced as Mer)
Moi: Got already la

Sister: *reading an article in a magazine* bla bla bla bla bla bla Mont-mar-te
Moi: laughing out loud
Sister: *flashed a killer beady look*
Moi: Montmarte (pronounced as Mont-Mart)
Sister: I dont know mar....
Moi: *continue laughing*

Sorry people.. I know I shouldn't laugh when I hear people reading french but I just cant stand it.... I am in no position better than you guy, so I blame it on my laughing stupid bud! If I do sound snobbish, I am not.. and I am definitely not making fun of you people.

5. Visiting

A friend of mine just had a minor surgery and I went to visit her. Hmm of course being very very buddy with her husband, this is the summary of our conversation

Moi: Hmm hehehehe (like always)
Ami 1: When are we having a mid autumn BBQ at the Japanese garden
Moi: No yet la. Still under processing.
Ami 1: October cannot ar? Can do together with mooncake wor?
Moi: Yes, you will be the fat 'chang er'!!!!
Ami 2: You will be the fat bunny
Ami 1: *pointing at me* he is the full moon.

Laughing, we concluded we all need exercises!

6. Holidays

I am planning to go for a holiday:

1. Taiwan
2. Bangkok
3. Bali
4. Hong Kong
5. China

What do you guys think?

Oh, harvey, I went to feast on that Tboxboy and he was wearing a cap and didnt looked as good as the other day lar. ;)

I tell you so

2006-07-18T10:42:00.000+08:00

How do you actually define if you are closed minded or open minded? A lot of us professed we are open minded but dont you think that in that open mindedness, you are actually closed minded because you actually put a boundary to your open mindedness. What am I mumbling about?

The same things applies to sensitivity of a person, etc, etc.....

In the middle of the conversation
Ami 1: Oh, you are so sensitive
Moi: Oh... am I now?
Ami: Yes you are....

After a while,

Ami: Are you angry with my comments?
Moi: Oh no... but I am dissapointed.....
Ami: Ok.... whatever.

Later during the chat, he keeps using, I am not the one who is sensitive, I am not the one who is angry...

I give up.. I totally give up on talking to plu sometimes... They just drive you up the wall.

Conclusion: There is no open minded people in this world. We live in a world of limitations including our mind.

what have you been up to?

2006-07-17T16:52:00.000+08:00

How have you been spending your weekend, my friend? Yup, that's the first question that was popped to me by my online friend when I signed in to work this morning.

1. I have been lazying around at home.
2. I only have 1 day to rest for a whole week of work and last weekend I had a meeting on Sunday morning. Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh Half day gone.
3. I met with Harvey of What is this blog's fame
4. I went to church to pray for the sins I commited last week. LOL
5. I was eyeing at the hunk that Harvey mentioned to me. So, my goal for now is to get his name. For now, I shall code name him - TBoxboy!
6. I went to dinner with my friends on Saturday's night.
7. I swim on saturday and sunday.

Now that I have finished a bit part of my work, I am much more relaxed at work. I even went out with a friend for lunch at Ikea just now.

Jeff: hey... I am here already.
Moi: Alrighto, I will be down right away.

Jeff: *jaws dropped*
Moi: hey, long time no see... how long has it been?
Jeff: 3 years.
Moi: How is life?
Jeff: Like that lor
Moi: Ok. Let's go Ikea for lunch.
Jeff: I cant believe this is you. You put on so much weight, you are so fat now! And you dont take care of yourself la, you dont shave, your fashion sense is out, and your grooming....
Moi: *silent* Holding back the tears* I know... I know.. I need to exercise... I am now day in day out stucked to my office chair.
Jeff: No wonder you have no bf la.
Moi: Yeah, nobody wants me...
Jeff: No offences...
Moi: LOL

But he is right, I really need to get back in shape. That';s my mid year resolution. Gambeta!!! and I seriously need to get a life.

Busy busy busy....

2006-07-13T11:36:00.000+08:00

I have been extremely busy at work, and

my workacholic friend told me "I am even more busy",

My working friends were telling me, "It's normal la",

My nothing-better-to-do were telling me, "It's better to have something to do",

My rich friends were telling me "when are changing job?",

but the mother-of-all-phrase should be from my boss, "Are you free?".

Argh.... I have so many datelines to catch up and so many other things to prepare for the coming events. I probably will be heading to the land of 'Sawadee Kap', end of the month for a trade fair.

Everyone else is telling me otherwise

2006-07-04T10:34:00.000+08:00

It has been days since I last blogged. As you can see, there's not a lot of happenings in my life. So, of course, the highlight recently was a friend trying to introduce someone to me. That's not the end of the story though. I am also playing matchmade for her.

So back to this so called potential. He is 31 - 180 -75. In a managerial position and I did talk to him for a while on the phone - he sounded chirpy, like a bird. In fact, the first few sms from him, my friend said that it's so sexphone-like. LOL Of course, I played along. Hmmm There's no one I cannot handle now. I have been through so much, right?

Is it just so wrong if I am seriously not looking for someone, nor am I looking for fun?

Everyone else is telling me otherwise

Feeling good.

2006-06-24T14:49:00.000+08:00

(Poppy flowers taken outside LA's Disney)

With the current cooling weather in KL, this is all I can say or singgggggg

Feeling Good

Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze driftin' o by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I am feeling good.

Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me

And I'm feeling good

*****

and because today's the beginning of the weekend.

Opsss.... We did it again

2006-06-23T18:21:00.000+08:00

KL ranked no 3 in a survey done by reader digest on the 'rudeness' of its people (out of 35 cities). Hey people, we are rude and proud of it man....... hahah I am amused and at the same time, I am not surprised at by the outcome. I think, we really need to do something about this. It's really bad.

Check out the news here

Many years ago @ the cinema. (with some friends)
Moi: Fours tickets, please.
Customer Rep: Where you want to sit?
Moi: here... yes these four.
Customer Rep: empat puluh.
Moi: Thank you, Aminah *Looking at her name tag*
Customer Rep: *looking back, shoot me a killer look* Thank you for what?
Moi: *laughing and walking away*

She is just not used to the courtesy we have shown her. Sigh

Sometimes back @ TGV cinema
I was lining up to get my tickets and suddenly I noticed a lady standing in front after I looked away for a while.

Moi: Hello.. I am in the line.
Mdm: Or are you?
Moi: yes....
Mdm: Dont get upset.

What? how can some cut your line and still has the gut to ask you not to get upset? arghhhh KL people!!!!!

Yesterday @ KFC, KLCC
I saw one couple. The gal was buying food for the guy. The Ah Beng was happily googling at girls passing by him. When the girlfriend returned to the table.

Gal: Why you never helped me?
Boy: Why?
Gal: Why you never helped me?
Boy: You angry ar?

The gal slammed down the tray and pushed the table behind her and it's was such a sight to behold. I was amused, of course.

Just listen to the many tales about how when someone was robbed and there is no one to help you, not even your neighbours for the fear that they might get into trouble too. Sigh...

Middle of the year again. ;

2006-06-19T12:11:00.000+08:00

I admit that age is catching up with me and thus, the desire of blogging which once upon a time was burning zealously, is diminishing. Sigh... I remember I can blog so many times in a day. Of course, at that time I was working for a 'going to defunct' company now.

Work has been:-

1. pretty busy with the constant reordering of goods and because we do not import in bulk all the time. Still trying to contact all the supplier which I have met in the states and the preparation of coming fairs around town.

As usual, sometimes I just have to fight with my colleague for simple things

Moi: Mdm, can you please give me a list of promotional items? I really need it by next week?
Mdm: *Silent*
Moi: Hello....
Mdm: I have so many things to do..... and boss will say I forgot to do this and that again?
Moi: *thinking* what the fuck!!!!!!

Blogging about this, I am still feeling the bitterness of such comments made by her and the inefficiency. After the comments, I saw her walking around the office, looking into this and that and poking her nose into everything else but her own work. She is in charge of payroll and has everyone been getting their payslip? Take a guess!!!

*two months back*
Mdm: Hey, we are changing our system, so i wont prepare the payslip for you all ar
Moi: Errr what?
Mdm: It's very troublesome to prepare them la.
Moi: Errr of course..... you cant do that...
Mdm:......

I just asked her recently for my payslip since I need them to process some documents........

Social wise, well, it has been just alright. I connect with a few bloggers and has been chatting with them. Yeah that's cool. I havent been actively going out with friends. I have been just way too lazy. Sometimes... you know.. you work from 10 till 6.30 pm 6 days a week and upon completing one full day at work, you just want to scum at home.

Reposting something which I wrote for someone 5 years ago. :) I miss you and have not heard from you for a long time. I guess work has been really really busy.

I remember the bleakness and looking for my watch to tell time.

I remember the firmness of the bed I was on.

I remember my reflection in the mirror.

I remember walking down and passing back the keys to the hostel.

I remember walking out of the building, down the stairs and seeing your sleepy eyes.

I remember having to walk in front of you and feeling I will fall flat on the ground should someone push me.

I remember the early morning city buzz while waiting for the bus.

I remember all my loose change clinging.

I remember looking out over the Tsing Ma bridge, the busy ports.

I remember you closing your eyes in the bus - obvious symptoms of waking up early.

I remember reaching the airport and looking for the check-in terminals.

I remember I don’t really care about my surroundings.

I remember sitting around the airport and making small talks.

I remember losing my contacts lens.

I remember having to smile for the photos.

I remember waiting for my ‘last call’ and walking to the departure gate.

And I remember the big hug I gave you,

and thinking when will I ever see you again.

And I will always remember, you are so special to me.

Paris, Je t'aime

2006-06-08T16:42:00.000+08:00

This film showing at the Cannes Film Festival 2006.- Paris, Je t'aime

Dont you just love the name of it? I do. Someone asked me why I love Europe and France so much and this is all I can say - 'Foule sentimentale' (Sentimental Crowd).

Foule Sentimentale by Alain Souchon

Oh la la la vie en rose
Le rose qu'on nous propose
D'avoir les quantités d'choses
Qui donnent envie d'autre chose
Aïe, on nous fait croire
Que le bonheur c'est d'avoir
De l'avoir plein nos armoires
Dérisions de nous dérisoires car

Foule sentimentale
On a soif d'idéal
Attirée par les étoiles, les voiles
Que des choses pas commerciales
Foule sentimentale
Il faut voir comme on nous parle
Comme on nous parle

Il se dégage
De ces cartons d'emballage
Des gens lavés, hors d'usage
Et tristes et sans aucun avantage
On nous inflige
Des désirs qui nous affligent
On nous prend faut pas déconner dès qu'on est né
Pour des cons alors qu'on est
Des

Foules sentimentales
Avec soif d'idéal
Attirées par les étoiles, les voiles
Que des choses pas commerciales
Foule sentimentale
Il faut voir comme on nous parle
Comme on nous parle

On nous Claudia Schieffer
On nous Paul-Loup Sulitzer
Oh le mal qu'on peut nous faire
Et qui ravagea la moukère
Du ciel dévale
Un désir qui nous emballe
Pour demain nos enfants pâles
Un mieux, un rêve, un cheval

Foule sentimentale
On a soif d'idéal
Attirée par les étoiles, les voiles
Que des choses pas commerciales
Foule sentimentale
Il faut voir comme on nous parle
Comme on nous parle

off day

2006-06-06T11:03:00.000+08:00

Since my office does not observe all public holidays, I was very very glad that we have had last saturday off. In fact , due to not having a full saturday to myself for a long time, I sort of feeling lost - 2 dayssssss all to myself? What a treat!

I went to I-Utama to catch a french flim. That's the fourth movie in a week - starting with Da Vinci Code, Poisedon, X Men III, Joyeux Noël.

For those who loved classical music, dont miss this show - there are a few scenes where you'll get to hear superb performance....

And it is in moments like this, I feel:

1. even more stronger, my desire to go back to Europe. In fact, the other day:

Relative: When are you coming back?
Moi: A bit later
Relative: So you just want to come back for fun la?
Moi: No lar. I am still learning about businesses here in KL.
*quickly diverting topic*
Moi: Oh... Is Bebe coming back for his holiday?
Relative: Oh I dont know.. I sort of forgotten that his passport expired so we need to renew his passport in London first and the airticket is gonna be a bomb la.
Moi: Ok.. I will talk to you guys again later.

2. that I am thinking seriously about my future. While I am so sure what I want to build, what I want to do in life... I cannot deny there are times I wanna have a shortcut, easy way out... The times when I see some of my friends achieving so much in life...

3. that I feel the need to stand up and tell people around me that the da vinci code is of no threat to the church that was tested through time. Religion with all its flaws is about hope. Hope for the better. I remember the times I read about the code and I was thinking to myself, 'what if all these were true?' I think the hooha is for people who do not think what they read. yes I agree that media can be a very powerful tool but the controversies surrounding da vinci are pretty baseless and fictional...

Aunty: Oh did you know about the movie where magdelene gave birth to jesus's child?
Moi: yeah... da vinci
Mum: we saw the movie the other day
Aunty: What? you guys went to see the movie? The devil's work?
Moi: Yeah
Mum: Cannot see mer?
Aunty: Cannot.... satanic lar.
Moi: *giggling*

(Note: aunty is a very kind lady and pious, so she is being excused.... and I need to tell her the truth too about how silly is the myth of davinci)

On a more serious note, Work has been pretty alright. Sometimes it's really stressful but I think I have handled them ok. Hmmmm I have been even more stressful situations, just that I hate dealing which situation that comprimises my performances. ;) yeah, I am a prick that is performanced focused. Maybe that is why some of my colleagues are having a hard time trying to catch up with me. opppsss...

Spell with flickr

2006-05-31T11:15:00.000+08:00

All thanks to Ooby I now have my name spelled with "Spell with flickr"

Check it out.

Le Grand Voyage

2006-05-29T17:23:00.000+08:00

I went to see this movie - Le Grand Voyage (french and arab) and I love it. Well, that is if you like art house movie. I wont spoilt the suspences and will just advise you to go catch the movie when you can. Undeniable, the main actor is pretty cute. ;)

(Actor : Nicolas Cazale)

Work has been getting on pretty alright. Did had some hipcup over work last saturday but I think I can solve it alright.

Social wise, haven't been mixing too much with a wide circle of friends. In fact, the other day I was walking home from work and I just thought I would call some friends for some casual chats and as I flip through my phone list - hey... there's isnt much people to call too. How pathetic.... Yeah, it's time to widen the social circle again.... But I am just not interested in keying in any phone number at its' first opportunity. I like to have friends whom I can share my heart out. Good friends are hard to find, even harder to keep.

Perhaps I am on my grand voyage too!

De code

2006-05-23T16:46:00.000+08:00

I went to watch da vinci code on sunday and I am somewhat dissapointed with the movie. I think the book is so much more better than the movie. There's just space for your little extra imagination and I think the movie left out a number important part of the book. (like phi, etc)

There are so many controversies about the movie that I think it's really a good read for those wanting to find the truth. ;) Like we all know - the truth is out there.

But these are what I love the movie:

1. Audrey Tautou. (have you seen Amelie de Montmartre?)
2. French Language
3. Paul Bettany
3. Paris and the Lourve
4. Cold September / October winds
5. Churches
6. Cryptex
7. The sceneries of Scotland
8. Leonardo Da Vinci
9. Puzzles and Codes

Of late, things are pretty tense in the office. Argh.... I need a break. My friend actually asked me to go for The Great Singapore Sales but I doubt I can do so:

1. The school holiday is coming and it's peak season for us
2. I just got back from LA
3. I am broke from my shopping spree in LA
4. I am saving for the furnishing of my new place.
5. I am saving for my Euro trip
6. I am saving money and my leaves for french friends coming to SEA.

I am heading back to work now.

arghhhhh bl**dy.....

2006-05-19T16:06:00.000+08:00

Argh..... @$@!^*$&^!@# sometimes bitches in the office is the hardest part of work.

Morning

Moi (aloud): Is it confirmed that we gonna order for 2000 pieces?
Boss: yes... yes.. do it now. We need to get people to send the forms to the bank.
Moi: Ok... I think...
Colleague 1: Oh want to wire money, I will fill up the form....
Moi (thinking): .......

So I proceed to continue doing all my paper work and emailing and calling my supplier and somehow she just make my life difficult.

Moi: Are you going to do a P/O for me? (to colleague 1)
Colleague: Oh... you got to do it yourself.
Moi: I have no access to the system though.
Colleague: You just do simple one using excel!
Moi: Ok.. no pro...

So I was rushing to finish everything before lunch hour... so that she could get the things ready for the bank.

After lunch

Walking back into the office, I noticed that the forms still not filled up and she was doing everything but my form.

Moi: Have you done it?
Colleague 1: Oh not yet...
Moi (to my boss): Are we rushing for the TT today?
Boss: Yes yes.. better do it now.

Colleague 1: Oh... ca va, can you help me do something. You fill up this form... and then you call this number and ...... Here is a sample ok?
Moi: Ok.. ok... (cursing away.... bloody hell) You might as well just pass it all to me this morning and would have finished with it already...

I was like.... you keep hogging all the work and in the last minute.... others has to suffer and stress out in the last minute.... SO NECCESSARY........

Anyway, everything is done now... and I have a meeting to to attend to again later.

arghhhhhhhhh

2006-05-17T16:55:00.000+08:00

I screwed up my blog.. argh... i need to redo everything now....

Live from LA.

2006-05-17T13:11:00.000+08:00

Not really live...

I am back in KL last Sunday and guess what, for the first time in my life, I lost a day! I took my flight on Friday night and reached here, Sunday afternoon. Well, normally, I travel through Europe. A word of caution for travellers from US. Do get to the airport 4 hours before time. We spent more than 2 hours checking in - there are just queues, queues, queues to go through.

Ah... I managed to meet up with my friend, the one I blogged about earlier. It went on very well.

*on the phone*
Me: Hey Jenny?
Ami 1: Who is this?
Me: XXXXX
Ami : You are in LA?
Me: Huh??? How do you know?
Ami: I just know *laughs*
Me: Hey I am staying in Anaheim now and I gonna move to town tomorrow... Do you guys wanna meet up for a drink sometimes?
Ami: Sure... where?
Me: I will let you know once I got to town.

So I met up with them and yeah everything went pretty cool. I guess I was thinking too much earlier. We talked and had coffee and somehowI feel that she could have got herself someone nicer... Just my stupid sixth sense!

In term of business, everything went on well. The fair was cool and tiring, the meetings with our suppliers and clients seemed to be most enlightening as well. I did went aound visiting California - Disneyland, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Thail town, Chinatown, downtown.. bla bla bla. Will post up some pictures later. Did I tell you I saw the gates leading to Tom Cruise's house? Oh madonna as well. Did some shopping spree too... and got mum a mother's day present from the states!

Ok.. just some short updates. Busy connecting to ppl across timezone for work now..

p/s: Yes, California is infected with hunks!!!

On a mission

2006-05-05T16:54:00.000+08:00

Something which I kinda regret that happened between me and a form 5 classmate, a couple of years back. I am going to amend it this time when I am in LA.

Moi: It's good to reconnect with you. It has been sometimes. How's life in LA?
Ami: ... Not so good.
Moi: Oh what happened.
Ami: I intended to move out of my uncle's place.
Moi: I see. Must be pretty hard... What's stopping you?
Ami: Well, a lot of things.
Moi: Cool. Well, update me on your life there.
Ami: Well, I met a guy...
Moi: Tell me.. tell me...
Ami: He is working in a drink shop. ABC. He is kinda my supervisor.....
Moi: Is he like cute????
Ami: Cute? (she doesnt know of my orientation then, which I did told her later)
Moi: tell me tell me....
Ami: He is ok... but I am not sure of what's his feeling for me.
Moi: I say we find out....
Ami: Oh... how?
Moi: *conjouring up some plans*

The next day

Moi: How did it went?
Ami: Ok... well one step at a time.
Moi: I seriously do think you can ask him out too. And you are a beautiful girl to begin with.
Ami: Ok. How's life with you?
Moi: I am fine and good. Busy though. hey I can't talk now... later
Ami: ok

The following day

Ami: hey
Moi: hey hey.. how is it going?
Ami: *bla bla bla*
Moi: I am busy. Can we talk later?
Ami: ok... :(

The next day

Ami: Hello
Moi: I am still busy la
Ami: ok

and that happened for a while... and we lost touch over the net. I think she is dissapointed with me. A year later, I heard from my other friends she married the guy whom we talked about earlier. I just got her contact numbers from a friend of mine and I gonna do:

PLAN A

Moi: Hey Jen... It's Me.... Ca Va. I am in LA. I just arrived this afternoon.
Ami: Oh *speechless*
Moi: You wanna meet up tomorrow?
Ami: Cool.

Then I shall go and tell her I am really sorry that I didnt have time for her then.

But, perhaps the following might happened too

Moi: hello... Jen. Hey... it's me. I am in LA now. *ta-tarrrrr*
Ami: *phone clicking*

Either way, I will do what it takes!

A re-post

2006-05-04T15:23:00.000+08:00

Reposting the following: -
***

IF I WERE

If I were a month, I would be: March

If I were a day of the week, I would be: Friday (Tomorrow will be Saturday. Yuppie)

If I were a time of day, I would be: 6.30 pm (time to go home)

If I were a planet, I would be: Earth (Heaven is a place on earth!)

If I were a sea animal, I would be: Squid (Blur like 'sotong'!)

If I were a direction, I would be: North (where the wise wind resides)

If I were a piece of furniture, I would be: Comfy sofa (hmm just my fetish)

If I were a liquer, I would be: Martini (Stirred, not shaken)

If I were a stone, I would be: Lapis Lazuli (It's blue)

If I were a tree, I would be: Pine tree (Dont you just love their smell?)

If I were a bird, I would be: A Cock (hahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa)

If I were a tool, I would be: heheheeeee next question please!

If I were a flower/plant, I would be: Cacti (Hard outside, soft inside.)

If I were a kind of weather, I would be: Fall (It's gold, mum!)

If I were a mythical creature, I would be: Centaur

If I were a musical instrument, I would be: Cello

If I were an animal, I would be: Tiger (I promise I won't bite!)

If I were a color, I would be: Sky blue

If I were an emotion, I would be: Lust

If I were a sound, I would be: Windchimes on a hot sunny afternoon.

If I were a element, I would be: H2O (You need me every hour)

If I were a car, I would be: X5

If I were a song, I would be: Heaven's Light.

If I were a movie, I would be directed by: Pedro Almodovar

If I were a book, I would be written by: Paulo Coelho

If I were a food, I would be: Dimsum (Anyone for a nice siew kau?)

If I were a place, I would be: Home

If I were a material, I would be: a boyfriend material..... (hahahaha nice?)

If I were a taste, I would be: Spicy

If I were a scent, I would be: After the rain.

If I were a word, I would be: Zut

If I were an object, I would be: Affections

If I were a body part I would be: What do you think?

If I were a facial expression I would be: Blur

If I were a subject in school I would be: Literature (Be still, my beating heart!)

If I were a cartoon character I would be: Oui Oui

If I were a shape I would be: Round

If I were a number I would be: 69 9

NEST QUESTION, PLEASE.........

1. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS?
A small corner in a small room.

2. WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW?
What is on the computer screen now.

3. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don’t use one.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?
Go-moko

5. FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?
I read any magazine I can get hold of.

6. FAVOURITE SMELLS?
Apple, DKNY perfume.

7. FAVOURITE SOUND?
Whistling of the wind on tree tops, rain and thunder

8. WORST FEELING?
When you have to answer a call of nature and the loo is nowhere to be found!

9.WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP?
Am I awake?

10. FAVOURITE COLOR?
Blue.

11. HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?
One

12. NAME OF FUTURE CHILD?
Kikilala (haha, Just kidding) Never thought of it.

13. MOST IMPORTANT THING(s) IN LIFE?
Faith in God, Family’s Safety, Friends, Good health

14. FAVOURITE FOODS?
Spaghetti, Cheese and Wine

15. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?
Vanilla

16. DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST?
Oh yes! Are we going at 160 yet?

17. SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Nope, unless they bite!

18. STORMS – COOL OR SCARY?
Way cool, the grandeur of nature

19. WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
A double decker London Bus toy

20. WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE VACATION PLACE?
Pyrénée

21. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON NOW, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Taiki (hehe, this should be an ego booast)

22. FAVOURITE ALCHOHOLIC DRINK
Bailey Irish Cream

23. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?
Pieces/Aries, Wood Tiger

24. DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI?
Yes, I am Broccoli-mania

25. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Creatologist

26. PEPSI OR COKE?
Coca Cola

27. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?
Glass, where?

28. FAVOURITE MOVIE?
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

29. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?
Yes

30. WHAT IS UNDER YOU BED?
Dont have a bed now!

31. FAVOURITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Tennis, badminton, gymnastics

32. WHAT IS CURRENTLY IN YOUR CD PLAYER?
I am using an ipod and currently I am listening to Joe le taxi by Vanessa Paradis

33. NAME ONE THING THAT YOU DID THAT YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEVER DO
This?

34. WHAT IS THE NICEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO YOU THIS WEEK?
Getting a new phone.

35. NAME THE ONE THING THAT YOU LOVE DOING BUT DON’T HAVE THE GUTS TO DO
Bungy Jumping

36. IF YOU WERE TO HAVE ONE MAGICAL POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Ability to be invisible. Oh you should know why!!!!!

37. NAME ONE PERSON YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEND YOUR LAST DAY WITH?
I think that’s dreadful to think of ~ the last day.

38. DO YOU BELIEVE IN DESTINY?
Yes but in a broader sense.

39. WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE TAKING A DUMP?
I read

40. WHO IS MY IDOL?
Whoever that lives the way they dreamt of.

41. REASONS WHY YOU ARE LATE FOR WORK?
Don’t need a reason to be late.

42. OUR LIVES ARE SHAPED BY PEOPLE WHO LOVES US AND WHO DOESN’T LOVE US… YOU BELIEVE THIS?
Yeah but I wouldn’t give a damn about those who don’t give a damn about me.

Los Angeles

2006-04-29T12:34:00.000+08:00

Yeap, 9 days to go for LA.

I was called into the director's room and he informed me that he just bombarded my colleague. Errr dont tell me. It kinda makes me feeling pretty bad because if this keeps going on, I think I will be the marked black sheep!!!!! I dont want to create uneasiness in the workplace. Arghhhhhh.

There are also currently a lot of changes in everyone's job specifications.

1. One sales person has been asked to indoor sales.
2. My colleagues has been asked to improve her skills else some of her work will be passed to me.
3. Purchasing has been added to my job spec. errr I am not too thrill about it.

Well, as to Etienne, I haven't seen him for a long time because I have been way too absorded with work I have no time to go swimming. However, I spotted 2 more cuties in my condo! hehehe

L.A

2006-04-25T11:45:00.000+08:00

Ami 1: So are you excited?
Moi: Excited?
Ami 1: L.A la.... what else is more exciting than LA in your life now?
Moi: oh... I am so so.. yes and no. I think I will be more excited if I am going to Europe. *grin*
Ami 1: You.. you... you...
Moi: What, you know my obsession with Europe!
Ami 1: Hey, just remember.. this is a free trip ok?
Moi: ok ok... hahahahah You are right.
Ami 1: I am really excited about you going to L.A?
Moi: Why?
Ami 1: LVC.
Moi: Huh?
Ami 1: Levi's Vintage Clothing....
Moi: Oh my god..... hhahahaha Ok.. what do you want?
Ami 1: *sending url over*
Moi: I got it.
Ami 1: Thanks

Well, my friends leaving for Australia on the same day as I am going to LA. So we gonna car pool. Kind cool. I am going north, he and his hubby going south! My brother is also really excited that I am going to LA since I can do shopping for him. *roll eyes*

of late...

2006-04-22T10:43:00.000+08:00

Due to the many happenings at work, I have been extremely busy the past 2 weeks: (thus, social life is taking a dip.

1. Exhibitioning at the Pikom
2. Stock Reconciliation after the fair.
3. New Business Development Plan and contacting a few new suppliers
4. Booking a house and looking for a lawyer.
5. Looking for a new phone (yeah I lost mine on my way back after setting up the exhibition booth) Does anyone know if V3i is of any good? or any good phone to recommend?
6. Checking on the travelling plans to LA and also contacting the suppliers on meetings and stuff.
7. Of course, last but not least, mentally designing the new house. ;)

But, I am happy with all the buzz.... at least time passes by really fast. Did visit some daily picture blog on Paris and man, dont they just bring back memories.

Here is a picture taken during the waiting for the van to bring back the stock to the office after the fair.

I have to really catch up on my movies. ;)

Ghost Stories - You have been warned....

2006-04-10T13:13:00.000+08:00

Ghost Story #1

When I was young, I lived in a deserted kampong deep in the jungle. Every night, my mother would ask me not to go home too late as there won't be any transportation after a certain time.

One night, before going home, I ta pao a kueh teow soup for supper. I was late and I waited for the taxi/bus but there was none. I was getting worried as the night was getting darker and darker. So I tried to flag down private vehicles to take me home.

There was no one stopping for me, till one motorcyclist took compensation on me and stopped to give me a lift. He was a man with a kind face. I accepted his offer and got onto his motorbike.

On the way home, we would pass by a temple. At night, the temple would look eerily spooky with the dim lights from the candles.

At first, the motorcyclist was warm and friendly. When the temple was approaching, the motorcyclist eyes grown bigger and bigger. His kind face turned to a face of anger. He was muttering something loud but was not audible to me. I was so scared that I closed my eyes in order not to see his angry face.

Then, the motorcylist stopped in front of the temple and then yelled at me.

"Your kueh teow soup is so hot!! It is burning my thigh! Can you please move it away???"

Ghost Story #2

When I was a kid, I have two friends who were very close to each other. They played with each other everyday. It was like, if you see A, you would see B next to him. They were always together.

A loved fried eggs. Whenever he went out for lunch or dinner, without fail, he would ask for fried egg on top of his noodles, fried rice, etc.

One day, A involved in an accident and died. B was devastated. B went to the cemetery to pray everyday. He would go to the nearest restaurant and ta pao a box of fried rice with an egg on top to be offered to A when he went to pray to him.

The next day, he opened the box and there was no egg inside! B was petrified. He thought, must be A who came and took the fried egg away.

The same thing happened the next day and the day after that. B was confused.

So, one day, he asked the chef to make the same fried rice with a fried egg again. Then, he went to the cemetery to offer it to A. Curious, he opened the box to check for the egg. He was angry to find that, there was no fried egg in the box after all.

Feeling that he had been cheated, he went back to the restaurant and demanded to see the Chef.

"Where is the fried egg?? I told you there must be a fried egg inside!! You have cheated me for a few days now! Gimme back my money!!"

Then, the Chef got really angry and opened the box - the fried egg was inside the box.

The Chef said, "Stupid! You open the box upside down. No wonder you cannot see the egg!!"

Ghost Story #3

Few year back, I went to town to work with a group of friends during our summer holidays of two months. Being young and away from home for the first time, we drank and smoke like nobody's business.

One night, we were pissed drunk and flagged the last bus down to go home.

Being tired, we slept in the bus. It had been awhile that I fell asleep. I was awake by the chilly wind. I was shocked to find that there was no one in the bus, and I was the last passenger. I looked in front to check out for the driver. But the driver was no where in sight. Yet, the bus was moving.

I panicked shitless. I rubbed my eyes to make sure that I was not dreaming. The night was dark and cold.

I hysterically jumped out from the bus and tried to run as hard as I could to get away.

Then I heard someone yelled at me from behind the bus.

"Hey! Don't run away! Come over here and help to push the bus!" yelled the bus driver.

I saw my other friends helping to push the bus, which broke down while I was asleep.

Things to be happy about:

2006-04-08T15:43:00.000+08:00

1. Went back to my parents for 3 days break cum ching ming (where the chinese pays their respect to their ancestors). It was good good good... I basically just stayed at home and had home cooked food. Lots of prawns - white prawns, freshwater prawns, softshell tiger prawns... yum yum yum.

2. Came back to office and the computer is still working. Well, my boss' 10 years old darling who will storm into the office once in a while and demand a computer for her online esprit fashion search cum her barbie and her msn chatting pleasure didnt managed to do any damage to my computer yet. *roll eyes*

3. Chatted with my friend in Spain for hours.

4. My cousin brother is coming back for holiday. Oh yeah.. we gonna have so much fun.

5. Heard from my uncle that a friend of mine got his PR in France. Yeah, hope.....

6. Downloaded some songs which I have meant to put into my ipod. Yuppie...

Shocking

2006-03-31T15:13:00.000+08:00

Sometimes I really dont know what to say about the head of a enterprise. My beloved boss decided to make some adjustments to our contract:-

1. Employees will not be allowed to be in the same industry for 2 years after you resign.
(Sigh... as if!!!)
2. Staff are not allowed to use the company phone for private matters.
(As if we have the privacy to do so)
3. Staff are not encouraged to be romantically involved with each other!!!
(Oh my good lord, the female staff here can be my aunts. Furthermore I am really really not interested)
4. the list will go on............................... and on.......

I also heard about the situation where some of the staff who came back late after lunch. He literally told these people that they were sucking his blood until it's all dry... even if it is just one minute!!! (Jaw dropped!!!)

Something we we had been sharing among ourselves has been make known to the boss. Hmm there must be a insider in the group!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hmmmmmm

Charged!

2006-03-30T11:02:00.000+08:00

I saw him again today on my way to work and wow wow wow... Seeing Etienne just make my day today. I am so charged!!!!!! ha ha

I know you guys are waiting for his picture. I would love to have his picture too but but but... I just cant find a way to snap his ~~shorts~~ shots!!!

Meanwhile.... I am getting all ready to go to LA. Any suggestions what to do there?

Confirmed

2006-03-29T16:23:00.000+08:00

I am confirmed going to Los Angeles. Yes, coming soon, this spring to LA --- me.

And from this website, you get a bit of history for LA ---

"The Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá visited the site in 1769. On Sept. 4, 1781, the Mexican provincial governor, Filipe de Neve, founded “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles,” meaning “The Village of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels.” The pueblo became the capital of the Mexican province, Alta California, and it was the last place to surrender to the United States at the time of the American occupation in 1847. By the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, Mexico ceded California to the United States, and Los Angeles was incorporated as a city in 1850."

A lazy Saturday afternoon

2006-03-27T16:07:00.000+08:00

Time: 5.15 pm
Location : Swimming pool, Condo
Casts: Moi, Etienne, fellow swimmers.

It was an hot Saturday afternoon and thus, taking a dip in the swimming pool is inevitable.

So, I was happily swimming around the pool when I saw this yellow shirt guy walking near to the pool. I looked up and behold, standing there beside the pool is my etienne. Oh.... Oh.... I can't remember if I was shocked, shy or what.. I just know, I dont know what to do.......... My arms and my legs refused to move.

I stopped ~~paddling~~ swimming and I guess with the sudden appearance of 'that someone who make me skipped a heartbeat' I nearly drown. Seeing the commotion in the pool, Etiene came to my rescue. He jump into the pool, wade to my rescue and offer me a hand..... Our eyes locked, he looked at me, I looked at him. I swear that everything else stopped around us (just like a romantic movies) Awwwwwwwwwhhhh

Okie the truth is It's just my fantasy - I saw him walking pass the pool twice. I was so tempted to splash some water at him and when he look at me, I will just swim like a butterfly gracefully round and round........

All that aside, seeing him was like a refreshing 'standing under a waterfall' effect, a stream in the desert, a toilet when u really need to go, a roti kosong when you didnt have any food for the past three days.

The second truth is my boss is telling me all the bad things about my co-workers which is really making me stressed out!!!!!!!! Argh... please don't tell me. I dont want to know.

RESOLUTION : Get to talk to Etienne and know him before I move out!

To risk is to be free

2006-03-24T18:09:00.000+08:00

A poem by Janet Rand

To laugh is to risk appearing the fool,
To weep is to risk being called sentimental.
To reach out to another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk showing your true self.
To place your ideas and your dreams before the crowd is to risk being called naĭve.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To hope is to risk despair,
To try is to risk failure.
But risk must be taken, because the greatest risk of life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow or love.
Chained by his attitude, he is a slave; he has fortified his freedom.
Only the person who risks is truly free.

Standby mode

2006-03-23T16:42:00.000+08:00

My boss just asked me to standby to go to LA for a trade fair in May. Yahoooooooo cool cool cool.

Hmm if that happened, that would be pretty nice la...... I can meet up with some of my friends there........

Meanwhile, I am keeping fingers crossed!

the dawn of spring...

2006-03-20T14:19:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since I last blogged. I guess I am doing alright.

1. Recommunicated with a long lost friend. Yeah I am happy about it. It has been a long while. I chatted with him over the phone in 2000 and now it is 2006. Wow. Time flies and we are still as chatty as before.

2. Getting ready to print my logo. I am planning to do a small business. Don't know how it will be but I am hopeful.

3. Making progress in narrowing the area where my new home will be. I am basically stucked in PJ. In fact, I am down to two houses at the moment and awaiting the best bargain. Yuppie. I have been going around every weekend to see houses for the past 2 months.

4. Getting a good agent to bargain the price for me.

5. Start dreaming or drawing a mental interior design of the new house(s).

6. A friend mentioned that he will be giving me a Yorkshire Terrier. I am really no good in taking care of people or animal but how can you resist a sweet cute little thing?

7. Invited to Italianne for a treat last saturday. Yum yum... The mussels are really good good good. (Plus there is one cute waiter there which enhanced the whole dinning experience) And the bread, oh oh.. the best in KL so far beside Sun Moulin!

8. Boss was out of the office the whole of last week. So, I was doing my work slowly and steadily and leaving the office on time every frigging day!

9. I bought a few Dvds - Ma mere, Casanova, Just like heaven, etc.

10. Watched V for Vendetta in I-Utama with two friends. It was good. Highly recommended! I wonder if the censorship board understand the whole story because it's very provocative and there are queer elements in the movie. So catch it before they start to snipe!

Oh.. before I forget. Happy spring 2006! (which will be tomorrow)

Cool joke!

2006-03-14T11:35:00.000+08:00

It is a myth that when a son gets married and a new daughter in law arrives in the family, everything changes. Some daughters in law are well trained and well mannered!!!!!. They don't come to change the family, they are there to............

The new wife was being welcomed at the husband's home in a traditional manner. As expected she gave a speech:

"My dear family, I thank you for welcoming me in my new home and family",she said "Firstly, my being here does not mean that I would want to change your way of life, your routine. No, I will never do that, never in a million years".

"What do you mean my child?" Asked the father in law.

"What I mean dad is (looking at her father in law):

Those who used to wash dishes must carry on washing them.

Those who used to do the laundry must carry on doing it.

Those who cooked shouldn't stop at my account, and

those who used to clean should continue cleaning".

"Then what are you here for?" Asked the mother in law.

"As for me, my job is to entertain your son!"

Wierd, I would say!

2006-03-07T12:53:00.000+08:00

I had another wierd dream this morning.

I was riding a bicycle with a colleague of mine. However, what is pretty funny was that using those bicycles we were able to go wherever we want to go. We end up riding up an apartment into a room. Seeing that we reached deadend. I decided to turn back.

Then, we were riding down passing through the balcony and I saw a huge tree downstair, beside a huge highway. However, on that tree, I saw a lot of watermelon. (with huge leaves as well). So I stopped and watched. Suddenly, I saw a man playing smart, trying to pluck the watermelon using his hands. He tried to swing around hoping to use his weight to break the stem.

In no time, he was swinging around like tarzan..... I was getting pretty worried because he came pretty closed to the traffics on the highway.... Well, the dream ended having the man smashed into a four wheel drive with blood flowing down the screen of the car. I really mean flowing.....

Hey, now thinking about it. I think there were two men hanging together to the swing!

INTERPRETATION

BLOOD - Essence. Life energy. Unfortunate love affairs. Severe disappointment.

BICYCLE - If a bicycle is a frequent mode of transportation in the dreamer's daily life, the bicyle may represent the self- much as cars represent the self for car owners. f balancing the bicycle, it may symbolise a need for increased balance in one's waking life. Bicyles also - due to the rhythmic motion made while riding them - can be metaphors for sexual activity. Fleeing from a pursuer while on a bike may symbolise fear of a sexual relationship. (from www.dreamdoctor.com)

CARS (accident) - A common symbol of the self, the “the direction we are headed in our lives.” Dreams of car accidents, as a rule, should not be considered literally precognitive. They are reflections of emotional “loss of control,” however, which causes excessive behaviors and erratic decisions in waking life. (from www.dreamdoctor.com)

TREES - Tree : Seeing a tree in general denotes happiness,abundance and good news but a sapling tree indicates poverty,a dead tree foretells unhappiness,a tree with leaves turning yellow tells of sickness.Climbing a tree foretells elevation in life and work,taking fruits from the tree indicates inheritance from elderly people. (from http://www.howisyourdaytoday.com/Dreams.htm)

WATERMELON - To see a watermelon in you dream, represents emotions of love, desire, lust, and fiery passion. Pregnant women or women on the verge of their menstrual cycle often dream of such fruits, as watermelons. Alternatively, watermelons may be associated with summertime ease, leisure, and relaxation. (from http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/w2.htm)

I must be really free and bored to have time to even interprete the dream.

Cost-friendly

2006-03-02T16:02:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, bosses will do anything to cut cost. I wonder how much do they really save?

In preparation for the annual dinner
Boss: We will have a lucky draw and it will be cash.
Me: Cool
Boss: Yes, we will make coupons to sell to raise the cash
Me: Ohhhh
Boss: When our suppliers and our clients arrived, make sure you 'dui' them to buy all.
Me: Ohhhh....
Boss: Then, we dont have to spend a single cents...
Me: OK

Recently
Me: Argh... what a unbearable hot day!
Boss: Yeah lor... yeah lor. But dont you worry, when we move over to our new building, we will be much more comfortable
Me: Yeah, we will all have our OWN personal fan.
Boss:.... No lar *giving me the beady eyes look*

Charged up!

2006-03-01T11:24:00.000+08:00

I am soooooooooo charged up now!

This morning, (yes, what a beautiful morning) the sun was out, the birds were chirping away... the flowers were blomming and the water flowing gracefully from the fountains... ahhhhhhhhh .
Reality check - there's no bambi and this is definitely not another disney made believe!

Well, I went down to have a short walk around the compound of the condo and guess what????? On my way going back to get ready for work...... I met MY Etienne. He was on this way out. Nicely combed 'messy look' hair (I bet I can do his hair with my hands next time), Sleepy eyes.... (yes, I can kiss those eyes the moment he wakes up) and his backpack. (Honey, is it too heavy for you?) He has an apple in his hands, half eaten! (that's right, I am better than the devil you know!).

He was so closed to me when I noticed him till I have no time to react, I dont even know where to focus (except the apple in his hand) so that I can take a photo memory of him. arghhhhhhhh I was so unprepared for this...

The best part, of course was, he held the door for me as I entered into the condo.

Thanks, honey... you make my day! Next time, my turn!

p/s: Sorry, no pictures yet!

A day in history

2006-02-28T15:22:00.000+08:00

Exactly a year ago on this date, I passed through the following lac. (Lac de St. Cassien, Var). It was snowing and the whole journey in the car was like having cotton puffs being thrown at your face.

I miss Europe and France very much. I saw the weather report and it says that it gonna snow in Cannes and du Var again this Friday.

Ca va, merci!

2006-02-27T12:21:00.000+08:00

Havent been posting for a few days. In fact, I was thinking what should I write about. yes, it's one of those weeks when you are just wondering, what should I be blogging about. I guess I would put up some conversation pieces just to show what has been happening in my life.

Conversation 1 ( in a pub)
Colleague 1: Yum Sheng...
Moi: Yum...... * glop glop glop*....
Colleague 2: Yum.....
Moi: yum.... *glop glop glop*....
Colleague 3: Cheers.......
Moi: *glass clashing*
Colleague 1: la la la... we......
Moi: yum......

At the end of the night, I think I drank at least 10 glasses of beer! and I still am walking in a straight line. I didnt spend my years in France drinking only Volvic and Evian, you know!

Conversation 2
Ami 1: Ca va pas?
Moi: hey....
Ami 1: Where are you?
Moi: Where else? office...
Ami 1: I tell you, Guess having sales... very very 'dai' Go check it out. I just bought a jean and a shirt.
Moi: I will run to the boutique immediately after work.
Ami 1: ok. Go go go.. Shop till you drop!

Conversation 3
Ami 1 : Ca va pas?
Moi: Yo, what's up?
Ami 1: Have you managed to go to Guess?
Moi: No.. I am having sorethroat...
Ami 1: Ok, do go alright. Very 'dai'
Moi: I sure will........
Ami 1: Hey I am in KL now.... and Corum is having a sales. Very very dai... if you are eyeing some nice and branded watches, this is the time!
Moi: ok.. I will check them out if I am around there.

Conversation 4 (At MPH warehouse sales)
Moi: What a rip-off. This is not a clearance sales. It's only 30% off after a minimum purchase!
Sister: It's better than nothing, right?
Moi: That's true! Hey, I am buying this book. I have been eyeing it for sometimes now.
Sister: A year in the merde?
Moi: Yes... it's pretty good, I think.
Sister: Ok....

Conversation 5
Moi: Mum, are you having sorethroat too now?
Mum: It's all your fault!
Moi: Duh!!!!!

Nuovo Cinema Paradiso - the movie

2006-02-22T17:27:00.000+08:00

This got to be one of my most favourite movie.

"Once...a king gave a feast for the loveliest princesses in the realm.
Now, a soldier who was standing guard saw the king's daughter go by.
She was the most beautiful of all and he fell instantly in love.
But what is a simple soldier next to the daughter of a king?
At last he succeeded in meeting her, and he told her he could no longer live without her.
The princess was so taken by the depth of his feeling that she said to the soldier,
"If you can wait for 100 days and 100 nights under my balcony, at the end of it I shall be yours."
With that the soldier went and waited one day... two days... then ten... then twenty.
Each evening the princess looked out, and he never moved!
In rain, in wind, in snow, he was always there!
Birds shat on his head, bees stung him- but he didn't budge.
At the end of ninety nights he had become all dry, all white.
Tears streamed from his eyes.
He couldn't hold them back.
He didn't even have the strength to sleep.
And all that time, the princess watched him.
At long last, it was the 99th night... and the soldier stood up, took his chair and left."

Lame....

2006-02-21T11:46:00.000+08:00

Ca va pas la tete's lame-ass excuse to break up:

"I don't like loose ends"

'What" is your lame-ass excuse to break up?' at QuizGalaxy.com

I really havent been doing a lot of things lately except swimming and Sudoku. Unfortunately there is nothing to google at the pool. Nope, I haven't bumped into Etienne in the swimming pool yet. Darn... else it would be so telling right. These are the things which I would do to attract his attention at the pool:-

1. Pretend drowning, but that would be really telling because the pool is only 1.35 m deep and I am 1.75 m.

2. Swim like a dolphin, but my friends called me 'dugong' when I swim. Sigh

3. Wear a huge sunglass, have a cocktail in my hand while sunbathing in the pool, but where do I get people to service me with drink and such?

4. Swim the butterfly style all over the pool and just bump into him everytime I make any turns, and apologise to him and said - "sorry", "ops" and give nice sweet smile.

5. Tell him he swims like a fish and ask him to be my coach!

Ohhh..... I cant wait to meet MY etienne at the pool!

What a quiet day!

2006-02-16T17:34:00.000+08:00

I am mentally tired today. I had so many dreams last night but I can't remember anything now.

Since I really dont have much to say today, I thought I will post a picture of the Euro Fun Fair here in Bandar Utama, last December.

Ah oui, etienne seems to be quite please for the pose!

More pictures coming up!

Etienne et Moi

2006-02-15T10:45:00.000+08:00

What a morning!

Woke up, and dread myself to work but things just got more and more interesting. I bumped into the cute guy who is staying in the same condo as I am. And he is still looking as good as hell - torn jean, blue t-shirt, backpack and messy spiky hair. He was chewing on a piece of bread... Wow Wow Wow. After the sighting, the stroll to my office was just like the 'meg ryan strolling to the new york walkway in 'You got mail' (with the music of 'Dreams' by The Cranberries', mind you)

Well, today, I would like to introduce to you, my travelling pal - Etienne. Gosh, I really need to get a life!!!

and this is our posting on Carcassonn e. It's a Cité Médiévale at the South of France.

I think I gonna call that cute guy - Etienne. Nice right?

The V Day!

2006-02-14T11:13:00.000+08:00

Happy Valentine's Day.

Well, What would valentine's day be if you do not have a lover? Find out why do we celebrate Valentine's day here.

With the CNY and V-Day being so closed by, I think every single man is having a double dose of stress. "So, who is your date tonight? Where is your girlfriend? bla bla bla"

Had a conversation with a friend whom I haven't seen for the past 2 years over MSN.

Mr. D: So, how is life and work?"
Me : Life is so so and work is alrighto.
Mr. D: How is love life?
Me: Love life is close to zero but I am happy about it.
Mr. D: You should get a mate when you are still young.
Me: Well, I am not interested and furthermore, I have big plans.
Mr. D: Yes, be rich and have someone to share your wealth la.
Me: ha ha ha

then, as usual I continued my nuisances and rubbish talk till my friend decided to end the chat!

Mr. D: I need to go and I still think you should get a mate.
Me: I know but....
Mr. D: Take good care and find yourself someone.
Me: I will think about it
Mr. D: Ok bye.. I got to go back to work now.
Me: Alrighto. Work hard man.
Mr. D: Go and find a partner.
Me: hahahaha

I give up. After all this is not the first time we are talking about this!

p/s: My younger brother got a bouquet of roses from his admirer and he has a gf... We are so jealous!!!!

Interpretation

2006-02-08T11:17:00.000+08:00

Here is a interpretation of my dream, according to a website

Church
To see the outside of the church in your dream, signifies sacredness and spiritual nourishment. It is representative of your value system and the things you hold sacred.

To dream that you are in a church, suggests that you are seeking for some spiritual enlightenment and guidance. You are looking to be uplifted in some way. Perhaps you have made some mistakes in the past which have set you back on your path toward your goals. With proper support, you will get on the right track again. Alternatively, it may also mean that you are questioning and debating your life path and where it is leading. You are reevaluating what you want to do.

War
To dream of a war, signifies disorder and chaos in your personal affairs. You also be experiencing some internal conflict or emotional struggle. You are feeling torn between aspects of yourself. Perhaps the dream may indicate that you are being overly aggressive or you are not being assertive enough.

Conclusion: Disorder! Unbalanced life

So, my next task would be to find out where is the unbalance in my life. Could it be I am still struggling to settle back into KL? Could it be my ongoing desire to return to Europe? Could it be my heart never did left France?

Anyway, I am working my way to retire in Europe! hehehe yeah... at least that should keep me going! and yes, I will try to enjoy my KL days too now but the weather of the last few days has been really really unbearable!!!!

Been playing with Google Earth and this is really cool. ;)

the end of the.....

2006-02-03T10:57:00.000+08:00

I had this wierdest dream last night. It's about the end of the world.

Well, I was in New York (or at least it feels like it), attending to some functions. I wonder what function would that be now... Well, maybe it is gala or something or maybe I am just vacationing.

But I remembered this - spacecrafts falling from the sky, like it is the end of the world. Nope, I didnt see Tom Cruise running beside me though. Darn. Then, I saw Ultramen making their appearances fighting 'dont-know-what'! I also remembered all the huge buildings around me.

I also remembered running to a church and there were so many people gathered there. None were panicking. I dont know why.... but I was amazed with such calmness. I was hoping everything will be back to normal and feeling a bit uneasiness with the attitude of 'nothing's happening' when something huge is coming.

Then suddenly, I noticed myself shaking....

Darn.... my mum woke me up. "You gonna be late for work"

Yes, it's not the end of the world.. it's actually the end of my good night sleep!

Woof woof.

2006-02-02T16:55:00.000+08:00

Today's the fifth day of chinese new year and yes, our office started their business today. Well, What have I done to get the right 'wan wan' for the doggie year?

1. My parents are in town to celebrate new year this year. Well, this is the first ever out of home, chinese new year celebration for them. For me, it's the first ever chinese new year in KL and the second year I was not at home to celebrate new year (last year being oversea). In KL, I didnt hear any firecrackers at all!!!! What a bummer!

Conclusion: You really feel the mood of new year in small town and KLCC was filled with migrant workers on the first day of CNY (I would say 80%)

2. Though we have some relatives here in KL, we didnt managed to do any visiting as we are all just being a lazy bum sleeping at home. I did win some money at the poker games. Yeah, apparently tigers are in for big money this year. I am also picking up my mahjong skill again. Haven't played for 2 years.

Conclusion: I gonna be rich rich rich!

3. Went swimming during the break and I really really need to practise more, in order not to the laughing stock of the ~~neighbourhood~~ family. Also played a game of bowling and my arm is still aching!

Resolution: be more active and sporty this year.

4. Took some pictures around town and drove all the way to take a peep at Putrajaya. I like it there- the roads are huge, the houses are beautiful and the buildings, well designed, I must say! Don't I just love crossing the bridges there?

To-do: Find a property there.

And few things I wanna do this weekend:

1. Grab some books from Borders since I have a 15% discount coupon.
2. Bake a cake since I promised a friend I would.
3. Get meself some proper swimming gear.
4. Transfer CDs to my ipod
5. Find myself a nice short pant
6. Get started on my business planning.

Year of the Dog

2006-01-27T15:40:00.000+08:00

Gong Hei Fatt Choi, everyone.

May this year be a very very very very properous for all of us.

Yes, Apparently, the year of dog is a good year for me.

Check out your luck here.

Paradis is a place on earth

2006-01-20T11:13:00.000+08:00

A photo taken in Lourdes (a pligrimage site) in the Region of Midi-Pyrénées last year. It's the name of a hotel called 'Paradis' which is Paradise in english, which you can see just outside my window.

Imagine this - when someone ask you about your stay in Lourdes and you said 'J'habite a Paradis' which is I am staying in Paradise... They will be so pleased!!!!

Work has been really busy with our annual BBQ tomorrow. Kinda cheapskate I know and to top it up, the prices for the lucky draws sucksssssssss. Anyway, I gonna enjoy myself no matter what.

I am beautiful, no matter what you said....

2006-01-16T21:48:00.000+08:00

I was watching the advertisement on 'Malaysia's most beautiful' and somehow it just got to me how silly is the show. After all the bitchiness that you see on the screen about each of them. How can they still be beautiful in our eyes. Perhaps, I am shallow and am not able to see beyond all that but... really, to me, they have no basis for their claims to be malaysia's most beautiful. If you talk about their outer look, oh please... If you talk about their attitude, they can be your next door blonde girl (minus the look).

Soon, there might be a reality show called - Malaysia's Most Slutty.

Yes "that, I want to see"

Sweet dreams are made of these....

2006-01-14T10:37:00.000+08:00

I had a good dream last night. I was backpacking in Europe with some friends and I met my other friends who happened to have other cute friends. The weird part of the dream is I had so many bags. Let me see - about 8 bags on me - one bag for my gadgets, one bag for my clothes, one for my computer, etc, etc.... hehehe so wierd. Maybe, it is a sign I am on the move this year. Well, the best part of this dream is this really cute guy gave me his number. WOW WOW WOW. darn... I sort of woke up after that. I cant remember the number else i would go to buy 4D today.

This brings me to the second part of my entry today. I met this really really (and I stress) really cute guy on the way home last night. The most juicy part of it all is he is staying in the same condo as I am, the same block as I am. I gonna check this out.. Sounded like a stalker right? lol. I like the way he dressed - jean below the waist line and the way he combed his hair - those messy look. I haven't heard my heart pumping so loud for a long time.

*singing*
Be still my heart
Lately its mind is on it's own
It would go far and wide
Just to be near you

Even the star.....

Oh.... shut up.... I am so like a 13 yrs old gal!

Twisted

2006-01-13T10:33:00.000+08:00

I watched 2 pretty depressing movies the last few days - Oliver Twist and The Passion of Christ. I guess the titles themselves gave the movie away. In Oliver, the poor kid is perpetually being bullied by people and in The Passion, what a sight! Arghhh depressing......

I updated my ipod last night and poowww now my computer officially does not recognise my ipod when I plug it in. Arghhhhhh I hate this.... Gonna bring it back to the shop this weekend. (Mental note - 1. Do not save all your music in your ipod. 2. Don't buy anymore ipod)

At work, it has been quite ok. Just running around sourcing for wine to give to our top clients. I am also involved with the lucky draw for our coming annual ~~dinner~~ BBQ. I tell you, it must be the most cheapskate lucky draw I ever seen. But, like a good employee - whatever that makes you happy, boss, we are happy too!

By the way, Happy Friday the 13th. ;) If you wanna know more about it, click here. Also check this out.

Horizontally challenged

2006-01-11T15:27:00.000+08:00

I was trying on a new shirt and a new pants I bought yesterday and I asked my brother if I looked ok. ( Hey, I didnt even asked if I looked nice) and this is his reply:-

"You looked like Doeramon gone taller"

Bloody @&)&!^$%^!! I seriously need to get in shape. I put on so much weight since I return to KL. Arghhhh so my resolution for this year is to get back in shape.

In no particular order:-
1. Play more games and exercise every week.
2. Snack a little as possible.
3. Walk to work (well since my office is pretty near)
4. Drink more water everyday.
5. Go vegetarian at least 4 times a week.

To avoid

2006-01-08T22:32:00.000+08:00

Since, I am working 6 full days a week, sunday is the only day I can run around town to shop and hang out with my friends. I did that today and I am so tired now. Not that I am tired of the shopping but the people I have to avoid while grabbing things off the shelf. The chinese new year's crowd is back and for pete's sake, don't go to shop unless it's of utmost importance. Yeah, I definite would be avoiding all the malls now. (unless it is for movies)

I watched Pride and Prejudices last night with some friends and I love it. The sceneries are breathtaking beautiful and the english, perfecto - pleasing to my ears. Oh Paul, Mr Darcy is mine! Totally hunkalicious!

Talking cock

2006-01-07T12:00:00.000+08:00

I work with this really wierd group of people. ;) ~~Sometimes~~ Most of the time, these idoits really pisses me off. Well, let me list it down :-

1. They love to have meeting around 1.15 pm, which happened to the our lunch time or at 6.30 pm when it is time to pack and go home.
2. During the meeting, they will have no agendas and talk ~~cock~~nonsense from what they had for breakfast till what they will be having for dinner tonight but skipped the main point.
3. The top management gets all their inspiration in the loo.
4. Suggested to the client to fly kites when they are in bad mood.
5. They can't speak proper english and swear but act like they are the most educated bunch in town. (puiiii)
6. They talk bad about each other. (Now, I really hate this one...) Please spare me!
7. My boss keeps trying his best to manipulate us in the most subtle way - cheap hard labour in the name of efficiency! Damn

Alright, these are just my frustrations after working three months with them!

Something like that

2006-01-07T10:35:00.000+08:00

I watched Alfie last night and I love it. Perhaps Jude Law gave a stunning performance, perhaps some part of the movie just rings a bell in my head. Perhaps he is just too good looking to behold. Perhaps it's New York.. yeah..something like that.

I guess he was trying to happy in his own way. Screwed up, some might say but hey, at least at that spur of moment, he is living his life to the fullest! yeah, something like that. We should all learn to loosen up a little and LIVE!

Stunning, stunning....

"When things gets.... I get stifled, something like that....."

DvDs

2006-01-05T21:47:00.000+08:00

Over the last two weekends I have been buying tons of Dvds. Most of them are movies which I didnt get to see in the cinema. Dont we just love dvds and movies???? Meanwhile, I am looking for more movies this weekend. This is how I destress from work.

1. ~~Big Fish~~
2. ~~A very long engagement~~ [6/1/06]
3. ~~Proof~~
4. Mean Creek
5. Alfie
6. ~~Cronos~~
7. The Notebook
8. ~~Mr. & Mrs Smith~~
9. ~~The Cave~~
10. The Invisible Circus
11. Before Sunset
12. ~~The Stepford Wives~~
13. Eternal Sunshines of the spotless mind
14. The Irreversible
15. I love Huckabees

Type A.

2006-01-05T11:58:00.000+08:00

You Have A Type A- Personality

A-

You are one of the most balanced people around

Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want

You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.

When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back

Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!

You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds

Do You Have a Type A Personality?

Chocolate hot fudge

2006-01-03T12:02:00.000+08:00

Yesterday morning, I went shopping again at the curve after a heavy breakfast. Well, what better way to start a shopping free than to free yourself from unwanted weights? So, I went to take a dump and since it was still early, the cleaning lady is still taking a cleaning up the toilet. As I entered into the cubicle, another person entered into as well. I guess we cooked up such a feast!

As I started my chocolate hot fudge, the cleaner lady started to mumble - 'oh kawan, itu mesti plush (flush), tolong la, plush.... Saya kerja ini'

I was getting annoyed, no one and I mean no one disturb me when I am making my world famous chocolate hot fudge!!!!!! heheheh But since I am in such a venerable position - naked and cold and lonely, I decided to not do anything or say anything for now. I was imagining - she might pour a whole pail of cold water into the cubicle to clean the aroma, she might climb over to see who is the behind, she might.. oh no... .

Quickly, I finished my business and as I walked out of the toilet, I mumbled 'kalau lar berak itu wangi, makcik, saya sudah jual la'

Deux Mille Six

2006-01-01T21:25:00.000+08:00

Bonne l'année 2006!!! Meilleurs voeux!

Too tired shopping today, will post tomorrow. ;)

31 Dec 2005

2005-12-31T22:56:00.000+08:00

The end of the year 2005. Yes, the very end - 10.58 p.m. I have been thinking of blogging and putting up my favourite stuffs of 2005 but since I have been working my arse off, I shall do that next year. While I have been thinking hard over many things that happened this year, one thing which really stood out is Paris. Of course I like many other parts of France but Paris is just so.....

For me, it's a big vibrant city with a 'old touch'! Nothing too romantic or too sentimental, just good memories with strong positive mood. It's definitely THE city that I want to live and die in. I am so moving back there!!!!!

Oh la la..... viva Paris!

(will be putting up a favourite pic of paris soon)

Stucked

2005-12-29T12:52:00.000+08:00

This is what happened when you visit Midvalley, your personal angels got kipnaked and their wings used as decorations!!!!!

No wonder I haven't seen my angels lately.

Sugar and Spice - Christmas 05

2005-12-26T23:29:00.000+08:00

Christmas this year has been pretty simple and nice.

As I always enjoyed smaller gathering, we had a very small christmas gathering chez moi with my two best friends, as the guests of honour.

And yes, we had french cuisine for dinner, home cooked.

Entree
Soupe de Portiron Epicee

Main
Supremes Volaille de Veronique
avec
Pommes de terre Dauphinoise
et
Poivrons Farcis

Dessert
Creme Caramel

I guess it's been a happy christmas. I got meself a pendant, a mickey mouse tee and a 'see what you like, tell me, I buy' coupon as presents.

Account Of A Visit From St. Nicholas

2005-12-24T14:53:00.000+08:00

Account Of A Visit From St. Nicholas by Major Henry Livingston, Jr.

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danc’d in their heads,
And Mama in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap—
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow,
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below;
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny rein-deer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and call’d them by name:
“Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer, and Vixen,
“On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Dunder and Blixem;
“To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
“Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys—and St. Nicholas too:
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound:
He was dress’d all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnish’d with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys was flung on his back,
And he look’d like a peddler just opening his pack:
His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples how merry,
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow.
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face, and a little round belly
That shook when he laugh’d, like a bowl full of jelly:
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laugh’d when I saw him in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And fill’d all the stockings; then turn’d with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle:
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

"Happy Christmas, everyone" and many happy returns!

Walking in the Air

2005-12-23T15:52:00.000+08:00

My favourite christmas' song 05

We're walking in the air.
We're floating in the moonlit sky.
The people down below
are sleeping as we fly.

I hold on very tight.
I'm riding in the midnight moon.
I'm hiding till I die so high
above the view

I fly onto the moon.
The village has collapsed like me.
The houses & the hills have sank
beneath the seas.

We're trying to believe.
The spirit will not die.
What happened in the past
may kill us now, but why?

i-Pooooooopppp again!

2005-12-23T12:18:00.000+08:00

I was walking to office this morning happily while listening to my ipod but the joy of owning and listening to an ipod was killed when upon reaching the office, the screen on my ipod stands still! arghhhhhhhhhh

I just send it for repairing last month and they exchanged a new unit for me. To add this is 'tis the season to be jolly', my warranty has just expired. Bloody hell!!!!!!! I barely used it for 1 month and only charged the battery 2 rounds!!!!!! arghhhhhhhhhh

How can happened to me 3 days before christmas? Could this is a sign I will be getting a whole brand new of ipod photo for christmas this year?

I just tried to switch it on again. I see a line on top of the apple on the screen!!!!!!! Will try charging it tonight and see what I can do with it. Damn. This is so no good. I gonna write to Apple to complaint about this! arghhhhhhhhhhhh

All I want for Christmas 05

2005-12-22T11:25:00.000+08:00

Believe me, coming up with this 'what I want for christmas 05' list has been one of the most difficult post of the year. Well, I guess I have everything I ever wanted and thus, drafting the wish list is so painstalking!!!

For me, a wish list is something you really wanted and it is not within your means at the moment. Not something you see while strolling down the ~~Siene~~ Midvalley.

My christmas '05 top ten wishlist:-

1. A villa in Cap d'Antibes / Cap Ferrat (Cant believe I trade Cote d'azur for KL!!!)
2. A paid whole year holiday in Eastern Europe
3. A Panerai watch
4. A diesel boutique. (Yeah, not a pair of jean or what, the whole boutique)
5. A christmas getaway at the Ice Hotel
6. A tea session with my favourite composer, Ennio Morricone
7. A 'Yeah, I want that gift' calling card to be use when I see something I really want.
8. A carefree Sunday, on my back watching the clouds on a windy day.
9.A more killer presentable outlook / body. (I feel like a balloon now)
10. A much cooler KL.

Oh well, it's a wishing list anyway.... right?

I... I...I...

2005-12-21T16:33:00.000+08:00

Got this off Wayne's blog. He's cool. Too bad I didn't get to meet up with him when I was in NYC earlier this year.

I . . .
( ) smoked a cigarette
( ) crashed a friend's car
(X) Got drunk with a good friend
( ) stolen a car
(X) been in love
(X) been dumped
( ) shoplifted
( ) been fired
() been in a fist fight
(X) snuck out of your parent's house

( ) been arrested
(X) gone on a blind date
(X) skipped school
(X) seen someone die
( ) been to Canada
( ) been to Mexico
(X) been on a plane
( ) purposely set a part of yourself on fire
(X) eaten Sushi
(X ) been skiing.. snowboarding

( ) been moshing at a concert
(X) taken painkillers
(X) love someone or miss someone right now
(X) lain on your back and watched cloud shapes go by
( ) made a snow angel
(X) flown a kite
(X) built a sand castle
(X) gone puddle jumping
(X) played dress up
(X) jumped into a pile of leaves
( ) gone sledding

(X) cheated while playing a game
(X) been lonely
(X) fallen asleep at work/school
(X) used a fake id
(X) watched the sun set
(X) felt an earthquake/tremor
( ) touched a snake
(X) slept beneath the stars
(X) been tickled
(X) been robbed
(X) been misunderstood

(X) pet a reindeer/goat
(X) won a contest
(X) run a red light
( ) been suspended from school
(X) been in a car crash
( ) had braces
( ) eaten a whole pint of ice cream in one night
(X) had deja vu
(X) danced in the moonlight
(X) liked the way you look
(X) witnessed a crime

(X) questioned your heart
( ) been obsessed with post-it notes
(X) squished barefoot through the mud
(X) been lost
(X) been to the opposite side of the country
(X) swum in the ocean
(X) felt like dying
(X) cried yourself to sleep
(X) played cops and robbers
( ) recently colored with crayons
(X) sung karaoke

(X) paid for a meal with only coins
(X) done something you told yourself you wouldn't
(X) made prank phone calls
(X) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
( ) caught a snowflake on your tongue
( ) danced in the rain
(X) written a letter to Santa Claus
( ) been kissed under a mistletoe
( ) watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(X) blown bubbles
(X) made a bonfire on the beach

( ) crashed a party
(X) gone roller-skating
(X ) had a wish come true
() worn pearls
( ) jumped off a bridge
( ) ate dog/cat food
( ) told a complete stranger you loved them
(X) kissed a mirror
(X) sung in the shower
(X) had a dream that you married someone
(X) glued your hand to something
( ) got your tongue stuck to a flag pole

( ) kissed a fish
( ) sat on a roof top
(X) screamed at the top of your lungs
(X) done a one-handed cartwheel
(X ) talked on the phone for more than 6 hours
(X) stayed up all night
( ) didn't take a shower for a week
(X) pick and ate an apple right off the tree
(X) climbed a tree
( ) had a tree house
(X) are scared to watch scary movies alone

(X) believe in ghosts
( ) have more then 30 pairs of shoes
( ) worn a really ugly outfit to school just to see what others say
(X ) gone streaking
(X ) gone doorbell ditching
( ) played chicken
(X) jumped into a pool/hot tub/lake with all your clothes on
( ) been told you're hot by a complete stranger
() broken a bone
(X) been easily amused
( ) caught a fish then ate it

(X) caught a butterfly
(X) laughed so hard you cried
( ) cried so hard you laughed
(X) cheated on a test
( ) have a Britney Spears CD
(X) forgotten someone's name
(X) French braided someone's hair
( ) gone skinny dipping in a pool
(X ) been threatened to be kicked out of your house
( ) been kicked out your house
( ) have had a fantasy over someone you love as a good friend
( ) sun tanned naked
( ) ran naked in the rain

I just found out

2005-12-20T16:33:00.000+08:00

I just found out that a friend of mine had such a hard time accepting the way his life has been. Well, we met up recently and he told me his story and how he has been in deep depression over the state of being, few years back.

I was taken aback a little when he showed me his wrist! *hint* I feel sad that he couldnt share out what is in his heart then.

Well, things are so much better for him now - a relationship that is still good up to now (4 years) and work!

I wish you all the very best, V and u know where to find me when u need to.

Natural Selections

2005-12-07T18:09:00.000+08:00

Do you know the rules of natural selection? Well, I saw this documentary which says that we somehow, when choosing something tends to be of something which is close to yourself. That is to say,

1. Human will choose human, a bee, another.
2. A white man will choose a white wife, or a chinese man a chinese wife (of course there are exceptions to the rule)
3. A man, a woman (of course this may not be true all the time)

We were talking this afternoon during lunch, that is, my colleagues and I about the other two staff (a guy and a lady) who are doing sales. Well, our boss from day one has been telling everyone how the male salesman 'IS THERE', understand everything he had said, bla bla bla.... while putting the lady salesperson down. But, guess what, the lady salesperson has been topping the sales the last month.

This makes me to believe that hey, our clients who are many males proofed that they are straight and they used the rules of natural selection!

To bully or not to bully....

2005-12-03T10:57:00.000+08:00

Went down to PC Fair yesterday as I need to set up a display at where we are participating. I was doing my unusual morning rush but only when I reached the KLConvention Centre did I realised that the organiser is taking his sweet time. Well, got everything done by 12. Couldnt go back to the office yet since I still need to wait for my boss to grace the fair. I simply hate walking around packed exhibitions areas (which explained why I seldom or never goes to fairs) unless it is a food fair, a fun fair, a perfume fair (where they will be stuffing parfume into your shirts (for goodness sake) or a film fair.... I think I must have thrown away a dozen of fliers and said - 'No, thank you' to another dozen.

But the wait for your boss, is always unpleasant - you cant go anywhere, you cant do anything interesting, only to be interrupted once the majesty arrive in his golden charriot. To cut the story short, he came, said some most corny stuff to the organiser and we left for klcc to eat. I had the famous ipoh noodle which I must say is pretty nice. Check it out.

ok, the highlight of this post, however is when we were reaching our office. Well, this guy in his honda civic suddenly cut into my boss' lane and this really upset him. What followed next (Kids, do not do this at home. This is a stunt done under professional guidance only), he honked all the way from the crossroad at 1-Utama till Ikea. The car which were in front of us now, tried to play smart and breaked his vehicle, maybe to show that he is furious too. When you think this gonna stop, oh no, he got even more upset and decided to throw his water bottle at the car. But he didnt as we need to make a turn. I think the guy in the honda civic is having his lucky day! But, I was like... oh my friggin good lord, this is even worse than my french driver......

Trying to get myself to sit upright again, I could only think.... What a chinabeng you are, boss!!!

Wa wa wa

2005-11-29T10:33:00.000+08:00

Just when you least expected, its the end of the month again. Yee-haw... paycheck time again.

Well, I somehow couldnt believe my lack of blogging. In this month, I have been doing pretty much nothing and i shall continue with it... Bon courage!

Christmas is around the corner and I am happy, except there wont be a white/cold christmas for me this year. I shall miss that and the decors at every corner of town. I shall miss seeing people really shopping for christmas presents. I shall miss hearing 'Joyeux noel' et 'Bonne l'annee'.

Most of all, I shall miss people saying - 'Papier cadeaux, sil vous plait'. hehehe

Can't believe i miss such things.... *sigh*

What?... it's gonna be monday again?

2005-11-05T15:27:00.000+08:00

Time flies when you are enjoying yourself..... It's gonna be Monday again and yeap, another two months to go before 2006.

I seriously have not been doing anything at all throughout the week but that is ok. I am cool chilling at home, doing nothing. Watched a couple of movies though. Basically that's it.

Been reading a lot of blogs as well. I must say - it's a whole wide blog out there....

Still am thinking of what I should be doing this year end to celebrate christmas in KL. Gonna brainstorm about this. Yeah, a project in my non-happening life so far.

One month has passed

2005-10-13T17:57:00.000+08:00

Times really flies when you are enjoying yourself. Have I have been enjoying myself? You decide

1. Working from 10 am till 6.30, 6 days a week
2. No one leave their desk for lunch before 1.45 pm
3. No one leave their work to go home before 6.45
4. The pressure of being the first to leave the office at 6.45 everyday while everyone else was staying back till god knows when
5. Nothing to do at home except watching dvds. (I am not complaining)
6. Getting my first pay today
7. Reconnecting back with some friends.

I just chatted with a friend this afternoon and we talk about work and what's happening in our life recently. I guess somehow, no matter what is the situation, life goes on. We just know how to deal with it when it happened. I wish all the better for him. I will definitely see what I can do to help this friend of mine.

I also noticed that quite a number of my friends are jobless, mostly because they choose to be, perhaps out of desperation to get away from their existing unpleasant situation at work.

The weather here is getting much cooler lately and ahhhh at least, some air for breathing.

What would you do?

2005-10-06T10:55:00.000+08:00

What would you do if this happened to you?

I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying: "Hi, how are you?"

I'm not the type to start a conversation in the men's restroom but I don't know what got into me, so I answered, somewhat embarrassed, "Doin' just fine!"

And the other guy says: "So what are you up to?"

What kind of question is that? At that point, I'm thinking this is too bizarre so I say: "Uhhh, I'm like you, just traveling!"

At this point I am just trying to get out as fast as I can when I hear another question. "Can I come over?"

Ok, this question is just too weird for me but I figured I could just be polite and end the conversation. I tell him, "No........I'm a little busy right now!!!"

Then I hear the guy say nervously...

"Listen, I'll have to call you back. There's an idiot in the other stall who keeps answering all my questions!!!"

Remarks: Someone sent this to me thru email

Cowboys and Angels

2005-10-02T08:52:00.000+08:00

I saw the movie, Cowboys and Angels last night. A simple movie but I like it. Very simple plot. entertaining yet true to it's calling.

Of new notes

2005-09-26T12:39:00.000+08:00

Last saturday, I went to had breakfast with a friend. Just before returning home, I decided to grab a newspaper.

As I walked into the shop, I forked out my monies. Seeing this, my friend took out a ringgit coin and asked me to use that instead of my notes.

At the counter, the following conversation followed:-

(upon giving her the 1 ringgit coin)
Woman: You got one ringgit ar?

(Pointing at the coin)
Me: This is a legal tender and it is not the 7 of December yet. You dont read newspaper mer?

Woman: But a lot of people dont want it already.

Me: Oh, then you can change it at the bank.

Woman: I dont go to the bank.

Me: Then, where do you keep your money?

Woman: I dont have money!

I left after that. Thinking back, I should have just kiddingly saying that I shall report her to authories!!!

Hmm, have I bought my papers today?....

A long update.

2005-09-23T15:01:00.000+08:00

I am back.

Yeah, I am back in KL after a year and a half abroad. I conclude that now I am here:

I miss oh la la
I miss the riveria climate
I miss everything that is not malaysian.(for now)
I miss being in a land of strangers and what's not.
I miss twisting my tongue speaking french.
I miss how the french 'fart' with their mouth.
I miss how the french shake their hands to signal it's hot/cool/'forte'
I miss the cheeses and wines (it's damn expensive here)
I miss the cold in the night and in the morning.
I miss all the medieval castles and architectures.
I miss my friend, fabien.

I can't wait to go back to Europe. Yeah, very soon.