I've lived....

….10774 days

….353 months

….258565:54:23 (time alive)

….258,566 hours

....15513954 minutes

....930837263 seconds

Cartoon Character Which Resembles Me

I did a “which cartoon character is me” test and this was the answer:

You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never want to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it’s funny and calm mostly. Stay away from traitors and jealous people then you will be stress-free.

Do you agree?

How Time Flies

Again, I woke up late. Lights were off at 11pm last night, but it just doesn’t seem to be enough. I am still feeling a little tired.

It is Friday today. With a blink of an eye, it is the end of the week. Another week and month is over. August is here and before we know it, it will be year end and soon 2010 will be knocking on the door.

Time flies extremely fast when we are having a good time!

Bad Boys vs Good Boys

Why do bad boys get all the girls? That was the topic opened for discussion on the radio this morning.

Well, here is my two cents worth:

Bad boys somehow seemed to be more charming (physically or character wise), exciting, fun to be with, outgoing, daring, open and so on. I feel that some bad boys may be just the appearance that make them seemed to be one, but in actual fact, they might be a great good guy (responsible, honest, loyal, etc) deep down. And most of these men/ boys are taken or have a wedding band on their finger. =)

On the other hand, there are really bad boys around us. These are the people whom we feel comfortable, fun and exciting to be with. They seemed to be more daring in exploring – from doing silly stuff to those might injure others or oneself. But the thrill that they project and gets involve with or even the sweet words coming out from them, girls somehow fall for it. And it is exciting to be a playboy. They will two time a girl and their mind will be thinking of ways and reasons just to hide the skeleton in the closet. I don’t think they would ever get tired thinking of excuses. It is a challenge to them and men loves challenges, trust me. This same rule applies for why boys like bad girls?!

Good boys are more down to earth and not so daring. They won’t break rules and everything is by-the-book.

Bad boys are definitely great to be with and to be friends with but I don’t think it is quite appropriate to be a life-time partner. Good boys are probably those who are more homely, likes to have their own hobbies and nothing much ‘happening stuff’ happening.

So, which one do you want? Bad boys with a great whole flowery world or good guys who will take good care of you but with a slightly mundane life?

Life and God are fair. Someone can only have or choose one but not both.
(I would love to have BOB a.k.a Best of Both worlds, but I doubt it ever exist!)

If you have BOB, then you should thank your lucky stars and cherish whatever it is!

Cheers!

A Busy Bee Lately

Busy busy day….I have been very busy off late. A little too much for me to handle, a little too much on my plate. But, i am enjoying it coz it keeps me occupied!

It was another day of critical discussion in the room. Mentor and I were in the room from morning till after office hours.

I am tired. I am going to dreamland now….

Nites.

P Eyes

What is "Phoenix-Eye Fist'"?

This?! (Even though this ia peacock)

*touch wood*

Busy Wednesday

Yesterday was just another busy day at work.

The day started off with a wet, gloomy weather and slowly it recovered back to the warm and sunny day. I was occupied till afternoon and had a long discussion with my mentor. We were working on the budget for the new year together. Again, I’ve learnt on certain things – how to estimate better and understand the customers’ background in more details.

Our discussion ended at 7 plus and the email was sent off.

I was having a headache. I packed up my stuff and wanted to leave until I saw a message on my phone. I returned call and guess what, I was invited for a dinner meet up session in One Utama. So, I was quite reluctant to go at first, but on second thought, I went. If I don’t catch up with them, I don’t know when is the next them I will see them again.

We had Sakae Sushi for dinner. Yummy! I just love sushi…

After dinner, it was already close to 10pm. The mall soon to be closed for the day. We said our goodnights and left for our car. Later, while I was on my way sending AG back to the hotel, Carebear called and said wanna go yum char.

So, I made a turn and we headed to SS2. We were supposed to yum char, but we ended up having a durian feast! Gosh, I was stuffed! Really full up to the brim. AG enjoyed the durians very much and I was very happy about it! I love to see others enjoy and indulge in their food.

Right, by the time I dropped off AG at the hotel, it was already 11.30pm. I had my bath and plopped myself on the bed and pulled the sheets. I was really tired.

Guess what, I woke up late this morning!

Hahaha….

Cups and its Lids

I had a long conversation with 2 friends the other day. We were chatting over dinner with all sorts of topics in between. One of the topics was about relationships.

One of them told me that he wouldn’t have divorced his wife if he could turn back time. He realized how good his wife was to him – treated him nice and took good care of the family, his son. He didn’t cherish her back then and instead, he swayed.

Now, after being with someone else, he still felt his ex-wife was the best. But, it is too late now. He regretted but his ex-wife has moved on.

I supposed that only when someone has ‘loss’ his or her loved one - the person who used to play an important role in his/her life, this person will cherish the loss.

The conversation went on that night and another sub-topic was brought up. I was told (and we were discussing) that at times, we do not change ourselves just to fit others and vice versa. We can change our exterior, but not what's inside us. This is because humans cannot change their own character and personality – as cliché as it sounds – a leopard will never lose its spots. Why does someone want to put themselves in agony and depression, just to make a change for the other party to be happy and satisfied? And what if the other party still felt that the change wasn’t good enough? What does this person get at the end?

So, the conclusion that my friend made that night was to just live happily, be happy with yourself and be yourself. There are heaps of people out there who will fit your cup nicely (a description was used for a relationship, we are as if a cup and its lid). It is pointless to keep a lid which is loose for the cup or broken.

I agree. What say you?

What an Unexpected Exciting Day !

It was an ‘exciting day’ at work today. My day started off quite alright until we had a meeting and had an announcement in the morning.

Thereafter, I was practically in-and-out of my cubicle – jumping from it to the conference room next to my cubicle; carrying my laptop in and out for a two-hours teleconference at 12pm and later in the day to do an unexpected presentation!

Shit! Presentation?! And with only 2 hours notice given? Hmm….I kind of panicked as I was not presenting to my colleagues, but to external parties!!!! Damn….

So, I quickly got my slides organized in between doing my other work and hopped into the room at 3pm. My mentor did an introduction and it was my turn to speak!

Well, I can’t be fidgeting and seemed panicking in front of them, so I (tried to) keep my calmness. Surprisingly when I was presenting, I didn’t have the ‘stage fright’ or butterflies in my stomach (as I am not quite a natural speaker). I just presented whatever that is in my library (my knowledge). Hmm…after the preso was done, I passed it back to my mentor to present her part.

Phew! What a relieve. I felt nice. I felt good. I was happy that the ‘audience’ understood what I was presenting and paid attention to the message I conveyed across.

Okie, my stomach is starting a mini concert in there. I better finish my email and call it a day. I need food!

Have a great evening, everyone!

It's Broken Strings

It's over...Truly. I don't need it.





Let me hold you
For the last time
It’s the last chance to feel again
But you broke me
Now I can’t feel anything

When I love you,
It’s so untrue
I can’t even convince myself
When I’m speaking,
It’s the voice of someone else

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it’s not enough to make it all okay

You can’t play on broken strings
You can’t feel anything that your heart don’t want to feel
I can’t tell you something that ain’t real

Oh the truth hurts
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Oh what are we doing
We are running into dust
Playing house in the ruins of us

Running back through the fire
When there’s nothing left to save
It’s like chasing the very last train when it’s too late

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it’s not enough to make it all okay

You can’t play on broken strings
You can’t feel anything that your heart don’t want to feel
I can’t tell you something that ain’t real

Oh the truth hurts
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before
But we’re running back through the fire
When there’s nothing left to save
It’s like chasing the very last train when it’s too late (too late)


You can’t play on broken strings
You can’t feel anything that your heart don’t want to feel
I can’t tell you something that ain’t real

Well truth hurts,
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Let me hold you for the last time
It’s the last chance to feel again

Words & Emotions Expressed During the Wee Hours

Good morning….

My alarm just rang.

I had a dream. I knew I scolded someone in my dream. All the questions were thrown at the person. I was really desperate and angry in my dream to know the answers…..

Even though I knew I was dreaming (and you might think how do I know how to differentiate what was I doing in a dream and in reality?), I knew the words came out of me, loud and at times whispering….

Why? Why is it happening to me?

I hope my family didn’t hear me……….

A "Wow" Day Out

It was rather a long day I had today.

I left the office in rush for an appointment at Hilton Sentral. It was my 2nd time there. I was there this morning to check out the place for an event. We chatted with the person in charged and after a cup of coffee, we checked out the ballroom and also the function rooms at level 6.

Very nice! A very 5 star classy place, indeed. I love the place at first sight. A bit pricy but I think it is worth the price and for our image.

We went to Level 7 to check out the other smaller function rooms. We pushed the doors open...and I wished my future house would look like this. I love the coziness of the couch, the décor and also the ambience of it. Ahhh……..

"Don't cha wish your living room was like me...?"

After checking out the place completely, I was really curious to check out the restroom on Level 7. I stepped in and I felt like I was a ‘sua ku’ for a moment. Everything I saw was with a ‘wah….’ out from my mouth…..

Wow, I was really impressed. The cubicle has an automatic toilet bowl. Hmm….well, the toilet seat cover opens automatically when you stand in front of it. Wow! How cool is that?! Then, there are buttons at the side for you to ‘order’ what you want the toilet bowl to do….hmm…I didn’t use it but damn cool lor……

Check them out!

Automated toilet bowl

I wonder what is the 'position button' for?

After the visit to Hilton Sentral, we headed to Jaya One for a lunch appointment with a make up artist. We had it at Duck King. Yum yum….the food was great! Nice! After discussing with him on the upcoming project, we left for The Gardens. We went to check out the place.

Well, to me, I didn’t quite fancy the ballroom. There was a seminar going on and we managed to only take a peep at it. But somehow, there was no ‘ooomppphh’. It was lack of classiness. Even so if we hire an event company to dress it up, we need to do a lot to make it look great.

By the time we were done with Gardens, it was already close to 5pm. I was struggling in my heels a little. My feet were painful (it rarely happen, but it did today). So, I had to make a pit stop to get myself of flats. I just couldn’t walk anymore and we had to check out another 2 more neighboring hotels.

So, I bought this! Hahaha……..

A pair of bling shoes for the Diva

The other 2 hotels weren’t my cup of my tea either. So, we adjourned for tea and later dinner. We chatted and laughed till about 10ish before we headed home.

It was a tiring day out from the office!

Nites, everyone!

The Birth of Fookies Inc's Journal

Okie….Let me introduce you to the ‘gang’ or ‘cult’ I belong to: Fookies Inc.

Do follow us at http://www.fookiesinc.blogspot.com/ for the happenings and experiences that we had together!

Walk With Me

I have not been spending much time with Gabby lately. I leave the house early for work every morning and by the time I get home, Gabby is lying in front of the main door, snoozing away……(she will still greet me, blurrily)

And so, I took her for a walk today. A little short bonding time together. It was a great walk, even though it was a short one. She behaved herself and didn’t give me any trouble keeping her close to me.

I think I was talking to her about something we saw....

I look forward for many more walks together!

Transformation of my Friday

Heeloooo…..I am so happy today!

As usual, I was busy during the day with work. Paperwork was just piling up and had quite a bit of emails to reply…It was mundane in the office....

In the afternoon, I received an IM from Dino asking if I wanna watch Transformers 2. My reply was given within split second: YES. Yay! Finally I get to watch it. I have been waiting to watch it because I wanted the crowd to slow down a little and not ‘fight’ for a seat in the cinema. Finally, an anticipation to watch the war between Decepticons and Autobots!

We managed to get our tickets and seats were great! We went for dinner and did a little bit of shopping before going for the movie. I quickly queued up for a regular popcorn and a bottle of mineral water. We made it on time! Once we placed our butts on the seat, the movie started. The cinema was still quite full.

Anyway, even though the movie was about 2.5 hours, I didn’t feel it was that long. Transformers 2 is filled with action and ahhh…..a damn good looking actor in it!

Josh Duhamel.

Yup, he is the guy who also acted in Las Vegas. Man! He made me drool throughout the whole movie. Josh played the role of Captain William Lennox who is an ally with the Autobots. His character in the movie…awesome! Gosh….another one that kept me awake was Optimus Prime…

Back to Josh…..I googled him to find out more about him. Wow, he is actually 6’3! Taller than Hugh Jackman and he is 8 years older than me….before acting, this guy was a male mannequin with nice looking clothes on him, and he is a biology degree holder!

Will you melt if he gazes into your eyes like this? I WILL!

Transformers 2 is really one great blockbuster. There were some jokes in the movie, but not many people laughed while watching the movie. The action and the way the autobots transform… I love it! I don’t mind watching it for the second time and later get a copy of the DVD!

One Great Pappa

At times when I felt like having a drink or meeting up with my buddies, all of us will be cracking our heads for a meeting point. Where to go? What to eat?

Now, I don't get frustrated with it anymore. Because I have found the perfect place to do so!

Kopitiams have been sprouting around town like nobody's business. However, there are certain kopitiams not as great as this one that I am going to blog about…..I have tried many different kinds of kopitiams like one of the pioneers – Old Town; and others like Lorong Seratus Tahun, K3K and so on…

…But….

Pappa Rich is still the best! You must be wondering why and what is the difference?
If you do want to try it out someday, do try the newly opened outlet in SS15, Subang Jaya (located opposite of Taylor’s College or beside Studylink). There are other Pappa Rich outlet in Sunway Pyramid and Taipan, but to me, those places are just way to jam to go to.




To me, Pappa Rich has a wider spread of menu. Their food taste better and the drinks – quite a fair bit of varieties to choose from and rather innovative because they even have detox drinks! What creative is that for a kopitiam? Later on, there will be more new stuff added to the menu which is my favourite! Let’s wait and look out for them.

When the waiter passed me the menu book, I was very impressed with it. It is not just a piece of laminated menu, but a very tastefully done menu book with gloss printed and an embossed hard cover.

Anyway, the char koay tiao, curry noodles and kuay teow th’ng in this outlet is yummy. I have yet to try out their nasi lemak, but one day….one day I will be digging -in the rice. Oh, if you are a bread lover like me, then you must try out the Mexican Bun and Pappa Steamed Bread. The texture of the bread is soft with melted butter...Ooo….by just blogging about it now makes me drool…

Besides good food, the ambience and environment is very important to me too. I love the songs they play, very relaxing and soothing. The place is cozy, clean and proper. The staffs are friendly too! The order sheet is simple and there is even an extra column for you to state any remarks – for example, you prefer to have your drink with less ice, your food with no spring onions and etc…a slightly personalized menu?

So, I don’t see there is any other reason to stop me from patronizing this outlet in SS15. The late evening and night view of this place is just awesome! It just makes me feel as if I am sipping on a cuppa in Europe, especially when I sit outside, watching the world passes by! Great environment, yummlicious food with a reasonable price, what else does one demand?

The cosy corner outside

Great hang out place!

Hanging out with the young entreprenuer... =)

Me trying out the koay tiao th'ng

I was invited for a soft launch yesterday evening...

**This outlet will be opened for business from this Sunday onwards.

Intoxicating Night

It’s 12.34 am now…what a nice number!

I am all intoxicated now. Let me tell you about my day…

It was a wet wed (wet Wednesday) again….and I woke up before the alarm rang. I knew traffic would get worse if I leave the house any later. So, very quickly, I washed up and put on the little black dress and stockings before I walked out from my room.

Drove to work, realizing that I forgot to take my breakie while driving, so I unlocked the main door and booted up the laptop once I reached office. Grabbed my handbag and went out to the mamak for a quick breakie.

Started doing my work and my teleconference with Singapore was cancelled because the person was on MC. So, I quickly looked up my mentor to update her on the happenings while she was away and also to discuss with her on the projects on hand. I needed to seek advice and alignment from her before I proceed further…..

I think I went into her room at 10.30am and I came out close to 1.30pm. We went for lunch and headed back.

Oh gosh, 3 hours just flew by and I was out of the office. I had an event to attend in KL. It was Marie Claire’s Women of Style and Substance Award. AC, Johnny Boy and I went in 1 car. We met up in Bangsar for some food because we assumed that only finger food and drinks will be served at the event… (and we were right about it! The food was catered from Nikko Hotel by the way.)

We reached the venue at about 6.30pm. It was still early, so we had a drink at Old Town Kopitiam….till 7pm, then we walked to Menara Hap Seng – the Mercedes showroom. The place looked very classy. We stood at the backdrop and had a photo taken! Felt like a celebrity, for a moment! (Perasan case..hahahah)

All the 'socialites'

I was enjoying the drinks once we found a place to rest our butts. I had from vodka orange to baileys and back to vodka….ahh….nice! It had been a long long long time since I attended an event.

Baileys, and not milk, okay..

Vodka orange, anyone?

Me & Jojo

The event started and there were a couple of performances. Atilia sang and there were kids doing tap dancing. Cool!

We chit chatted and screened through the ‘fashionistas’ there (sorry to say that, it was really amusing). There were some really pretty and elegant ones…and of course, there were some….hmm..errr…..you know my answer lah. I also bumped into a few business associates there, namely Khoon Hooi (fashion designer), Sheng Saw (make up artist) and Wei Chun (fashion stylist). It was great to see them again after so long since our last project. We chatted for a while.

We hung out till about 9.30pm and excused ourselves. AC was feeling a little hungry and so she suggested eating beef noodles at Jalan Alor/Jalan Tong Shin as ‘supper’. Apparently, it is a famous beef noodles and beef balls in town!

On the way there....

Yay! I got to eat at a new place (to me at least). So, we walked from the car park with full of pebbles in our heels and made our way there….yummy! The beef balls were really GOOD. Worth the walk!





We paid up. Johnny Boy dropped us at AC’s house. I left my car at her house. Her hubby had some friends over, and she invited me to join in. I rejected at first, but her hubby persuaded me to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine….hmm….Ok, invite accepted!

He served me white wine. Yes, second round of booze...I don’t quite fancy white wine because I find it pretty dry, but this one…it tasted very different and smooth….and it had a sort of flower scent. Very lovely drink!

So, meeting him for the second time and first time for his friends, we soon started great conversations – from anything, everything under the ‘moon’. We were talking about music and songs, Michael Jackson, gays and lesbians, clubs and even religions! Hahahaa….yea, believe it or not?

As I was enjoying myself, the time didn’t stop clicking. It was close to 11.30pm. All of us made a move as we need to work tomorrow. I drove home and had my bath…

I had a great night out. From an event to beef noodles to wine ….Ahh..what more can I ask for?

Ok, I better hit the bed now.

Good night, everyone. Sweet dreams!

I'm Feelin It.....

Gees…..I am feeling it BIG time now, even though it is just merely 30 minutes.

MG will no longer walk in with her high heels, creating click-clacking tunes into my department and wishing me “good morning”. There will be no more mamak sessions before we stuck our heads to the laptops and there will be no longer any chats or checking with each other on the brands we are working on……

The room is so quiet and so empty……and it will be colder later….

All one can hear is the typing sound on the keyboard……

The Aura In Us

As I was saying in my earlier post, my emotions and feelings was rather on the down side.

I was quite moody yesterday, doing my work in the office. Had a meeting with the sales team in the morning and later, I went out for a lunch appointment with my Sales Manager with a client. I had to pick myself up and be all cheery.

After the appointment, we headed back to the office and I had some work to settle. There were some dramas that happened recently and needed to be settled. My mentor is out of town these few days and I had to send her a few emails to ensure I was doing stuff with the correct rational and making the right decisions.

This morning, I received an email from my mentor. Even though I was just doing my job, but it was nice to receive a one liner of encouragement. =)

Somehow, I felt that my mentor could ‘sense’ or ‘feel’ my emotions. (Maybe it was just coincidence)

I kind of believe that others can feel the ‘aura’ that we release and possess. So, beware!

Till we crossed path again....

I was feeling kinda down 2 days ago. I was having the ‘guilt’ in me again for not looking at my work over the weekend. I was just too tired and felt lethargic on Sunday. With the running nose that I was having, even made the day worse that I just wanted to lie down and sleep……

I was feeling down and a little demotivated; simply because my colleague is leaving. She is my partner- in -crime in my workplace. We exchange morning & goodbye greetings everyday, share our salads during breakfast, a pack of Nescafe 3 in 1 and shopping for our events.

Today is her last day. I know I will miss her. There won’t be anymore small talks and laughter erupts in the air, in between our cubicles to fill the room with joy that made other colleagues thought she was talking to the air. There won’t be anyone to attend events and get drunk with.

I guess it is time to turn the page – a page to a new chapter in my book.

We will definitely keep in touch, I know that’s for sure.

Here, I wish her all the best in her new adventure in the new company.

=)

A Doctor Indeed....

I read through this article today in a magazine lying on the coffee table.

The article was basically about how dogs are considered as Doctors as well; besides the usual saying: “A dog is a man’s best friend”.

Well, according to the article, dogs with good temperaments are being employed as “doctors” to bring cheer to “patients” in disabled centres, homes for the young and elderly and orphanages on a voluntary basis.

For me…. I totally agree! She has healed me in some ways..

Gabby is really my bestie and she has brought joy and endless laughter to me. She has been a very good buddy, sister, and confidant. It was fated that I got her and how we were meant for each other. Gabby was there in the cage on the day of my visit to PAWS. I adopted her because I needed companion and also it was high time to have a watch dog at home. She caught my eyes!

In another 2 more months, it will be her 1 year anniversary with us. Over this 10 months, we had ups and downs, joy and frustrations, together.

In the beginning, it was difficult to understand her and her needs. It was difficult to stop her from barging into the house and stop her from biting cloths. It was difficult to take her out to her designated spot when it was bed time. It was difficult to teach her…and so, I brought her for training!! Now, I am proud to say her takes commands quite OK (she has her mood sometimes though). It is funny to see how she sleeps. It is hilarious to see how she hides under the table each time the sky was going to rain heavily.... It is cute how she follows me and Mama, in and out just to get some food out of us. One greedy, fattie she is!

Generally, I love her for who she is and how she is to all of us at home. She is one great doggy; one good guardian angel!!!!

Here are some photos for you to enjoy….

"Let me in...let me in..."

On her graduation day...

After her first training. Dead tired..

Socializing with her..

On training ground....

Another training day...

When I could still carry her...

Us, together... Wink....wink!!!!

Transporter...Transported

I wonder where will they be sent to?

To be freed at the farm, slaughtered to be roasted peking duck or else...?

How will the fate of these duckies be?

Doggy Sign

That's a big sign for no dogs allowed....

Poor doggies....this was at one of the R&Rs along the way to Penang......

United, we are......

Who said we are not united?

This was taken in Penang...