Pigging Out at a Piggy Restaurant

It was a beginning of the month when we celebrated Sexytary’s birthday.

We’ve decided to treat her El Cerdo. I love the environment and the hustling-bustling street. I drove but we couldn’t get a car park, so I left Optimus with the car jockey. It was a wet night.

And so, I told the waiter the reservation which was made under my name. We sat at a table for 6. As usual, Mamma Mia did the ordering and Sexytary also ‘submitted’ her requests. It was her birthday celebration anyway…

We dined, we drank, and we laughed the whole night. It was one of those weekends where I looked forward to, after a long week at work. I love the food served, the Hoegaarden and the company. The roasted lamb and piggy were just awesome! Finger licking good!

Big and small

This is super yummy!

Me and Sexytary

Of course, as part of El Cerdo’s tradition, a plate is being used to ‘chop’ the piggy up. This is believed to show customers that the piggy is fresh and crispy, and it can be cut into pieces, by just using a plate!

Break them, break them all!

I like the ambience!

Towards the end of the meal, we ordered dessert and also informed the captain that we were celebrating someone’s birthday...so this was what had been arranged….

And we took photos with it… Isn’t it cute?!

Happy birthday, Sexytary!

Drink, Drunk

Saturday afternoon, I met up with Mrs Giggs for RPM class. Thereafter, somehow I was craving for McD’s Chocolate Sundae, so we went for it. We lepakked till 5.30pm, and it was time for me to be home. I needed to get ready for my distributor’s annual dinner in Sunway Resort.

I managed to get a good parking lot. Lucky. I walked up to the ballroom and met up with my other invited colleagues.

The theme of the event was cultural night. So, there were many of them dressed in chinese cheongsam, baju kurung, baju melayu + songkok; a few of them went all out – dressed in Mongolian cultural costume, Japanese Geisha’s costume and etc… There were just many people hanging around outside the foyer of the ballroom. There were in total 60 tables… Staffs, principals, business partners and bankers were all invited.

We had pre-booze session before dinner. Dinner started around 8.30pm, after the owner of the business gave his speech. The food served was not too bad, quite yummy.

Despite my voice changed and nose of still a little runny, I was ‘asked’ to down beer, wine and whiskey+ water. We were in a negotiation for closing coming month’s target. Let me see if I can remember how many glasses I had (not many)… hmmm…..I think 4 glasses of beer, 3 glasses of red wine and 1 glass of whiskey+water.

I was supposed to watch Bolton vs MU after the dinner. I had 2 of my colleagues walked me to my car. They left after I locked my doors. I drove home and Mrs Giggs was supposed to pick me up for the match. But, once I reached home….. I lied down on the bed. I called Mrs Giggs and told her that I couldn’t make it. After that, I dashed to the toilet to puke. It just had to come out…..

I walked back my bed. Checked my phone, there were a few text messages, asking if I was ok.
I dozed off again, in my baju kebaya. Later I woke up and made a trip to the toilet again. Another round of puking…

I woke up on the bed around 6am and I went to wash up. I saw 2 text messages with the results of the match! Yay! Later, I sent out a text message to inform GuardianAngel that I am alright and safe at home after all the drama…. Need not to worry ;p

*I remember the promise I made to you (while you are away)*
*Let me see if I can get the night's photos*

At Home on a Friday Night

I am at home right now. I’ve decided not to go out while I was driving home – one of the reasons was because it was raining and secondly is because I am down. I am down with flu and cough. I feel sick. I need to recover.

It was not quite a pleasant day at work, because of my flu. Boss told me to go home at 4pm, after my discussion with her. But I ended up leaving the office at 730pm. I had to finish up what was necessary and also packed up my stuff. I will be travelling for business next week.

I cooked myself a hot bowl of noodles and slurped it down. All I wanted to do was to bathe and lie down. I might be having slight fever now as I could feel my body is aching a little.

I have sent out some urgent emails at home, so I am just gonna rest tonight….

Tomorrow will be a better day!

A Dramatic Diva Day

A dramatic day, I had.

First half of the day was still alright. Till I went downtown for store visit…after the visit and as I was leaving the building, it rained. Cats and dogs, thunderstorm. Optimus Prime had leaves, and a little tree branch on its wet body…

I rushed for my other appointment. Traffic was really bad. I managed to get a parking lot and hurried up to 8th floor. Waited and spoke to the person in charged, and left. I was kinda late for my dinner appointment. So, I hurried…This was when the drama started….

I paid the parking ticket. Walked towards the lift and pressed B1. I walked out and looked…SHIT!!! Where is my Optimus Prime? Missing?! I looked and looked, walked all around and across the parking area, where is it?? I checked the note on my phone – (I normally key in the location where I parked my car). Correct ah…but car not there? I panicked after walking in my heels for 15 minutes. I looked around and tried looking for the tree branch that I placed on the ground near my car…don’t have…so, my car is still somewhere… It finally came to my senses that I should try another level. So, I went up to LG1.

I saw it! Phew, what a big relieve. Thank god! I made a phone call to inform that I’ve found Optimus Prime and also checked on the dinner’s status. They’ve finished eating, so I gave it a pass. Told them not to wait up and I will settle my own dinner.

And so, I went to Pappa Rich, SS15. On the way, a silver Kancil almost hit my car. He suddenly cut out from his lane! I honked and he slowed down. Damn…didn’t he see me?! At Pappa Rich, I was informed and saw the new flat screen Tv! Yay, I have a new spot to watch footie now!

I’ve been having a not-so-healthy- lifestyle off late. Late dinner (full meal) and lack of sleep. Hmm, not a very good combination, eh?

I headed home thereafter. I feel tired but have to complete some work before hitting the hay sack.

*I miss you*

In Between the Day

Today passed by quite fast. Probably because I was stressing since morning till late afternoon, after the emails were sent out.

I met up for lunch with CD. We had sushi. Yum..... It was nice to see CD again as we have not met up for almost 6 months now. Went back to work with a filled tummy. I received text messages and a phone call which made me smile in between the long working hours. Somehow work doesn’t seem to be so stressful (for some time) or was I running from reality for a moment?

I am thinking of having a trip soon. Most likely will be a place where I have not been to…Langkawi?! Hmm…..I would like to leave my foot steps there, enjoy the (if still) RM1.00 beer, the food and the beach!

Now is to just scout around and plan based on our work schedule….

So looking forward for a trip.

Hurt by words

This is a very short entry.

“Have you ever wished that you didn’t say what you said?”

This was the topic over the radio this morning. Well, let me tell you from being a person who receive the message….yeah…I wished I didn’t hear something….over the phone.

I was rather feeling a little hurt yesterday afternoon, after a phone call. I called up to ensure the operation process and preparation for the upcoming event was ok. The person wasn’t sure and coincidently the key contact person walked passed her desk. She stopped her and checked on the matter. I heard:” Who’s that? Ignore her. I’ve already told her.”

"IGNORE ME?" I was rather a little upset and disappointed because – yes, even though she has told me, but the both of them are from different departments. My intention was to just have an alignment and mutual understanding of the happenings on both parties involved and everything happens smoothly on that day.

Did I do wrong? Is it wrong to be 'kan cheong' and to show concern?

Sometimes

"Sometimes it is all about timing and if one takes action to grab the chance.
If one never tries, one will never know.

Sometimes when one lets go, better will come along the way unknowingly."

Cut down on the Why (s)

It’s 12.40am now. I just got home not too ago from watching the very exciting footie match between MU and Liverpool. And of course, MU took revenge this time round. A sweet revenge and payback time for Liverpool winning the last match. MU won it back!

It was a good game.

It is still raining now. It is a cold night.

If you are a reader of my blog, I use the weather quite frequently to describe my emotions and feelings. Yes, the rain and the cool breeze depict my mood since this evening. Somehow or rather, I felt lonely and cold. There is a missing feeling.

Things happened so fast off late. Within such a short period, my life has kind off changed a little.

And I am surely glad that it happened…… ;)

Knowing me, I ask a lot of why (s). Why this, why that? How? Sometimes I feel that I am a ‘problematic, inquisitive person’ because I ask so much questions – so many problems? ;)

Perhaps I need to stop asking why and for reasons sometimes, follow the flow and eliminate the negative-ness in me. I need to build up my confidence level and the trust of myself and others. Luckily, I am surrounded with positive people who will definitely change me for the better……

Right Turn, Left Turn

I was chatting with a friend last night. He asked me if I believe in fate, while I was sipping my one pint of Hoegaarden.

My reply to him was: “I used to, but now I don’t quite believe in fate. In fact, it’s more of having coincidences or opportunities and grabbing on to it.”

My perception towards life had somehow or rather changed. I don’t look at things or situation the way I would like previous times.

-Cheers-

The Way I Climbed My Way Up

Remember I told you that I had my climb, all the way to the top?

My team members

Can you spot me?

A Simple Friday Night

It’s almost 3am.

I got home about 40 minutes ago.

It was a very long day, staring at the lappie’s screen from morning till late evening. I rushed off about 7.30pm to meet up with my buddies. (The initial plan of a birthday dinner was cancelled, due to unforeseen reasons) We had simple dinner, a couple of drinks and watched Coco Chanel together.

It was nice to catch up with my friends, whom I didn’t see for a week. Well, the reason I emphasised “didn’t see for a week” is because I felt as if I didn’t see them for ages! Is it because I had a long week and others were busy as well ? - dinner turned supper and wee hours were the beginning of my working hours (a couple of days this week).

I had a nice time, catching up and being around people whom I can dine, chat and laugh with. Those are the things that I look forward to in a day or week.

It’s always nice and warm to be around people, especially buddies!

Pig Therapy

I guess I am always worn out on weekdays and weekends are really my REST days. That’s why they are precious to me! “My precious…!” (remember this from LOTR?)

I went to bed around 2am on Friday night, after having a night out at the apartment again with great chats and watching an episode of the tv series that I have in my external hard drive. Woke up quite early yesterday for Optimus Prime’s appointment. It was time for his check up. While waiting at the service centre, I started to doze off. I was just too tired to care if anyone looked at me sleeping at the couch. I think I managed to nap for at least an hour until I received a call saying the service was done (from the administrator who was just sitting diagonally opposite me at the counter).

I was rather quite agitated that mid morning due to lack of sleep. Yeah, as people say “a hungry man is an angry man”, to me in this instance is always “a sleepy me is an angry woman”. Lunch, I didn’t have, I hit straight to bed. My body was aching (from the rock climbing) and was just too tired to do anything else. I slept through to 5.30pm. Yeah, an oink, you would call me.

Sorry man, I just need to rest and recuperate from the week.

I got out of bed at 10.45am this morning. Feeling slightly fresh today, after a nice and peaceful slumber.

Having pig therapy on weekend is always great!

My Climb

When they announced that this month’s sports event was ROCK CLIMBING, I was kinda worried as I haven’t tried it before in my entire life.

Anyway, I thought of working through the day (I really have a lot of backlogged work to do) and skipped the event, but my boss told me to go. It is an official sports day anyway….OK, so after dropping by my buyer’s office, I zoomed off to Camp 5, One Utama for the CLIMB.

We had a few rounds of try-out sessions on few different kinda walls. When I tried the 2nd climb, my legs were shivering a little. I had to admit that. Well, I thought I am not afraid of heights, but looking down where to step on – some little ‘blocks’, scared me a while.

But, I told myself that I could do the climb.

There were 6 of us in the team.

I was really surprised with myself that I could climb all the way up during the actual mini competition. There were a few walls for us to climb within a set time frame. I was even nominated to do the blind climb for my team. During the task, which was about 3 stories high + blind folded, I accidentally held my colleague’s shoes; who was climbing next to me to the top. I think I gave him a shock as he didn’t know if he should move…. Haha….

There was a lot of team work involved in the competition. We supported and encouraged each other to go all the way…!

I was practically sweating like a pig. I didn’t know it was such a great workout! I bet I will be suffering from body ache tomorrow.

After the competition, all of us went for drinks and snacks at TGIF to cool down. Nice nice….. ahhhh……

From today’s sports outing, I realised: it is really important to keep your mental thoughts strong and be confident. When you tell yourself that you can do it, I am sure you CAN do it! There is no fear that someone cannot overcome. Also, even though the climbs were tough and scary, but when you strive to reach the top, the satisfaction and proudness - Indescribable.

Just like how I did it!

And how I had a minor scratch.

Triple O - Opera, Overdose, Overnight...

It was the eve of the public holiday. I was so looking forward to that night event. I hopped into the car and off we zoomed to Sunway Pyramid for dinner. We managed to pre order our meal and the food was served after a few minutes we arrived at the restaurant.

After the satisfying meal, all of us adjourned to Opera. Yes, I revisited the place again in 2 months time. The previous time was to celebrate Agnes’ hen’s night; but that night was just a buddies’ gathering / camwhoring night too.

Yup, I haven’t seen some of them for some time….it was great to catch up (well, even though we had to shout or whisper to each others’ ears, but the drinking session, laughter and silly acts were just awesome!).

Well, we had quite a number of jugs that night. I had way over my limit; but I was very surprised that I walked out of the club soberly.

Ok, it was just a pose, not a symbol that I was drunk :)

I didn’t go home that night. I overnight at a friend’s place. Felt nice to just chit chat, watch movies and cooked supper together. I dozed off closed to 3am, top half of my body was on the mattress, and the bottom half was on the floor (I was told).

Thank goodness, when I woke up the next *afternoon, I didn’t experience any hangover or headache. The both of us lazed around in the room, and finally got ready for lunch at 2pm…..