VULCAN IDIOT

Backtrack on Blood Test

2012-01-18T15:46:00.001+08:00

12/1/12 (Thursday)- I finally take the test. I was anticipating the worst, and in a way it kind of helped me get through the process.

I went in, fill in my particulars, pee in a cup and gave some blood. When the young lady told me to grip my fingers, i felt the pinch, i didn't even realize that i was all done. That was the first time that i saw my blood in a vial. Never knew i had so much blood!

I did look the other way and i can feel my arm involuntarily pulling away from the needle point. And i even made a weird nervous sound. I couldn't even repeat the sound if i want to. It felt like.. an ant bite. It really does. It also helped the pain that i was told to grip my fingers hard before/when the needle was about to go in. It is totally different from taking shots where you can feel your arm getting numb.

The whole peeing thing.. I almost peed before i get to the lab. And i didn't even know if i should fill the cup to the brim or not. Is it weird that i am disgusted with my own pee? The smell, color and the warmness. Euwwe..~~

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One Bottle of 'O' Positive

2012-01-18T15:28:00.001+08:00

So, got my blood test result back. I have high blood pressure. Mine is 5.7 which exceed the 5.2 healthy range.

Was told not to eat too much fried food and eat more food with Omega 3.

Well i guess it wasn't as bad as i thought..:)

Oh, and after so long, i finally know what is my blood type. 'O'
Positive yo! I always thought that i am type 'O', based on my biology research that i did way back in secondary school. I just didn't know if i'm a positive or a negative.

P/S: TrueBlood vamps love 'O' Positive.

P/S: I love my fried food!

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New Year

2012-01-15T22:15:00.001+08:00

Whenever the new year starts, for some reason i have a lot of to do list that needed to be checked.

To Do List:-

Close my BSN account, i am sure that i would have to pay up the ATM card yearly charges before i can close it. So i am gonna do it back in Ranau.
Serviced my car which is already over the mileage for it to be serviced. May be next Tuesday?
Complete the KL-Tokyo-Osaka-KL trip so that we can apply for the Visa. We are currently stuck in Kobe. Should we stay overnight in Kyoto or come back to stay in Kobe? Well i kind of have that figured out. I'll voiced it out to my travel partners soon.
Get my car fixed- since i haven't done anything to it since the accident.
Go to the Dentist <-- so dreading this Friday.
Get my blood test result tomorrow (Monday).
Apply for a day leave on Friday (flight & dentist appointment)

Well it doesn't seem like much. I have crossed out:-

Renew my car insurance.
Renew my road tax.
Get a blood test done.
Go the the bank to settle my bro's request.
Shopped for Chinese New Year (yeah this made the list), the Dunhill perfume for PapaRoach.

And others are just work stuffs.

There is no denying that i am in a very holiday mood :). And so is everyone else. :)

The BIG Three-O

2012-01-10T12:02:00.001+08:00

I will be going into my 30th name day this year. And i have been putting this off for a few years now. I am going to make myself go for a blood test. I know it is long overdue, but i am just scared stiff of needles!! Aargh....~! Just thinking about it, kind of made me want to postpone the inevitable.

After my first tatoo, that was also the day i decided that that is going to be my last. Hm.. Or NOT. I mean, who knows when i'll be having my mid-life crisis. And maybe by that time i might have already forgotten how it hurts.

But again, JUST DO IT!!

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Best Birthday Ever!

2012-01-03T19:09:00.000+08:00

It’s funny how my “Best Birthday Ever!” is defined by the notion of how many cakes I’ve got.

Total 4 cakes! All early birthday cakes.

I got 2 surprised birthday cakes from SIL. Oreo Cheese Cake & Chocolate Mud Cake. Homemade! I finally got to try SIL’s cakes. Love ‘em!

Brought some back with me to share with my colleagues. Including one Christmas Fruit cake mixed with Rum. Compliments all around. Well done!.

At the airport, saw Couz Ojoy and her parents. They just had seen off G&V. I unknowingly had the same flight as them. And Couz G had a taste of all the cakes. Haha..

We had a birthday party in the office without my boss around yesterday. He came in right after all the cake eating. “Wa, you all partied while I was working my ass off a?”..

*Grin

A View of Kundasang

Not Again!!

2011-12-27T18:09:00.001+08:00

A day before I was supposed to fly off to KK. I was running an errand for my office- getting a Statutory Declaration Stamp for one the sh*tty project that was thrown at me. After I had gotten the 3^rd party form for my boss to sign, I went down to the basement where I parked my car. As I was in the car & on my way to the exit, I saw a red Kenari that was slowly coming up from the lower Basement ramp, it was so effin obvious that she was supposed to give way. The way she slowly came up also suggesting that she was going to stop to let me pass. When I was an arm length away from the collision, I realized that she wasn’t stopping. The stupidest thing I did was, struck out my arm and yelled “Ooops…” instead of slamming on the car honk. I thought that she had bang into my passenger side door. When I came out of the car to inspect the damage, it wasn’t as bad as I thought. I asked her “ Didn’t you see my car?!” “ You didn’t look for cars before you’re coming out?!”

She said she did but she was looking at the other direction!! WTF!

She even has the nerve to say for us to settle this ourselves. Which I thought she meant that I will settle my damaged & she’ll settle hers. I was so furious that I said, it wasn’t even my fault, why should I pay for your mistake! She wanted to argue some more, but I said I had the right of way since my way is the straightway.

I told her i know a workshop nearby but they don’t do any aesthetic fixing.

She told me she also know a workshop at KL. Again, I was controlling my temper, why would I follow you back to KL!!

I keep saying how? She has no idea. Then I said I’ll go and ask quotations and let her know the price. Got her card and gave her mine. Her parting words are “Ok, just give me the bill and I will settle it, I don’t want to claim insurance”.

I am really hoping that she is an honest lady.

Then as I was leaving, my car engine/ battery sort of died on me. “Are you kidding me?..Give me a break!!”..

I tried again a couple of times and it start. Phew..

Then I inserted the coins into the exit turnstile gate machine, and guess what? I have to pay it at the ticketing machine.

I was already in a bad mood that morning, since my boss screwed up my plan for the day.

I ended up not being able to do what I had planned.

Blissful Me

2011-12-24T12:09:00.002+08:00

It's raining. I'm all curled up and wrapped up in my thin blue blanket.. My feet are cold. Though my stomach's begging for breakfast, i am still thinking whether to stay in bed or get up and scour the kitchen for the fried rice MamaRoach said she'd cooked. Hm.. Fried rice it is!

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2011 Year End

2011-12-21T18:49:00.000+08:00

It’s always the year end that I am starting to post all these nonsense. And I have a lot of it.

I read in the horoscope that Capricornian are ambitious.

Where have all MY ambition gone to?

Not that there’s anything wrong with reading a book/ ibook. I am now on my 4^th book of George R.R. Martin’s book A Feast For Crows. But I need me some new hobby. The adventurous kind. And playing Snoopy Street Fair is NOT a hobby.

It seems like I need a whole new dictionary to understand the book. They don’t have ‘kingsmoot’, ‘septa’ or even ‘maester’ in the regular Oxford dictionary.

I am happy for Lil’ Bro who has found a job that he truly likes and enjoys doing. Even though one time, he had to start work at 4.30am.

And I was bothering/ whatsapping my friends about insignificant stuff while they are busy with work. :p.

So, LP is will be going to Bangkok on Christmas eve and coming back on the 28^th, but will only start work next year!! Jealous!! (@_@)

G is busy with work now. My senior HF will be on holiday to clear her annual leave starting from the 27th-29^th Dec. Fun!

So, it’s official. I haven’t taken any MC for 2011.

Me & another colleague- Mr. N. :P. A repeat of my 1^st & 2^nd year in my company.

The most MC taken is by our drafter Ms. R.

The most unpaid leave is by our very own Ms. H. : ). Haha.

And now it’s time for my Current List

Current favorite book: A Feast For Crow- George Raymond Richard Martin (hope you can finish your book in time).

Current favorite song: It will Rain- Bruno Mars- Twilight: Breaking Dawn Soundtrack (this guy can do no wrong).

Current favorite movie: Believe it or not (None at the moment)

Current favorite TV series: New Girl (adorkable Zooey Deschanel)

Current favorite Reality TV Shows: The Voice (It’s over now but new season is coming up)

Current favorite Celebrity: Blake Shelton (For those who didn’t watch The Voice, you might be thinking ‘Who?’ ..But, honestly he’s funny AND tall ;) ..) I love the song “Don’t Drink The Water” by Brad Paisley & Blake Shelton.

Current favorite drink: Green Tea

Current favorite fashion: Work: Skirt & Shirt, Casual: Skirt & T-shirt, Party: Dress. I love the way Jess’ dress (New Girl).

It’s getting harder to think of any Current Favorite things now..

Favorite Love & Hate Gadget: iPhone. I used to be able to go to work on time & sleep earlier at night. It’s wasting my time.

Deck the Halls

2011-12-21T18:47:00.001+08:00

It’s Christmas time again!

After spending almost all of my Christmas holidays alone for the past few years (the loneliest time was the dinner I had at Old Town White Coffee, which was my own choice- A friend did invited me to a club in KL, but I was not in the mood to go), I now will be spending X’mas with my family & relatives back home. Be it KK or Ranau, it doesn’t even matter to me anymore. As long as I am surrounded by family. In KK, I can spend time with Eden (baby nephew) & a little dose of Shenaiah. She’s a handful.

Christmas Memories

The Christmas that I remember back home was, an invitation to Nenek Umpil’s house or cousin Brielly’s house. Recently I found out from Geni that it is also Nenek Umpil’s birthday! There was also a Mr. Santa Claus with candy in his red sack at Nenek Umpil’s. But again this is when I lost a pair of brand new AirWalk shoes : (.

Another reason why I love December is because it is also my birthday month! And my cake is always beautifully decorated with Christmas Santa Décor, X’mas trees and other ornaments. Sometimes I can even get an ice-cream cake (twice that I remembered)!

One X’mas, I bought almost all of my colleagues a Christmas present, T-shirt for the guys and bracelet for the girls.

My only wishlist:-

1) A black low cut converse shoes RM149.00- waiting for a discount.

- I just can’t bring myself to fork out that money since I can have a similar pair of shoes (Northstar) for RM30.00 which I have bought twice before.

P/S: The lousiest secret santa I ever had was 2-boxes of candle sticks, the plain white one. I melted them and mixed dye in them for my witchcraft candle. – Thanks a lot Deb.

December

2011-12-09T19:37:00.000+08:00

I am determine to make this December month a Good if not a Great month!

De-cember

2011-12-06T19:49:00.000+08:00

I believe that i need to surround myself with positive thinking people. As i am easily influenced by the good and the bad.

The worst thing about No-vember is that my colleague asked me to write a wish for Ck & the wife on the wedding gift (a photo album), i was even thinking of not attending the wedding at that time. But a lot of people depended on me on the transport & make up. As if that wasn't bad enough, another colleague asked me to write a another wish on the card to be attached to the gift!

I did all those with a heavy heart.
I went to the wedding with a shattered heart (duii..).
I congratulate the wife & posed for photos with a smile on my face.
All the time wishing that i was the one drinking champagne instead of red wine & Cognac.

Today, i saw a ring on his finger.
The definite repellent for me as a constant reminder that he is now off limits.

Why Not Anybody Else?5

2011-11-22T01:01:00.001+08:00

Why is it always me who fell hard?! I thought Capricornians are supposed to be sure footed on uneven grounds..

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As Close To Home

2011-11-18T08:54:00.001+08:00

I'm currently standing at the charging station at airasia boarding hall. Waiting on my plane to take me home. Well.. As cloaw to home as i can get. I thought that i would be having a rather relaxing weekend. My aunt Alin called me up the other day.. A real surprised there.. asked me if i'll be going to her daughter Diane's wedding on Saturday.. And i was like, 'Sure'..

I kinda thought that i was not invited..

Gotta board now.!! C ya..

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A New Opportunity

2011-11-15T19:08:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine called me up last Thursday during the Completion Dinner for my paint company project.
Letting me know that his company is looking for someone to fill up an E&I position in his company. The friend is also a new employee for this O&G company. I AM interested, and here comes the BUT:-

1) I will be doing an Electronic & Instrument workscope- which i know nothing of and i almost failed my Electronic subject in college.
2) I am waiting for my bonus to come out early next year to pay for my Japan trip (28/4/2011-11/5/2011)
3) We were promised a company trip next year (also the same time frame as my personal Japan trip...shieeet!!)

Reality is..I can't really say anything since i didn't submit any resume to him yet. Forgot my external HD at home and my resume is in it.
I mean i gotta stop being scared and just do it! Yes i am scared.
It is not about ME anymore. I have to think for my family. Well i have my brother to think about my family. But.. no!! Let me have that reason for me to go move ahead.
CK's getting married next weekend.. My boss is probably planning a trip without me anyway.. Reasons to go and grab just that opportunity in the ass. This is the transition that i have always wanted.

Short Weekend Holiday, Facial & Books

2011-11-03T19:07:00.000+08:00

I will be going to Penang this Hari Raya Haji holiday which conveniently falls on the weekend (Monday will be another day off). This time it is not for a friend's wedding. This time it is with my colleagues. Not all of them of course.

I am a little excited about it 'coz this time it's with a different group of people :)

What's new with me.

Well, my project of a paint factory is basically completed, except for some variation order work.
Now i have another small project in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan which is just around the corner from the huge bundle market. I used to follow my cousins and went there to buy cheap clothes (for them, not me).

Now i only catch up on TV shows on the weekend. I don't really watch it anymore.
Not even my pc.
Now i am on my 3rd book of George R.R. Martin.- A Storm of Sword.
Book Three: A Song of Ice and Fire (book series)

I love them. Just wish i have someone to discuss it with because i have a few questions that i need answers. i can read till 2am! With the little screen of my iphone.
I have also been frequenting beauty parlors to do my facials. And i think it shows! I've got a few positives comments from colleagues and friends. On my recent trip back to KK, my uncle even asked me if i had Botox done!!??... huh..?

Everytime i went to do my facials, these people keep persuading me to buy their product. And i have managed to fend them off. I kept reminding myself that i have my Japan trip next year and i need to save money!! MORE MONEY!!.

Absent

2011-10-30T18:08:00.002+08:00

I know i haven't been blogging for quite some time. Truth is my work has been real hectic. And all i wanted to do whenever i reached home is to sleep it off. I haven't even had the time to do a thorough research on my trip to Japan next year.

I have another short trip back to KK in the next couple of weeks. And then one more in December. And again end of January 2012 for Chinese New Year. Fuhh...
And as the end of the year is just around the corner, a few uncertainties came over me again.

And I think my boss hates me. Since he already found someone to replace me. He has all these plans for my other colleagues. But i heard none for me. Some times i think he is irritated with my voice alone. Maybe i have been successfully brainwashed by my other colleague. Anyway, only one way to find out. Come bonus time.

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Weakling

2011-09-14T22:53:00.001+08:00

I don't remember when i started to became so weak- emotionally.
Then i started noticing that it has everything to do with hormones. It's that time of the month. Yes, we women or rather 'I' hate to admit it. But I am hormonal.

Title: Dead Reckoning Author: Charlaine Harris (the eleventh
book of the Sookie Stakehouse novel). Future Owner: Me :) !

Went to an ex-colleague church wedding on Saturday (an off-day for my company declared by my boss- wheee~:)

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An Impromptu Getaway

2011-08-09T16:03:00.001+08:00

It's raining outside. I think all the extreme rides will be off limits. I am playing the part of a very boring tour guide. Sitting at the non-smoking area, waiting for the time to be 4.30pm. The time set by PapaRoach to go back to our hotel room.
Shit load of work to do. No worries, i'll be going back tomorrow. And work the next day. How am i to spend a quality time with my brother when all he wants to do is sit at Starbuck and play with his laptop?

This is the time that i soo wish that i have sisters instead of brothers!

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Iphone 4 won't turn on

2011-07-24T17:58:00.001+08:00

My iphone always scares me. Today, it won't turned on. I kept pressing the power button for a good 10 to 15 seconds, but no effect. I plugged it in a power outlet to charge it, even though i knew the battery was almost full last time i checked. Nothing.
Then i tried holding on to the home button, still nothing. I tried holding the power and home button for a few seconds. Didn't worked. After i went to the internet, it turns out that i need to hold them for 10-15 seconds and then everything is back to normal. Phew.. Another possible disaster averted.

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Hot Siem Reap

2011-07-23T18:10:00.001+08:00

Just came back from Siem Reap, had a really fun trip with the cousins. Reminisced about the past without mentioning touchy subject. Always appreciated it. I mean we all know that it's there, but untouched.
Already talked about our next vacation.

Noon-Night Market

One of The God's Head (Good guys) that lined one side of the gate/ bridge

Can't remember which temple is this. Could be Ta-Prohm- Tomb Raider Temple. Nope, it's the famous Angkor Wat.

Ordered all the cocktails in the menu. 19 glass at USD1.50 each. King Pub Street.

Heading towards the floating village.

Tuk-tuk ride.

Foot massage.
More pictures coming in FB :).

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White

2011-07-19T09:24:00.001+08:00

Once, he asked me which car is better Mitsubishi (forgot about which model) or Mazda 3X?
I said i don't really like Mitsubishi and i like Mazda more.
One of my cobsultant are driving one, so i know what it looks like. Anyway, i was already converted ever since i saw a bunch of different colour but same model Mazda cars on the road all at the same time.
Super cool!
And the other day, he told me he already sold his car and got a Mazda. I didn't really believe him until that day he drove in with a white one.. Hm..

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Bitchin'

2011-07-17T12:33:00.001+08:00

People kept asking me what's my future plans? It is hard to figure it out since i want all these different things in life. Meaning, for me to get one of the things that i want, i'd have to give up the other. So, i basically ended up NOT getting what i want!

So instead, here i am again bitching about it.

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The First Step is Always the Hardest

2011-07-08T18:54:00.000+08:00

I submitted my first and only resume willingly yesterday or the day before yesterday. I hope i can submit more in the future.

Fuh..~ scarry.

Stab me in the heart

2011-06-27T16:12:00.001+08:00

*stab*.. Just heard that CK is getting married this nov 25.

*stab*..

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Kitsu The Nail Salon

2011-06-25T22:22:00.001+08:00

Went to the Kitsu Nail Salon at Bandar Puteri Puchong (opposite Giant) with cousin U with voucher that we got from groupon for RM39 each. Did their classic mani-pedi without patterns and callus removal. It felt so relaxing, i've been meaning to remove the hard dead skin on my heels. So now i did.
They used O.P.I. brand nail polish. And i painted black green on my fingernails and green on my toenails. I guess it should be the other way around. But i like black nails.

This is the only time that i wished the girls there put ab effort on promoting their services. But they do have a blog http://kitsu-thenailsaloon.blogspot.com/. This is my first time so i have nothing to compare it to. But i will definitely recommend people to try it out.

Cheers.
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A SINGLE FEMALE GUIDE TO LONDON/PARIS/LONDON/NEWCASTLE/EDINBURGH/BRISTOL/WALES/NEWCASTLE/LONDON TOUR

2011-06-23T18:41:00.002+08:00

There are a lot of people that are planning to take a trip to London & Paris. I hope that this will somehow help and it is going to be a loo..ong story, so … And I know that it is all about the money.:)

And don't worry, I feel that it is quite common for a female to travel alone. I have met a few on this trip alone.

FIRST LEG (KL TO LONDON)

I am offering my experience while planning my own trip- which I did in a little over 1 month. I took Air Asia flight to Stanstead which costed me RM3,176.00 for a return flight. To get to London, I took the bus to Victoria Coach Station for GBP10.00 purchased at the National Express counter at the airport. This bus stops at different stops along the way to Victoria Station.

It took me around 2hr 30min to reach Victoria Station. They just dropped us off near the train station. I have a map of the drop off area of the station. But you know how it is, when I'm there, I lost my sense of direction. I had to ask people for the direction to the tube/ train station.

I took a train from Victoria Station before 1am (when the station closes on weekdays or weekend) to King's Cross Station (GBP4.00) where my hostel is located.

There was a bus service that stops at King's Cross Station which I only found out through a travel guide at the airport. My hostel there was Clink 261 (total GBP34.50 which I booked through hostelworld.com and paid GBP4.35 or RM21.87(10% of the rates for booking fees for 2 nights). I'm sorry but I do not recommend people to stay there as there are no heater and hot shower there.

Tips:

Please book your flight earlier as the price will rise more than RM200+ in just one day. It happened while I was still undecided on which airlines to choose and comparing different airlines fare. It only took me 2 days to make up my mind and booked the airline ticket. I don't regret taking Air Asia as I was really on a budget and could not even afford a couple extra hundreds for MAS/ Emirates.
Since this is a very long journey from 13hrs-14hrs. I suggest you chose a more comfortable airlines such as MAS or Emirates which stops at Heathrow where they have a very good train services to a lot more destination in London. And throw vanities out the window- wear comfy clothes and no contact lenses.
Come to think of it, book all your tickets on line. It is way cheaper.
Take a pen with you. You'll be filling a few forms along the way at immigration. You will be required to show a return ticket at the checkpoint before they let you pass.

Met up with a friend at the hostel where we shared with 10 other girls. On my second night there, there was an incident where one of the girls snored too loud for the girl on my top bunk to sleep. So she kept slamming her fist on the bed. Resulting in me not being able to sleep even with my ear plugs on (another tip for you here). She proceeded to climb down and started snooping around the room to find out who's the culprit.

Moving on, we bought our 1 day pass at our hostel for GBP6.50+. And off we went exploring London.

- London Bridge (There wasn't anything here except for the old bridge and an old prison below). We tried mulled wine to warm up & had sandwiches for lunch.

- Tate Gallery (It was showing cement sun flower seed art by a Chinese artist- you can actually do a video recording of your questions that you wanted the artist to answer. We tried and ran off giggling when it started recording)

- Sherlock Holmes Museum (Miyoung- a Korean that toured London with us had this place in her places to visit list and we went in with her since it is quite near to my Madame Tussauds Wax Museum GBP25.50 places to visit. We went to a restaurant where they served fish and chips after the visit and we couldn't finished all of it, Miyoung even ordered a bowl of salad).

- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (I was so excited surrounded by the famous wax figures)

- Buckingham Palace (It was closed and deserted when we reached there at about 5pm or 6pm. No guards in sight - in winter, it was so dark outside. I mean how secure is this place anyway?)

- London Eye (Miyoung wanted to ride it- so we went with her as well. We saw the famous Big Ben while we're up there- so I crossed that out on my checklist as well).

ß not in the exact sequence. All these places are accessible via tube & a lot of walking. My feet hurt and I was wearing a flat walking shoe. G was wearing leather boots with a bit of heel. Miyoung was wearing high heel boots!!

We were so crunched up on time so we didn't get to do any shopping in London Oxford Street (G bought her Long Champs hand bag here GBP60+). I really wanted to go to Camden Market. I read so many good reviews about this place. Boohoo…

There was some disruption on the tube services due to maintenance or strike. So we had to reroute and re-planned our route.

SECOND LEG (LONDON TO PARIS)

For my solo trip to PAris, I bought the return tickets on line for RM512.84 or EUR102.00. You can choose the seat that you want, be sure to choose seat that are facing forward for comfort. The seats carriage and seat number is written on the printout ticket. The train is equipment with power outlet so that you can even charge your hand-phone or laptop on board.

Tips:

Be on time or arrive earlier to catch the public transport with your pre-purchased tickets. The train services are very punctual. Know when and where to board your ride. And ask around. Don't be too timid to ask for help because you don't want to be late and forced to repurchase your tickets. Over budget!
Please be aware of the 1hr time difference between London & Paris. Everyone was already getting ready to get off when I thought I still have 1hr to reach Gare Du Nord.
Be wary of Gypsies at the station asking 'Parlez vous Onglais'. And the pickpockets. I was careful to purchase a neck purse which I stuffed inside my winter coat and t-shirt. Better be safe than sorry. Well I had to, travelling alone and all.
I did post my itinerary on my blogs. So that my friends/ family know my where about and ease their mind off of my safety.

I bought my 2days pass at the tourist information counter for zone 1,2,3 (where all the tourist attractions are located) for around EUR15.00 It was very confusing for me when I was in Gare Du Nord. I saw the map, tried to decipher it for almost an hour till I finally realized that I need to buy a ticket before I can walk to the preferred line. But the ticket counter is located inside the turnstile barriers!! Then I remembered my 2days pass ticket. I slide it in, and a sigh of relief. It let me pass. I had to buy another single ticket on my last day (I was there for 3 days) to ride the train back to Gare Du Nord for my train to London.

I stayed at Plug-Inn Hostel (bedroom with 3 other girls with ensuit bathroom & heater & free internet at the lobby) near Blanche metro station (Line 2- Blue color). 2 nights at EUR59.30. You will see the famous Moulin Rouge once you walked out of the station. It is exactly like the one in the movie starring Nichole Kidman & Ewan McGregor. I thought of buying the bus tour (red bus or yellow bus) at Gare Du Nord but I could not find the tourist center even after I was given the direction to it. I did plan to experience the Moulin Rouge Show. I heard that the show is amazing plus the ticket sold online is inclusive of dinner and drinks. Some even a tour thrown in it. But I scratched that out when I saw that I have to wear formal wear or dresses to this event (no jeans & sport shoes). It was freezing and my backpack can only fit so much stuff.

Tips:

Check the operating days and time of the museums you planned to visit. Some of the museum closes on Tuesday.
Shop at H&M at Champ Elysees.
There is a Sephora store at Champ Elysees.
The LV Store is also at Champ Elysees.

I arrived on a Monday, so after checking in at 3pm, I made the most of my time and went to The Louvre before it gets dark. It started to get dark pretty early in winter. Like around 4pm. I just had to go out of The Louvre so I can see the famous pyramid as shown in The Da Vinci Code and in one of Viva La Bam episode.

Tips:

The Eiffel Tower lights up in blinking lights at night. So take a video of it. I didn't. I wish I had.
Don't start buying souvenirs at the first peddlers you see. For me the closer it is to the metro station, the more expensive it gets. I got my keychain at 6nos. for EUR1. If I am not mistaken. I saw in others blog that they can actually get 10nos. keychain for EUR1. I tried to bargain for that deal but unsuccessful. Just buy the plain silver and copper colored. The multicolor did not look as appealing once I started distributing it. The colors peeled off.

The next day I went to all these places:-

Sacre Coeur & Montmartre (my hostel was located at Montmartre, I was advised by roommate to have a look at this place first as it is just around the corner. When they said it's very near, never trust them. When they said it's around 10min walk, make that 30-45minutes walk. Add a few more minutes if your map reading skills sucks).
Notre Dame Cathedral (Admission is free: so I went in and bought me a book on the cathedral for GBP2 coins as I learned from The Louvre that there won't be any explanation board on the history of the place).
The Natural History Museum (I went to this place and couldn't find the entrance. I just stood outside and see shadows of the erect dinosaur bones. I wasn't sure if it was closed as well because I didn't see any tourist trying to get in. But then again, I saw comments from past visitors that this is not worth it).
The Pantheon (I didn't went in so no comments here. The place is near a college and you can see a lot of students hanging around smoking ciggies. I stopped for lunch at a Japanese fast food restaurant on my way back to the metro station).

Both side of the road from the Obelisk of Luxor up to Arc De Triumphe were lined with white tents selling hot drinks, foods, trinkets etc (During X'mas month). I bought hot chocolate at one of these tents for EUR2.50 and had Mc Donald EUR5.40 for a burger and latte at Champ Elysees.

I went to these places:-

Eiffel Tower
Obelisk of Luxor
Champ Elysees (Shopping)
Arc De Triumphe

ß also not in the exact sequence. I felt a little bored as there wasn't much that I can do except taking pictures and the validation that 'Yes, I'm here. Now what?' I could climb on the Eiffel Tower & Arc De Triumphe but I didn't. I crammed the majority of my sightseeing in one day. Not a good idea. My feet was already killing me from all the walking I did in London.

I didn't get the much publicized Paris Pass because I feel that I don't need it. It was more expensive and I don't feel like visiting too many museums.

I felt like I walked a lot even with the train pass because some of the transit to switch to other lines is quite a walk away with deserted walkways/tunnels. But I was travelling alone and I felt that I minimized the chances of me the getting lost in a foreign land. I don't know how time consuming it is compares to walking straight to the places of attraction.

On my last night in Paris, Chika my roommate from Japan told me that she saw Prada handbags sold for EUR60+ in the shopping mall which is located 10minutes walk away from our hostel. Maybe if you run all the way downhill! She had been travelling for 6 month and a veteran at high speed walking. I am an apprentice so I started an hour early to the shopping mall before the mall actually opened. I did my shopping at Gallery La Fayette in less than 2 hrs. This is also quite near to Printemps- another department store.

Tips:

The tax 13% reduction is only valid if you shopped for EUR175. After you bought your stuff and gotten the receipt from the shops, you need to find the counter (for Gallery La Fayette it was located at the lower floor) and ask them to fill in a form for you before you go to the airport. I heard that you may need to arrive early to the airport to settle all these documentation. I don't really know the procedure. Sorry.

THIRD LEG (PARIS TO LONDON)

I arrived well after the scheduled boarding time of Eurostar back to London St. Pancras, lucky for me- the train was delayed due to the heavy snow. Don't take your chances- be early!

Tips:

If you know you are going to be late because of unavoidable circumstances plus you will be out of budget if you missed your transport, just do it like I did. Cut queue while saying sorry, run like mad- with all your heavy backpack and newly purchased goods, ask questions and run like mad again. You can rest when you're dead.
It is important that you have enough rest because your legs will feel like it was about to fall off from all the walking.

FOURTH LEG (LONDON TO NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR)

I went to Victoria Station from King's Cross Station. I bought my National Express bus ticket to Newcastle on line for GBP13.00 or RM71.39 (round trip). It is cheaper to buy a roundtrip tickets (Fun Fare Ticket). I just went to the departure hall where the screens were showing all the departure time complete with the bus number & gate number.

I was nearly stranded in London because of the weather, a few bus services were already canceled (I can only remember Yorkshire). I saw people leaving the station disappointed. Me?-I was anxious to get going and my bus was delayed a couple of times until we received a good news that a bus heading to Milton Keynes bus will take us and drop us off there for the Newcastle bus to pick us up to Newcastle Upon Tyne.

I was so relieved to be out of the cold and on that warm bus.

I arrived at the Newcastle bus stop before midnight. I tried to get a taxi which looked like she was waiting for a customer. But she was booked. So I asked her where the taxi stand is. And I went with the direction and got me on a taxi to Hilton. I reached in 5 to 10min. Done! Now the pressure is off. Oh, I met with a friend here. I can't elaborate on the price since it was all paid for by others.

It was the local advice that they don't take the local train anywhere as it is not safe. But I have tried it and I noticed that the locals did not purchase train tickets to board the train. I only saw a couple of out-of-towners busy buying the tickets at the ticketing machine.

So, after a couple of days rest, I finally walked up & down the hill to the shopping mall. There is a LOT of small hills everywhere in UK.

While I was in Newcastle, I was already really tired so I didn't visit any of the historical places there. The most is I went for shopping at Monument & Eldon Square. I found a good quality work shirt for GBP8.00. I bought 2 different colors. We bought ourselves cute sleeping camisole & shorts. I can't remember the price but it shouldn't be too expensive or else we wouldn't have bought it. We got ourselves a pair of bra's and panties for GBP6 or GBP8, Internacionale brand since it's a buy 1 free 1 deal. Anyway go to Primark, you might find something you like. I did go to a SportsDirect store for a Liverpool Jersey. It was GBP35 before they have the offer of GBP25. So I grab one. The basketball shoes are cheap as well. You can get one for GBP19.00. A very good one at GBP30.00+.

The Tesco Store in Newcastle near Hilton Hotel is no match for the Tesco Store in Malaysia. They have all kinds of foods and drinks and clothes there. I was stunned out of my mind. I want all of it.

It was very slippery with the ice on the walkway. G asked me to get myself Wellies (a snow boots with wide rubber sole), since I've slipped and almost fell a couple of times. It was colorful and I do think it's necessary but I didn't get one because of storage space and I don't feel like carrying to many heavy things for my journey back. It was priced at GBP15 (short) and GBP30 (Long). It could easily sold out in winter and you need to wait for a couple more days for other stocks to arrive. So grab one if you had a lot of walking to be done and don't get distracted by the colors on them. G got her from the store opposite French Connection.

FIFTH LEG (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR TO EDINBURGH WAVERLY)

I went to Edinburgh with G. We booked our train ticket from East Coast online website. We booked the Quiet Coach. Again, I can't stress enough how important it is to be on time. The train does not wait for anyone. There will be a seat reserved for you when you booked on-line. There will also be an electronic message board on top of the luggage space to indicate where the boarding and destination.

The return tix is EUR19.00.

Tips:

It should be a scenic journey to Edinburgh, so I recommend travelers to book the day time journey.

We stayed at Castle Rock Hostel (booked through hostelworld.com- the booking fees will be waived once you've booked for more than 3 hostels from hostelworld website), it is a decent hostel compared to London Clink 261 hostel. Equipped with hot showerß to me, this is the most important necessity especially in winter. The room that we stayed in with 14 other girls is quite cold even when our beds are quite near to the heater. But I kind of like this hostel. Another plus is it is complete with internet connection in the common room. This is a backpacker's hostel, so wash your own dishes and clean after yourselves. The room is provided with and individual locker. Anyway, just glean the internet for more information. I'm starting to sound like I'm promoting this hostel. The name of my bed is Mr. Strong, G got a Mr. Chatter Box. For the boys' room, I can only imagine that they are named Ms. Cutie Pie or some sort. Why the switch? Maybe to confuse those with bad intentions?

We got a little confused whether we should pay for breakfast because the receptionist said that we can have breakfast for free. But there was a sign there stating the price for breakfast & the website info also states that we need to pay for it. But we didn't. J

I love Edinburgh. It looks like a small town, but I was told that it was actually a city. I will definitely go there again to visit Lochness and other parts of Edinburgh. We only stayed there for 1 night. So we only managed to visit Edinburgh Castle, Caldon Hill and the Christmas fair. Try to look to the sky. You might see something unexplainable like we did while we're in Caldon Hill.

In the spirit of winter, we tried outdoor ice skating. We actually planned to do it after G found out about the rink online. It was a first for Ms. Sunshine. I was happy for her that her first time ice skating is in Scotland & in winter! I bragged about it for her. We had to walk the length of the icy slippery walk way on our skates! I am no expert, having only tried it once. But I am comfortable in roller blades. I guess that helped. I was already tired after a few laps, but is still tried to keep up. It was getting redundant after a few laps.

We ate at a Chinese buffet restaurant. It was really great. Ms. Adventurous had the traditional dish of Haggis. I had a more common dish of sausages that I like.

SIXTH LEG (EDINBURGH WAVERLY TO NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR)

Simple, we went out the way we came in.

SEVENTH LEG (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR TO BRISTOL PARKWAY)

I booked my roundtrip train ticket to Bristol Parkway online. I took either Cross Country or East Coast Train. It cost me a fortune (RM583.25)
compared to my round trip Eurostar train tickets to Paris! I didn't want to risk it by taking the bus since the weather was very bad and I wanted to get back to Newcastle on time for my first ever LIVE EPL match between my club Liverpool. They lost by the way.

EIGHTH LEG (BRISTOL TO CARDIFF, WALES)

I met up with my cousin and stayed with their family while I was in Bristol. We bought our ticket on board the train.

We went to visit the Cardiff Castle but I have seen enough of Edinburgh Castle to feel ok to skip Cardiff Castle. I would have gone in if my niece F would join me. We had another Chinese buffet lunch which is around GBP6.00+ excluding drinks per person.

FAST FORWARD- NINTH LEG (CARDIFF TO BRISTOL), TENTH LEG (BRISTOL PARKWAY TO NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR)

Went to watch EPL match at GBP60.00 per ticket. This is a Platinum Club ticket with a warm bar waiting for you at half-time. Nice seat as well. I could imagine that I could touch Torress when he came over to retrieve the ball.

ELEVENTH LEG (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & WEAR TO VICTORIA STATION)

Walk from Hilton Hotel to the bus station less than an hour before boarding time.

TWELFTH LEG (VICTORIA STATION TO STANSTEAD)

I bought my ticket upon boarding the bus which left every 15min for GBP10.00.

BOTTOM LINE

I changed RM5K to GBP.

I changed RM2K to EUR.

Total Spending for this whole trip in 16 Days is RM8,382.91

Morning texts

2011-06-06T13:32:00.001+08:00

It's monday, and whose text did i normally get early in the morning? O and apart from my cousin G- which was unexpected :).

Well, Mr. Unavailable.. Turns out he missed the opening hour last friday to see his Chinese Dr and he has to go today. I mean it doesn't affect me in any bad way if he's on leave since he has someone to help him at site.

I just said take care and he offered some voluntary info on his doctor's visit without me having to ask.

Which i like :).

Big FAT Klutz

2011-06-03T23:02:00.001+08:00

The result of badly covered drain at the back of IOI Mall carpark area.

It was dark and i wasn't expecting there'd be a hole just big enough for my leg to go through. Nice booby trap!

Love Spell- Victoria Secret

2011-06-03T15:43:00.001+08:00

Everyone who knew me must have really been worried about me and my non-existing love life.

Ms. Serious& Pretty-Cool got me this when she was in the US.

When i first saw this, it is labelled 'LOVE SPELL' -Body Mist from Secret Garden-Victoria Secret. I didn't know what is it for. I ask Ms. Serious& Pretty-Cool what is it, and she didn't have any answer for me other than it's a body mist.

After just 1 squirt of this Love Spell. I was hooked.. Love the light scent it left on my skin. I can't help but smell myself in a salacious manner.. Haha..

I thank my friend after.

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One Day in March

2011-05-18T20:07:00.001+08:00

I guess now that i have 'recovered' from the recent accident that i had back in March, it's time for this blog to tell you the whole story.

I was returning back from work one night, the beige Myvi car in front of me has a faulty the third brake light. So i was really careful not to go too close. We drove past the traffic light as it turns green, i braked when i saw the Myvi stopped. That was when i was hit from behind by a Grand Livina and subsequently a Wira smashed into the Grand Livina. Funny thing was, i am from Sabah, the Grand Livina is with a KL plate number and the Wira is with a Sarawak plate number. Really was a 1Malaysia thing.

We moved our car to the roadside and I don't know why, but i called my Big Bro back home. I knew that he was not in a position to help me, but i panicked. I was tearing up and trying to hold back the choking sound that is coming out of my mouth. He told me to call the police-> i didn't. I took pictures of the cars.

By this time all the relatives/ friends of the other cars were already at the scene. So, naturally i called my cousin U. From the start when she picked up the phone, i already knew that she won't be coming to help me. I can tell that they (whole family) had just arrived at a restaurant and ordered their food. Again, i felt so alone surrounded by all these strangers trying to blame everything on me. But i kept my cool and argued back.

As you can see, the last car plate number is not censored because he just ran off. A hit and run case. The friend of the Wira driver was saying that he was just dropping off his wife and kid and will go to the police station opposite IOI mall after.

So i said, then i will meet you guys there. But nobody showed up. Everyone went to the Subang police station where they have traffic police. (You can't report/ settle an accident case at the Puchong police station). I ended up making a police report at the Puchong branch and drove all the way to Subang to settle the case.

The Grand Livina either conned me or Jedi mindtricked me into thinking that he braked on time, but the Wira is the one who hit his car resulting in him hitting my car. The Sergeant asked me if that was the case. How should i know i only knew that i was hit from behind. It was all a blur to me. The Sergeant then said that if that was the case, then the Wira is at fault and I can only claim from the Wira's insurance. Darn thing was the Wira ran. And one thing i knew is that the real driver of the Grand Livina is not the same guy who made the police report!!!

It was already 11.30pm by the time i was done with everything. Everyone failed me that day. The ones that do care is all the way across the oceans. :(

Another wedding

2011-05-14T19:58:00.002+08:00

At TL wedding dinner in Penang

Charmed Love Luck

2011-05-09T17:27:00.019+08:00

Love Luck- prayed on in china or hong kong temple

It was nice and thoughtful of my colleague to bring me this when he went for his holiday in Shen Zhen, Macau and HongKong.

Maybe he's grown tired of all of my complaining about how it's so hard to find The Guy..
Well,fingers crossed that this will set the love and relationship wheels into motion..

I actually got two other keychains and a fridge magnet! Hehe..thanx NCW..:)

Incubus Malaysia Concert 23 July 2011

2011-04-27T19:41:00.000+08:00

Gademmit!

Incubus is set to rock Malaysia on the 23rd July 2011 (Saturday) starting 9pm at Stadium Merdeka, KL.

I was so looking forward to going again! But then i realized that i will be in Cambodia from the 20-23rd July 2011.

http://www.pizzzamagazine.com/incubus-if-not-now-when-tour/

Anyway, to those who are fortunate enough to go, ' I hate you!'...

2011-04-26T14:45:00.000+08:00

When i was little, i was always the odd one out. In my family and with my cousins (who have sisters to conspire against me). I have only me against the world. I do have best friends in school, but i wasn't accepted where it matters most. I used to feel guilty from wearing all the new clothes my parents bought for me and i tried to compensate by lending my cousin my dresses so that we can be pretty together. I did a lot of shady stuff back then that i am not proud of in order to feel like i am one of the crew.

When i was down and started complaining to my mom, she would remind me that 'i don't have to treat people like how they treated me (bad)'. In other words 'No Revenge please'. In a way, this might be the reason why i am such a passive person. I know that i don't have a high level of tolerance in me but is passivity and patience the same?

I would not return a wrong order from waiters. I would not say anything if the service i got is not up to par with what i have paid for. I would not charge the guy who banged into my car just because the police said it's not his fault. I would not demand the workshop people to fix my car paint at the area that was not suppose to have scratch marks on it.

Again!!

2011-04-23T14:50:00.000+08:00

Hm.. SY canselled on me again..! But not entirely her fault. So i don't really blamed her.. I wanted to find Queer As Folk series, but can't find any at the dvd store that i frequented. Curiousity fueled after watching snippets from youtube. And i think i'll like it!

Sudden Bill Jump

2011-04-19T20:06:00.000+08:00

FYI, I am very cautious about my phone bill. I checked it every time i can. By pressing *128*1*1# call.

I thought that the cutoff date for Digi is every 16th of the month. I kept checking so i know that i have:-
Outstanding Bill RM0.00
Unbilled Amount RM53.0+

So since i am still within that RM58/ month range i am still ok with it.

Yesterday, i was whatsapping with G in Perth while waiting for my turn/ chance of watching So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). Again it is free texting with this app. After a while, we stopped and i watched youtube through my iphone. I kept receiving text from Digi saying that i have exceeded the 1G plan. But again data plan is unlimited even after i exceeded the 1G plan. The shocking thing was, when i straightaway check the bill again, it shows that:-

Outstanding Bill RM83.56
Unbilled Amount RM9.00

Then i check my OCS Bill Summary- It was stated that the RM83.56 payment due date is 16th of May 2011.

Another one in the Unbilled Transaction shows:-

Unbilled RM43.40
Total Outstanding RM43.40

Then what should i pay on the 16th of April?

Haiya.. Bingung o sia..~ why bring forward the April bill to May? Is the RM43.40 my April bill?

Beautiful Rainy Day

2011-04-16T14:26:00.000+08:00

It's been raining since early morning.. And i am loving it.. It's almost half past 2 in the afternoon and it's still raining.. Have i mentioned that i'm loving it..? Life is good my friend.. Life.. Is... Good...:)

Life doesn't start on weekends

2011-04-12T19:09:00.000+08:00

-Life doesn't start on weekends-

This statement has been stucked in my head ever since i read it in another blog.
If so, then that's less than 100days in a year of enjoying what life has to offer (minus the holidays).

For me, it has always been like that. Couldn't wait for the weekends for me to go to the movies, eat nice food, meet up with friends and spending time with myself.

I know that this have got to change. But sometimes i just can't help it if i wanted to go home straight from work, hit the showers, dinner and curled up in my bed with a book (in that exact order).

Don't bother making out what's written :)

-Bruno Mars- The Lazy Song playing in my head...-

I Have a Room Mate!

2011-03-30T18:48:00.000+08:00

My roommate hates me.Look what it did to my handbag & t-shirt!!

Bite Marks.

It is not a big fan of Saving The World.It shits everywhere. Especially in my drawer. I'm getting tired of cleaning it up. O.. get this, it likes playing with the used cotton in my dustbin (now my rubbish is hanging on the wall).Other Casualties:1) The beads on a black blouse (which i bought in H&M Paris)2) One of the strap on the dinner dress which i wore to GKC-C wedding (i bought in Taiwan)3) The strap (to hang for drying) on my Big Heart (i bought in UK)4) My 'Kain Bulu2'- :) (priceless)5) The dinner dress which i wore to SM wedding.6) The corner edge of one of my Charlaine Harris- The Sookie Stakehouse NovelWow, now that i see the list. This/ these rat really do have a sweet tooth on my vacation haul.

Just like Any other Sunday

2011-03-27T15:33:00.001+08:00

It's supper hot outside.. A lazy Sunday for me..Am hanging out at 96deg Cafe now.. Finished with my facial at 2pm..

Thought about watching The Adjustment Bureau..but now decided to cancel on it.. SY rescheduled her facial to yesterday without informing me.. Thus, me having lunch alone..just like any other sundays..*sigh*...

Know-It-All

2011-03-24T19:01:00.000+08:00

Recently, i was handed over a new project. And of course, along came a whole bunch of new people to deal with.

How do you provide explanations to a guy who claimed to Know-It-All ?
I was frustrated to the point where i said:-

"Since you already know everything, then what else do you want to know from us?"

I know i wasn't suppose to, but i just can't help it.

The Day I Lie

2011-03-16T17:27:00.002+08:00

6th March 2011

Weirdos..

2011-03-15T11:13:00.000+08:00

I went clubbing last saturday after such a long time..
I've mistaken Euphoria as The Opera..my mood was already down since we only managed to reach at 2am!! We didn't know that Moslem couldn't enter..too bad for them...

So we went to Borneo Rainforest instead.. Where all the rejects go...
I found that i didn't missed out much...a bunch of weirdos n old people...

PS:Poppy closed down...!!

Good News for Me

2011-03-04T20:03:00.002+08:00

Gale is in town.!

Betty’s Midwest Kitchen (America On A Plate)- Sunway

2011-02-16T18:04:00.005+08:00

Heard a friend of mine SY raved about this restaurant for a very long time. SY, LP and I went there one time after coming back from Penang but it was closed at 3pm. It is located on the same road as Wong Poh Crab in Sunway. So we tried again yesterday for lunch. It was packed but we still managed to find us a seat. SY ordered the Ham & Mushroom Soup RM10.00, Bacon Tomato Spaghetti RM15.00, Country Fried Chicken RM15.00, Hot Coffee RM4.50 and Ice Lemon Tea RM4.30. Plus a 10% service charge it totaled up to RM53.70.

I didn't take any pictures of the food but here's the interior. So many people are blogging these days. So, check out their site for the food.

The Kitchen Area

Betty's Kitchen Sdn Bhd

A-G-40 Jalan LJU 1/43,

Aman Suria Damansara,

47301 Petaling Jaya.

Tel/Fax: 03-7880 0196

www.midwestkitchen.com.my

The friend- SY

When they recommended the Soup of The Day Mushroom Soup, I thought that it's the standard Campbell soup- white and powdery- well you get what I mean. It turned out to be watery, with mushrooms, lots of carrots but with a Campbell soup like smell. Makes me wonder how they managed to get that smell in there with all those other ingredients. * Still wondering*. Try it if you like carrot. I am not a carrot lover. So, it's not for me. I didn't like the little sweet taste too. The Country Fried Chicken is worth a try. The sauce made the crunchy fried chicken nice <-- Nice?! Not a food critic's choice of word!! That's because I'm not. The chefs/ food critics of Junior Master Chef definitely have a better description than nice!

The gravy did remind me of the Western Cowboy Restaurant (Not even sure if this is the correct name) at Desa Petaling. They have more food and beverage choices there. They have that kind of gravy and you can have it on your fish, chicken chop, pork chop and whatever chop they have. I think it's called Marmalade Fish/Chicken/Lamb/Pork there. I preferred it on my fish. Me<-- not much of a meat eater. Tried it on my chicken chop once, don't like it. I have been persuading my colleagues to go there with me but we just couldn't find the time and patience to go through heavy traffic jams for it when it opens at 6pm.

Guilty- Gucci

2011-02-16T18:03:00.002+08:00

On my recent trip to England, I stopped by Lilly's (my cousin's on my father's side) house in Bristol. I practically travelled from Newcastle (North-near Edinburgh) all the way to Bristol (South- near Wales) on a train in a bad snowy weather. Lilly bought me the Gucci Guilty (£47 ish) perfume along with PapaRoach's Dunhill London (£30+) perfume with a 15% discount from Debenhams on my last day in Bristol.

I actually wanted the DKNY Be Delicious perfume but Lilly kept saying in her English slang "No, no, take the Gucci, take the Gucci". So, I got the Gucci.

Figure 1: Guilty by Gucci

Here goes. The locally "approved" version of the perfume ad shown on our local tv channel left me all confused and thinks "What a crappy commercial for Gucci standard". With Evan Rachel Wood driving a car in Paris and getting out off the car and staring lustily and daydreaming at something and CUT! That's it!

"?? That's it?? What the..??"

I finally get it after watching the complete commercial while I was there. And since I like True Blood so much, I really tried hard to make me love or at least like the scent. I even sprayed it on me before I went to bed to unconsciously hypnotize myself to liking the perfume. I don't want to seem ungrateful. I tried. "My Women Stuff" said that it is better suited for a night out. So I tried it again on Valentine's Night dinner with the Pangs wearing my oversize t-shirt with huge red heart in front. I don't mean to be dramatic but I almost threw up in the car on the way over. No help with the car being so bouncy (double cabin). I just wanted to roll the window down and I think that Pangko even developed runny nose due to the strong smell. Even cousin Una commented on the scent and not in a good way. Maybe I didn't wear a sexier outfit but that is it. Enough of my experiments. It has to go!!

I don't know how to describe the scent. Is it musky? All I know is that it is too strong and I'm already thinking of posting it to MamaRoach. I've mentioned the perfume to her during Chinese New Year and she said that she'll take it off of my hands. Problem solved and befitting that both MamaRoach and PapaRoach got a perfume each from cousin Lilly.

The bottle itself is a shocking gold. It might look elegant and expensive, but I left a lot of unsightly fingerprints all over the gold colored bottle. If I ever was going to be framed as a murderer, the bottle will be an excellent evidence to be planted in the crime scene to convict me. And the bottle will point at me and scream "GUILTY!!!" I had to remember to wipe off all the prints before posting it over to MamaRoach.

Flight Of Fancy- Anna Sui

2011-02-16T18:02:00.003+08:00

It seemed like I have a different taste on perfume preferences with "My Women Stuffs" reviewer.

I have no qualms about the plastic lid. I am only afraid of accidentally breaking it. The box, well I like the box and I only threw it away a few days ago after watching a South Park Season 14 episode on hoarder<--disease. Yes, I kept the pretty yellow box for a few years before throwing it away and now I'm a little mad at myself that I can't show you the pretty box. Well, just google it!

Figure 1: Flight of Fancy- Anna Sui

As for me I love the Flight of Fancy scent by Anna Sui. I got it at the airport after coming back from somewhere with a friend of mine a few years back. I remembered it being RM140.00. I love the girly smell of the perfume. I never like sweet smelling perfume before because I think that it is too girly and stings my nose. It might seem like a strong perfume when you first sprayed it on you (wrong way of wearing perfume, but who cares -I want it on me longer). G even said that she's nauseated with the perfume smell when we were on our way to dinner at Sushi Zanmai with her ex- Nyso colleague when she came to visit with her then Monkey. I probably will be the first one to complaint about strong perfume. But I like it. Though it is right on about the scent being gone too soon :).

Give it a benefit of a doubt, go on to Sasa and try and check it out. You might love it like I do!

If you don't, then you'll probably like Gucci Guilty!

Hada Labo Trial Kit

2011-02-14T18:40:00.003+08:00

I have frequently been told to use more hydrating product for my skin by my beauty consultant. So, I bought the Hada Labo trial kit RM34.90 (limited edition) from Watson Carrefour Puchong Utama on the same day that I bought the Blooming of Beauty Sunflower mask. It was stated that it has Super Hyaluronic Acid in the entire product. Hyaluronic Acid is said to be the component that holds the collagen in our skin together<-- First time i heard of this is from Cousin Connie.

The trial kit consists of a:-

Hada Labo Trial Kit

make up remover (not oily, more like gel lubricants-spread all over face and rinse with water)
face wash (works like normal face wash)
toner (spread on palm and to pat on face until it dries up)
moisturizer (spread on palm and to pat on face until it dries up)

I found that the product especially the toner and moisturizer to be very moisturizing on the 1^st night. During day time, I went out with just the toner and moisturizer and it didn't seem as moisturizing as before. But it was probably because I didn't put enough on. Plus it was very hot and dry outside as compared to night time application.

But I will try these again alternatively with my Clinique gel moisturizer.

Astro Max to Astro Beyond

2011-02-14T18:39:00.002+08:00

My Astro Max was displaying a "Your Card has expired. Please contact Astro" message on Thursday night. So I called up Astro customer service after a few long minutes and a couple of disconnected line, I was connected to a real person and was told that I have a technical problem. So I was transferred to the technical depertment line. Apparently they don't work at night. So I called the technical department again the next morning and after listening to recorded messages on the general way to fix a technical problem. I was transferred to a real person. I was told that I have been informed previously that I need to change my Astro Max to the new Astro Beyond. I told the lady that I wasn't told that I would not be able to view my Astro Max if I don't change to Astro Beyond. The letter that I have received only said that if I prefer to change to Astro beyond, I will not be imposed with any installation fees. The lady continued telling me that I have to change to Beyond and the additional fees for the PVR will be waived for the first 2 years when I asked her about the additional chargers. Then she told me that the PVR (Personal- Video- Recorder) will be activated by the Astro installer on the spot and my request will be entertain after 48hrs of her submitting my request. So far I have missed NCIS Season 8 and American Idol Season 8 and I am about to miss out on So You Think You Can Dance Season 7!!! All my previously recorded series in My Astro Max could not be retrieved!! I am really hoping that I will be able to watch Astro by this week.

Blooming Of Beauty (我的美丽日记)

2011-02-14T18:02:00.004+08:00

Blooming of Beauty- Sunflower

Found out about this from friends of mine during our yearly Chinese New Year gathering. Apparently, it was very famous in Taiwan. I went to the Watson store in IOI mall, but they don't have this there. So I bought this for RM29.90 (5 pieces) at Watson Carrefour Puchong Utama. Enough for 1 months of supply if I use the Skin Food Rice washed off mask alternatively with the Blooming of Beauty mask (to be rubbed in after 20-30minutes).

I got the sunflower mask which is for Dry and Sensitive Skin. They have other types of flower for other types of skin problem. Visit this site for more info (http://www.beautydiary.com.tw/). Fingers crossed that my skin will be hydrated and healthy.

Ranau- Last 2 days

2011-02-04T13:17:00.000+08:00

I can't believe that i only have 2 days left here in Ranau!!!!!

It's like i'm a little bummed out that i only took a week off work.
I haven't even settled anything on the PTPTN student loan papers. Aargh...!!!

Cold in Ranau

2011-02-02T22:20:00.000+08:00

The 1st night spent in Ranau, I slept with 2 blankets with no a/c or fan on. It was THAT cold!
Mom said that it has been a while since they see the sun come out.

I saw Chris (Cousin Lilly's son) in Nam Hong on the 1st day i had breakfast there, but we never uttered a single word to each other. Patrick was busy making fun of my Liverpool jersy and Chris' Arsenal jersey. I had no choice in the wardrobe department, i don't have enough t-shirt to wear. I did went over and shook their hands. It felt so awkward.

OK and i have to admit that Wai (3rd Bro's) fiance is really pretty and funny at times. I'm still a little uncomfortable around her though..*sigh*..

Recap 27th or 28th Nov 2010

2011-01-31T19:37:00.001+08:00

After spending almost a whole day of traveling to reach London, i didn't shower the 1st night. One, because it was freezing cold and 2nd, there's no heater in Clink261 hostel. I had to take a cold shower in the morning. It's a unisex bathroom with see through glass doors on the shower cubicles. I slept with my gloves & socks & snow cap on. All the room mates were already sleeping when i reached around 12midnight and all the lights were off. G said i smelled. Haha.. i don't care. I was cold.

The notice board at Clink261 Hostel, London

Bro & Fiancee

2011-01-31T19:27:00.000+08:00

I was greeted with light rain and fog when i reach Ranau. And the feeling of love for my hometown engulf me. Yaiks~~

It's true though.

I think that this is the first time that i don't have all my family in KK when i reached.

Wai (3rd bro) was ignoring me and spent time with his beautiful fiancee. He doesn't even have the courtesy to introduce us when we met for the very 1st time. Malu2 lagi..Until she had to ask who am i and SIL had to introduce us. Idiot!

But i understand. Hehe. We were raised as barbarians. Haha. So common courtesy is totally out the window. It's like we are scared of doing good things and saying all the nice things. Sorry in advance to my future MIL.

White Glo Coffee & Tea Drinkers Formula

2011-01-31T15:27:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since i did any product review. All toothpaste boast of their teeth whitening effect. But we all know that it's bullshit. But it didn't stopped me from trying out this toothpaste White Glo Coffee & Tea Drinkers Fomula an Australian brand that i thought suits me for being a tea drinker.

White Glo Coffee & Tea Lover

It comes with a toothbrush for a more effective teeth whitening effect. I found the toothbrush cute because it sticks on glass. The suction is not good though. The toothbrush tends to slide down without any barriers or stoppers at the bottom.

More Bristle Toothbrush

Honestly, i don't feel that there's any difference on my teeth. So i won't be spending any money on this anymore.

Maybe i'll have more satisfying result using this type--> http://www.whiteglo.com/ . It is rated No.1 in Australia.

With Xiao Hui..

2011-01-26T19:38:00.000+08:00

Taken on 23^rd March 2010

CK Furious II

2011-01-07T09:24:00.001+08:00

--> And he followed me out.

In the car, we have some problem adjusting the passenger car seat. Resulting in a laughing fit. <-- really eased the tension a little.

CK: 'Pa a?' ( <- in mandarin = scared ?). Referring to his earlier mood.
Me: 'Pa la.. !~'( <- in mandarin = scared). Relieved. 'I have a letter that i wanted to give you, but i was scared that u might rip off the letter like Y (another colleague).
CK: Wa.. compare me with Y .. I won't simply get angry at other people. I know how to differentiate la.
Me: Who knows how you might act.. u might lose control and i'll be the victim of your outburst. hoho..

Anyway since he said he's treating, then i said i wanted to go to Pavilion. And he said: 'Let's go then' .I know that he wasn't in any mood to eat anything fancy because of his upset stomach, so i said 'it's ok, i wanna eat curry meehoon..hehe..'

The aunty at the stall mixed up my order. Gave me the yellow noodle and oysters. All the things that i specifically said i don't want. Me being a pushover, and not wanting CK to turn table on the waitress. I said ' Nevermind I'll eat it'- when CK kept pushing for me to change it and order another. Well i tried, ate had a few bites and that's it. I don't mean to be a picky eater in front of him. But i really can't stomach it. I ate the stuffed eggplant and beancurd though. But curry noodle is always what he ordered when we went to that foodcourt. The waitress even said sorry to me when she took away the bowl.

We talked about what happened in the morning. And i relaxed. Since i almost didn't touch my noodle. He asked me if i wanted to go to some other place. And i asked him that doesn't he cared that we're about to start work soon. He said no.
Me: I go order a..
CK: Go la... what do you want?
Me: Kon Lou Mien.
CK: Go la... my treat..
Me: Ok..:) i go order now..

Had me my Kon Lou Mien and all smiles. I thank him like he had just spent a fortune on the noodle.

CK: Kon Lou Mien only o.. hehe.. wait till i got better.. then we'll go to someplace with nicer food.
Me: OK.. : D

He doesn't know it yet. But i'll hold that promise to him. :)

CK Furious

2011-01-05T19:43:00.000+08:00

Something scary happened today.

The day after my birthday. Thick skin as i am, i texted CK telling him that it was my birthday yesterday and why hasn't he wished me yet? So he texted back saying that he's sorry, wished me a happy belated birthday and stay young & pretty always. Next time i come (to site), he'll 'belanja (spend) me makan (eat).

I said i wanted something nice2 (delicious). He said no problem. Sure nice one.

So today, i went to site to submit our monthly claim. While driving over, i was already wondering if he would treat me that promised nice food today- and if he wanted to, how would he/ we blow off the others so that he only treated me the 'nice' food while not feeling obliged to treat all the others as well.

I arrived at site, running a little to get in to our site office trying to avoid being seen by Ah Po (main con). Instead inside was another of our own sub-cond (this guy lost interest in me since i didn't show him any 'signs'). He asked me a few questions on the technical side of our services. While i was busy finding out stuff for him, the door to our site office was opened forcefully and CK came in. Put down his inspection files hard, looked at me & said:-

' Tell Boss I'm resigning.' . I stood there thinking, what happened? But i didn't dare to open my mouth.
' I'm serious. I don't want to do this (work) anymore.'
Me <-- speechless. I basically tried to avoid him & let him cool off. Plus there were a bunch of other people there that were all talking at the same time. Siding with him.

So, I went out- to the bathroom, to submit our claims, to get our commented shop drawings etc as long as i don't have to stand there & watch him all worked up. I don't even dared to get into our office with him sitting there all angry and such. Funny thing was, while i was standing outside & behind our office's front door and Mr. Eagle & Ah Po was talking nonsense to me about CK, i welled up. I turned around trying to hide the tears and managed to hold it in. I really hated to see him so angry at this Baldy.

The routine of CK driving everyone to lunch was also canceled when the electrical sub-cond came by & asked if we were going out. Honestly, i was already hungry while driving over. CK asked Soh & I : 'Aren't u guys going out for lunch?' CK also had an upset stomach. I said ' It's ok, i'll just have my lunch when i get back to our main office.'

I knew that Soh brought lunch with him. So CK & I asked Soh to eat 1st and just ignore me. But Soh's still not eating. And i had to wait after lunchtime so that i can collect the commented drawings from main con. So i have no choice but to wait. There's like another half an our of lunch time left. While i was still seated & drafting a letter about the whole incident that happened this morning, CK suddenly stood up & went to the front door & telling me. ' Come, i'll take you 2 lunch.'

I was still a little scared & asked if he's sure & he said yes since he already promised to treat me lunch. And I offered to drive him instead. Even though he kind of rejected my offer- I took my car keys, purse & hp out. And on the way up to the carpark, he suddenly stopped & said he forgot his car keys in our site office. Told him that i have my car keys & i'll be driving. And he followed me out.

I L.O.V.E. My December 2010

2010-12-30T16:59:00.002+08:00

So far, i am liking my December month tremendously. Had loads of birthday wishes in FB, though it left me with few text messages but it is for the better. Since my recently bought cheap hp inbox is always full and very troublesome for me to delete the inbox messages every day.

In love my birthday presents an EPL match ticket, Gucci Perfume (pic in previous post) and cakes- one from colleagues, celebrated with another colleague's birthday on the 28th December 2010 & another one from my cousin-pic below. Plus a handbag for me from me (pic in previous post). Hehe..

A Newcastle vs. Liverpool match 12.12.2010 at St. James Stadium from Gale..Wohoo..~

1st birthday/ X'mas Cake for 2010 birthday- from colleagues celebrated on 28th December 2010

From My Cousin Una (My Little Fire Detector Cake )<- Boss. Eaten on 30th December. I was too stuffed yesterday to eat it.

With tomorrow being a surprised holiday <--Happy Me. :)

To top it off, Grace invited me to a dinner with a promise of delicious butter crabs.!!

'Nyum, nyum' <-- Quoting baby.

I even got a 7 days free call & sms' to 20 celcom numbers. Woohoo.~~~

Updates

2010-12-30T15:30:00.002+08:00

* I didn't spent my 2009 X'mas Day alone. I went to Singapore for X'mas. :p..

My trip from KL-Ipoh-Penang- Kedah- KL turned out to be quite a nice journey. Mainly because i only drove for 2 hrs to from Penang to Kedah, during our stays in Kedah and drove for another 2 hrs from Ipoh to KL. Ah Piaw (the friend who's getting married), booked us a homestay- Ning Homestay which is just around the corner from his house. The homestay was good, parking space provided, 2 channel of Astro AEC & HBO/ Star Movies, spacey & clean room, ensuit bathroom but with only 2 bars of soap & a roll of toilet paper. Location- a few minutes drive from the Alor Setar (Selatan) Tol.

No pictures taken for this place though. Sorry.

These are some of my UK/ Pairs haul.

Inden's Statement-T & Grace's Fridge Magnet

Kind of hard to find the statement-T while i was in Newcastle. Luckily i saw one in Edinburgh. Bought the fridge magnet from Edinburgh as well. Hence the inscribed 'Scotland'. We found out that it is cheaper to buy the fridge magnet in Edinburgh Castle. There is an entrance fee for the castle though.


Dunhill London for PapaRoach & Gucci Guilty for Moi- From Lilly.. Thanks Lilly

When in Bristol, Lilly (Aunty Momoi (Rose) sister) wanted to buy something for PapaRoach and i. She bought PapaRoach a wallet when Chris went to Ranau. But i mentioned that PapaRoach don't use wallet and he preferred perfume- he always asked me to get him one for Chinese New Year. I never thought that Lilly would get him any. But she did even after i said 'there's no need to buy us any'.

Mine & MamaRoach's (EUR 66 & 69)

Here's a long version to the story of how i got the handbag and almost miss my train to London.

Found out quite late from Chika (Paris hostel roommate from Japan) that Gallery La Fayette is selling Longchamp & Prada handbags for EUR 60+. The shop closes at aroun 8pm? and opened at 9.30am in the morning. So, i got all excited and decided to get the handbags on the same day that my train leave for London. I have less than 2hrs to get to the shopping mall, get the bag, get the tax free VAT form filled up, get back to my hostel, take the metro to Gare Du Nord, look for the departure hall and check in. Sounds easy right..?! Wrong..!!

I went to the mall as planned. Got me the h/bangs- the outlet was right next to the entrance that i came in with. I wasted time on trying to look for the VAT office which eventually the nice Parisian lady told me that the value did not add up to the minimum EUR175.00. I wasted more time trying to look for a familiar way out of the mall to the street with the intention of walking up the hill back to my hostel. Can't find it. Time is running out. I wasted more time searching for a metro line that stops at Blanche. Found one. Got on it. And board the wrong train while transferring to another line to my stops. Supposed to take Metro Line 2. I got on Metro line 12 or 13.!!! Started panicking when i saw the train moving in the wrong direction, i kept looking at my watch. Got out, and got back in the correct train. Almost missed my stopped at Blanche with the train being so crowded. Got out of the station, run up the hill to my hostel. Got my backpack and head straight to the metro again. Bought the metro ticket- which felt like forever- I had to cut queue to get the ticket while apologizing to the guy who's supposed to be first.

Reached Gare Du Nord, i practically ran through the station to get to the departure hall. Flashbacked on running in the airport to catch our flight to Medan. I was super tired, my legs hurts and my backpack is weighing me down. I kept praying for a delay on the train service. Saying 'I'll rest/ sleep when i'm dead or on the train'. Can't find it. Asked information- it's up another level. Found it. The machine was unable to scan the rectangular code on my printed A4 paper ticket. Had to queue up at the nest queue for a manual check in. At this point i relaxed a little because i saw a few other people still queuing behind me, obviously going to the same destination. I was so nervous and prepared to blame everything on the handbags if i missed the EUR102.00 train. I've been lucky these whole trip. Always in the nick of time. But i'd rather not to chance it again.

Me <-- Pushover

2010-12-24T12:46:00.002+08:00

It's really funny/ frustrating that i could not find the spirit to wake up early now that i am back. I always woke up early while i was in UK. I have the free breakfast & the beautiful snowy scenery to motivate me :p- while avoiding the risk of being left behind when trying to catch the train & coach.
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And why do i always have to be the one who gives in or gives way to others? I made up my mind and even told a friend of mine that i will not be going to another friends' wedding in Kedah. And he said 'OK'. I assumed that he already told my other friend that i won't be going because i've already burst my budget.

But she said that she doesn't want to go alone. I know that she is not the kind of girl who would force/ coerce people to do what she wanted. So i knew that it took a lot on her part to speak up about it. She pointed out a good point about it being a holiday and all. Thinking that i don't want to spend the holiday alone like last year- So, i said 'fine'.
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I do think that i am a pushover. No wonder why my colleagues said that i was naive as well.
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The other day while i was having my monthly facial, i made the decision that i'm not going to buy any product that they will be offering me.

'No. I won't. I won't' - I said in my ~~heart~~ head.

Instead I put in a deposit for a RM888.00 for a 14 times facial course. Fudge me!
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I even gave in when my brother asked me to buy him basketball shoes while i was in UK. Even after saying that i have to travel far and i don't want to carry so many heavy things with me. I did went out to find the shoes. Unfortunately all the shops were closed after the football match.
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I kind of think that i need a therapist to cure me..

Bye UK

2010-12-13T03:55:00.000+08:00

Am at Stanstead airport now. Normally, after every trip i took, i can't wait to go back 'home' to my bed & pc. This is the only time that i felt sad having to leave.

Bye Newcastle, bye London, bye UK..Hi Malaysia..

Last 3 days

2010-12-10T20:02:00.000+08:00

Ah Chai called this morning, asking if i was back yet. I guess he's calling to ask if i am going to Ah Piaow wedding which i don't think i am. I probably should tell him earlier since they probably wanted to book flights over to Kedah. Yeah i should & i will.

I've been trying to avoid the room service people everytime i'm in Newcastle. Apparently there is no 'Do Not Disturb' sign in the Hilton. They like their rooms clean.

Aw... another 3 days and i'll be going back. I am not looking forward to it. It made me sad just by thinking about it. I tried to keep it out of my head but i can't. The only good thing is i'd be away from the freezing weather. But the hot & damp Malaysia will be waiting for me.

'The biggest failure there is, is failure to even try'- Bill Rancic.

A major revamp should be done!

Bristol & Wales

2010-12-09T00:23:00.001+08:00

It was extremely cold today in Bristol as well as in Cardiff, Wales. Mainly it's because of the wind. Apparently, Wales is a whole new country. Took pictures of Cardiff castle. Wales have their of language which is not English. There's not really much ice here as opposed to frost. Will be off to Newcastle again tomorrow for my football match between Newcastle & Liverpool. Yay..~~ can't wait..

C u soon again G. :)

CK

2010-12-05T05:48:00.000+08:00

This girl was flirting heavily with a bunch of guys in the lounge area. Talking about their hair & her love life. I find it funny and a little desperate. She started to go off when she had gotten all of their phone numbers. Or maybe she's just 'friendly'.

I thought about CK less & less now. But the other night, G asked me about CK. And my buoyant holiday fantasy mood came crashing down. He texted me through FB the other day, but all work related. He was sick, the day before my flight. I didn't even get to see him and said a proper goodbye. But i did texted him that evening asking about what did he contracted the night before. Told me he was vomitting and having diarhoea. I wonder why i didn't text him back with a sympathetic message. I just left it there after he said it.

CK, 'Buy something for me.' I texted back 'I will.'- well there's goes another item in my to do list. He told me he's going for his euro trip nex year. I assumed it will be with his GF. Do i wanna be there when he took that trip? 'coz i can't even handle it when he went for a friend's wedding dinner trip with his GF.

I don't always go to site anymore. Mainly 'coz of the main con and sub cond that was always buggin' me when i'm there. They took away our private lunch together. And i was always in a hurry to get back to the office in order to avoid those people.

It used to be me & him. Now it's him and all the other older people who's too lazy to drive-that they have to follow us for lunch. And I became the extra baggage when i'm at & in time for lunch. They'd rather ask him for a takeout than drive themselves to the restaurant even though their car is bigger and can fit in the 6 people group. I hate it, i hate it, i hate it..~ hate it.. have i mentioned that i hate it?

No chance for any one on one date with him anymore. :(

Unidentified Falling Object (UFO) in Edinburgh

2010-12-05T04:59:00.002+08:00

Am in the Gothic and historical town/ city of Edinburgh now. Got me all the request for souvenirs ready today. It gets dark pretty early in winter. Started to get dark at around 4pm. It felt like 10pm when it was only 5pm.

While we were walking at Caldon Hill, Gale & I saw something we couldn't explain today. The afternoon sky lighted up by an Unidentified Falling Object (UFO)<-- What do you know it's still the same abbreviations for Unidentified Flying Object. I think i got it on video- but maybe just for a few seconds and before i got to focus it, my camera went dead (no UFO magic there, it was running low on battery before that).

Anyway, the thing was dropping from the sky at high speed and it's huge eventhough it was far away. We wonder if we were the only one who saw it. We don't know what it was. We were thinking that it is unusual to be seeing comets during the day. I can't get any pictures uploaded here since i didn't bring the cord. Then it got us thinking about the safety of our family back home. And me the 2012.

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On a different note, I felt like i am experiencing one of my fantasy while we were walking in Caldon Hill today. The view was amazing- on the one side i could see the snow covered volcanic mounted- on the other side is the Gothic architecture of Edinburgh. Everywhere i look, the scenary could easily be taken out of a postcard pic. And it kicks me back to reality when i thought of going back to my job back home. I'm trying to enjoy every single minute of my time here and there, coz i know that i'll be ironing out some of the creases i created back home by taking this trip.

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Next, Bristol...

-8 degree

2010-12-03T17:47:00.000+08:00

As i wander around paris. I saw people walking around with their heads down and hands stuffed in their pockets. And i was walking in the same manner. It was cold and windy outside. It snowed on my back to the hostel which got me all excited. The winter colours are gloomy too. Black & dark brown coats with the snowy white background.

People always said that Paris is one of the most romantic city in the world. Somehow i don't get that.
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As i was walking to by the newcastle river yesterday, i can't suppressed a smile on my face when i saw the smooth white snow. I had to refrain myself from jumping onto them and make a snow angel as i've seen people do on TV. I walked with a finger stucked out and lightly stroke the snow that gathers on the low brick wall. And my finger made a trail in the snow. Haha.. I laugh outloud myself. It was very appropriate that it's christmas and it's snowing with christmas song on the radio.
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It's sunny outside though. My snowman is still standing outside. haha.. Love it..
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27 years old. And i'm happy to continue my journey again tomorrow if the weather permits to Edinburgh.
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Bristol will be my next destination- if i can find cheaper tickets and again it all depends on the weather. Lilly is waiting for me...
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I'm worried that i can't get back to Newcastle in time for the football match and get out in time for my flight.. I'm praying the the weather will be good before my flight out..
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Last day in paris

2010-12-01T15:47:00.002+08:00

I like Plug-Inn Hostel. Mainly because of the free internet in the lobby. I don't even have to wait for any seat to be vacant 'coz they normally were.

All the room mates Kenia (Brazil), Chika (Japan) & Maria (Spain) woke up early today 'coz every one of us are checking out today.

So, i was left alone again in my room. I am going to Gallery La Fayette later to get something there. It just started to light up outside.

Just enough time for me to go do a No.2 & continue with my walking.

Will be off to London again today and straight to Newcastle. Don't delay my coach. Please! Please! please!

2nd day in Paris

2010-12-01T06:26:00.000+08:00

I wouldn't be me if i hadn't lost something by now..

True enough, i lost one of my gloves. I nearly lost my snow cap today. TWICE!... I went back to the changing room in H&M to get it back. And upon paying the bill at the counter, i almost left without it again. The French dude in the queue behind me was like.. " Madamme..madamme.." ..

I almost coudn't get off the train on the way back. It was so crowded. And nobody was getting off except me- and i was sandwich between French people. I said "Pardon.." And this guy ask me in French if i wanted to get off.. I know i don't know any French, but he said something about "....departure..?" And I indicated yes..! And he opened up the door for me.. and i still have no room to move.. So, I ducked low and squeezed in between them and I'M OUT... Fuh..~~

Alone in Paris..

2010-11-30T15:48:00.003+08:00

This is my second day in Paris. Yesterday, I went to the Louvre Museum. Ticket is 9.50Euro. I saw what i wanted to see and gotten the hell out of there. I got all excited when i saw The Louvre and kept thinking "Gosh, this is where Bam Margera ~~have been in~~ once stood, in one of his MTV episode..." Yay, me...hehe

Paris was giving me a really hard time with their incomprehensible signboard. Gare du Nord is a labyrinth of escalators & stairs. The turnstile was also trying its best to keep me out of the terminal. I got by as i have always gotten by. See what people do and do the same.

I am going to start walking again 2day.. my leg is already killing me from a whole day of walking in London. I'm pretty sure that one of the screw in my left leg has loosen.

I'm determined to make this work. I'll sleep in the bus 2moro.

Anouncement

2010-11-26T17:51:00.000+08:00

Be back on 12.12.2010....****

Loong... long... long... journey...

2010-11-25T17:59:00.001+08:00

It finally dawns on me that i will be making an almost 24hr journey from the crib to london.

30min to get ready
1Hr from the crib to KL Sentral bus terminal
45min from bus terminal to LCCT airport
2hrs of waiting to board the plane
14hrs of sitting/ sleeping/ eating/ peeing on the plane
2hrs 30min of bus ride from Stansted to Victoria Coach Station
30min to walk from Victoria Coach Station to Victoria Rail Station & take the underground to King's Cross Station
10min walk from King's Cross Station to Gray's Inn Road Clink261 hostel.
Total of : 21 Hrs 35kminutes <-- provided if i don't get lost somewhere

It got me thinking about the bus ride from Stansted Airport to Victoria Coach Station is going to take 2hr30m. It is similar to my journey back from KK to Ranau (home sweet home). THAT is very FAR for a journey just to the airport !!

P/S: UK is like 6 hours behind M'sia time

Snow

2010-11-23T16:41:00.001+08:00

I've checked the weather forecast for London, Paris, Newcastle & Scotland.. And i am excited to say that i would probably experience my 1st snow fall...

I do have artificial snow experience twice..

My 1st was actually during college period when i went to Genting Snow World. It was a little disappointing because the falling snow were bubbles.. it was very cold though..

PIC PENDING

My 2nd artificial snow was in Singapore during Christmas week which were all bubbles...hot night.

X'mas in Singapore 2005

While being interviewed- NOT!!

In Case U are trying to find me

2010-11-13T17:04:00.000+08:00

Here is the confirmed itinerary for my trip:-

27^th November 2010 (Saturday)

I will be taking Air Asia Flight No: D72008 from LCCT bound for Stansted Airport (London).

Departing at 2.30pm and scheduled to arrive at 8.30pm same day 27^th Nov 2010.

I will be staying at Clink261 Hostel at Gray’s Inn Road near King’s Cross Station for 3 days 2 nights in a hostel dorm with 10 other female & male travelers. Phone no.: +44 (0)207 8339400.

- Check in & check out time is 2.30pm

- Breakfast is included ( Monday-Friday 7:30-9:30, Saturday- Sunday 8:00-10:00)

- Linen is included

- FREE luggage room storage
- FREE safety deposit for valuables
- FREE movies on big screen every night
- FREE travel information
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- Lounge Area: play Wii or kick back and relax in our lounge area with it's huge plasma TV
- Chic internet room: write emails, talk via skype or share your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter!
- Laundry room
- Direct links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Victoria.
- 5 minute walk to St Pancras International - for catching an early train to Paris

I will be meeting with G here. .

28^th November 2010 (Sunday)

Start London tour

G go back Newcastle. Me still in London.

29^th November 2010 (Monday)

Me to Paris at 8.55am via St. Pancras. I have no idea about the seating arrangement. Just that I am booked in a carre seat Carrier 0019 train no. 9012 scheduled to arrive at 12.17noon.

I will be staying at Plug-Inn Hostel, 7 rue Aristide Bruant.

Ensuite in every room.....no need to run down the hall for your hot shower - bathrooms in every room!

We are tucked away in a calm street around the corner from the world-renowned Moulin Rouge, in the middle of the trendy Abbesses neighbourhood, on your way to the Sacré Coeur and its breathtaking view of Paris.

The rest of town is accessible on foot, or with the two metro lines (2 & 12) found on our doorstep.
Gare du Nord (for the airport or international trains) is a 5 minute trip away.

Get a real feel for Montmartre…the unique artist and cabaret neighbourhood.
If Picasso, Van Gogh, Cocteau, Satie, Toulouse Lautrec, Renoir….…and Amelie made it their home, why not you?

Feel the splendour of bygone cabarets, bohemian cafés and artists' ateliers…..the Montmartre village area is now home to over 240 bars, cafés, bistros and pubs.

EVERY room private bath/shower, and WC, plus;

FREE Sheets & Towel & Hair-Dryer
FREE Breakfast
FREE Internet in the lobby
FREE WiFi everywhere
FREE Kitchen
FREE Tours of Paris*
FREE Maps and brochures
FREE Great service..

Check in at 3.30pm. Check out at 11am.

I will start to visit the area near here.

30^th November 2010 (Tuesday)

Start the tour of Paris.

1^st December 2010 (Wednesday)

Train to London at 11.13am train no. 9023. I am booked in a seat Carriers 0019. Scheduled to arrive at 12.29noon.

I will be taking National Express Coach to Newcastle at 4pm scheduled to arrive at Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach station, St. James Boulevard, Tyne and Wear at 11.15PM.

Will be meeting with G at her hotel (hotel- pending)

2^nd December 2010 (Thursday)

Newcastle tour.

3^rd December 2010 (Friday)

Newcastle tour.

4^th December 2010 (Saturday)

We will be taking the National Express East Anglia train (East Coast) to Edinburgh Scotland at 6.25am scheduled to arrive at 8.05am at Edinburgh Waverly.

Check In Hostel: Castle Rock Hostel

FREE tea and coffee

Free walking tour leaving every day from the hostel

Free historic walking tour Every Day at 10:30am
MacBackpackers TOURS pick-up and sales point
No hidden charges
Minutes from the bus and train (Waverly Station)
Open 24 hours every day of the year
Check-in 2pm
Hot and strong showers
Include Clean bed linen (with properly fitted sheets)

Sorry but …

Mixed Bathrooms
Breakfast £2
Laundry service £2.50

5^th December 2010 (Sunday)

Check Out.

Tour Edinburgh. Cont’

We will be taking the same train (East Coast) at Waverly at 7pm scheduled to arrive at 8.27pm at Newcastle.

6^th December 2010 (Monday)- 10^th December 2010 (Friday)

My own itinerary.

11^th December 2010 (Saturday)

Saturday, 11 December 2010

Barclays Premier League

Newcastle v Liverpool, 17:30

* Tickets might be expensive but hope it's still within our budget starting price 25.00pound (home stand)

12^th December 2010 (Sunday)

Coach to Victoria 9.45am scheduled to arrive at 5.05pm at Victoria Coach Station.

National Express bus to Stansted Airport duration 2H 30M.

Flight to KL D72009 10pm scheduled to arrive at 7pm.

Love Cards

2010-11-08T17:35:00.000+08:00

I always wanted to buy these kind of cards for someone that i love.. I know that it's a bit childish, but i never tried or done it before. They're pretty & cute. Cheesy.. but cute.. i wonder what would the guys do to it after...~

Scaredy Cat

2010-11-04T12:34:00.002+08:00

I was already sulking when i thought that no one invited me to any activities or trip before the end of 2010. LP went to Hong Kong with her family and planning to go to Singapore with her colleagues- didn't invite me along. Boohoo..~~ :(

I never thought that when i was thinking of places to go and things to do- that i would be going to England with G, Paris with me & possibly Scotland with G!!

My initial plan was going somewhere local / doing something adventurous. This normally means that i'll be spending my day alone in IOI mall watching movies with a bunch of strangers with bad B.O.

Been preparing all my tickets.. i've found out that i have to book everything early- bus/ coach tickets, train tickets, hostels. The train tickets (return) to Paris jumped from BPD 72.00 to BPD 102.00. Fudge me..!!

Hostel price also jumped a couple of Euros.

Gee.. PAris scared me man.. suck to find out that the hostel that i have booked is somewhere near Pigalle in between Blanche metro (near Moulin Rouge- Beware sex workers on the prowl~) and Abbesses metro. But from a another girl's blog. It wasn't so bad. But i guess it's because she travelled in a group.

I can't wait to get the Paris trip over with and get back to G in Newcastle. By then i would think that i have tons of laundry to do. Haha..~

My french is bad..never learn the language before.. but here goes nothing.. Let the lessons begin..

Excusez-moi. Parlez-vous anglais?

me pardonner vous fait parle l'anglais

(pronounced like this: me=may, pardonner= pardoughnay, vous=vu, fait=fay, parle=parlay, l'anglais= long glay)

English	Pronunciation	French
Do you speak English?	par-lay voo zon-glay	Parlez-vous anglais?
Excuse me/sorry	ex-koo-zay mwah	Excusez-moi
Fine thanks and you?	bee-ehn mer-see ay voo?	Merci et vous?
Glad to meet you	on-shohn-tay	Enchanté
Good-by	oh ruh-vwar	Au revoir
Good evening	bon-swar	Bon soir
Good morning/good day	bon-zhoor	Bon jour
Hello	sah-loo	Salut
Here	ee-see	Ici
How are you?	kom-mohn tah-lay voo	Comment allez-vous?
I don't understand	jhuhn kom-prohn pah	Je ne comprends pas
I'm sorry	day-zoh-lay/pahr-dohn	Desolé/Pardon
My name is	juh mah-pell	Je m'appelle
No	nohn	Non
Ok	dah-core	d'accord
Pardon me	pahr-dohn	Pardon
Please	seel voo play	S'il vous plaît
Pleased to meet you	ohn--shahn-tay	Enchanté(e)
Please speak slowly	par-lay lehn-ta-mohn	Parlez lentement
So-so	kum-see, kum-sah	Comme ci, comme ça
Thank you	mare-see	Merci
That's ok	dah ree-ehn	De rien
There	lah	Là
Very well	treh bee-ehn	Très bien
What?	kom-mohn	Comment?
What is your name?	kom-mohn voo-za-peh-lay voo	Comment vous appellez-vous?
When	kohn	Quand
Where	oo	Où
You' re welcome	dah ree-ehn	De rien

My Planned Itinerary

2010-10-28T16:07:00.000+08:00

I am freaking out! But in a good way..

Been looking at places to stay in London once i touch down at 8.30pm London time. Seems like i can stay anywhere in London since all the hostels are connected by the many colorful train routes. Better to do early bookings to get my mind at ease.

But i am a little apprehensive on staying in a hostel alone with a bunch of strangers. I read a few hostel reviews and it scarred me a little- comments of shared moldy bathrooms, standing in long queue in the morning, the mediocre breakfast, the stinky bed smelly feet, the rude staffs, but i guess you only get what u paid for. All the check out time is 10am. The breakfast is very early, starting from 7am- no time to rest and sleep, n in some places the cleaners started to vacuum at 7am.

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Ok here is what i have planned:-

27th Nov (Saturday) 8.30pm
- Arrived at Stansted Airport.
- Take the bus($) / train($) to the chosen hostel ($)following direction from the hostel's website.
- Check in before 12mn i hope.

28th Nov (Sunday) Morning
- Tour London w/ or w/o gale.. hehe...should i get the oyster card/ travel card?
- 2nd nite ($) in London

29th Nov (Monday)
- 10am Check out.
- Train (St. Pancras) to Paris.- Return tickets is BP 69.00+ BP 3.00 cdt card charges. Time: 12.30-15.50 (2h21m)
- Check in at a paris hostel- 2 Nights BP 50.00- BP 60.00 (from abundant hostel choices)

Paris Accommodation choices
1) Plug-Inn Hostel- EUR 50.00 or BP. 43.66 (2 nites room of 6 bedroom).Ensuit? All Female?
2) Woodstock Hostel- EUR 50.00 or BP. 43.66 (2 nites).Ensuit? All Female?
3) Regent Hostel- EUR 58.90 (2 nites) Incl: Breakfast at 7.30-10am (10.30weekends). Check in at 4pm. Ensuit? All Female?
4) Lucky Youth Backpacker Apartment Hostel- BP53.96 (check in time 1pm-8pm) extra chargers for late check in. Check Out at 11am. Near Anvers Metro. Hostess will meet up at designated train station. Safe. Ensuit? All Female?

30th Nov (Tuesday)
- Tour Paris. Should i go to DisneyLand ? $
-2nd nite in Paris

1st Dec (Wednesday)
- 10am Check Out.
- Train to London Eurostar from Gare du Nord Paris to St. Pancras London. Time: 12.13-13.28 (2h15m)
- Train to Liverpool from where? n $
- Overnite in Liverpool. Where

2nd Dec (Thursday)
-Check out. Tour Liverpool. Do they have train from Liverpool to Peterborough?
- Train to Peterborough (Cross Country Train) $, change train (East Coast Train) to Newcastle Upon Tyne $. But from where?
- Meet up with Gale

3rd Dec (Friday)
Option 1
- Nite train to Edinburg? Am i to take EastCoast train $. (Return tix)
- Check in at Edinburg hostel $. Where.

Option 2
- Overnite/ Rest in Newcastle

4th Dec (Saturday)
- Train to Edinburg? Am i to take EastCoast train $.(Return tix)
- According to Cheryl, i need to go to Bolton to take a train to Scotland. which is half way between London & Newcastle.

- Tour Edinburg
-Check in at Edinburg hostel $ / return to Newcastle. Not sure how long is the round trip journey.

5th Dec (Sunday)
- Check out. Back to Newcastle.

6th- 11th Dec (Monday- Saturday)
- (6 days of full body rest & chillaxing in Newcastle) which translate into. I'm broke and only have enough cash to get back to Stansted airport.

12th Dec ( Sunday)
- Take East Coast Train to Peterborough From Newcastle Upon Tyne. $
- Take Cross Country Train to Stanstead. $
- Check In
- Done!

London -> Newcastle -> etc i hope

2010-10-23T12:59:00.000+08:00

Looks like i'll be going to UK next month. A few weeks to prepare for a very sudden trip.

Shh...I'm not telling my parents.

Pranked

2010-10-14T18:26:00.001+08:00

' Debbie, are you coming over tomorrow?'- CK

'Why?'- D

'Mr. Eagle wants to see you'- CK

(scared) ' What for?'- D

'Dunno, never mentioned why. But he wanted you to come and see him'- CK

'Huh..~(whine)..was it about the claim?'- D

'Haha.... Kidding...! :D Are you coming over or not? Can collect cheque already'- CK

'Ee... what the..~ I thought it's about the claim that we did yesterday... huh - if you ask me to go over then i'll go'- D

Don't even know if he noticed i took this pic. He was using the small saw to saw the edge of the red file.

Just waiting for him to finish his conversation with Mr. Eagle.

Still waiting. Waited for almost half an hour.

That's what i got for telling him about how Mr. Eagle is not going to be too happy with me relaying Mr. Eagle's messages about the monthly progress claim to my boss.

Day Dreaming in Bed

2010-10-14T17:23:00.003+08:00

I am liking my YOGA lessons. Although i can't see how doing yoga can make me lose weight. I did found myself sitting up a little straighter with shoulders pulled down away from my ear and contracting my thigh muscle. My bowel movements never been so smooth before i practiced it. But i still am not as flexible as when i was younger <-- damn.

2010 is coming to a close with only 2 months to spare. I wanted to go for one more trip/ adventure before the end of this year if we (LP & I) are not going to Kedah in December for Ah Piaow's wedding. Kind of hard to refuse him since he already said ' NO EXCUSE LADIES'. But where & with whom? Alone again?

Last night, I looked back on previous entries in my Black Book and come across some checklist i made for September or October. Although there are just 3 or 4 of them but i managed to checked all of them out. With a simple motto from Nike " JUST DO IT". And now i am thinking of doing another checklist for November & December but haven't thought of any yet. Well i have one of going for a light jog every Monday after my Yoga lessons.

I came to realized in my recent conversation with Tiff, that i seem to have no other goals in life. I used have a lot when i was still studying and the goals all centers on study hard, get good grades, get dean lists or merely trying to pass a difficult subjects. When all that is done, then it comes to another goal to get a well paying job with international exposure which include traveling in style on business meeting etc. That period was one of the hardest journey that i have to go through in my life. I've reached a new low after hearing people telling me how i am not good enough for a post that i applied for, i was almost begging for a job. Then that goal changed to just 'get a damn job any job as long as i don't have to sit in the cyber cafe looking for a job'.

So, i was really great-full that my boss sees something in me and hired me in the shortest interview ever- like less than 15minutes (i know- been to so many to compare it with). I'm not sure why he picked me, maybe the original elected candidates turned him down, i don't really care, i got me a JOB. Another goal accomplished! Then another goal sets in, get a car & a place to stay. Checked all that too.

And with my meager salary, i get to visit countries i only dreamed of going while i was laying down in my bed at home in Ranau day dreaming the big dream of living in the city with a fabulous job.

Now i dream of traveling to exotic countries and taking all that they have to offer. Occasionally i dream of a happy married life and naming my kids Rock Star name (give the girl a boy's name and the boy a girl's name) and I dream of spending more time with my family.

This is normally what happened in front of a food court right next to IOI Mall.

Yoga Virgin

2010-10-07T14:41:00.001+08:00

I went to my 1st ever yoga lessons on on Monday. I knew the instructor is going to be a dude and i am fine with it. There were only a few of us going in on the 5.45pm lessons (probably less than 10 people). I am nervous since all the other ladies seems to really know what they are suppose to do.

I got a little stressed out since the instructor only spoke in Cantonese which i can only understand a few words. I resorted to copying other people. He did ask me if he can instruct in Cantonese before he started and i nodded 'yes'..??!!~~what the...?? Next time, I'm gonna ask him to mix with English. He corrected me a lot on my poses since i am in the 1st row and directly in front of the mirror. Nobody seem to really care that their boobies are showing while doing all the difficult poses EXCEPT for me even though i had my training bra on over a shirt. Before it was over, i was already asking myself what the hell am i doing?!! And when is this going to end..??

I didn't know that i have to bring a towel with me to wipe away sweat.

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Yesterday was my 2nd Yoga lessons, this time the instructor is a lady. The studio was already packed, a couple of guys were there too. Ho (my colleague) and i went in and we managed to get ourselves a spot at the back of the class. The instructor spoke in English mixed with Cantonese. She corrected me just once. This time it was relaxing, not as hard as my 1st time. We did sweat, but not sure if it's because of doing Yoga or because the a/c's busted. And i can't wait to go for my next lessons & try out the aerodance class (right after i got me sport shoes to dance in).

Wish i have a picture of me in Yoga Class

I forgot to bring a towel with me again.

Tips for the MEN contemplating on trying out Yoga:
*- This is a great place for you to meet really good looking ladies with smoking hot body. While showing off your perfect stance.

Don't say i never told you so :)........

Complaints~~~…..

2010-10-02T10:29:00.001+08:00

I've written the following around the same time i wrote Likes & Loves post. But never gotten around to post this. Made me look too whiney...

It surprises Karen & I to know that after all these years.. We are still known as

‘Cucu Tai Kong’… even amongst the new generation of townsfolk…

Heard them talking when Karen & I went to a May’s saloon. Karen’s getting a pedicure & I’m trying to get a haircut.. my split ends are annoying me... the last time I was in a saloon was in February during CNY at the same saloon… Last time, Mary did my curls… & I like it… it lasted longer than any of my previous perms… there were like 3 clients when we walked in…..& They were talking about a cousin’s death… they have bits & pieces of what happened.. some were right on point & some were far from facts…. We just came back from the funeral…Karen had had her shower while I’m still in my sweaty black MNG t-shirt… tired… almost slept through the whole waiting process…& they just talk & talk & talk….z…z.zz…… May actually asked us to wait a minute… well minutes turns to hours… I didn’t get any haircut & we left after Karen is done with her painful pedicure..

Since I started off with complaining… why stop there.. I have a few more…

1) Eja & I went to the Pizza Hut restaurant at IOI Mall… & the services SUCKED BIG TIME… The signboard said ‘ Please wait to be Seated’… but there’s no one there to find us a seat… So, we seated ourselves.. We got our own menu from the reception desk… called for a waitress to be waited on… the reply we got was ‘Tunggu Sekejap”… So, we waited.. I have a very good tolerance towards people who brings me food… the staffs were all out serving & no one took any ordering… we waited until almost half an hour & still we’re not being served… all our hand waving to get their attention proved to be futile… the table next to us also complained to us that it also took them a long time to deliver their food … So we left….

I was really craving for Pizza that day… so we settled for the take away outlet at Jalan Kenari instead…

2) One time, I was out watching a movie… I’m pretty sure it was ‘Drag Me To Hell’…ironic… there were 2 guys sitting at the same row as me but a couple of seat to the right who kept on talking throughout the movie…. I wanted to say ‘SHUT UP… talk all you want OUTSIDE…..& not when the movie was playing..!!!’… And what’s up with parents bringing their little kids/ babies to the movie… ? No offense but…shouldn’t you be more comfortable watching movies at home where your kids can do all the crying without subjecting us to the same torture.. I went to the movie to get away from all that yelling/ screaming distraction…..

3) And believe me, I know I’m not the most punctual person as I would like to be… but would it kill you to arrive earlier or on time to watch a movie…? !!... I really hate tardiness..

4) Making a decision….. Whether or not you’re hungry….? Make up your mind.. you’re either hungry or you’re not…!! Enough with the dilly-dallying…

5) I don’t have any qualms about hanging on to a friend’s important personal belongings if they asked me to.. coz I have a huge enough bag & I’ll try my best not to lose it… I understand that it’s a big responsibility & I AM scared of losing ‘em…. But I WILL hold on to it… am I making sense here..?

6) Question: Use more Nappy=Use more $$ or No Nappy= less $$ & less laundry..?

Answer: Easy… Nappy… compared to piss & shit everywhere….. !!!!! No doubt that i probably even accidentally slept on barely dried piss..

7) I don’t know why this bothers me… but I think it’s only practical that u put a pot upside down… drains all the water & dries the bottom for you to use it later on…

8) And Oooo… don’t get me started on overnight unwashed dishes…. Especially overnight rice pot… it bubbles up & fermented the rice.. Smells like ‘Tapai’... I wouldn’t want to touch/ wash that when it looked & smells like that…

9) Who gives a toddler ice-cream/ cold drinks/ ice just because they like it or screams at you demanding it… I’m no mother.. but I know that will make them sick.. coz I’ll get sick when I eat cornflakes+soy milk evry too often… & when ur kid had wet hair & wet clothes… it’s only imperative that u dried the hair & change the clothes… duhh..~

Wow.. I’m on a roll….

10) What’s this about ‘it’s ok for a kid to be a little dirty’… when ur kid is out wearing no shoes on the dirty/ dusty pavement…!! News flash… !! They can get worm… I don’t know what kind of worm…. But I mean worm equals sick…~~

11) Nobody should give a toddler spicy chillies just to teach them a lesson….~~!!

Random Pictures

2010-09-28T19:39:00.002+08:00

I went to Amcorp Mall and noticed this shop, which is almost the same as the Hong Kong Milan shop that sells original second hand branded stuff from what i can see from this position (i.e: watches, designer bags etc.)

Milan Classic - LG Floor Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya near Taman Jaya LRT station

I love this restaurant that serves a mean dish of Fried Mee Hoon Noodle with crab or with oysters (in chinese = la la) apart from serving the regular steam boat (price is per head).

This Steamboat Restaurant, Puchong (behind Tesco)

Went with Cousin Una & her family& Colleagues to Tanjung Sepat during the Raya Holidays. I was surprised to find a lot of people visiting this place and its surrounding areas. They even have homestay and rental service for all terrain vehicle (ATV). It is a little expensive as they are charging on per hour basis. We went to the Bun shop, the coffee seed shop, the dragon fruit farm, the cracker factory/ shop, the seafood restaurant, the mushroom farm, the beach ..erm... i think that's about it. We saw the same people every time we arrived at our destination. It felt like i was on a tour. I'm surprised to find that i actually enjoyed myself.

Ganofarm Homestay Map & It's surrounding Tourist area- Tanjung Sepat, Selangor

I know the picture still sucks.. ahha..

Current Things

2010-09-23T12:26:00.002+08:00

In my black book. I normally would write down all the current things that i like or things that i am doing. It goes something like this.

Current Favourite Movie - Dear John (2010/I) Movie (an adaptation to Nicholas Sparks Novel).
Current Favoutite Song - Note to God by Charice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4Xd435coD4
Current Favourite TV shows - Burn Notice, True Blood, NCIS, Castle, Chuck ( (can't decide between these)
Current Book I'm reading - Angel Time by Anne Rice - Hardcover - Random House
Current Favourite Reality Show - MTV Real World/ Road Rules Fresh Meat Challenge http://www.mtv.com/shows/rwrr_challenge/fresh_meat_2/series.jhtml
Current Favourite TV person (dead) - Phil Harris (RIP) of Deadliest Catch. I've put off watching the episode where he had his stroke until last night. It was really heartbraking.
Current Favourite TV casts (living) - The NCIS team
Current Favourite Real person - CK
Current Drink Crave - 100plus
Current Food Crave- Amazingly i'm not craving anything right now. Can't really taste anything with my taste bud all screwed up
Current mood/ health - Calm, Bored, sleepy, tired from coughing too much & can't breath properly with my block nose
Current want - Draw out money to go see a doctor about this cough.

Under the weather

2010-09-23T11:35:00.000+08:00

It is always that when i am at a low point that i started thinking about my family back in The Land Below the Wind. Especially now that i have been under the weather for almost 2 weeks. I texted a few people yesterday while waiting for CK to be done with his inspection at site (i can't get in to our site office since i don't have a key. I did have a key to the toilet :) ). So, i texted MamaRoach for some sympathy. Which i got. (Been vomitting for 3 days straight in the morning, i managed to keep everything in today...yay me). Texted my bro (wai) complaining that he rarely replied my texts after he got himself a pretty fiancée. Which he denied. And texted Gale asking 'bout what's next for her after Australia.

That's when Fishy came in doing what he did best. Talk talk talk talk talk. i was doing what i did best. Completely shut him out. Which meant nothing to him at all. He'd just talk and talk and talk...talk.. and talk somemore. Called me 'leng lui' so many times with no point in conversation at all.. i just think that he liked that words.

After lunch:

"Leng Lui.. Leng Lui... Leng Lui...Leng Lui.....Leng Lui...." Fishy.

"Ngo mou meng kiu meh?" Me-translate into " Don't i have a name that you can call?"

I'm flattered but.. what's the point of calling me that so many times if you don't even have something to say?

I gotten the hell out of there when i saw that CK was about to leave me alone in our site office with Fishy. Fishy said something about him not having his car with him and asking me to drop him off near my office. Straight up i told him "No". Enough about him.

I have started writting on my super pricy black book/ journal. Work has been slow lately sometimes even boring. I am looking forward to my trip to Penang/ Seberang Prai this Saturday for Ah Siong's wedding. I'm just really not looking forward to the driving for 4-5hours part. I will be having LP & probably Shwu Yuan with me. But with me coughing all the way, it is not something that i am going to enjoy. I did planned on going off a little early to go and see a doctor for a cough mixture yesterday & stopped by Gale's tenant house for a few documents before I found out that yesterday was Chinese Valentines Day.

I was a little surprised that CK was wearing nicer t-shirt to work yesterday. I put two and two together, then i knew that he has something planned that night. So, typical of me feeling sorry for myself. I went back to my main office and rally up my miserable colleagues into having dinner/ something to eat with me. Boss also stayed till around 8.30pm which was uncharacteristic of him but all the better 'coz he treated us to Rakuzen (Japanese Food) at Empire Shopping Gallery. Five of us went for a Rm300+ dinner with Boss(chauffeur). Ate till my stomach was about to explode. Reached home around 10.30pm.

Ash Brown Liese Bubble Hair Colour

2010-09-15T10:03:00.001+08:00

I've been wanting to try out the Liese Bubble Hair Colour since i saw the advertisement on TV. I went and got myself the Ash Brown colour and dyed my hair. The price is less than RM40. FYI, I have a very stubborn hair, one that never changes colour whenever i dyed it (self dye and saloon dye). Except when i bleached it. But bleaching is very damaging to my hair. Duh~~This is the 1st time the hair dye that i used really changed my hair colour. I am a cheapskate, can't afford to go to a saloon and pay thousands of ringgit for a dye job.

This is what's inside the box

I have long hair. When i first saw the bottle and the mixture inside, i thought that it would not be sufficient for my hair. It took a while for my hair to bubble up. But it did eventually. Turns out the mixture is more than enough for my hair and i don't need to get an extra bottle like i've read about in some other blog and the instruction paper.

So this is what transpires that day.

My hair prior to colouring against a black background. The lighter streak is from the time that i bleached my hair.

After dyeing for 1/2 hr

My hair colour is more even than the previous one as shown in the pictures above.

Hair colour shows a little under fluorescence light

I found it a little frustrating that some of the blog that i read did not put in any pictures of their before and after hair pic. Now i know. It's hard to get the exact colour with a camera. After taking a few (i mean a lot) of picture to show the hair colour, this is the best that i can do.

All in all, i like this hair dye because it is easy to apply compare to the comb routine. And this is the hair dye to go if you have hard to dye black hair like me.

Tips: Read the instruction carefully before applying.

1) I missed out a few points which is do it in a properly ventilated area (i did in my room, the fumes is almost unbearable).
2) Have a box of tissue ready to wipe away stray bubbles (i wiped them away with my towwl i had wrapped around me).
3) The yellow packet which is all written in Japanese is like a hair conditioner. But you have to leave it on and not to rinse it. (Lucky i did this part right).

Yoga & Me

2010-09-09T11:54:00.000+08:00

We are never too old to learn something new!

So, since gale is an avid diver now and LP is taking up piano lessons from a guy 4 years her junior (i'm guessing that the guy has a thing for her & the feeling may be mutual .. :) ), i have decided to take up YOGA. So i went to the one in Bandar Puteri Puchong and signed up for a 3 months (24 lessons + 2 free classes) for RM220.00 twice a week or as i see fit until i used up all the 26 classes.

Schedule for Studio 1 & 2 (As of 9th Sept' 2010)

The pink highlighted class are Hatha Basic.

Schedule for Studio 3 & 4 (Above Ambank-easy to find if you are familiar with Bandar Puteri)

The Blue highlight is for Aerodance. Which i assume is some type of aeobic dance. Will try it out as well.

Apart from YOGA, they also have Aerodance that i can take up as well. Except for the Belly Dance class that need another type of payment. Lots of the classes is conducted at the Studion 3 & 4 (above Ambank). The other Studio 1 & 2 is located opposite Giant, above A-Wet Thai Cafe.

Studio 1 & 2 (above A- Wet Thai Cafe)

Class Available- I'm taking the Hatha Yoga for Beginners

Courses Available

I know the pictures are horrible, but you can always check the internet for further info. Paid for deposit RM50. And the balance will be paid on the 1st visit/ class. They also have free steam bath at Studio 1 & 2.

Flower of Samosir

2010-09-08T11:49:00.001+08:00

We almost missed our plane to Medan, G&V were quite relax in the KLIA transit train. But they started sprinting when the door openned. 1st time i ran all the way to the luggage drop in counter. And i only saw Lai Peng when we were already on the plane.!! Can u imagine?!~.. hehe.. Phew..~~ i imagine that she would have to spend the holiday there alone if we missed the plane..~ :)

Anyway, believe it or not.. i had fun at Lake Toba, Medan.

Due to very organized plans by V& G, we were picked up at every point of arrival. I.e.: at the airport straight to a waiting 7 seaters (3-4 hrs), to a boat ride (1 hr), to a another 7 seaters (10-15min) to our destination. Thyesza/ Flowers of Samosir, Ambarita.

The view of the place was amazing.

It was raining- Thyesza guest house

The lake could be a little cleaner though. I got excited when i saw that they have books there, but they are all in French or some other foreign langauge. :( . Oh well, i still have my The Last Don by Mario Puzo with me :).

Our 4 days 3 nights stay there is more than enough to satisfy our curious mind about the surroundings. The day of arrival, we had our late lunch at around 4-5pm and then went straight to bed after making plans for tomorrow and planning to wake up at 8 or 9pm to have dinner. All of us slept the whole night through. Per night, the room is RPH150,000.00 with heater. (No fan or a/c in our room- but the night was surprisingly pleasant. Slept in a high bed with thick comforter). I literally felt like i was about to fall off everytime i'm getting out of my bed.

Our rooms are the bottom rows- Pooi Leng & Mei Hui (Left), LP & I (middle), G& V (right)

The water was cold, reminded me of how Ranau's water in the morning & night felt. It was also windy & cold at night. But the afternoon was scorching hot. We tried out the strenght of the sun on our 3rd day there by trekking from Ambarita to the Stone Chairs about 2km away.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=5070851&id=533451294&ref=fbx_album - Courtesy of Grace KC- FB

I can't say much about the history of the place, because there are no information board detailing the history of the site there. Grace said one of the info board (rarely seen) said that the Stone Chairs in the pic above were used for meetings. There's another one near the place where they sell souvenirs that were used for execution (i read from some other blog).

When we went to the Batak Museum on our 2nd day trip, we tried the dance..

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=6690664&fbid=463384187145&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=686607885&id=698062145- Courtesy of Pooi Leng FB

On the same day we went to the hotspring. Couldn't really swim/ soak in it 'coz it's hooooootttt....!!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=5070835&id=533451294&ref=fbx_album- Grace Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=5070895&id=533451294&ref=fbx_album- Grace Facebook

At night, we played Monopoly card game.. i suck at it, didn't win a single round. There is zero entrepreneual blood/ instinct in me.

The rest of the time, we spent reading by the lake and soaking up the damaging sun rays. There's not much to do there, no canoe, no water sports, no massages, no manicure/ pedicure, not a lot of tourist. Tuk-tuk town has a lot more things going on (food, books).

All in all.. it was a very peaceful holiday for me.. a VERY stress free one.. which could loosely translate into boring. But it's not.! hehe.. the adrenaline rush is only the driving from Medan to Parapat & the return trip. My life flash through my eyes a couple of times then, when head on collision is close.

Medan here we come..~~!

2010-08-26T19:23:00.000+08:00

Going to Medan tomorrow... wee..~~~!! so excited....

I'll start packing tonight. I have almost evrything ready except for the universal adaptor.

I hope LP or the guesthouse have one..

Bloodsuckers..

2010-08-20T09:54:00.001+08:00

Hm.. had to be on constant alert these days.
PTPTN were asking for RM3K+. I don't even know how they come up with that amount. The letter just showed the amount that i needed to pay within 14days of the letter with a nice little threat of imigration blacklist.

I think it already passed the due date, kept checking the site http://eform.ptptn.gov.my:8080/blacklist/login.cfm for my name on blacklisted list. I am not in the system yet.

Whenever they gave me the letter, i always paid the lump sum, since it won't even exceed RM500. But now, a whopping RM3K. Man..PTPTN is coming after me with blood on their mind. Wonder if i can pay in installment. Tried to call the 3 nos of hotline stated in the letter to learn more about the RM3K+ and get a statement from them. But i couldn't get through on all of the numbers.

As a last resort, i emailed them to get a copy of my offer document as I have misplaced mine a long time ago. See if i can get any feedback from a real person and not just some computer generated reply of Thank Yous.

Am getting edgy, especially when my trip to Medan is coming up. Fingers crossed that i will still be cleared on departure date. Hope that they would slack off by not updating the list in the spirit of Raya and Merdeka.. :)

Red Nail & me

2010-08-18T17:17:00.000+08:00

I've always thought that red nail colour is only for the aunties in their 40s or 50s... Now that i am nearing 30 & after reading lots of Charlaine Harris' books with the cover of striking red lips & finger nails, i decided to try it on me. I was a little apprehensive on how my boss/ colleague are going to react on my red nails but to hell with it.

So, i got myself a black & bloodred nail colour (no.10) from Elianto. The black nail colour was on sale RM2.50, the red one is RM5.00.

The result...

Picture Taken Without Flash (Elianto Red Nail Colour No.10- RM2.50 on sale)

Picture taken with flash

Picture taken without flash

I love the colour, it's not as red as i feared after the second application. Sexy & when i look at my nails, i wanted to bite it 'coz it looked edible & yummy.

The thing about this nail colour is the uneven colour distribution on the nail when it dried. Or may be it's just my lack of practice in applying the nail colour.

Microz lash extension

2010-08-14T15:27:00.002+08:00

I bought the instant lash extension from Mid Valley called Microz following suggestion from others. I actually wanted to try Tsuya-tsuya brand but couldn't get a hold of it. I was told that i can get it from a shop in Wangsamaju. Tsuya-tsuya is available in Singapore or here if they are having a road tour.

So, i opted for the drugstore product (Microz-made in the USA) which costed me RM79.00.

I was so excited when i first got it.

Microz instant lash fibre extension

So this is the result:-

Before applying the lashes

After applying the fibre+ mascara (own)...

After (Side View)

After (Top View)

VOila..~

The upside is that my lashes really extended beyond what i imagined.

The downside is that the fibre irritate my eyes up to the point of annoying the hell out of me. It kept getting into my eyes. And i was wearing contacts. So you can imagine. I like it but i have to endure it.

The Distance

2010-08-07T13:24:00.001+08:00

I have been thinking about this for a very long time. It was clear to me that my younger brother's smoking habit has definitely put a strain on his relationship with me & wai (3rd elder bro).

From Left: Farhan, Aping & Jai

Spending days with him at the popular resort, he would suddenly walked off from the group (his two friends Farhan, Jai & i) after consuming some food and he would be gone for a few minutes.

I've been around smokers. i knew their habit & THAT is one of them. They had to have their fix of the stick right after food. I guess i do have a double standard on this matter. I tried those ciggies before & apart from the smelly smoke. The slow exhale & inhale of the stuf is kind of relaxing after a stressfull day.

The thing i hate most is the feeling of being left out of the smoking group. They would politely go off somewhere & leave me with my thoughts. There was a time when all he wanted to do was follow me around & i am the one who ditched him.

Nowadays, it was hard to make him to the simplest thing. He would accompany his friends to the bus stop & didn't give a shit about me when i was leaving. Saying i'm old enough to go by myself. It's not about that, it's about being courteous. I would go with him if the situations is reversed. He would go off at nite after dinner pretending to find some place outside to read. I mean, give me a break.. what better place is there to read than in the room and on the soft comfy bed.

Aping after his wandering starring at the indoor coaster

It was fun when we dine together at Burger King. Where he started talking about what he actually do during training. Eventhough all i heard was computer.. programming...application... & web engineer. Then comes the time for the ciggy break. He took the video cam and pretended to go off wandering around in search of something to snap. He's a lousy liar. I always have hope that he would one day quit. But now, i don't think that he will.

Am bored...

2010-07-27T17:11:00.002+08:00

So much to do.. yet somehow i am bored out of my freakin' mind.. i don't know if that is even possible....

(Top to Bottom) Linkin Park Concert- 15 October 2003

Incubus Concert- 16 March 2004

Hoobastank Concert- 15 August 2004

My Chemical Romance Concert- 9 Decenber 2007

Sunburst Concert (Top scene Korn, N.E.R.D)- 21 March 2009

Tried to do v.o. works for u-thant today.. instead there are too much information that i needed that i don't have for me to do much of anything right now.. how lame is that..

And i felt like my head is about to fall off...my neck is not doing its job to support it... my head had touched my desk a couple of times now.. the smell of vapour rub that i got from my maiden trip to Langkawi a couple of years back is refreshing but still has little or no effect on me...

I am going to go off at 5pm sharp today... can't stand it...can't stand it..~

i felt like giving in to the urge to sleep...

Same thing happened yesterday.. & i have one deep wrinkle at the bottom of each of my eyes.. that can't be happening...

P/S: Bought Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol and help an aunty to find it at the bookstore too (heard her complaining about how she couldn't find them- it was right in front of the entrance..)..

almost read halfway through..

Here.. fishy fishy...~~~~

2010-07-17T12:27:00.001+08:00

Ok.. i think that my annual leave has been approved for early august & end of august.. told boss that my father will be in town..

'o.. on holiday is it ?'- boss.

' yupe :) '- me.

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Courtesy of Office Server Pic

Why la the intended fish didn't fall prey to my bait..?

Another fishy took the hook. Haiya bingung (confused) o now..

I am trying to sharpen up my mad avoiding skills and silent treatment (which i've learned from the best and Karma had previously taught me a lesson on this). There goes my Karma again.

I hope lunch with Lim will not always have to be with the fishy.

Or else i am gonna involuntarily treat the fishy bad & make work at site worst than it already is for Lim & Soh. I have even considered not going to lunch just to avoid the fishy.

Ask me out a coupla times.

I was a little taken aback when another m&e MainCon actually teased me on why i didn't go out for tea with fishy when fishy asked. Well it's not my fault if fishy wanted to embarrassed himself by talking about it.

But i am not right for fishy, fishy just doesn't know it yet.

('I am not right for him, he just doesn't know it yet'- Dear John Movie (2010))

With Eja can't remember when & where though.. but it's X'mas and we're in a shopping mall (Mid Valley?)

WaRGH..!!..... SAKIT (hurt) O MY HEART...!!! :(

2010-07-15T14:54:00.000+08:00

It's official, i've stop looking.

Not because i 'can't' find him. It's because i 'have' found him.

And he chose someone else.
Someone most probably better than me in a lot of ways. I think.

WaRGH..~~!!..... SAKIT (hurt) O MY HEART...~~!!! :(

He took a trip to Ipoh for a friends' wedding last weekend. I asked him if he had fun? And he never said he did. I wonder why, 'coz it was always fun for me when i went to friends' wedding & i get to meet & hang out with my old friends.

I found out why.

He took his GF along & probably didn't have time hanging out with his friends.
He just mentioned the fact that the place is very far & kampung (rural).
Said the friend let them stayed in a hotel. And i know what that means after i saw his pic in FB.

WaRGH..~~!!..... SAKIT (hurt) O MY HEART...~~!!! :(

PapaRoach & Aping Coming to Town

2010-07-15T14:32:00.001+08:00

I have been wanting to take leave for a very long time now.. so i have decided to get it on the 4-6th of August 2010 (Wed- Friday) and follow PapaRoach & Aping to Genting.. which i think that they planned on staying there on that date..

I will have to rush my work ( sub- contractor's claim & Main Con Claim) for early August as well as end of August (sub-contractors claim) for the Medan trip...

PapaRoach & Aping will be coming on a Sunday & will be staying somewhere in Star Hill.. i'm not gonna be staying with them there though... the hotel looks kinda shady for me.. & small... i'm not even sure if they have car parks for guests..

I might even drive over to Genting if i manage to borrow Pang Ko's GPS...2 more weeks to go..~~!! wohoo...

Argentina vs Germany (World Cup 2010)

2010-07-13T18:41:00.002+08:00

Now.. it's my time to blog about the World Cup match..

So my selection is the match between Argentina & Germany....where Argentina lost by 4 goals...

Michael Ballack-(2010) World Cup

I was rooting for Germany..

I Like the guy behind... the one they call Mesut Oezil.

Aping said he's crosseyed. Which i disagree...

Lionel Messi actually played real good with lots of clever runs & tricks...

The last goal is scored by Klose...

Reputed to be the most colourful Manager in the World Cup.. was he really...?

The Final Score 0-4.. a win to Germany...

Yay Germany!!~~~

Unfortunately they lost the next round to Spain who went on the become World Champion..~~Yay Espana...~~!!!

3 Things guys Look for in A Woman

2010-07-07T10:04:00.000+08:00

I have come to the conclusion that guys see 3 things that they look for in a woman.

Unfortunately they are all physical attractions:-

1) Beautiful Smooth Skin
2) Pearly white teeth
3) Rockin' hot body

If you have even one of the above..

You'll land yourselves a man...

I like it but it's really hard to handle...

2010-07-03T13:51:00.000+08:00

I like it when we shared secret smile when something funny happened...

I like it when we talked like there's just the 2 of us even though there's a bunch of other people around...

I like our silent company..

I like it when we shared a laugh...

I like it when the sky changes colours when we were in the confines of his car...

Cam-whoring time

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Reality hits hard :-

1) when i found something new everyday in the car.. my latest discovery was a black hair pin. Following people's advice... :) I left a pack of opened tissue in the compartment passenger side of the handrest (covering the hair pin). The tissue was gone the next time i rode in the car... :(.. i left a whole new packet of tissue this week in the back passenger handrest's little compartment. I'll see if i can still find it next week..

2) when the gf called and he had take it outside out of earshot
- there's this one time, we were in his car and just parked when the call came..his tone was completely different when he talked i assumed that it's the gf.. a bit like coaxing a little child.. It hurts, but i can't really get out of the car since the door is still in locked position. So i sat there and took all the brutal beating to my heart.. all this while trying to make myself look busy.. which is hard since there's nothing that i can fiddle with in the car..

3) when i found that the gf sweater (a freakin' size "S"...) has found a permanent place at the back of the passenger seat.

4) when his i-phone's wall papper is filled with photoshopped pictures of them together..

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What makes him think that i know KL road more than he does ? Ask me for directions when his GPS lost its satelite connection.. weii what la...
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The other day, we went off to do testing 2gether at a high-end apartment near KLCC... it was fun..

The guard told us to park near the main gate.. so he asked me to go down for him to park his car very near to the wall until it was impossible for him to get off from the drivers side.. i thought he was kidding when he said he'll just slide over to my side to get out of the car..

All his effort was wasted when the guard told us to park in the basement carpark..

Sia-sia ja usaha dia.. he had to slide back in from my side again.. ehhe.. :)