Christmas is around the corner

Last week Suee gave me some really cool Christmas goodies.

We had fun playing the pairing cards. I told her this is way better than an LV bag. I just wish I have more friends who can appreciate this game to play with.

I still need to work

Dear all,
I might not be able to resign after all. :( So I won't be as free as you and I thought.
If I have made some prior promises before that I already forgotten, please verify with me again. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
I am still in shock and trying to cope from the shock.

Dorothy

Birthday

Suee came to see me yesterday to celebrate my birthday. We went to Ichiban Boshi. We had some nice food.

She ordered an ankake soup and it was delicious. She said she will try to cook it one day.

We shared a nice sashimi over rice. It was with sesame oil, soy sauce and some chillies, so chinese style!

I got a nice soap from Kaleidoscope and a cute matryoshka ceramic dish and some capsule stickers. Thanks Suee and Huang Mei Li!!

3 days in a row--forgeting things

Thursday: mobile phone, where you are expecting some important calls.

Friday: office keys, where you realised you are the last to leave office and it is going to be a long weekend.

Saturday: where you totally ignorant about not having your wallet with you and you top up for your facial, and plan to have a good lunch, need to pay the parking, need to buy a gift for your niece and need to go to KL for another appointment.

3 days in a row. What has happened to me? Where is my mind?

Jobless life--Coming Soon

I think most of you cannot imagine a life without a job. Ya, it doesn't sound very healthy, but if this is used appropriately, it will be rewarding.

I know it will be rewarding.

I will have a lot to do. Estimated date: 20 Dec 2011?

I am looking forward.

where is my 自尊?

自尊丢到墙角
掏出所有的好
你还是不看
你还是不要

Palmy - ร้องไห้ง่ายๆกับเรื่องเดิมๆ

Last week I listened to a very achingly beautiful song that I do not understand. It is in Thai but it touched my heart. I wish I can write something as beautiful. It is in my head now and then. I love the chords. Thanks to Jesmo for this.

translated:
I tried to be on my own, telling myself that everything is okay

I tried to remain calm and stay strong

But all those feelings never subsided

though everything had changed

Why do I always cry over the same thing?

This I never understand

Sometimes I wonder why I am this sensitive,

always crying with these same feelings

I tried to take care of myself, struggling all those feelings

Paramore: The Only Exception [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Last Friday I made my boss played the guitar and we sang some songs in the office. Boss has picked this song. Usually I am not so into mainstream music but this is different. I have never looked at the lyrics so closely and I like the fact that it is both sad and hopeful. (I especially like the highlighted sentences):

Lyrics:

When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And cursed at the wind
He broke his own heart
And i watched
As he tried to re-assemble it

And my momma swore
that she would never let herself forget

And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist


But darlin',
You, are, the only exception
But, you, are, the only exception
But, you, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception

Maybe i know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face


And i've always lived like this
Keeping it comfortable,
distance, and up until now
I'd sworn to myself that I'm content
With loneliness
Because none of it
was ever worth the risk, but...


You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception

I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream

Oh

You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception
You, are, the only exception

And I'm on my way to believing.
Oh, And I'm on my way to believing.

Keren Ann - My name is trouble

Saw this today. Quite like it. Wonder how someone would change an octave so naturally without sounding too wrong. :)

How to Fail at a Job Interview

I read this article today and it is so true!! I want to share it with all of you here:


http://blogs.forbes.com/susannahbreslin/2011/06/22/how-to-fail-at-a-job-interview/

Insomnia

I have been suffering from insomnia lately. I want a really good sleep but I don't know how.

I even try taking this kind of drink, it helps a little I guess.

Yesterday mom double-boiled some birdnest for me. I guess it did helped but I had many dreams and involving work and family. I got up 7.15am today (Sunday).

More better sleeps please....

Plant from Mid Valley, still here!

Plant from Mid Valley is still doing OKAY after 2 years! Isn't it amazing? It has been by my side all this while. I want to see it grow forever, even if it would outlive me.

nonsense session at T Forty Two

Last Sunday the nonsense gang gathered in Bangsar Village. AK, TV and me. It was such a long time ago since we last met AK...well...we last met him on his wedding day. Now he is going to be a dad soon!!!

We had fun catching up and talking nonsense. I guess that's what friends are for. I think the next gathering should be in Oct on someone's wedding. *ahem*

We didn't have the chance to eat the cakes there. It was not very appetising when we check it out at their counter. Maybe because it was late...7pm?? The drinks were fine. Nice couch though.

Yoga Snob Quiz

Haha, today I took a Yoga quiz.


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I'm a Balanced Yogi!

A Balanced Yogi You love your friends unconditionally and accept them for who they are no matter what their yoga style preference, religious beliefs, or spending habits. You focus on the good in people and would never try to change them. Almost everyone feels comfortable in your presence. You live your yoga. You are an inspiration to yoga students everywhere!

Take the Yoga Journal Yoga Snob Quiz!

Yee Yan

Last Monday Yee Yan left a bag of goodies she got for me from Taiwan. I was very sleepy when I found this, but I thought it is such a nice view from my gate with the bag.

On Sunday we met again. I took her to Departure Lounge, we had coffee and some food. I love the turkey BTL sandwich. Awesome!! Even the coleslaw was delicious!

We also shared a pancake with banana. That was good too.

Most importantly, the company was very good. I don't see Yee Yan very often after we came back to KL. Maybe less than 10 times. It was nevertheless an awesome outing. We had great conversations and I felt very good after that. For a person so much younger, she is very determined and taught me about strength and courage. I will miss her when she goes to Singapore.

I don't feel good

Since I came back on last Saturday, I fell sick. This time the flu is a bit different. It came with a painful sorethroat of 2 days, then start with running nose, first day watery and second day onwards thick yellowish phylem.

I still come to work because lots to do. Just hoping that my colleagues are fine.

I look like this now.

Yogyakarta (Part II)

We bought Carica (some fruits of papaya varietal), a bit tasteless though. It is a popular snack, marinated in sugar water. Passion fruit, the seed was from Thailand but was planted in Wonosobo. We bought some just to try.

We saw a little boy playing kite on the roof of some building near the water castle.

We tried the street jamur, a bit too sweet for my liking, but it is supposed to be good, just like our herbal tea.

Once upon a time, one of the King's past time was to sit and watch concubines swim in this pool.

My lunch at a grand buffet style restaurant call Ndalem Ngabean.

Our dessert.

This is a mystical place. I can feel something here. Candi Kalasan.

We stayed here the last 3 nights at Duta Garden. We had our swim on the last night.

Yogyakarta (Part I)

Yes, I am back from my 6 days trip in Yogyakarta. I have seen many beautiful candi (temples). I will share some pics here:

We took pictures with local students. I have been stopped twice another 2 times by other students in other areas too. I think they like taking pictures with tourists.

We had ayam goreng with nasi and ayam soto for lunch on the first day we arrived. I was very hungry and it was delicious.

Borobudur was spectacular. We had to wake up early, about 4am to see the sunrise. It is a pity we are not allowed to go to the top floor with the stupas. I took this picture from the 5th floor.

Everyone have to wear a sarong to come inside Borobudur.

This is one of my favourite picture. We were in the car and we saw a bunch of bebek (duck) walking back home with the guidance of the owner. We went down the car and took a picture. Love it.

We caught the next sunrise the next day. Those are my hands, by the way.

Meditation in Dieng.

Colour Lake in Wonosobo.

Dish Deli

Yesterday I went for chinese tui na massage and cupping. My back has so many red marks now, it is interesting to see.

After that, I met up with my language exchange friend to have lunch at Dish Deli. I bought the vouchers for RM18 per person.

My friend ordered Fisherman's pie. I tasted this before, I think it is awesome.

I orderd a roast chicken dish. Delicious.

My dessert: apple crumble with ice cream.

To have a lovely lunch with a main course, a drink and a dessert for RM18 is a steal. I am glad I bought the vouchers earlier from Milk A Deal. :)

I Love Post Crossing!

About a month ago, I joined a post crossing website: http://www.postcrossing.com/

I sent 3 postcards to random people, one from Germany, one from China and one from USA. Yesterday I sent another 3 to Belarus (not sure where it is), Finland and The Netherlands.

Today, I received 3 postcards from China, Belarus and Belgium. Awesome!!!! Looking forward to receive more!

Lovely dinner at La Risata

Today me and Mun Siong celebrate Kawati's belated birthday at La Risata. I couldn't believe how delicious it was. Even the bread and olive was very delicious. I like the pizza very much, it is called Pizza Vegetali with pine nuts, aubergine, cherry tomatoes.

The appetiser we ordered came later but it was alright. We had this baked aubergine with cheese and tomatoes, forgot the name though.

One of the highlight, beside the pizza is the baked seafood marinara! Yum!! We finished everything.

Lastly, we had Torta di Cioccolato, a flourless dark chocolate cake with a melting chocolate centre served with vanilla ice cream. Ooh la la!

I am very happy with the food quality and ambience of the restaurant. Definitely will go again.

Lunch at Akari

My lunch today, saba shioyaki at Akari. Not bad, but the food temperature was not hot enough today, in my opinion. Here is the pic, oops, I took 2 pieces of papaya before I remember to take the photo.

Fassender & Rausch muffins

This weekend is busy busy busy, but I i finished most of my tasks yesterday: buy shampoo, laundry power etc, pump petrol, wash toilet, wash fan, sweep floor, hand wash clothes, wash my car...

Today I decided to use my Fassender & Rausch hot chocolate. I was supposed to make a drink with it...but I was too full to drink it. I bought this expensive chocolate last year May when I visited Berlin.

I want to use it quickly before expiry date, November 2011 :(

I had trouble melting them, so I decided just leave it and not forcing too much. I added some orange peels too.

Just put my usual ingredients, milk, sugar, self-raising flour, eggs...

It turned out okay, very home made and not so pretty.

Few days of breakfasts made in advanced.

A Sunday in Klang

I had not been to Klang in ages. Yesterday Ms Ding asked me out to visit Chu Fan in Klang. It turned out quite fun! We had bak kut teh, dry bak kut teh and fried fish. Then we had this awesome 摇摇冰。(shake shake ice).

It was a happy Sunday. I went to Empire Mall in Subang for the first time on the way home. :) Satisfied.

This week

I am reading Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua and As A Man Thinketh by James Allen.

This whole week i was not well. Flu and fever on and off. I took Tuesday off, but it was not enough to get well. Anyway i drag myself to work hoping to get back to normal as soon as possible.

This week i met two interesting people. One of them gave me this book, one of them gave me a song.

love tree

Went to Bali last month. Didn't take many pics though. Since V day is coming, I think this pic is good to fit into the mood.

Taken in Ku De Ta. Nice place.

Gong Xi Fai Cai--Nin Chor 2

Sorry guys, I don't know why I blog so rarely nowadays.
Today is Nin Chor 2, actually even the first day of holiday (1 Feb 2010) I was already sooo sooo bored at home. It never happened to me before. Guess it is the state of mind. I was longing to get out of my house but no chance. Where to go la??

So today, I came to my office. Yeah, office. I still park at my usual parking spot in B3(season parking) although there are plenty of spaces everywhere on the street. First thing I did was to bank in a cheque into my bank account. Huat arrrr...even at this quiet time, I need to queue behind an auntie, who looked very satisfied banking the cheque..just like me!

After that I went for a 1 hour foot reflexology. A bit painful but I felt satisfied too! They didn't hiked up the price, everything remain the same!

Then, I came to my office. Aaaah...really satisfied. At least I keep myself entertained for some hours doing something good, not just eating, sleeping or watching silly tv shows without meaning.

Need to help my 2nd sis to bank in a cheque to her special bank later. Hmmm...okay la..I have promised her I will do it.

Listening to RTL Lounge radio while writing these and day dreaming. Life is not too bad after all. Well I should say...I feel blissful now. :)