Resolution For 2008

Happy New Year 2008!

Everyone should have dreams to chase & aiming to achieve. It is the time to list my resolution for year 2008.

1.) A new & better career ( If no increment & bonus before Chinese new year )

2.) Loss 5kgs by early of March or May ( To attend my friends’ wedding ) & loss another 5kgs by the followings months. Total aiming = Lose 10kgs.

3.) Hong Kong trip for at least 6 nights 7 days. ( Backup vacation is Bali 4 nights 5 days. )

4.) Sponsor my parent to take a flight within Malaysia. ( Anywhere they like )

5.) Bake at least 2 cakes or cookies. ( Firstly is to buy a microwave. )

6.) Design & sew at least 2 dresses or blouses.

7.) Play a perfect song with my keyboard. ( Before the keyboard run out of key )

8.) Find my Mr. Right & get married. ( Oh, so difficult! )

9.) Upgrade my Internet & write blog to earn USD100/year.

10.) Learn to speak Japanese ( which I should have started years ago ) or Korean.

11.) To buy myself a diamond ring. ( Am I too greedy? I hope not hehehe )

I wish I could work it out, even not 100% but at least 50%. Wish everyone happy new year & have a healthy & wealthy year ahead. Cheers….. ^v^

Recall 2007

Do you still remember what you have done & what you haven’t done in year 2007? 31-Dec-2007, here come last day of the year. I would like to recall what I have achieved & what I didn’t in year 2007.

5 NOs – POSITIVE

1.) No jobless
2.) No MC ( Medical Leave )
3.) No bad debts
4.) No gossips
5.) No big arguement

5 NOs – NEGATIVE

1.) No oversea vacation
2.) No lose weight
3.) No money saving
4.) No new house
5.) No increment ( Yet – I hope so. )

Office Black-Out

Everything just fine early in the morning. Today is last day for the 1st company's audit. Something weird happen after the auditor came for an hour.

The lights suddenly turn off & on by its own. Then printer is not working and computer started to blink blink. All the electrical didn't off at the same time but one by one. Lucky we were two in office today, otherwise I would be so panic.

I asked my worker to check on it but can't find the problem. So, called wireman & he came after half hour. Check & check, suddenly the switch came out with pop sound with smoke & little fire. Office is going to blow up?? We jump up & run out from office. Well, nothing happen but everything were off eventually.

Wireman said that we need to call TNB ( Electric supply company ) because he suspects something wrong with the electric supply. So, I called TNB & wait, again. The auditor was unable to work under the heat & left early ( It was rainning almost everyday here but hot & burning sun today. ) Hour & hour, then we were told that they are unable to do anything yet cause some important parts were missing in our electric station. It was stollen!! So, pictures taken to report & have to wait for backup.

One and half hour before go home, the electric was fixed, finally. I switch on everything one by one & luckily nothing short. What's a black Friday. Working in dark without air-con for over 5 hours, oh, it was so terrible!

Rain Over 24 Hours

Planet is sick!

Started rain here 2 days ago. Eventually stopped this afternoon. But the rain won't rest longer. The sky is getting dull again. I think rain is coming soon, again!

Watched the news on TV last night & read newspaper this morning. All about flood in JB ( South Malaysia ). Many people get in troubles. The weather forecast said that the rain will continue for another few days.

What am I gonna do on this rainy day? *_*

Burglary!!

Oh no!! Someone breaks into our factory and steal some stuff again last night! Again? Yes, again! This is not the first misfortune. Last time they had party here and not forget to leave “evidences” ( food ) here too.

My worker reported this case to me early this morning. After careful check, fortunately just some cartons & stainless steels tools were stolen. Small mess. I’ve checked my office and everything seem ok. No sign of breaking in & everything just fine. We believe the burglar came in by climbing through the big gate. We suspect someone did it live nearby but nothing much we can do.

I just can’t imagine, one day when I step into my office & everything there was gone! What should I do? I think I would go home & declare 1 day off. Hehe…..

Office's Horror

I was concentrating on replying my customers’ emails. Suddenly, I heard someone knocked the door. Who is that? I whispered to myself. As I remembered I locked the lower big gate & no one could come in! I just looked through the window. There was no one.

After a while, I heard some noises from the front door again. What is that? This time, I opened the door & LOOK! There was nothing too. Mystery? Of course not! Eventually, I found out that were noises happen when strong wind blew & hit the door.

It was so scary sometimes, especially when I was working alone, do nothing & think too much. My worker has had medical leave for 2 days. So needed I to make sure the gates & doors were locked all the time for safety.

When the office is too quiet, even just a little “clik clak”, it could definitely shock me off. Every time when I walk through the store to washroom, I could hear “something” walking underneath all the cartons. When I get closer, “he” runs faster. Just some kind of animals I guess. I haven’t seen “him” yet but I know someday, we will meet!

Wedding Luncheon

I love to attend wedding luncheon or dinner when I was a kid because there were so many nice foods. But now, I wish it could be finished soonest, so that I can just go home.

I went to a cousin’s wedding luncheon with mum on last Sunday. The bride’s mother is my dad’s relative, neither that far nor that close. This is the first time I meet them & I don’t even know how to address them.

We were there 15 minutes earlier as the Invitation card highlighted luncheon start SHARP at 1:00pm. Well, it still late & started at 1:45pm. I was wondering, is that Chinese people traditional to be late on wedding?

The restaurant was well decorated & looks quite grant. People dancing ( while we were busy eating haha ), the bride & groom were dance too & everything just fine even the food doesn’t taste as good as I thought. The worst part was the waitress services - Ugly dress, ugly face with ugly services. Ask her to get something, she shown her ugly face with very bad manner, just like I owe her so much.

What’s a sweet wedding for the new couple & such a “hot” luncheon for me as the guest! >o<

Deepavali Open House

My parent & I went to our ex-neighbour’s Deepavali open house on last Saturday night. They have moved to new house since 3 years ago but we still keep in touch & visit to each other house during New Year.

As usual, we went to their house this Deepavali. The family has mother, father, 4 daughters ( but 1 passed away ) & a son. Both the mother & father were sick. They still could recognize us but hardly to talk. We felt so sorry for them when get to know their situation is getting worse. Anyhow, they were so happy to see us & had warm welcomed us with all kind of tasty food.

There is nothing much we can do for them but visiting & seeing each other more often could mean so much even we are just friend or old neighbour. Who knows, we might in the same situation when we get older.

Last Day Of October

Day pass day & it is end of the month again. What is the best thing when today comes? Of course to get the pay for the month! Pay bills, loans, parent, shopping, movie, luxury dinner………too many things to do but too less money to spend.

There are too many things happen around & things keep changing no matter you say yes or no. Sometimes, I felt short of time to note down every single thing that I think is memorable.

Phrase of Today : Everyday is a different day, tomorrow is not a better day because yesterday, today & everyday is a great day.

I was Late

I have been waiting & waiting, why my alarm clock still haven’t ring. When I felt there is something wrong, I jump up & grab my clock. Oh my God! It was almost 7:30am.

Within 20 minutes, I’ve took shower, well dressed, made my breakfast ( just a coffee & 2 slides of bread with jam ) & drove to work. I was impressed that sometimes I can be as quick as I wanted to.

When I was in rush, there is always something preventing me. A doggie was chasing behind my car & I don’t know why. After the doggie, a big truck was blocking my front way & I have no choice but drive slowly behind. Even I was late but I still won’t forget to drop by for a newspaper. Hehe…

Anyway, I was just late for 6 minutes. Thought I can enjoy my breakfast but then I realized there is only half cup of coffee left. The rest was spilled out in my plastic bag. Do I have to have such a bad Tuesday?

I hope all these avoidable “obstacles” wouldn’t spoil my lovely day. I promise to myself that I would never go back to sleep again after the alarm clock rang ( as I always did ^o^ )!

Phrase of today – We were late to work sometimes, late to express your love to someone, late to make an important decision BUT we will never too late to change.

I am Sick

I hate when I was sick. Once I got fever, will followed by sore throat, flu & cough. I insist no medicine for this small illness. So, I went to bed at 8pm last night & hope I would feel better the next day. Anyhow, my nose was blocked and I was sleeping with my mouth open to keep me breath.

After sleep for 11 hours, I woke up at 7am this morning. Though it wasn’t a good sleep last night because I am still feeling the same. Keep falling asleep at work & can’t even concentrate on anything I do. What I am thinking is just my lovely bed.

Luckily today is Friday & I got another 2 days to rest.

Coin is Not Money?

Bon bon bon……. Everytime when Bobo ( my 3 years old niece ) heard the motorbike’s horn, she would runs to her grandma ( my mum ) and shout “Roti, roti. Want to buy?” Yesterday she did the same.

Grandma : Oh, I don’t have enough money. Could you go & get a dollar from your aunt ( me )?

Bobo : Ok, ok.
( She runs straight away into my room & spread her little hand with her cute face. )

Bobo : Grandma needs one dollar to buy bread. ( She waits patiently. )

Me : Ok, here you are. ( I gave her two 50 cents coins & she hold it tightly. But she keep standing there & waiting. )

Bobo : Money please? ( She look at me with her innocent eyes & ask again. )

Me : What? I gave you! That’s money. ( I pointed to the coins on her hand. )

Bobo : ( She was confused. ) No, grandma needs “money” to buy bread! ( She spoke impatiently. )

Me : 50cents + 50cents = 1 dollar. This is money. You can buy bread with “this” money.

Bobo : This is money? So, give it to grandma? ( She still staring at the paper money in my purse. )

Me : Yesssssss. >o<

Bobo : Ooooo, ok.

My niece thought the coins are for her to play & no value. Only paper money is money, which used to buy things. Kid oh kids! Sometimes, she really made me laugh out of loud….. ^o^

School Holidays!

School had break for holidays last week. So, my sister with her 2 naughty boys had back home for holidays. These 2 boys used to stay with us when they were baby until they were 3 or 4. That’s why they always get very excited whenever they have chance back here – a wider place to play as compared to their apartment. The happiest was the little girl at home – my niece.

They are kind of aggressive. Woke up before sunrise & non-stop even sunset. That’s why we all had a very busy & tired week – chasing for the kids in & out. They could fight & cry for anything they want – toys, snacks, book, shower & etc ( even fight for a hug ). Anyway, they back to their busy town & back to school again today. We were frustrated when the kids make noise but it is really happy when we all laugh together. My mum, dad, niece & I are really missing them ^-^

Feelings of Hug

1.) Victory’s Hug
When I was in school, I always proud to be selected to represent school for activities & competitions. No matter win or lost, experience is the most I appreciate. Hug from teacher is a big encouragement. Hug between own members boost the fighting spirit for victory. Hug between competitors is a starting point of new friendship.

2.) Farewell’s Hug
A farewell’s hug that made me cried when the last day I was in college. I don’t know when we could meet again but I will never forget that speechless hug. It was so close & touching that I can’t even hold my tears.

3.) Friend’s Hug
A real friend is not just a buddy who will eat & laugh with you but it is someone who shares all happiness & sadness together, someone who will lend you the shoulder when you cry & someone who will open the big hands to give you a warm hug.

4.) Family’s Hug
Its easier to hug a stranger than hugging your family members. This is because we are too closed to each other. No matter what happen in our life, family is the only place that we can count on & hug with.

5.) Lover’s Hug
It was so nervous but very excited when someone expressed love to you. Falling in love is very beautiful & sweet. When we hug, it was so romantic & so much in love.

Times make us growth and experiences make us change physically, mentally & emotionally. Read an article about Free Hug couple days ago. A group of young guys were offering free hug on the street. Some people thought they are crazy & silly. But when 1 person gets hugged 5 people around were get laugh. That’s the achievement of happiness & the reason for me to write about my feelings of hug.

Friday's Lunch

Fried Onion Chicken Flavour Noodles Soup + 1 boil egg + 1 orange as dessert

It is raining again but life still going on. I had my hot soup noodles plus a pure egg as my office’s lunch today. Easy & simple. Having hot meal in this cool weather, it’s definitely enjoyable. Last but not least, here come a beautiful & sweet orange for dessert.

What’s a wonderful Friday. ^-^

Effectiveness

Do you still remember what you did today of 2 years ago or could you recall the love letter that you wrote & sent out 2 years ago?

I’ve received a call from a government officer yesterday. It was pertaining an inquiry letter that my company submitted in year 2005. It was very important matter but we have found the solution from others sources after suffered the pain of wait for the respond. I’ve been advised that they are just about to study our case & needed info in details. What? Letter that sent 2 years ago? He refreshed me by read me the entire letter and luckily I still could remember the main purpose of the letter. But, is this the most effective feedback that they could give? Reply after 24 months instead of 24 hours or days?

Frankly, I’ve never & wont expect a reply after the letter sank for so long, especially from such complicated government party. It does disappointing me but late better than none. What we got to learn is, just be PATIENCE.

Touching Story

Reading today’s newspaper, there are many real stories that really touch my heart & made me cry.

1.) Human’s Love
A young guy taking care of an old man that has no blood relation with him and ask nothing in return. They were employer-employee years ago and were staying under the same roof ( an old wooden house ). The old man ( Former Employer ) was retired, no income and unable to take care of himself because of ill. Young guy take that responsibility with less paid has never left him and always be there when help needed. How many of us could do the same?

2.) Pet’s Love
A 2.3kgs weights puppy, named Joey safe a 1-year-old boy from danger. The kid was playing at the garden and suddenly came a poisonous snake. Puppy risk himself and jump in between to protect his master. The kid was fine but puppy was bitten by the snake and almost killed. After treatment for quite some times, puppy has recovered and jumping in out as usual. No wonder, people agreed that puppy is the most faithful pet.

New Neighbour - One more!

Last month, new neighbour moved in to the left empty house. They are 6 Indian – Origin. 2 days ago, an Indian family moved in to the right empty house – Local Indian. Both houses were vacant for more than a year and now both were occupied in 2 months. A quiet place suddenly “warmed up” with new residents. We are not quite used to it but still have to face with the chances.

When I sat down and think, this is just like my career. I’ve been working alone for years. No colleagues and just me with 3 computers. I’ve started to scare of changes & afraid of working in-group. I don’t know how long I would be staying in this situation but maybe I think its time to make a move for better future.

New Neighbour

Both houses next to mine have empty for quite a while.

2 days ago, my new neighbour moved in to the left empty house. They are 4 Indian guys from India original. According to the house’s owner ( ex-neighbor ), they are working in a plantation estate.

I don’t really see their real faces yet, because they came home and keep all the doors & windows closed. Anyway, new neighbour and us have a common sense whereby – NEVER TALK TO STRANGER. That’s why we never say Hi. ^o^

Nightmares

1.) I was driving to a destination. A car infront of me suddenly stops. It was a very hectic main road. I know there is something wrong but there is no way to escape. The driver gets off from the car & trying to kidnap me. I was struggling – hardly. Here came a man & safe me. I was about to thanks the Goodman but then kidnapper return with another friend & killed the Goodman. I was shocked!………..then I woke up to bathroom.

2.) I went to have my haircut but I’ve forgotten to bring my wallet. I called home but no one answer. I tried dad’s cellphone but the person who answered speaks foreign language. I felt hopeless.

3.) I went to a grand exhibition with friends. Car’s engine, clothes, food…everything were there! I was surprised when I saw many of my old friends are working there. I was so excited talking with my old friend & lost the friends who came with me. I tried to find them but then I came to a strange street. I called my friends unfortunately unable to reach even one of them. Suddenly an ugly man came to me, I was scared and I just ran away. The man keeps chasing. I tried hardest to escape but I can’t run but can only crawl. The crazy man is getting nearer……..oh what he is going to do to me………

Dud…dud….dudddd……My alarm clock rang. What’s a long & tired night? How could so many nightmares in a dream? It was so real & this is the first time I can remember my dreams clearly. I am not sure if this is bad or good but I just need to wake up & go to work.... >o<