Wedding Table 37

Me and housemate Suraya went to my ex Uni mate's wedding last night in Saujana Ballroom,near old Subang airport. Nice and cozy place.. i couldn't find my name anywhere in the guess list.. [panic attack] All the ex Biz Faculty mates were supposed to be in one table - Table 37. [panic attack again] Tried to look for any names that rhymes like mine..found one but that was the person who was registrating our names :p Jolynn tried to push them to put in my name as the 11th person at that table, but they insisted on knowing my full name [panic attack..help!] Maybe because of the way Jolynn kept pushing them to just add in my name that they finally agreed and added my name (using pencil) to table 37 [less panic but still worried they might not let me sit at table 37]

We had some refreshment drinks before the dinner started - coke & sprite. The card said 7 sharp but as usual, people only started arriving after 7. We went straight to Table 37 and caught up with our long lost mates,exchanging hi's and hello's, commenting on how one looked good now... I looked around the ballroom and noticed that the deco was so simple but nice. Small boxes of fruit cake on the table was delicious but got to know later that it was not fresh, we can see small molds around the cake...ooops! luckily still no news of cirit-birit from anyone yet :)

The bride and groom made an entrance somewhere around 8 and totally caught my attention. They looked good together, complimented each other - he has that matured yet naughty cheeky kinda look;hers was serene and sweet.

It started with a short intro of the bride & groom's childhood video, i guess that is the norm in wedding reception nowadays... Then the food came! It was not too bad....ooh, and we had red wine. I had 3!!

The selection of music was superb! All the right songs were being played - not too mushy and not too hyper..perfect!

x x x x x x x x

10.30pm - all of us at Table 37 started taking photographs and exchanging contacts. It was fun to meet up after such long time. I think the next reception would be Siew Leng's...In January if i heard her correctly.

11.00pm - We parted ways after hugging and saying our goodbyes....

x x x x x x x x

The reception was simple yet had a nice 'after feeling'. I hope mine will be as simple and as relaxing as theirs. But i do hope i get a garden or island wedding :p

To Sherly & Kar Yew...... 'yuuuuuuuuuuuum senggggggg'!!!!!!

Claims claims claims

so many receipts and i cannot even remember what and when is it for!! that's what you get when you do your 4-months claim at one go. Then you start to think very hard which office did you go to on 13 July, which parking i went to and try to match with all the parking receipts i have on hand....oh oh and where the hell did my MC go!!!!!! **sigh...

Lesson of the day - do your claim ASAP and take the damn LRT when you go into KL! :p

爱真的需要勇气

My friend recently sent an article about love...maybe he thought i needed a little 'reminder' of what is left in my life beside work :)

what is it about love?

"往往许多人在抉择伴侣时，容易东想西想，不知所措，就是因为害怕一时做错决定，看错人，造成终生的遗憾。

诺贝尔文学奖得主萧伯纳说：「此时此刻在地球上，约有两万个人适合当你的人生伴侣，就看你先遇到哪一个，如果在第二个理想伴侣出现之前，你已经跟前一个人发展出相知相惜、互相信赖的深层关系，那后者就会变成你的好朋友，但是若你跟前一个人没有培养出深层关系，感情就容易动摇、变心，直到你与这些理想伴侣候选人的其中一位拥有稳固的深情，才是幸福的开始，漂泊的结束」

爱上一个人不需要靠努力，只需要靠「际遇」，是上天的安排，但是「持续地爱一个人」就要靠「努力」，在爱情的经营中，顺畅运转的要素就是沟通、体谅、包容与自制(面临诱惑有所自制)。有许多人总是为「际遇」所迷惑与苦恼，意念不停、欲念不断、争逐不散，而忘了培养经营感情的能力才是幸福的关键。 所以不要去追问到底谁才是我的Mr. Right，而是要问说在眼前的伴侣关系中，我能努力到什么程度、成长到什么程度，若没有培养出经营幸福的能力，就算真的 Mr. Right出现在你身边，幸福依然会错过的，而活在犹疑与遗憾当中，这不就是许多「爱情虚无症」的遭遇与心态吗？

若你此刻已有一位长久相伴的伴侣，不要再随便三心二意地犹疑了，我们往往不易察觉感情中的一个陷阱，就是「近亲生慢侮」，也就是经济学中的铁律「边际效益递减法则」，跟你在一起越久的人，就越容易麻木与忽视，而新鲜的「际遇」总是那么动人可爱。

在感情对待中，难免有摩擦与无心的伤害，而且论得罪自己的次数累加起来最多的人，当然是跟我们在一起最久、最亲近的人。而新欢呢，又还没开始有得罪你的机会，再加上他的刻意讨好，所以新欢怎么看怎么可爱，旧爱怎么看怎么讨厌。

但别忘了，新欢身上总是有不确定的未知数，旧爱身上就是有难得的熟悉感、确定感、信赖感。千万不要随便在偶然的「际遇」中迷失了自己，错放了幸福温暖的手。

所以萧伯纳的话，是要提醒情人不要太钻牛角尖于寻觅那唯一，应该把精神用在学会经营幸福的能力上，同时也提醒我们「溺水三千只取一瓢饮」若有幸遇到了难得的伴侣，就不要再三心二意了，因为我们永远不知道一生何时会遇到两万个其中的几个，所以要知福惜福 、活在当下。

勇气
终于作了这个决定 别人怎么说我不理
只要你也一样的肯定 我愿意天涯海角都随你去
我知道一切不容易 我的心一直温习说服自己
最怕你忽然说要放弃 爱真的需要勇气来面对流言蜚语
只要你一个眼神肯定 我的爱就有意义
我们都需要勇气 去相信会在一起 人潮拥挤我能感觉你 放在我手心里你的真心

Vamos Nadal!!!

My kind of man :)

My 29th Sweet Escape

she composes her own songs..i like her
she is so down-to-earth...i like her
she has the blondest hair...i like her
she has the most bizarre sense of fashion..i like her
she designs her own clothing lines..i like her
she has a baby boy whose name is so unique was voted one of the most unique celebrity's childname...i like her
she is soooo sexy...that's why i like her more
she has a really sexy looking hubby...can i like him too? :)

Went to her concert in August. My good friend Sumalee got us tickets (my birthday present) seats at the last row in stadium Bukit Jalil, but who cares that it's far back... i got to see and listen to her sing live in Malaysia!!!!!

Managed to catch a few photos of her performance. And gals... Hollaback Girl really rocks!
I Love You Gwen!!!

Enjoy the show!

UAT syndrome

Feeling lazy
Feeling sick
Quick to snap
Sigh too much
Imsomnia
Day dreaming of vacation far far away
Dateline Dateline Dateline
Stressed out....

This is what we call UAT syndrome. When you do UAT and you will look at the system and say - U Are Terrible!!

8 years ago...

People go through so many changes in their life, some are good, some are bad; some are worthwhile remembering, some are best forgotten.

I have my fair share of those...but still nothing compares to those that we see in the TV everyday of the war and crime violence. We are blessed in so many ways.

Good vs Bad
Looking at my close friend's (Shafiyyah Dolly) blog prompted me to attempt a few notes on the real good times i had....

We were inseperable.
"Mana Dolly, Angela?" or "Aiks Dolly, Angela tak dak hari ni?". Now can you imagine? :) Well, we were quite popular at that time (aisehman...) together with another one of the stooges - Leila. But she was at that time closer to Zaliha, her other bestest friend.

The scene i cannot forget the most was Dolly's favourite "kemik china"..hahhahaahha, Dolly, between you and me, this is classic man!
There's another one involving the most educated primates of UM-7th college's monkey...do you know that they stare at you at night when you are sleeping? rather snatch a muffin rather than a Sunrise bread?(luxury lifestyle ok!!) Can't forget Leila's episode with it, it was sitting right at her window, and i was forced to bring in the penyapu to shoo it away (half asleep), and to think of Leila's face was a mixture of cemas-cum-blur....she can be very the blur! :)
And the endless nights of supper, EVERY NIGHT i might add. We actually had 2 places we liked best - downstairs indian stall (they serve the best Puree and i can't get anywhere nicer in KL now) and off-course our room. A heaven for Zaliha, she quoted- maggi mee and magazines!

There's also the time when one of the girls got heartbroken because of Love (sejak ditinggalkan...), and the stories we spun (ridiculous it may seem) just to make her laugh and feel better... And i am also thankful because i got to learn so many Malay ballads song since that day..hehehehe... Aku tak biasa..lalallaallaala..

Oh, and did i mention we actually have "buku hutang" between us? now this book is antique!!! we will write down all of the hutang-piutang between us in that special book. Kalau ada yang masih hutang tu (kalau tak banyak) halalkan jer la noh! What makes it even more special is what goes into that book - effortless song lyrics that described how we felt at that time. Hmm, come to think of it, where is that book now? Lut, ngan ko ke aku ar?

wah...so many many more stories to tell you.....

Remembered vs Forgotten
I fell in love for the first time - worthwhile remembering

We snuck in beer into our dorm room - worthwhile remembering :p

Nasi ayam on wednesday and nasi tomatos on Friday - worthwhile remembering

Pre-exam studying at the canteen - worthwhile remembering

UM library - worthwhile remembering

My first Indonesian dance performance attended in Istana Budaya - worthwhile remembering

We fought amongst each other - best forgotten

Graduation day - worthwhile remembering

Well, it's been 8 years now. All three of my girlfriends are married with a baby girl each, except for Zaliha....(malam ni pulun ce'embo ok..) - Aqila Elle and Darlene Latetia. cool names kan? i am still single and still enjoying my life..working like hell but i am proud of myself, but it does get lonely sometimes, especially when you are home alone. That is why i normally try not to go back home that early after work. I will lepak until it's time for bed, only then i head home. Sounds ridiculous but it's my life.

I can't wait to tell my kids some day of all this, but for now, i can only hope that all things goes well for my friends and their family.

Well, like they always say " Love the life you live and not live the life you love", and insya'llah, you will make it through.

From my old blog - Jalan Jalan Cari Makan

I have been a IT dumb-blonde (it's now brown with highlighted reddish brown actually! :p) for quite sometime now, even until today..well actually i have created a blog in 2005 but forgot my password and now i cannot continue posting my blogs. So decided to create a new one last year and now i am copying and pasting all the items that i have written into this blog...clumsy me!

My old blog was called Jalan Jalan Cari Makan...yes, yes, i am quite an eater! eat to live, live to eat....that's my motto, go girl! haha

ok ok, to those who are new to my blog, welcome and hope you enjoy some normal day to day stories (these are specially flown from Singapore, you know)

Anyway, cheer up and dont forget -- Life is full of surprises!


Friday, Aug 19, 2006
Happy Birthday to myself

I always get sentimental on this day....remembering how old i am this year, what i went through in my life, who were there for me when i needed themmost, what will become of me every year after this day....so many questions yet no one to answer...

It has been always a big deal in my family to celebrate birthdays, not party-drinking-druken kind of thing but you know..birthday cards,phone calls or going out for dinner, the whole family.

My form 5 birthday was the best! Just finished my SPM...my parents decided to help me organise a BBQ..small makan-makan la.... (they went out after preparing all the things for me...so sweet!) we really had fun, we didn't care much that the food was not enough (my mum makes yummy ayam golek ok!!) we didn't care we made awful lot of noise, as long as we were enjoying ourselves, happy!
And the gifts! hahahah, i still remember receiving my first langerie, ivory white..oooo, so silky soft! i still remember my freinds saying " it's time la you own one of this thing...." :) this thing indeed!

But the most valuable part was the memory of that day...those faces, those smiles, the laughter....still clear in my mind, my heart....

Would i be able to have a party like that in future? nah, i guess not.... it all seem too adult to re-live what i had before, but who knows...someone out there might just listen to my plea..please please pretty please!


Thursday, August 18, 2005

Lonely

i really don't know what happened,even till this very day
He just left without saying goodbye....

x x x x x x x x

We met at a local bus station, just a few minutes walk from Princeton. I was waiting for my boyfriend, he was waiting for his girl.We smiled.

*clears throat* "Hi, N" he knew my name.
"Hi" i blushed.
"See you tomorrow? Same time, same place?"
*gasp* "ermm....Ok!" did i sound eager? Oh well, what the heck!

Few months later, we were an item. Brian, my ex, was flabbergasted; his ex, Sheena was speechless!
"Life is always full of surprises" he said, and i agreed. So wonderfully perfect! I was happy, elated that i've finally found someone who really cares, accepts me for who i am without trying to change me, and appreciates me as a woman.

2 months went by, we were holding hands while walking to school

5 months went by, we were stuck like glue

9 months went by, we were planning our engagement

10 months went by, we fought on who gets to choose the colour theme for our wedding

12 months went by, we were man and wife

15 months went by, we had Jamie, a sweet and healty baby girl, who adores me and worships him

Life was really full of surprises..

..........................................................

18 months went by, Jamie left us.....

19 months went by, he left me...... without a trace

"Why? Why me?" I asked Him
"Why?" I questioned myself
I cried and watch my tears dry.....i'm all alone again...

My life is just an empty space right now ..
"Lonely, i am so lonely, i have nobody, i'm on my own....."


Monday, August 15, 2005
Earrings Bracelets Belts Scarfs Sandals
Can't stop buying them! helppppppppp!whenever i go out, i'll come back home with either one of 'um. Accessories freak - that's what my friends call me. It's such a waste of money, i tell myself but what can i do..have a soft spot for them. They are like the light of my life: can't live without them. I feel different whenever i'm around them, without them i'm lost.....my life feels so dark and colourless... seriously! :)Why girls have to be so 'ma fan'?


Saturday, August 13, 2005
Eat to Live, Live to Eat
Family is coming down to KL for a visit but don't know where to bring them for food! i know, i know...since my blog is Jalan Jalan Cari Makan, so everyone assumes i know all about food, right?Well, i like to try different types of food..anything, as long as it's "makanable" la!but got a problem in looking for one *sigh* Ok, back to topic. Can anyone suggest places to eat?Chinese/Malay/Indian/Lain-lain food is fine with me. As long as its nice and reasonable. Any idea? :)


Friday, August 05, 2005
should i or should i not
Thought of changing my handphone.Currently using ASUS flip phone. Had it for a year now but its key pad is driving me crazy!!!! difficult for me to sms and i can't replace it as it's built-in metal...ASUS is cute but i still think it's better to stick with the more familiar brands like Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Ericsson...... trust me!Don't know why developed a suddent interest in Nokia 6600 (http://www.nokia.com.my/nokia/0,,50422,00.html) Although it's a bit bulky and much more bigger than my ASUS but i like it. Pricing at RM 920++*sigh* what do you think?


Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Disappointments
Disappointment, is when you cannot afford to own that cute little Barbie Doll that is sitting on the shelf
Disappointment, is when you cannot buy your daughter one....

Disappointment, is when your father cannot attend your graduation day
Disappointment, is when you are not around to attend one....

Disappointment, is when your friend doesn't understand you
Disappointment, is when they don't try to....

Disappointment, is when your colleague gets a lecture from the boss
Disappointment, is when you are not there to give them a hug....

Disappointment, is when your husband leaves you for another girl
Disappointment, is when they didn't even bother to tell you....

Disappointment, is when your wife is too busy going out for social events
Disappointment, is when you don't attempt to join her and give her moral support....

Disappointment, is when your partner doesn't treasure you when you are around
Disappointment, is when they walk out from your life ....

Disappointment, is when he doesn't even realise your flushed face when you're with him
Disappointment, is when you didn't try to tell him how much he means to you....

Disappointment, is when she is not independant
Disappointment, is when he is not responsible....

Disappointment, is when he says: We can't be together anymore
Disappointment, is when she replies: I think so too........


Monday, August 01, 2005
oZZy oRaNgE
My Vision, My Vehicle, Malaysian Vision

28/04/2005 - first intro from my uni mate. Intended to get Kenari actually, but he told me Perodua was to produce a new car soon, something the Japanese is using, called "Boon".

01/05/2005 - he showed me the picture...cool! decided to get one. No one knows about it yet as the official launching was supposed to be end of May.

05/05/2005 -- 20/05/2005 - was undecided. asked around for opinion : some said don't buy Perodua car, some said don't buy Proton car....buy Honda! but not enough money la friend *sigh*

23/05/2005 - He told me if i don't pay the booking fee now, then i might only get the car end of the year!! shit! better pay fast. so RM 1,000.00 gone *sob *sob!

26 or 27 /05/2005 - can't remember which date, My Vi was launched. Went to see the car with a bunch of friends. It was better than i expected, much more spacious than Kelisa, bigger than Picanto but the butt a bit ugly la....Colour wise, there's Lime Green (crowd's favourite), Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Black (cool like mafia), Mocca Silver ( looks a bit gloomy), Red (too red la) and of course, my Ozzy Orange! I like the colour so much, brightens up my day when i see it. My friends gave the thumbs up!!!!! He said to choose 3 colours for backup, just in case the first choise is not available. I was adamant to get Orange, but...you know, anything can happen. so i chose Ozzy, Mocca Silver and Black.

02/06/2005 - he said i was already in the first batch of registration. ok, fine..hopefully can get it by end of June or early July..

10/06/2005 - called him : no.....not yet arrived

15/06/2005 - again called him : nop...no news whatsoever.....

17/06/2005 - waited anxiously

24/06/2005 - ello!!! where is my car????

28/06/2005 - finally, first batch of the car arrived but NO OZZY ORANGE!!!!! grrrrrrr! Oh man!

01/07/2005 - next shipment will only be coming mid July....oh ok... :(

16/07/2005 - paid the 10% deposit - RM 3,900 ( minus the booking fee). I took the 1.3, manual premium, the one with ABS and 2 airbags - Safety-concious me ;)

28/07/2005 - called him a dozen time, didn't pick up!!! oh my god! did he run away with my money?? wanted to cry but come to think of it, i have the receipts with me and as far as i know, he is not that kind of a person.... hmm...at least give him the benefit of the doubt la!
29/07/2005 - called his office, found out that he was outstation for a course... phewww!! managed to talk to another guy, and guess what..... my ozzy orange is NOT HERE YET!!!!!

29/07/2005 night -- 01/08/2005 morning - was feeling sad and depressed. saw soo many My Vi on the road and one of them is not mine *sob *sob *sob *sigh

01/08/2005 - called him again and he said he will try his best to do whatever he can...said that Perodua didn't send them my Ozzy. He also mentioned about the My Vi demand was so high that Perodua decided to concentrate on mass production and less concentration on its colour scheme. hmm....now does that mean i'm not going to get my OZZY ORANGE?????????

02/08/2005 - OZZY ORANGE OZZY ORANGE OZZY ORANGE OZZY ORANGE OZZY ORANGE OZZZZ ZZZZZ..Good night OZZY..Hope to see you soon


Thursday, July 28, 2005
Go Get'um Girls
Girl Power!
Finally, finished our project in Singapore. Thumbs up for the 8 long days of hard work in Delphi room, a.k.a. Ice Tank . That room is so damn cold, and we survived!

"no now go, walk out the door....i will survive...yeah yeah!"

Wednesday, July 27, 2005
"Nang thong terng, Nang ta yon"
that's what you get if you ate too full. A direct translation meaning: after your stomach is strenched(ate too full, of course..), then your eyelids would eventually be half closed - SleepyIt has been a trend lately to quote this after a hearty meal, more or less after every meal, in our case. This to show how much we stuff our faces everyday!oh, btw, it's a translation from Thai language. Wanna learn Thai? :)
Eat to live, live to Eat


Monday, July 25, 2005
10 little indian friends....
It's so important to have friends around you, no matter what mood you are in....sad, happy, frustrated, excited, pissed off, hungry.....Sometimes life gets soo bz, couldn't even say 'hi', couldn't even call, but that doesn't mean you are forgotten! So guys and gals, lets meet up for mamak tonite at 8, Little India......