just me myself and i

Bring back my muse

2008-06-15T13:59:00.001+08:00

Was just browsing through my previous posts and realised that i had loads of ideas and loads to write. So semangat, unlike now. Muse, muse pls come back!!

Not so happening

2008-06-14T13:34:00.004+08:00

Watched "The Happening" yesterday. My first movie since "The Water Horse" about two months back. It was a distinct Mr Shyamalan's movie, but also not quite so. It was typical as the show keeps one wondering what was actually happening. And it was not so typical as one would still be wondering at the end of the film. It did not have that satisfying twisted ending like that of "The Sixth Sense". But it does have a moral to the story which is to be kind to our environment!

Obviously not that smart after all

2008-06-09T20:55:00.004+08:00

This is a long overdue complaint of a certain cable tv provider. It recently advertised to change to its new smart card. One would only assume that this was to improve its services especially during foul weather. Why else would it want to introduce the new card? Anyway, to my utter dismay and horror, the new and not-too-smart smart card did nothing to improve this cable tv's service during bad weather. And even during good weather, the service was not at all free from disruptions. To add insult to injury, mom and i encountered at two separate incidences, while watching the tv, the decoder suddenly went to stand-by mode! Yes, this was after we changed to the new card (never before had this misfortune with the old card)!!! So whose brilliant idea is it for the new smart card?!

Creative me

2008-05-31T11:34:00.003+08:00

To view the creative side of rosietheposie, pls click here

Tis is fun!

2008-05-27T12:18:00.002+08:00

Progression...

2008-05-25T21:23:00.015+08:00

early August - did not know i was pregnant yet, though i suspected i was as i was not feeling too good in the mornings. went to a gp the next day and it was confirmed :D

end August - saying bye-bye to hubby as he left for HK (top) & at a relative-in-law's wedding (bottom) early Sept - all set to attend Kavitha's wedding

Second trimester...
end Oct - a short visit to hubby in HK

end Nov - at Jaspreet's home (top)

mid Dec - an early xmas (bottom)

Third trimester...

mid Jan - when darling was back for Kor's wedding

early Feb - at week thirty-one.. during cny (obvious isn't it!)

18 March - about 13 days before my water bag broke.. at hubby's place celebrating dad-in-law's birthday

New mom

2008-04-29T19:58:00.002+08:00

I wasn't so much of a baby person, more of a dog person (it's usually a dog person vs a cat person, but why am i associating it with a baby?!!). Anyway, that was before Annabel. Now, on the streets, i will look twice at a baby (besides dogs of course), unlike previously.

There are so much more responsibilities now that i'm a mom (still have to get used to the new status ;p). Life revolves around the little one now. Lifestyle changes are in tow. Long peaceful slumber is replaced by short interrupted sleep. Everything comes to a halt when she cries. Me time only when she sleeps. No, i'm not complaining, it's all part of motherhood.

Our ROM one year anniversary coincides with Annabel's baptism. And this year we are entitled to celebrate Mother's and Father's Day! Yippee!! ;p

Hello sleepless nights...

2008-04-26T19:06:00.004+08:00

Could not believe that we're parents now. Little Annabel was born on the 31st March, five days earlier from the expected due date. Sorry dear but she couldn't wait for her daddy!

I really thank God for a relatively easy labour and delivery. My water bag broke at about 5.30am. I took time to shower and eat and some last minute packing (of course while feeling nervous and all), before going to the hospital at about 8+am. Upon reaching, we went straight to the labour room. I was a bundle of nerves, being the first time and not knowing what to expect. Luckily mom was with me ;p

I was given enema and later prostaglandin pessaries to induce labour (at about 9.30am), and was told to lie down for about two hours. Soon enough i started to feel the contractions, though they were very mild. When the two hours was almost over, i was given the green light to walk around. So i got down from the bed and waited at the tv room. Then the contractions started to get a wee bit uncomfortable (think menstrual cramps). When i was back on the bed, the contractions began to get more intense and shorter, gradually but surely. And when i couldn't take it any longer i was then given entonox (basically gas and air) - but i was still feeling the pain... probably it wasn't that intense.. at least there was something to take my mind off besides the pain. Oh and i was also given pethidine. Two different painkillers! Of course i also asked for an epidural but unfortunately my request was a bit too late (smart me said no when my gynae asked if i wanted it - but at that time there were no contractions yet!).

My gynae was called in when i was almost fully dilated and the baby's hair could be seen. I was happy that it was fast and that the last stage was almost over (sorry dear, the baby and i definitely couldn't wait till you arrive or else several more hours of suffering!). The contractions came and i pushed... and again.. and again... i was beginning to feel frustrated until i saw the vacumn - what a relief! After a couple more pushes the baby was out (TOD 2.08pm) with the help of the vacumn, and the little darling was wailing her lungs out! Me being an emotional wreck was expecting to shed a few tears of joy when i first lay eyes on Annabel but hmmm surprisingly i didn't. Perhaps i was just too tired and felt relief when it was all over (almost... minus the stitching and all!).

Now quite there yet...

2008-03-06T22:07:00.002+08:00

Five more weeks till the grand arrival of the tiny little one. Simply can't wait.. to see her, to hold her, and also cos i'm getting bigger and more uncomfortable by the day (although i know once she's out, she'll really tire me out!). Have been doing lots of shopping for baby stuff since last week. Couldn't resist buying a few cute dresses and girly clothes - they are so adorable, and i just couldn't wait to see our little bundle of joy in all those cutesy clothes.

Almost nine months

2008-02-16T21:03:00.003+08:00

The first trimester

I didn't feel or look pregnant but definitely felt lousy especially with the morning sickness and the rest. Sometimes I even wondered whether I really was pregnant. Also very crucial period, and my gynae even warned us not to get too attached with it (like starting to think of names!!). Here is also when we nicknamed the foetus as 'the dot' ;p

The second trimester

This is when I actually began to enjoy being pregnant. My tummy was starting to show as well. Good bye morning sickness, hello good appetite. I also started to feel the little one move, somersault, kick etc.

The third trimester

I'm just into my 33rd week of pregnancy (7 weeks more!), and getting heavier by the day. This is when I'm starting to get a wee bit tired of carrying that extra bulge around, and really looking forward to the day.. of course minus the pain! haha.. fat chance! I'm also beginning to miss all my pre-pregnancy clothes and heels and jeans and mini tees, and wonder if I'l be able to fit into my favourite pair of Levis later... Also having headache on the things to buy and prepare for the much-awaited arrival.

Hello 2008!!

2008-01-03T23:23:00.000+08:00

2007 was an eventful and blessed year indeed. Many significant happenings occurred, like (to name a few)...

Darling took part in a tv football quiz and won!
We got registered, finally! Then the wedding ceremony and dinner :D
Darling got his scholarship to pursue his Masters in OMFS.
Then the wonderful discovery of me expecting (of course the first 3mths wasn't that wonderful of an experience).
Darling had to leave for HK. sobs sobs!!

It was truly a year filled with blessings. Hopefully the year 2008 spells the same as well.

Dear Santa... my cd wishlist ;p

2007-12-07T14:46:00.000+08:00

My cd wishlist in random order:

1. James Blunt's All The Lost Souls
2. KT Tunstall's Drastic Fantastic
3. Celine Dion's Taking Chances
4. Josh Groban's Noel
5. Joss Stone's Introducing Joss Stone
6. Alicia Keys' As I Am

The warrior who fights naked

2007-11-19T21:15:00.000+08:00

Beowulf is such a disappointment. Perhaps i was hoping too much. What i initially assumed was a movie (thought it was something like 300) turned out to be a 'Polar Express'-like animation. The digital animation is simply excellent - almost real to the extend that the trailer had yours truly fooled. But overall, it was just so-so of a movie. Moral of the story: men are weak creatures. Oh, and do check-out Angelina Jolie's cekap digital animation figure ;p

Wedding post-mortem

2007-11-19T21:00:00.000+08:00

Kor's wedding is just around the corner. And i was just reflecting on my own wedding, and wondering what would i change if i were to have it all over again...

1. Cheemuis - the chipsmore kind. Hello, it is the bride's day!
2. My hand bouquet - was disappointed when i first set my eyes on it, but i tried hard to love it, really!
3. Should have wore the cheongsam first and then change into the saree for the dinner. Now the former is still hanging in the closet and dunno when i'll get to wear it,.. err not to mention if able to fit in it, ever!

But all in all, it was a wonderful wedding :D Thanks dear!!!

I wanna catch...

2007-11-11T11:24:00.000+08:00

Movies i wanna watch in the very near future (in random order):

1. Mr Magorium's Magic Emporium
2. Beowulf
3. Bee Movie
4. Stardust
5. Lions for Lambs

But so sad my fav kaki wayang is not around *sobs*

The wonders of HK

2007-11-10T20:31:00.000+08:00

Was in HK for a short visit to hubby dear 2wks+ back. A little apprehensive at first with tis being my first time travelling abroad alone and pregnant, but it turned out ok (minus the vomiting in the ferry to Macau! euuii!). What did i enjoy most about HK, besides the short and precious reunion with hubby, would be the shopping.. and the food, though there are many more local delicacies yet to be discovered by yours truly (must brush-up on my Cantonese first!).

What i discovered... (and more)

To walk fast (even if you were lugging a 2tonne bag) or else you might get pushed or worst get trampled lest you were to fall.

Order your food carefully. If you can't speak the language, point to the picture or something... If you think you've ordered meal A and the waitress got it as meal B, then you'll just be getting the latter.

Lots of walking here, including uphill hike (some steep ones too).

Not a good place if you are claustrophobic.

Queue moves fast - ppl are quite efficient.

They can be racist too. Doesn't really surprise me cos even in a multiracial setting ppl can be racist, what more in a country where one race dominates.

Ppl are rude and selfish. Typical.

Overall, i enjoyed my short stay there. Of course mainly due to spending valuable moments with hubby dear. The next time i'm there i'm hoping to be equipped with a better Cantonese! I better!!

A traumatic lunch

2007-11-06T20:13:00.000+08:00

Had the most awful tasting nasi goreng kampung today. The rice was soggy and tasteless (tasted almost like the perencah maggi mee - yucks). The saving grace would have be the chili padi and the tomato ketchup on top of a slice of almost-wrinkled cucumber. Mental note - never to have fried rice there (of whatever type).. ever again! The first and the last!

A new experience beaming

2007-11-05T21:37:00.000+08:00

Just into my 2nd trimester. And thank God that horrible nausea feeling and 'morning' sickness (24hr/d sickness more likely) have miraculously disappeared (that explains my long hiatus from the blogosphere). Appetite is slowly returning *yippee!* Feeling excited and nervous at the same time, with this being my first and all. hehe. The bump is already starting to show a little. And last Sat morning I thought i felt a little kick inside me (it is said that one could start feeling the baby kick within wk 18-22), could be my imagination.. but I am beginning to feel the little gift inside me :D Nowadays i'll try to make a connection with the little one before dozing off and after waking up and whenever i'm free haha - my new past time. We'll know the sex at my next ante-natal checkup (fingers crossed that it'll not hide itself), then we can start the headache of naming the child :)

Married life...

2007-07-31T13:03:00.000+08:00

Loads ppl ask wat is it like to be married ie "How's married life?" etc. Well, nothing much has changed. We're still the same... i guess now there's that commitment and of course that other person I got to consider - it's no more all about me! So u see, there ain't any major changes really, unless u consider being away from mommy and daddy and pepper a drastic change (err.. we're only 15 driving-mins away!!). The real change and excitement would be to live on our own, just the two of us, then i can play the role of the good wife (meaning doing the washing, cleaning, cooking and everything else!). Let's wait for HK!! hehe!

The revival!

2007-07-22T12:54:00.000+08:00

Haven't been doing justice to poor rosietheposie - been neglecting her for far too long. It's time for resuscitation!

Back to reality

2007-07-06T00:18:00.000+08:00

Finally the wedding is over (yet to finalise the finances though, and sort out the photos!!)!!! Honeymoon is over too. And now it's back to reality... chasing sales and that dreaded tri-visit!! sobs!!! wahhhh!!

Wedding checklist!!

2007-05-28T22:48:00.000+08:00

It's been ages since my last post - close to two months! And now it's only like 3weeks+ away from our big day!!! Aarrgggghhh!!!!

Items still pending due to procrastination and others:

1. Wedding singer - both the pro and amatuer
2. Hotel - deco, floor plan, audio, room reservation, all the other nitty-gritty stuff
3. Florist - church deco, hand bouquet, corsages etc
4. Of liqueur, beer and wine
5. Printing the OOS
6. Confirmation of tables / seating - cards...
7. Bridal studio
8. Honeymoon & such - flight, hotel, itinerary etc etc etc
9. Groom's shirt, tie and others
10. Compilation of wedding songs
11. Dad's baju etc

The list seems endless, but that's all i can think of right now!

Wedding chores

2007-03-30T21:01:00.000+08:00

Wedding progress is slow but surely. Just collected the hotel cards this morning. Waiting now for the other cards which should be ready in a couple of days time. Then comes the headache - finalising the guests list!! Panadol pls!!!!!!!!!!

Wedding photos to be collected end of May. Before that would be the gown fitting, and of course of the bridesmaids too.

Another important thing would be the order of service booklet. Sigh... yet to finalise...!!! Oh and then those scanned photos.. yikes!!!

We're now also in the process of choosing some nice romantic love songs. Here they are in random order...

truly madly deeply do - savage garden
i finally found someone - bryan adams & barbra streissand
masterpiece - atlantic starr
u're still the one - shania twain
secret garden - bruce springsteen
when i fall in love - celine dion & clive griffin
i swear - all-4-one
i believe - blessid union of soul
can't help falling in love - elvis presley
flying without wings - westlife
you're my inspiration - chicago
saving all my love for u - shanice
can u feel the love tonight - elton john
grey sky morning (the best i ever had) - vertical horizon
u're my angel - rkelly & celine dion
love is all around - wet wet wet
a whole new world - regina belle & peabo bryson
i live my life for you - lifehouse
endless love - diana ross & lionel richie
i could not ask for more - edwin mccain
so much in love - all-4-one
everytime i close my eyes - babyface
this i promise you - ronan keating
you are the sunshine of my life - stevie wonder

There are loads more songs but these are what i have at this moment. Care to suggest???

Honk! If You're Malaysian

2007-03-30T20:36:00.000+08:00

I can stop my reading for the year cos i've reached our average of two books per year. Anything beyond that would only spoil the market. We wouldn't want that now, do we?..

Ok, to the real topic. This book gives us a colourful and honest insight in our everyday life, about being a Malaysian, and being in Malaysia (as hinted in the title! duh!!)... things that i can certainly identify with. Love the way she writes, with a touch a sarcasm and humour. I actually smiled to myself reading it. Now how often can a book do that to you?! Highly recommended by yours truly.

Honk! Honk! Honk!!!!!

Bye-bye Stephanie

2007-03-23T18:27:00.000+08:00

When Chris and Stephanie were called to have the least votes, i just knew that Stephanie would be out. Chris who resembles a little like Justin Timberlake would sure to have garnered the votes from those adolescent girls. Plus he received positive comments from the judges. Can't help it since there were nothing to shout about his previous performances. Stephanie on the other hand performed rather well previously, so of course the judges expect more from her. Unfortunately her last performance didn't match their standards.

I thought Sanjaya should be voted off (getting bored of him) or at least Haley. She definitely got the votes from the guys (judging from the way she dressed and danced!). Smart girl. If you can't sing, woo them with your dressing!

My favourites for this season are Melinda Doolittle, Lakisha Jones (both are so humble and such good singers), Jordin Sparks, Stephanie Edwards (unfortunately she won't be around anymore). The guys this time around were no where compared to last year's (think Chris, Elliott Yamin..). But Blake Lewis is quite unique, and Chris is ok.

Tiga Ratus

2007-03-18T18:39:00.000+08:00

Finally!!!!!!!! After so very long we managed to catch a movie. And an excellent one too - 300.

300 (based on Frank Miller's graphic novel) is a recount of the great battle of Thermopylae, between 300 Spartans (led by the great King Leonidas) and Xerxes with his massive Persian army. The courage and loyalty of the Spartans soldiers are really to be admired. They were born to be fighters, grew up to be fighters, lived to be fighters... and a very fine one at that. It can be a gory film to those weak at heart. At the same time it's cool to watch them battle with superb strategy. Their women are worth mentioning as well... after all, they were the ones bearing and bringing to life these great Sparta men!

Go watch it you haven't done so. A truly incredible feast for the eyes. And i'm not just refering to the 'six-pack' (multiply by 300!!).

Other movies that i wanna watch (hopefully soon!):
1. Charlotte's web
2. Mukhsin
3. Bridge to Terabithia
4. The pursuit of happyness
5. Dreamgirls
5. Transformers (saw the trailer just now :D)
6. Spiderman 3
7. Hannibal rising

On the 3rd day of cny...

2007-02-21T11:13:00.000+08:00

The reunion with my primary school mates was a blast. Of course the initial re-introduction was a tad awkward, but everybody got warmer as we started reminiscing the good old days. We realised that we still have that little girl in us. And we also didn't change much (look-wise), as we could easily recognise one another. We left promising to be in touch more often.

then...

... and now

And to top off an already great afternoon, i had a brush with this new celebrity couple... Andrew and Syeon, of course from TARA!! They were down for the cny visiting his relatives (apparently from Melaka), and were nice and friendly. Unfortunately the rest of my mates didn't follow the race.

hey, it's Andrew & Syeon! :D

Happy CNY!!!

2007-02-20T11:20:00.000+08:00

Today is the 3rd day of the year of the boar. Just finished counting my angpow collection (unlike those days where i would count on an hourly basis! haha!). This would be the last year i'm receiving them red packets! Certain relatives reminded me of that too, not to mention that it'll be my turn to give to their young ones next yr!

Yes, cny is also a time where we'll also meet certain relatives... those that we meet only once a year... those insignificant ones (like the saying goes - we can't choose our relatives but thank God we can choose our friends!!). Some of them will interogate you with questions like "So no boy/girlfriend arr" (for those singles), "So when you getting married?" (for those attached singles), "So what is your boy/girlfriend doing?".. etc.. perhaps some genuinely wants to know but others are just kpc (exactly what they're supposed to be).

This is also when we'll have reunions with old school friends. These are fun moments where we get updates on everybody and reminisce those fine times in school. And shortly i'll be going for a gathering with some primary school friends, some of whom i've not seen since primary school (thanks to Friendster - yea believe it!)! Kinda excited.. some already with kids. Wonder whether we're still the same or trying to outdo one another on who's doing better etc (u know lar what will happen when some girls get-together *eyes rolling*). Well, it all boils down also on one's confidence level.

I'm on leave this whole week. So i gotta make good use of every minute of the day as this will be the last long holidays i have... sigh... wedding preparation..!

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

2007-02-16T23:21:00.000+08:00

This is my first book by Mitch Albom, and a good one too. A beautiful story about Eddie who dies thinking he accomplished nothing during his time on earth. He goes through the journey in heaven, beginning with meeting five people that influenced his life in one way or another. His 'adventure' ends with him being in his heaven. The idea of heaven here is as how as we like it and will remain forever and ever as that. The story tells that no matter how insignificant you feel you are, there are people out there who are inspired or changed by you. Life is great. So live it to the fullest.

Next on the list will be Tuesdays with Morrie, and For One More Day (waiting for the paperback version).

p/s: This my first completed book for 2007. Another book and i'll reached the average book-per-malaysian-per-year! Yay, what an acheivement!!! ;p

The ring

2007-01-31T23:40:00.000+08:00

Looking for that perfect ring can be fun.. and nerve-wrecking. Especially when doing the hunting in a small town like Melaka, and more so when you've scouted around outside Melaka!

We went window shopping for rings in a certain not too distant island just few weeks back. We were pleasantly surprised with the excellent treatment given, complete with a serving of hot tea each. The sales assistants were polite, courteous and they really know their stuff (unlike those here - will elaborate later). Of course we were spoilt for choices too - easily saw a few that we like.

Then a few days back we went looking, this time in Melaka - went to three shops (not that we have much choice). All were equally disappointing (sorry la for being fussy!!). The choices for wedding bands are hopeless. One particular sales person didn't even understand the word 'wedding band'. And when u saw something that u favour, of course they'll take it out for you... forget the wiping - i can do without that, but some even forgot the tray - the stray rings would then be on the glass counter. And when you have a look at the chosen ring, some wouldn't promote further - they'll just go mute. Hellooooo!!!

Then there's that arrogant store manager, who's living in his syok-sendiri narrow world but thinks he's the world. I so cannot stand him! He pioneered statements like "you prefer thin bands now, but later in life you'll prefer thicker ones - wedding bands are meant to be forever" (so if i prefer a thin one, i must still choose a thicker one cos to suit me later on!?!! knock-knock.. anything up there in his puny brain?!) And nowadays couples are even offered the options of changing the bands after a few years. He should thank his lucky stars that he's still running his shop with that kind of attitude (i'm-right-and-you're-wrong mindset, downright cocky). Perhaps there' so little competition here. Or simply his selective behaviour towards certain customers - we were the lucky few.. weeeee!!

Bible love quotes

2007-01-26T22:30:00.000+08:00

"Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God." Philippians 1:3

"I found the one my heart loves." Song of Solomon 3:4

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love drives out all fear." 1 John 4:18

"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it." Song Of Solomon 8:7

"My beloved is mine and I am his." Song of Solomon 2:16

"Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrong doing. It does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres." Corinthians 13

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." Corinthians 13:7-8

"So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." Mark 10 2-16

p/s~So which is your favourite, dear??

2007-01-17T23:32:00.000+08:00

American Idol is back!!! :D

So little time, so much to do!

2007-01-15T20:38:00.000+08:00

Just uploaded our wedding ticker, dear, to remind us on the many things to do with such limited time. Yikes! Better get it started!!!

Happy New Year!!!

2007-01-07T11:27:00.000+08:00

A friend asked about my new year resolution. No use of a long-winded resolution and in the end not adhering to it. So am keeping it simple this year.

1. To spend on my "needs" and not "wants".
2. To be more domesticated.
3. To have more patience when dealing with horrible people (everyday!).
4. To spend quality time doing things i enjoy.

I would like to add exercising and keeping fit but not sure if i have the discipline to keep up!!

To the new couple cheers

2006-12-23T21:33:00.000+08:00

pretty bouquet

Nya Karen & Baba Kelvin *wink*

A toast to a special & wonderful couple, may this be the beginning of many wonderful things to come... remember the advice from that marriage registrar.. hehe ;p

20/12/2006

Lots to do

2006-12-23T21:19:00.000+08:00

I've got a string of things to do this long holiday - clear work desk, clear book shelves, clear dressing table, get rid of all unwanted stuff (mantra to chant "i will not need it in the future.. i will not need it in the future..."),... basically spring clean my messy room!! wahhhh!!!

Let it rain let it rain let it rain.. or not

2006-12-23T20:48:00.000+08:00

It disgusts me that some people are taking advantage of the flood - looting, charging a fee for bringing the victims to safety (as high as rm4k!!). What if the victims couldn't afford it, so would they be left to die? Arrgh... I just cannot stand it. And apparently the authorities in charge didn't receive any complaints regarding this. Of course lar, people have other important issues to handle like keeping themselves safe!

Was helping out a friend at his home for a post-flood clean-up this morning. Water was up to the knee, in some places as high as the waist. And in other areas outside Mlk, it was as high as the roof. Truly thank God that my area is not affected by the flood... Me, even if the water went up halfway the car tyres, i'll freak out!

Tra-la-la-la-la

2006-12-07T00:39:00.000+08:00

It's that time of the year again to blow the dust off those xmas cds. Yay!!!

Dah-la salah, buat bodoh pulak

2006-11-22T21:27:00.000+08:00

She has just parked and was about to alight from her car when the occupants from the next car returned. So she waited patiently for them to enter and leave before actually getting out from her car. Thud!! "There we go again," she quietly thought to herself. She turned to the family of three (small boy - the culprit, mom/grandma, dad/brother).

All seemed busy fussying themselves into the car, while trying hard not to look her way. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt - with their permanent blinkers on, they probably didn't notice her in the car. So she opened her door lightly. Suprise, surprise, still no reaction from the guilty party. That's it! She got out and lashed out, "Dah kena pun tak minta maaf". Then only the mom/grandma turned (her one-million-dollar-turn) and said, "Sorry larr!" (her one-million-dollar-apology). Oh, how sweet the sound of sincerity! Goodness! Bodoh sombong. It's as if her fault or like she was asking gold from them! Ridiculous!

Is it so prideful just to admit to one's own mistake? It's not about the dent or the mark, but just own up to your mistake. Not admiting is more repulsive that the act itself. Isn't it a natural reaction to turn and say sorry? It's not that difficult, it just needs practice practice practice to turn it into a habit. Go on don't be shy, try it!

Really arr???!!!!

2006-11-22T20:40:00.000+08:00

Apparently he still has the support. Cos they came by the throng to his open house. Of course lar, where there's free food, there'll sure be loads ppl... esp here!!! Duh..!

The new 007

2006-11-20T19:51:00.000+08:00

My take on Daniel Craig...
What makes him different? For a start, he's blonde. And definitely the fittest among all. I wouldn't say he's ur typical good looking guy. He is at certain angle, otherwise he's just another english man (think EPL players LOL). He's got that rough macho look. But there's something wrong with his right eyes - seems a bit droopy than the other one... makes him look old. I have no idea why i'm going on about him. So ok enough of him.

My take on Eva Green...
She so pretty with that mesmerising pair of dark eyes. Picture perfect.

My take on Casino Royale...
I was enlightened on how an agent gets that double zero status.
This Bond doesn't care less if his martini is shaken or stirred.
I'm still figuring what card game they were playing. Still no idea.
Nice scenery.
The chasing scene at the beginning of the show is something.
We don't have to go through the typical good/bad guys going after bad/good guys on any sort of vehicles. That's certainly refreshing, isn't it?!

XpressMusic

2006-11-19T22:29:00.000+08:00

Itching for the new nokia 5300. It was like at first sight. But pushed aside the thought of actually getting it. But after i've fiddled with it and found out that the price ain't that bad.. it's so much more tempting now. It's slightly smaller than my current 7610, and with enhanced features. It has a 0.3 megapixel more, with eight times digital zoom. Of course being nokia's version of the walkman phone, the sound / ringing tones are definitely better and sharper. And the sliding phone thingy is quite cool too. Too bad it comes only in one colour - vermilion red, which seems somewhat familiar to that other walkman phone. They should consider pink, then it'll go nicely with my bluetooth headset!! =)

2006-11-19T22:17:00.000+08:00

The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgement. He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:7-10 NIV

The Prestige

2006-11-04T10:54:00.000+08:00

Sometimes after a movie, u just want to watch it again. The Prestige is one such movie. It tells the tale of two young magicians, the initial friendly competition they had that eventually turned into an obsessed rivalry. A real good movie. I just wanna witness it again and take it all in.

Magicians are not wizards, so the movie said. Quite true. There's actually nothing magical about magic. It's just magic, a few tricks here and there, plus a good engineer. But the science behind that sophisticated machine doesn't make sense. No, it makes sense but not logical.

Saving the best for last, there's this ultimate twist towards the end of this clever show. Simply brilliant.

To the gym... finally

2006-10-27T22:05:00.000+08:00

Going to the gym tmr morning. Gosh, finally! And after that the plan is to breakfast / brunch at that bachang dim sum. I wonder which is the highlight - the exercise or the food. That's the thing with us msians - everything has to revolve around food. Now back to the gym business. Not going to any fancy gyms, but to the most affordable one here - the g.b.l. gym. Hopefully it wouldn't be packed. Hopefully i would sweat a good workout. And hopefully it would make me go back for more. Let's see how it goes tmr...

Thursday blues

2006-10-25T16:20:00.000+08:00

Sigh... it's back to work tmr. What a dread. Esp after almost a week of not working. One of the perks here is that we get to enjoy loads of festive / not-so-festive holidays. Good times always seemed too short. Well, it's back to reality tmr!!!

My precioussssssssss

2006-10-22T23:28:00.000+08:00

Had to wait nearly ten yrs for this one. Cos darling doesn't believe in simply presenting rings to anybody unless he's certain that she's the one *big grin* This my first from darling (and hopefully many many more to come). Thanks dear!

Sights and tales of Myanmar Pt One

2006-10-18T23:45:00.000+08:00

Motorcycles are a rare sight in Yangon as it is only allowed for government or military personnel. This was taken at Bago, about one and a half hour bus-ride away from Yangon.

A group of locals hanging outside some shops. The guys there wear sarong (longyi), they will even wear it with a shirt.

Public transport esp the buses are often packed to the brim.

See what i mean!?!
Tut-tut!
A horse-cart in Bago. Didn't see any in Yangon though.

Roadside stall.

A slight view of the Shwedagon Pagoda taken from a moving bus.

Almost Pepper

2006-10-17T23:58:00.000+08:00

Look closely. Yes, this is not Pepper. But still cute. This fellow looks more stout, legs and muncung are totally brown without any black hues. And his/her front legs are wider than Pepper's. Notice that he/she is waging his/her tail and at the same time barking - trademark of daschunds?!

Kingdom rich in culture, history, sacred sights, scenic wonders...

2006-09-24T22:57:00.000+08:00

Off to Yangon middle of the week. Some might say "why myanmar?" but it's still a 'yay' for me! One good reason cos it's free, and i will 'yay' for anything outside msia!... yes, it's our end of the yr company trip again (more accurately end of the year meeting).

What i don't look forward to:
Completely cut-off from the world (and darling too) - no such thing as hps there!! sobs! will feel so lost!!
All the memorising, detailing, quiz, roleplay, blah blah blah!

What i do look forward to:
Discovering myanmar - the food, people, and everything local!
The gem market & the Bogyoke Aung San market.. shopping lar what else!
The Shwedagon Pagoda - said to be the most sacred Buddhist site here, where the locals long to visit at least once in their life, some called it one of the forgotten wonders...
Our annual gala dinner esp the advertisement break!! *grin*

Home during that one week...

p/s: I'm in a rather good mood today cos our financial yr just ended, phew! Plus, tmr's a public holiday (no sun evening blues today!). Tues will see us in the office - most likely discussing what to bring and stuff.. life is bliss... minus the memorising!

A day in the life of Pepper

2006-09-24T21:37:00.000+08:00

Clumsily i climb up the bed and wake my daddy up
He pats me on the head "good morning little one"
I jump about in circles, wagging my long black tail
And rush to the kitchen for my early sunrise pee

I enjoy the dawning breeze from the kitchen door
While waiting for my breakfast of yummy wholemeal bread
I need to let it out after my energy boost
And off i go to the rear again for my morning nature call

I bid tata and was left alone to do as i please
But there is nothing much left to do when lonely as one can be
So i catch up with my cutie sleep on my plush sofa
While waiting for the clock up there to tick past by

Pepper sleeping soundly on 'her' comfy chair

Pepper tidur mati on the floor

Excited do i get when the evening roll-in by
And eagerly greet one by one as they stroll in by
Then came my dinner of nutritious doggie bites
Only eight spoonfuls and nothing more to keep my healthy bounce

Snacking, begging, napping, pouncing and barking too
Are some of the naughty things that i like to do
But with droopy ears and pitiful eyes, loveable i can surely be
That's how i got on with my way almost all the time!

Berhati-hati di jalan raya

2006-09-14T00:28:00.000+08:00

She saw him standing there in the middle of the road trying to cross the busy street, but didn't take much notice. She was concentrating more on her right as this irritating lorry was not able to stick to its lane and was eating into her lane. So rightfully she went slightly to the left. Ooppsss... so close! She tot she hit tat poor guy (the one that was trying to cross the busy street). Phew...!!! Imagine... even if she would have touched him ever-so lightly, and he fell, and then mowed over by on-coming cars! Touch wood!! What an imagination!!!

I had a good day

2006-09-12T21:59:00.000+08:00

Today's a good day. Got sales in almost all the calls i made plus one new account somemore! And a few sales by phone calls. How nice if everyday is as rosy as today. Eight more working days till closing...

rosietheposie is one today!

2006-09-03T00:05:00.000+08:00

rosietheposie celebrates her 1st birthday today!!! here's to one year of blogging and many many more to come! ;p (psst.. syok sendiri only!!)

rosietheposie on being nostalgic...

My 1st ever commenter on my first ever blog-post: roch (who happens to be a passer-by).

My posts are diversified (at least i would like to think so) and ranges from a lone nursery rhyme, lyrics, bible verses, poems, review on food, movies & books,.. to Pepper. Some of my fav posts: autograph anyone?, wat i wanna be..., the amazing power of the humble white coat , the exorcism of emily rose, among others.

And there's that ever faithful reader during the period of American Idol 5 who never failed to share his two-cents worth - here's to 'jackmob' whose identity is still alien to me!!

Finally my 'faithful followers' like darling, sexysiren, kor,.. all those 'forced' comments!! haha! Also some friends, and friends of friends who visits rosietheposie every now and then. *cheers*

Happy National Day

2006-08-31T12:00:00.000+08:00

MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!

Today marks Malaysia's 49th Independence Day, 49 long years since the lowering of the Union Jack. And look at us now...

Cholesterol overdose

2006-08-20T23:31:00.000+08:00

My dinner today. Clockwise beginning from the plate of green leafy veggie - spinach, black chicken soup, pork liver with ginger and dried chili and cooking wine (the highlight - yumm!) and sliced red chilies (definitely a must have).

Just looking at this pic makes my mouth water. *drool*

It's been so long since mom last cooked this dish, possibly the last was when we were still in school?!! Yes, i know this dish just screams cholesterol, but i can't help it. Once in a while haha! Nutritionist konon! Dad being the more health conscious one, was just picking at the liver. Mom and i.. we were enjoying the meal! And rightfully so as liver is high in iron. Mom said this dish is good for those after delivery. I guess i have to watch my food for the rest of this week to make up for my high cholesterol intake today!

An excerpt from Middlesex

2006-08-20T16:57:00.000+08:00

"... She wore satin gloves up to the elbow and mothered a long line of smelly dachshunds with tearstained eyes. Footstools populated her house, allowing the short-legged creatures access to sofas and chaise loungues..."
taken from Jeffrey Eugenides' MIDDLESEX pg83

Reminds me so much of Pepper, only that naughty Pepper doesn't need no footstools to jump onto the sofa!

Pretty heels

2006-08-19T22:40:00.000+08:00

Bought my 2nd and 3rd pointed toes heels today (at least i think that's what they are called lar). Was so hesitant to get my first pair, but it ain't that bad after all. Got all three from Vincci.

In fact i get most of my heels, pumps, sandals, girly type of footwear from Vincci. Prices are reasonable with up-to-date styles. In fact i've seen a couple of Vincci's shoes with similar or almost similar style as certain designer labels, during the same season somemore. Latest or what!

I only noticed when i took out to admire my shoes at home that both heels have a cute ribbon. I'm a sucker to all things cute and pretty! The denim ones would go well with jeans and perhaps certain workwear too. And the classy black ones would be right for work and formal functions.

In case you're wondering, no, Vincci didn't bribe me with free shoes *LOL* i wish!!

The silent treatment

2006-08-19T22:27:00.000+08:00

Both of them were eating quitely. He was concentrating hard on his food, while she, well, she was focusing on the newspaper and her food. Then her mobile came to life, and she answered the call. That was the only time i heard her speak. Then it was his turn with the papers and soon after he left the table for a smoke outside, leaving her eating quietly.

This was not the first time i've seen couples behaving this way. Together physically but not enjoying each other's company. I for one definitely wouldn't want to end up like these people.

I call it love

2006-08-17T21:50:00.000+08:00

Heard Lionel Ritchie's latest single 'I call it love' over on mix the other day, and i simply love it. Looks like he still has it after all these years. And guess who'll be starring in the video? Daughter a-lil-too-thin Nicole as the lead (but i think she looks better now) and Adam Rodriguez of Roswell and CSI Miami. Can't wait.

Neo-retro?

2006-08-16T19:57:00.000+08:00

What does one understand with neo-retro fashion? Hmm.. retro yes we know, but retro with a 'neo'? Err.. wild guess.. retro with a touch of matrix? haha! Or does it simply mean retro?

Anyway a quick webcheck on wikipedia tells that neo-retro is NOT retro, the opposite really - an artistic style that tries to produce something new based on classical designs and processes, unlike retro being something that is brought back from the past. Hhmmm.. but i still don't quite get it!

It seems like the meaning of neo-retro is up for interpretation. Is it bold fashion that screams loud colours? Or some futuristic style ('spaceman' wedding gown? LOL). What about some pretty laces? That is making a comeback and definitely have some classical charms. Yea i think i'll just settle with that! And now let me go dig out and see if i have any lace stuff... orelse... *smiley*

Sniffle, sniffle

2006-08-15T23:43:00.000+08:00

Feeling like i'm gonna get sick. Having slight sniffles, the beginning of a flu... wondering if it'll be full blown. But not really doing anything (don't want to?!) to stifle the sniffles. haha.. for reasons only known to me *wink*

My new toy :)

2006-08-06T15:36:00.000+08:00

Just got meself a new toy - canon pixma mp150!! Yay! One which could print documents and photos, scan and immediately print (like a photocopy machine - though it'll be expensive to make copies this way). Got it at a fair price rm285 (with free gifts somemore!), and it was rm292 on friday. Just completed the installation and have yet to try out the many features. Guess i can start by scanning my korea and darling's uk pics.

Those good old days

2006-08-05T00:36:00.000+08:00

Just met up with two old pals from schooling days Kav and Soon. Mostly we were reminiscing on the good old days, our friends then and now, fun times at tuition,... isn't that what we twenty-somethings do when we meet up with our childhood-buddies?

We ended our little get-together by promising that we'll make a trip somewhere (it started with Pulau Tioman and ended up in Bali!) early Dec (actually they said better have fun somewhere before i get married! haha!!). Yes, i know Dec's a peak period and all, but Kav's got exams till mid Sept, and there's Deepavali in Oct.. we'll see cos the flight to Bali then is about rm350+. Not cheap. Gotta save money for wedding mar!! *wink*

We also realise that the best buddies are still our school friends, we were innocent and befriended everybody without grudge or hidden agenda. Next comes uni mates, all those years in campus far away from home creates that special bond. And now working, friends somehow are different. Perhaps there are one or two out of ten colleagues that we can actually call our friend. I guess when colleagues get together we tend to talk more about work and nothing else! But when u start chatting about other things (esp when on the phone) then u'll know that it's time to upgrade that colleague to friend status.

I'm so lonely

2006-08-01T17:57:00.000+08:00

Pepper, hiding away from the world with her squeaky purple ball...

Books to get

2006-07-29T01:56:00.000+08:00

My book list. Books that i would love to have / next in line to buy, in no order of preference.

1. The Harmony Silk Factory by Tash Aw, a Malaysian-born writer living in london. This first novel won him several awards and is said to probably be the most successful Malaysian writer in this era.

2. Sophie's World: a novel about the history of philosophy by Jostein Gaarder.

3. James Clavell's Shogun.

4. Coffee Tea or Me? the uninhibited memoirs of two airline stewardesses. I am been searching high and low for this book. Should've gotten it when i first saw it. Now can't seemed to find it anywhere!!!

5. Pearl S Buck's The Good Earth.

6. Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.

7. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy.

8. Zadie Smith's White Teeth & The Autograph Man.

9. Minus Nine To One by Jools Oliver. Yup, it's the great chef's wife writing about her personal account of pregnancy and being a mom.

10. Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. The hard-cover special illustrated version looks rather interesting but it would be tiresome reading it.

11. John Steinbeck's East of Eden.

12. Salman Rushdie's Midnight Children & the much controversial The Satanic Verses.

But i must first finish reading at least half of the books that i've accumulated over the yrs. i have this habit of buying and keeping (hoarding) and only reading the books much later. Plus my shelves are getting full - no more place for new books!! Sobs!

Mind ur road manners plz pt2

2006-07-26T23:05:00.000+08:00

There is a dire need for part 2 cos i forgot to include those irritating motorbikes.

I don't like it when they arrange themselves all nicely in a row in front of me at the traffic light.

I don't like it when while driving i could see them passing me on my left and right. Aren't they supposed to just stick to one side of the road? Also applies to when they block my way by hogging the road.

I don't like it when they whiz in and out of the traffic, be it stationary or moving. But esp when stationary, they'll squeeze themselves in between cars, sometimes even scratching or touching the car. Rude.

I'm allergic to the sight of them without their protective helmets.

I cannot stand it when i come across the superbike convoy on the highway, going at high speed on the fast lane. They only got themselves to blame when mishap happens. No use crying over spilled milk. Nasi sudah jadi bubur.

They don't seemed to care about their live,.. they leave it to us to do the caring and looking out instead. Cos if accident happens most likely they would escape the blame. Sad.

And i've encountered a couple of scary instances of road bully on the bike turning back to chase after me (more mobile compared to a car). All because i'm a helpless girl and they cannot bow down to one. Of course they have some serious insecurity problem plus the need to believe that they are superior by making others feel small.

Motorcyclists would always be blacklisted in my books.

Mind ur road manners plz

2006-07-26T18:09:00.000+08:00

Driving on our malaysian roads can be a nerve-racking experience. It is a disturbing experience not because of the arduous task of trying to get out of the way of potholes but due to the senseless driving. No wonder the risk of hypertension is escalating, mine too mind u - driving has always never failed to bring up my blood pressure. Poor me.

Kancils and other small cars would zoom in and out of the lanes. Hello u are driving a car not a bike. Get over it!

Kancils and other small cars (again) would drive extremely fast on highways. I wonder how the poor cars could take such high speed. Wobbly wobbly.

Now comes the tales of big ugly vehicles. They act like the king of the road esp on highways; couldn't care less about the other fellow road users... some would cut dangerously at the slow lane, while others drive at such reckless speed at the fast lane. Scary. More so when it is raining heavily.

I hate it when cars tailgate me. I mean gimme a break. Out of nowhere these cars would suddenly appear at my rear and follow closely, while i couldn't cut in yet into the slow lane. And when i'm finally able to cut in, they'll inch even closer! Uncivilised.

Me being a lady driver and all, still have to caci my fellow gender. The truth hurts. Some really have no sense of driving AT ALL!! A real nuisance and hazard on the road. But the best part, they'll be oblivious to the mistakes they made and will glare at u instead. Boiling boiling! And some would be driving big cars, while trying hard to look cool in that Gucci shades and a ciggie. But they seemed to forget that the important thing is to drive safe. Fuming fuming.

Of course guy drivers can be equally horrible too. Like when they made a mistake on the road, esp against the fairer sex. It is ALWAYS our fault! And they'll be so tak puas when u try to point out their mistake. Ego super big. Typical.

And then there's your everyday road hoggers. Slow coach but still wanna take that fast lane!

Almost forgot about those that cannot seemed to stick to their own one lane. Poor thing, lost the ability to measure.

Phew i'm finally letting it all out from my system. Hopefully tmr would see me driving more peacefully. Err.. doubt it!

p/s: i'm sure there are loads other examples but these are what i could think of at this moment. care to share?

Now and then

2006-07-26T00:17:00.000+08:00

The morning show deejays were talking about the difference with our country then and now. Maklumlar, our merdeka day is just around the corner.

In my humble opinion, certain things of course are different now for the better, while others not quite...

We now have more rude and uncivilised road users.
People generally are also more rude, self-centred and selfish.
Crime rates are much higher now.
Education has gone to the drains. Most graduates cannot or don't have the confidence to string a proper sentence in English. A pity really. And then there's the story of major unemployment among graduates.
Oh, we have our own national cars. *wink*
Of course i'm thankful for pay tv.
At times the rich will only get richer and the poor will remain poor.
Credit not given when due, so pls don't complaint when the 'brainies' leave for greener pasture elsewhere.
But... we still do put on good national day shows / parades. *smiley*

*disclaimer: read it as it is, - there is no hidden meaning, tq.

For the love of books

2006-07-25T23:15:00.000+08:00

How do i pick my books, a friend asked while tagging along at Kino. Well,...

1. Review in the newspapers, mags etc.

2. Fine stories that were made into movie (not the other way round). Most books are more satisfying than the movie except "Be Cool". Haven't watch the movie but tried reading the book.. wouldn't want to tread there again. *shudder*

3. Interesting / attractive book cover.

4. Good storyline.

5. Writers with good credentials, or those certain fav authors.

6. Credits given / awards.

7. Some translated books are excellent like Paulo Coelho's.

8. Recommendation from friends. A colleague recently suggested the author Terry Goodkind. She said her friend is an addict. A quick check at MPH tells me that TG is a fantasy writer (guessed as much). Not much of a sci-fi / fantasy kinda reader but planning to have a go at it.

9. Much hyped-about books such as Da Vinci Code, Harry Potter, LOTR etc.

10. Classics (esp those that were made into movies) like Vanity Fair, Pride & Prejudice...

11. Local / asian interest.

Hmmm... have i missed out anything???..

My movies weekend

2006-07-23T21:10:00.000+08:00

Was in a laidback lazy mood yst, as always actually.. and just felt like sitting back and feast my eyes on the idiot box for rounds of ch 40-42 movies. And that was just what i did.

Started with "Uptown Girls". Been wanting to watch this but finally got the chance. It's about this spoilt and childish Molly (Brittany Murphy) who had to work as a nanny to a young child, who acts like a grumpy paranoid adult. Dakota Fanning took on the role of the 8-yr old Ray superbly. What i love? The little piggie Moo (one would think Oink) that Molly saved from the cooking pot in Thailand. Hmm.. pigs make cute pets too... this Moo could even wag its tail! But the huge ones are a different story altogether!

After that it was "Raising Helen". Catched the last half of the movie the night before so now managed to watch the first half. haha. A young career minded women, Helen had to drop everything behind when her sister and bro-in-law died in a car mishap and she was entrusted as the guardian of their three kids. A good watch.

Then there's "Legally Blonde II". The 2nd time i'm watching it. Yes, i must have been real bored yst!! Love watching Bruiser and the other doggies, and of course the pink suits!!

And it was time to cuci mata with "House of Wax" or rather town of wax?!! Wasn't really as scary as i initially thought it would be. But certain scenes did get me on the edge of my seat. Then there was Chad Michael Murray... hehehe...

Happy bday to us!!

2006-07-23T12:10:00.000+08:00

The yummy liqueur cake - berrymisu cake.. mixed fruits soaked in rum and brandy, layered with mascarpone cheese and sponge fingers (so the website said). Drool.. droooool...! Thanks Karen for the yummylicious cake!!

The birthday twins! Hmm.. i wonder which is the evil twin?! ;p

The birthday pressie!!??!

Althought i wasn't feeling well that weekend (thanks to the fever, flu, cough trio) i still had fun and it was one of the most memorable bdays ever! :p Wasted couldn't taste that black pepper crab orelse it'll be perfect!!! haha!!

Bending wire part2

2006-07-09T11:39:00.000+08:00

Hmmm... the 'congrats' looks slightly better that previously.

Practice makes perfect!!

Bending wire

2006-06-19T15:05:00.000+08:00

Made a simple gift tag to be attached to the wedding pressie.

front view

inner view

I'm a hoarder

2006-06-19T10:57:00.000+08:00

I hoard:

1. clothes
2. shoes and sandals
3. bags
4. cds
5. dvds, vcds
6. books
7. cross-stitch mags

My latest accumulation...

Hope i don't discover a new penchant...

My first saree grin

2006-06-15T23:38:00.000+08:00

Love it love it love it!! Love the colours. Can't wait to wear it. Only one problem. The wrapping and tying! The shop person taught me how to but it takes practice. Once awhile tie, sure forget! And not easy to tie all by urself, what more for first-timers like me!

They (shop owners and their lady friend) were all excited with the idea of a chinese buying and wearing a saree. When asked why, i answered that we're blessed with various races and ethics in Malaysia, so indulge (their lady friend seemed in awe of my answer!)! haha! No, i didn't tell them who i'm going out with! Would that make a difference??

Ain't that sweet?!

2006-06-13T23:24:00.000+08:00

In the mood for some photo editing and stuff so here is one of my 'masterpiece', the first of many more to come. hehe.. ;p

When love is not enough

2006-06-12T23:42:00.000+08:00

I don't get this. Is there such thing as 'loves'? One love, two loves, all the loves in the world..? omg! Their advertising company sure did a great job!

Mooooo...!

2006-06-12T22:35:00.000+08:00

This is how we transport our lembus. Poor fellow.

The Omen

2006-06-11T23:33:00.000+08:00

Catched The Omen earlier with darling. A review mentioned that storyline remains faithful to the original. I've watched that too but couldn't really remember.

It'll keep you at the edge of your seat with some terperanjat scenes. And poor Julia Stiles. I think this her first time doing a mommy role,.. and perhaps her last! ;p

What am i doing actually blogging on The Omen at this hour? Just trying to flashback on the movie gives me the creeps. So i think i better stop here and start on my sales analysis! ;p

the first ever Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers

2006-06-11T22:33:00.000+08:00

Didn't know that there's this thing called Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers. It was in yst's Weekend Mail (aka the new Malay Mail). According to the writeup, the definition to MHB varies but their blogs must be sizzling enough to demand an audience and they themselves must be too!

So get ready for Malaysia's Hottest Bloggers!
1. www.fireangelism.com
2. www.xanga.com/kinkybluefairy (i think she's adam carruthers' gfren, err.. u know the dj with flyfm and 8tv quickie host, and he blogs at www.thepowerwithin.blogspot.com)
3. www.quaintly.net
4. www.kimberlycun.com
5. www.jasiminne.blogspot.com
6. www.cheeserland.com

Long and winding road...

2006-06-08T00:08:00.000+08:00

Travelling to remote countryside through narrow and winding roads can also be fun and relaxing. Alone with just ur thoughts... Then there'll be that occasional herd of kerbaus, lembus or sheeps with a mangle of brown coat - at times happily feasting on the grass, otherwise trying to cross the road. So cute. Wish i wasn't driving so i could snap some shots of these cuties. Everything and anything with a snout or rather 'muncung' (result of sek keb) is considered cute in my book!

Six six six

2006-06-07T18:56:00.000+08:00

We actually missed MI3! But nvm, there's The Omen to look forward to!

The Last Stand

2006-06-07T18:41:00.000+08:00

X-Men: The Last Stand is a sad movie. And strong characters.. some lost their powers and some died. This looks like the last installment in the Xmen movie trilogy (all good movies come in threes??!). Xmen2 has got to be my fav of the lot.

What i like...
Magneto, cruel as he is, still regards Prof Xavier as his good friend.
Phoenix's hair - long, wavy and fiery-red!!
Mystique's super-fit-without-an-ounce-of-fat figure!
Dr Hank McCoy's articulate style.
We get to see Juggernaut.

However...
Rogue is supposed to be of a strong and confident character (at least that was wat i got from the comics) but the Rogue here is one confused girl. And where's the cool Gambit?! Instead we were thrust into the world of adolescence romance between Rogue and Iceman.

Soul Patrol

2006-05-27T10:24:00.001+08:00

The result show on thurs was great. All 12 finalists performed, definitely made up for the boring final showdown. Nice to see Paris on stage again - almost forgot what powerful vocals she has. She did a duet with Al Jarreau, the 5-time grammy award winning jazz / crossover legend (so his website said) on we're in this love together - excellent combination!

I wonder would the last two standing put on a better show had it been Paris, Elliott or Chris?

Katharine vs Taylor

2006-05-24T19:38:00.000+08:00

Was disappointed with the AmI finale.

The show kicked off with Kat singing black horse and the cherry tree... again! Perhaps she sang slightly better this time. She did somewhere over the rainbow next,.. and again at that too. But i have to give it to her - she still sang superbly. That's definitely her song. But i felt the sitting and singing part works only once?!

Kat didn't nail it in her last song, it was a so-so performance nothing great.. even Jac Victor's gemilang had me like wow when she performed it for the first time. The judges said that it wasn't Kat's fault - she's a great singer and all, just poor song.

Taylor really got the crowd moving with his first rendition. I thought he performed his first two songs before too. Although Taylor's last song wasn't that great a song (but perhaps slightly better compared to Kat's), like the judges said, he did make the song his own.

My fav would always be Katharine but I wouldn't really mind Taylor as the next AmI. He's unique in his own quirky way. And to be fair, he can sing too. But i look forward to Kat's album (and Elliott's and Paris') rather than Taylor's - his style is so 80s.

Nirpal Singh Dhaliwal's Tourism

2006-05-23T21:02:00.000+08:00

Just completed reading Tourism over the weekend. It's been ages since i last completed a book. And it took me less than a week for this 246-page fiction. So this must be some read huh?!

It's a filthy (18sx) and fun read altogether. Tourism has really nothing to do with your usual sightseeing industry. This first novel by Dhaliwal centres on the life of Bhupinder 'Puppy' Singh from his early years in Southall to later London. The book takes us back to when he was ostracised and mocked in school for being an Asian. And later he grew up wanting to escape from his tradition-centred family.

there was actually a star-shaped sticker beneath the letters 'r' and 'i' which was peeled off by my itchy fingers ;p (my guess - for local distribution!)

It tells of Puppy and his bunch of alcohol/weed/nicotine-addict friends, a gay pal, and his long-hidden (from her at least) desires for a voluptuous Gujerati (so much for high moral values here!). Not forgetting his parasitic relationship with his model-girlfriend (i so despise this type of male). We get to see London through the eyes of an 'outsider'.

I would say this is something like Sex and the City,... but narrated by a guy with London as the centre stage, not New York. I suspect the main character's story mirrored the writer's own? I could be wrong, maybe mirrored is not the right word.. influence perhaps?..

What made me pick up this book? Well, the suggestive photo cover and the summary (as always actually). Was interested in the book when i first saw it two weeks ago and finally went back to buy it the following week. Good thing i did.

Pepper and her annual jab

2006-05-21T00:44:00.001+08:00

Brought this cutie to the vet earlier for her annual booster. She is so not a car-doggie,.. with her whimpering and shivering in dad's arms.. not to mention shitting too! Eww..

But have to give her credit for not moving a muscle or making a sound when receiving her shot. Good girl! If Bobby.. sigh.. he would whimper even before receiving the jab. Miss him :(

Anyway back to Pepper. She got her nails clipped too... err.. but far from ur manicure and pedicure! The vet asked her to be weighed - Pepper's 11kg, about 3.5kg extra than the recommended weight for her type. Obesity is common for a neutered female. So have to really be careful of her food and to exercise more, orelse she'll suffer in old age. All too familiar huh?!! And the doc mentioned about being wary of protein intake. Hmm.. i was like hello.. do you mean simple carb doc?!

Da Vinci Code

2006-05-21T00:12:00.000+08:00

Darling asked me to write about Da Vinci Code. Err.. dun really know how to start or what to write. We catched it on the first day of screening. Mom told me earlier that the movie would not be censored. Then i was thinking are there scenes to cut?... then it came to me.. Silas and his self-flagellation (darling was admiring paul bettany's fit form.. hehe). Or course they wouldn't dream of leaving that scene out... go figure!

Read the book last year but forgot parts of it. And as the story unfolded, it all slowly came back to me. In the movie it seemed all too easy the way Langdon and Neveu cracked the codes, unlike the impression i got from the book. Ron Howard did a good job in squeezing the movie in 2hr+. But i thought the book did reveal in the end that that were Sophie's grandma and brother - no mention of her brother in the movie though. Don't have the book now with me to refer. A friend borrowed it to buat jeruk.. he's not reading it as yet but wanted to read it cos it's such a hit! Duhh!

People are willing to read and believe Dan Brown. Who is he lar?! He even got his so-called facts wrong. And regarding "The Last Supper". It was only a painting by leonardo. Full stop. Even if it was drawn in such a way, it still doesn't mean a thing. But i'm viewing all this in a positive way, that this would spark interest in reading and wanting to know the Bible.

'Exemplary' road users

2006-05-14T23:45:00.000+08:00

Travelling frequently can be boring. So when boredom sets in and armed only with my 7610, these are the results...

No need for helmets as they have head as tough as a coconut. The helmets are placed instead by their side to clear their path of any obstructing vehicles. Ouch!

The south stretch of the north-south expressway is undergoing some major roadworks (widening the road to 3 lanes instead of 2.. yay!). So, along certain stretch would have warning cones placed to keep off road users. But some impatient clowns would cut the line by taking that blocked lane. Oh i'm so envious of their intelligence!

Ne-Yo's so sick

2006-05-14T22:56:00.000+08:00

Tis has got to be the ultimate breakup song.. and also currently our fav song. The words are just so sad.. err.. but no personal meaning to us lar!

Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I'm alone
'Cause right now it says that we
Can't come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense
'Cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice
Anymore

(It's ridiculous)
It's been months for some reason I just
(Can't get over us)
And I'm stronger than this
(Enough is enough)
No more walking 'round with my head down
I'm so over being blue
Crying over you

(Chorus)
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing
You were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

Gotta fix that calendar I have
That's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you
There's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you
And your memories
And now every song reminds me
Of what used to be

(Chorus)
That's the reason
I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing
You were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?

O-o-h (Leave me alone)
Leave me alone (Stupid love song)
Don't make me think about her smile
Or having my first child
Then lettin' go
Turning off the radio

(Chorus x3)
'Cause I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing
She were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(So why can't I turn off the radio?)
Why can't I turn off the radio?

It's a small small world

2006-05-12T10:41:00.000+08:00

Just found out yst that a colleague is engaged to be married to darling's dental mate. Yea, i knew that she's getting married, and he too.. and for both arranged marriage. But who would have put two and two together. Truly a small world!

Yay

2006-05-12T10:21:00.000+08:00

Missed the final four performance tat Wed but happy to know that my fav two are still in *beaming* Hope to catch the repeat tonight!

Love is patient

2006-05-07T12:06:00.000+08:00

An incident that tested my patience happened in church this morning. Yea, of all places. I'll name that person irritating aunty.

Irritating aunty: hello is this seat taken?

Poor me: nope. (smiling)

Irritating aunty: dharmindra not coming?

Poor me: nope. (still smiling, although tat question always seemed to me like snooping about my business whether ornot i'm sitting with darling's family!)

Irritating aunty: u fetching ur mother-in-law.. opps.. sorry dharmindra's mom to the cooking demo this Sat?

Poor me: i'm not married yet so no mother-in-law (mumbling). yes (big smile).

Irritating aunty: she said u're fetching her. so u can fetch me since i'm staying on the way. u know where i stay rite, i'll wait outside at 1.30 since it's starting at 2pm.
(she needs a favour from me and yet she's telling me what time to fetch her, etc at her convenience. and the best part is that she could tell me her house is on the way? what if the route i choose to use doesn't pass her house? mlk is small but big enough to have diffferent routes to any one destination! puhleezz!!)

Poor me: ok. (yes boss, whatever u say!!) oh but i need to leave early cos need to go kl.

Irritating aunty: oh so early arr.. blah blah blah...

Poor me: (didn't know why i even bothered telling her i gotta leave early!.. oh.. now i remember, cos one incident somebody else fetched her somewhere but had to leave earlier, and she was busy mengumpat about that person for not willing not wait a lil longer!)

Arrghh!! I just can't stand her. Oh, i do have a high level of tolerance (when not on the road la), but not for this woman. Cause she's such a hypocrite, the type that bites the hand that feeds.. and gossip queen number 1!!!. Sorry lar, I don't have the patience in dealing with her like my darling.

My new locks

2006-05-06T20:51:00.000+08:00

Spent 3hrs plus today on my hair. Yup finally got my perm. Had a tough time deciding the type of perm to do. And it doesn't help that i'm so fickle. Finally was persuaded into doing a digital perm.

The heat treatment process was kinda scary. They had all these heating clips fixed to the end of my hair. And i went like "oh no" when they covered my ears with a pair of 'ear-protectors?'. And i could really felt the heat. Lucky it lasted 20mins only.

Happy with the end results. Looks like Karen's when she first had hers done. Yes i can confidently say that digital perm everywhere looks the same.

My mms couldn't work (for whatever reason) or else would have sent a pic to my darling in Surabaya at this moment. I'll just gotta wait till Monday then.

Bad hair days

2006-05-05T20:37:00.000+08:00

Itching for a perm. No, not because i received a big fat incentive. It's just that i've been having one of those bad hair days for awhile now. Still contemplating. Most likely will do it tmr. It's been more than a yr since my last perm anyway.

Princess Paris

2006-05-05T18:43:00.000+08:00

Paris is out. Although she's better than some, but she had the least number of votes and was voted out. So sad :( She's real good with a powerful voice, and she's still so young. I believe this is not the end for her, instead the beginning of many great things.

Who i want as the final two: Katharine and Elliott

Who i feel would be the final two: Katharine and Chris

The big Q is: When will Taylor be out? He's good but somebody's gotta leave first!

These are a few of my fav fours (sing to the tune of my fav things)

2006-05-05T18:00:00.000+08:00

Got tagged by sexy siren. So here goes.. finally!

4 jobs i've had in my life
~ The Star - replaced mom's friend for 2mths after stpm while she was away on maternity leave. did clerical job. it was an ok-paying 9-5 job. no complaints! plus mom's workplace was just downstairs :P
~ Kotra Pharma - returned as a nutritionist (my first time there after spm, i was in the packing line - boring monotonous job!). my first job after grad. learnt loads but miserable pay and benefits. typical.
~ Nutricia - my first job in pj. also as a nutritionist. basically about the same job function as previously but with different type of product. reported to a fussy 30+yr lady/girl (does that qualify as a spinster?). there i was exposed a little to sales environment.. and that's when i first got interested to give sales a try (of course not before i went for that incentive trip! hehe.. notty notty!).
~ Servier - so here i am now with servier, my first sales job. it's not as easy as some may think. very tiring and demanding with loads paper work and reports. sigh.. i'll just hang on here for awhile more till i can find a better paying job! ;p

4 movies i could watch over and over
~ Sepet & Gubra
~ I Am Sam
~ Exorcism of Emily Rose
~ Titanic... and many many more

4 TV shows i enjoy
~ Sex and the City
~ Desperate Housewives
~ Alias
~ Friends

4 places i've lived
~ yucky hostel dorm.
~ rented apt somewhere in jln genting klang with uni mates.
~ rented room at a townhse in sri hartamas - cool area, simply love it there.. but it wasn't tat 'happening' an area then.
~ rented hse at jln gasing with sk, vt and jt... and kl (for a short period) hehe..

4 places i've been to vacation to
~ South Korea - my first official overseas trip (singapore not counted!). yes, this would be 'that' incentive trip.
~ Kuching - first time with uni mates. 10 of us. my first plane ride. my 2nd time there was with nutricia for work. then i realised just how much i missed the srwk laksa and kohlo mee... slurp!
~ Kota Kinabalu - went there twice last yr. rotaract and work. seessh.. kalau tak pegi, tak pegi skali!!
~ and of course Singapore :))

4 places i would rather be
~ Singapore - convenient transportation, safe,.. shopping paradise.. i know u msians working there would beg to differ!
~ holidaying with my darling,.. langkawi,.. phuket, bali,.. anywhere will do actually. (dear-still have tat free air tixs. dun waste!)!!
~ lepaking at home doing the things tat i like to do :) heaven
~ at my craft shop (as if.. dream on)

4 of my favourite food
~ mommy's cooking for sure
~ anything spicy except wasabi.. not really a fan of japanese food
~ seafood.. ahh.. crabs, prawns,.. more crabs and prawns!.. fish also can :)
~ anything yummy!

4 websites i visit daily
~ yahoo mail
~ my blog/s
~ my friends' blog
~ rotaract websites

4 tags
~ you
~ you
~ you
~ and you!! (yes you!)

The final six

2006-04-27T00:21:00.000+08:00

Chris was superb this week. He sang with emotion. Could really feel that he was singing to his wife. Btw, he sang 'when a man loves a woman' ;p

Most were good except Kellie?.. Wonder wat's going on with her. Wrong song choice? I tot Katharine did great too but the judges apparently did not share the same sentiment.

Wonder who will be out this time. Hard to guess.. all six are just wonderful.

www.colinandkero.blogspot.com

2006-04-25T23:48:00.000+08:00

Stumbled upon a rather interesting blog just now. Err, actually Sexy Siren introduced to me hehe.. thanks girl!

I actually read every single postings. Now that's new to me, more so for a blog belonging to a total stranger. But of course it helps that this blog was created only this mth. And for a blog that has been in existence for less than a mth, it has a profile view of 5766!!!! Wow!!!

Personally i don't agree to them but hey it's their life so they can jolly well do what they want with it. Not gonna lecture them or anything unlike some of their blog visitors. Even if i chose to chastise it would not make a difference simply because we are merely strangers to one another! So butt off lar (also in reference to other busybodys that love to comment on my inability to master my so-called mother tongue and also of course for going out with somebody of a different race!).

So do drop by their page to see what the fuss is all about! Well, i'm just sitting back here and enjoying the read ;p