Unaccustomed to jet lag. Am dozing nicely on the plane and the air-stewardess comes to serve me breakfast.
My brain goes like, "Huh? Food? wtf it's only 2am on my watch."
Of course, tummy is growling like crazy and responsive regardless of time of day.
Istanbul was beautiful. Big hairy Turkish men are so handsome! The short, skinny, fat and bald ones are pretty charming too.
"You are sweet, like honey. You know sweet?"
*smile*
"Where are you from?"
"Malaysia"
"Can we have drink tonight?"
No.
"Can I hug you?"
No.
"Can I kiss you?"
No.
"Why not?"
0.O
Fell in love with a Turkish rug. White with pale pink floral pattern but didn't purchase it.
More to come.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Spring Time is Over
Went shopping for underwear the other day.
You know you've passed your prime time when you start to favour cotton granny panties over sexy lacy ones.
Whaaaa....aaaat. They're cheap at 4 for Rm10 and very comfortable!
You know you've passed your prime time when you start to favour cotton granny panties over sexy lacy ones.
Whaaaa....aaaat. They're cheap at 4 for Rm10 and very comfortable!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Stress Level
is higher in this job. So tired after getting home.
Can leave the office on time, but get stuck in the bloody jam for more than an hour. Might as well stay back and show boss how hardworking I am.
Am using lots of brain cells in this new job going through technical papers... with a looming deadline in 2 weeks' time. Am proud of this new responsibility and have a sense of ownership to this project. It's my baby.... I hope it survives infancy with the team labouring to bring it into the market. Hope that it will be a success.
Oh. Am flying to Europe for training on Thursday. Free trip~ will try to squeeze in a bit of sightseeing!
Can leave the office on time, but get stuck in the bloody jam for more than an hour. Might as well stay back and show boss how hardworking I am.
Am using lots of brain cells in this new job going through technical papers... with a looming deadline in 2 weeks' time. Am proud of this new responsibility and have a sense of ownership to this project. It's my baby.... I hope it survives infancy with the team labouring to bring it into the market. Hope that it will be a success.
Oh. Am flying to Europe for training on Thursday. Free trip~ will try to squeeze in a bit of sightseeing!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
New Job
So I left the old one... from a totally different industry to yet another foreign industry. Well, not totally foreign to me as skills are transferable even though experience is limited.
Granted it's gonna be longer and more erratic hours but I think it's going to exciting!
Job hopping is like shopping for boyfriends. You go with the one who gives you a better offer. ;) And this one is showering me with lots of lurve... though I suspect expectations would be equally high. We shall see how it goes.
Stress comes from oneself. Will try to remember to enjoy my work and have fun with the new experience. Wish me luck!
Granted it's gonna be longer and more erratic hours but I think it's going to exciting!
Job hopping is like shopping for boyfriends. You go with the one who gives you a better offer. ;) And this one is showering me with lots of lurve... though I suspect expectations would be equally high. We shall see how it goes.
Stress comes from oneself. Will try to remember to enjoy my work and have fun with the new experience. Wish me luck!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Cheeky Dr M
An article circulating on Facebook that I want to share:
Most Malaysians expect former strongman Dr Mahathir Mohamad - still alert and sharp at 84 - to rise to the occasion in any speaking engagements.
The 200-strong crowd at the Bloggers Universe Malaysia 2009, packed inside a bar-cum-conference hall in Subang Jaya’s Lakeview Club on May 16, was not disappointed.
The former prime minister, a person who has little time for self-reflection, was however unusually candid in his one-hour speech.
Speaking off the cuff, he lamented his pledge not to censor the Internet.
He believes certain parts of the cyberspace should be declared off limits, in particular pornography.
Mahathir confessed, with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes, that he had surf porn sites just “to see how easy it is for a child” to do so.
“My God, it was so easy,” he exclaimed. “All you’ve got to do is to put ‘SEX’ and you get everything, all the filth in the world would be shown to you - in motion.
“Now, I think this is very bad. I mean, adults like me who is 80 years old and quite incapable - that’s all right,” he said, leaving the floor in stitches.
“I’m not confessing anything,” he smiled. “Wait until you reach 80, then you will know.” More laughter from the crowd.
“You know, we are born together, we grow up together, we play together, we enjoy life together, we grow old together,” he paused and then came the clincher. “But why must that thing die before me,” he said, bringing down the house.
Mahathir, who obviously enjoyed telling the joke, was grinning from ear to ear.
“Anyway, for me it’s quite harmless (to view porn). Looking at these things, you really have nostalgia ... nothing wakes up at all, everything is dead,” he said, referring to his inability to ‘rise to occasion’ in this case.
But he readily conceded that government censorship of the Internet is “impossible”.
“I wish we can control... When we started the Multimedia Super Corridor, we promise the people that we will not censor the Internet. But at times, I regretted this.”
Mahathir then went on to give the example of a 12-year-old having access to Internet porn.
“He gets very excited. It’s alright for him to get excited and maybe get rid of his excitement in some easy way. But we are seeing a lot...,” he screeched to a halt when he heard nervous giggles from the audience.
Then in his grandfatherly way, he admonished, “You must have done it yourself.”
Again, the crowd roared.
He continued with his tale of the ‘excited’ teen.
“He may assuage his feelings by raping the nearest person that he comes across. And sometimes, there have been cases of killings, of child molestations, babies being molested and killed after that. I think it has a lot to do with the access to pornography.
“This becomes worse because a lot people in Malaysia are addicted to drugs. A combination of drugs plus Internet pornography is a sure formula for crime unlimited."We should ban this thing. We should ban pornographic material from getting into Internet.”
He also advised the crowd to stick to the facts and not to fabricate news. “Not all bloggers are good like me,” he said tongue in cheek.
But Internet censorship is out, he added.“While in the past, we can close down the printing shops, we can seize their papers, we can do a lot of things. Today it is just impossible."
“The only thing I am glad is that I’m no longer the prime minister. So this is not my problem. It is the problem of the government of today, the prime minister of today. I wish them good luck.”
Most Malaysians expect former strongman Dr Mahathir Mohamad - still alert and sharp at 84 - to rise to the occasion in any speaking engagements.
The 200-strong crowd at the Bloggers Universe Malaysia 2009, packed inside a bar-cum-conference hall in Subang Jaya’s Lakeview Club on May 16, was not disappointed.
The former prime minister, a person who has little time for self-reflection, was however unusually candid in his one-hour speech.
Speaking off the cuff, he lamented his pledge not to censor the Internet.
He believes certain parts of the cyberspace should be declared off limits, in particular pornography.
Mahathir confessed, with a mischievous sparkle in his eyes, that he had surf porn sites just “to see how easy it is for a child” to do so.
“My God, it was so easy,” he exclaimed. “All you’ve got to do is to put ‘SEX’ and you get everything, all the filth in the world would be shown to you - in motion.
“Now, I think this is very bad. I mean, adults like me who is 80 years old and quite incapable - that’s all right,” he said, leaving the floor in stitches.
“I’m not confessing anything,” he smiled. “Wait until you reach 80, then you will know.” More laughter from the crowd.
“You know, we are born together, we grow up together, we play together, we enjoy life together, we grow old together,” he paused and then came the clincher. “But why must that thing die before me,” he said, bringing down the house.
Mahathir, who obviously enjoyed telling the joke, was grinning from ear to ear.
“Anyway, for me it’s quite harmless (to view porn). Looking at these things, you really have nostalgia ... nothing wakes up at all, everything is dead,” he said, referring to his inability to ‘rise to occasion’ in this case.
But he readily conceded that government censorship of the Internet is “impossible”.
“I wish we can control... When we started the Multimedia Super Corridor, we promise the people that we will not censor the Internet. But at times, I regretted this.”
Mahathir then went on to give the example of a 12-year-old having access to Internet porn.
“He gets very excited. It’s alright for him to get excited and maybe get rid of his excitement in some easy way. But we are seeing a lot...,” he screeched to a halt when he heard nervous giggles from the audience.
Then in his grandfatherly way, he admonished, “You must have done it yourself.”
Again, the crowd roared.
He continued with his tale of the ‘excited’ teen.
“He may assuage his feelings by raping the nearest person that he comes across. And sometimes, there have been cases of killings, of child molestations, babies being molested and killed after that. I think it has a lot to do with the access to pornography.
“This becomes worse because a lot people in Malaysia are addicted to drugs. A combination of drugs plus Internet pornography is a sure formula for crime unlimited."We should ban this thing. We should ban pornographic material from getting into Internet.”
He also advised the crowd to stick to the facts and not to fabricate news. “Not all bloggers are good like me,” he said tongue in cheek.
But Internet censorship is out, he added.“While in the past, we can close down the printing shops, we can seize their papers, we can do a lot of things. Today it is just impossible."
“The only thing I am glad is that I’m no longer the prime minister. So this is not my problem. It is the problem of the government of today, the prime minister of today. I wish them good luck.”
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Open the Floodgates
I suggested we meet up for coffee on a weekend.
He said, "Nah... I barely know you. I don't want to waste my weekend on you."
I'm sure he was teasing but it cut me real deep inside. I felt... very small.
Self-esteem.
Obviously still an issue.
He said, "Nah... I barely know you. I don't want to waste my weekend on you."
I'm sure he was teasing but it cut me real deep inside. I felt... very small.
Self-esteem.
Obviously still an issue.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Flowers
Yellow lilies from the girls Flowers... the very first person to introduce me to this joy was a former coursemate who went absolutely mushy over blossoms of all variety. She showed me that it was alright to buy flowers for oneself and just for their beauty. It reminds me of the days when I missed my husband greatly during weekends apart (usually after a fight). I would purchase a single stalk of rose and put it in a jar, study it's delicate beauty, feel its velvety petals against my cheel and drink in the sweet subtle perfume.
Last day at the office, the girls gave me a surprise... a bouquet of lilies with mixed roses! And a pretty paper bag containing presents. A classy evening clutch bag and an embroidered shawl. Was so touched by their sweetness. Have come to feel protective over them over the few months that I have interacted with them. I hope that they remember just a little of what I've taught them and given them a sense of joy when discovering new stuff. Enough to spur them on for self-directed learning - to ask a question, pick an interesting topic and pursue answers on their own. There were many moments of pride when they tackled an assignment and delivered. So... this is what it feels like to be a teacher?
Lilies, its fragrance spicier and heavier. Exotic even. This is the first time I've received lilies only to discover that I am allergic to them! Have moved them to my mother's bedroom but captured them on the photo above for safe keeping. As fond memories of my girls.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Inner Child
No more poor little me
Hoping for someone to come rescue me
Gotta learn to stand up after falling down
Brush off the dirt on my knobbly scraped knees
Dry my tears and blow my nose.
Am no longer a small helpless girl
Gotta know my mind and stand up for myself
Blunders inevitable but precious lessons to be learned
I'm glad I have family and friends cheering me on
I can do this and yes I will!
Some dreams little girls still hold on tight to
Like love and roses and happily ever after
But big girls know that fairy tales are dreams
Some will come true and some will not
Real monsters lie in the closet and under the bed
It's okay to be scared just wait till dawn breaks.
Little girl I am proud of you
You've been through so much
I see you growing taller and stronger
Catching up with lost years
I think you're alright now
I think you can be on your own now
Am no longer worried about you
Coz I have a feeling you're gonna be okay.
Hoping for someone to come rescue me
Gotta learn to stand up after falling down
Brush off the dirt on my knobbly scraped knees
Dry my tears and blow my nose.
Am no longer a small helpless girl
Gotta know my mind and stand up for myself
Blunders inevitable but precious lessons to be learned
I'm glad I have family and friends cheering me on
I can do this and yes I will!
Some dreams little girls still hold on tight to
Like love and roses and happily ever after
But big girls know that fairy tales are dreams
Some will come true and some will not
Real monsters lie in the closet and under the bed
It's okay to be scared just wait till dawn breaks.
Little girl I am proud of you
You've been through so much
I see you growing taller and stronger
Catching up with lost years
I think you're alright now
I think you can be on your own now
Am no longer worried about you
Coz I have a feeling you're gonna be okay.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hazy KL
8 o'clock in the morningWoke up with parched lips and a scratchy throat today. Oh no... I slept with the windows open last night! The haze is back and the air is heavy. Sunlight struggles to break through the sky. Beneath the blanket of foggy pollution, the temperature rises like a baking oven. As the morning progresses, the cheerful twitter of birds disappear when they too seek relief from the oppressive heat. Nature becomes silent. The buzz of motors traveling along highway steadily ascends to a roar. Urban creatures come to life.
Honesty is Still the Best Policy
In the corporate world, it seems to me that lies and deception are an integral part of the success formulae. Somehow, half-truths becomes a tool to protect privacy and position. Evasiveness or plain refusal to answer the question no longer a way out of a difficult situation. What do people do then? We make up stories, embellish certain details while neglecting key points to suite the circumstance.
It's not a way of life that is easy to lead. Am learning how to, when to and who you need to do it to. I can tell you that it is... no, used to be my nature to be completely honest in my opinions and answers. Have learned that most of the times, there are things better left unsaid. I find it hard to bear in my conscience but survival calls for it.
I still think that in the end, honesty is still the best policy because the days are easier to live by.
It's not a way of life that is easy to lead. Am learning how to, when to and who you need to do it to. I can tell you that it is... no, used to be my nature to be completely honest in my opinions and answers. Have learned that most of the times, there are things better left unsaid. I find it hard to bear in my conscience but survival calls for it.
I still think that in the end, honesty is still the best policy because the days are easier to live by.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Amusing
I noticed that I am the type that will press the delete button because someone told me not to. Not because I don't listen but because I don't believe you until I've tried it myself. You know... just to see what happens next and how it happens.
Hey don't get exasperated with me if the whole file goes missing. You brought the button to my attention, would not have thought about it otherwise. Say "don't touch!!" odds are I am already reaching out to poke it.
Foolhardy, probably. But that's first hand experience!
Hey don't get exasperated with me if the whole file goes missing. You brought the button to my attention, would not have thought about it otherwise. Say "don't touch!!" odds are I am already reaching out to poke it.
Foolhardy, probably. But that's first hand experience!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
4-Day Work Week
Am in a very good mood today! Coz I took leave for Monday, so no Sunday mood swing and no Monday blues. I should do this every week!
Going to watch Angels and Demons later with mum and sis, after convincing the former that no, there are no demons inside, it is not a demonic movie and it is the second instalment for The Da Vinci Code, which won her over in the end.
After tha I wanna go shopping and try out this restaurant. Hopefully will have more food pics to post tonight. Happy weekend!
p/s Oh... and Happy Birthday, Agong!!
Going to watch Angels and Demons later with mum and sis, after convincing the former that no, there are no demons inside, it is not a demonic movie and it is the second instalment for The Da Vinci Code, which won her over in the end.
After tha I wanna go shopping and try out this restaurant. Hopefully will have more food pics to post tonight. Happy weekend!
p/s Oh... and Happy Birthday, Agong!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Balance
I have trouble expressing anger.
Oh it's easy to spew bilous venom online. But if you knew me personally, I am passive aggressive.
Such a nice person, they say but really it's like my insides are pock-marked with cancerous rage. Most of the time it is controlled within an expressionless facade, now and then it it is veiled with witty retorts, on rare occasions it erupts to the surface - the skin is just the overlying membrane and clothes another layer over the skin.
Oh yes, rebuke follows. It's wrong to show temper. Unbecoming. Internalization. Externalization. Whatever works. I am not picky.
Oh it's easy to spew bilous venom online. But if you knew me personally, I am passive aggressive.
Such a nice person, they say but really it's like my insides are pock-marked with cancerous rage. Most of the time it is controlled within an expressionless facade, now and then it it is veiled with witty retorts, on rare occasions it erupts to the surface - the skin is just the overlying membrane and clothes another layer over the skin.
Oh yes, rebuke follows. It's wrong to show temper. Unbecoming. Internalization. Externalization. Whatever works. I am not picky.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Roti Ayam Kam Ling Restaurant
My parents brought back two of these from Kampar during their weekend getaway. I've seen a version of this gigantic savoury dish of similar fame in Seremban but have never tried it before. Wanted to, but apparently had to order the day before as it was a very popular item.
RM 22 good for 3-4 servings
Carving the crust to reveal....
A mysterious paper-wrap inside
Tadaaaaaa.... yum yum!Curry was not too spicy and the broth was so sweet!
The potatoes were baked just right and the broth was so sweet! Went well with the fluffy white bread especially when warm and steaming. A bit pricy for a dish of chicken, wish there was more meat and less bones but the novelty of the dish is worth the experience. Sorry. Don't know the address of Kam Ling Restaurant.
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