Bye bye 2006

Towards the end of the year and I'm starting to bade year 2006 Bye bye...I'm have been in the holiday mood since the week before Christmas and now, Short working days with long weekends.. Don't we just that idea and wish that it would happen every month of the year. Hehe.. The last week of this month is a week to be happy and merry yet sigh, think of it, getting another older BUT people always say, no no,you should say, you're getting mature and wiser.. Yeah, gotta start learnin to think positive!!

Days before X'Mas was fun.. Preparing myself to celebrate Jesus Birthday, preparing the presents and giving it my friends and eating!! Haha..Long weekend..Then just gotta work for another 4 days and then, HOLIDAY again!! Yippee!! After that? Aiya, till then only think and write le although oredi know what I have to do =p

X'Mas was celebrated by attending Midnight Mass and then yum cha session sekejap with close friends while fingers busy replying and typing greeting SMSes!! Later the day from noon onwards til nite (thought of balik, be a pig for a while but tak jadi) was at 哥's house eating, chatting, playing with the dogs and card games while drinking..Hehe..Got slightly heavier liao from all the good food..Darn..Gotta add in another item to my new year resolution!!

Giving, receiving and opening X'Mas presents was fun and unexpected gifts were received!! ALL presents that I received this year are all memorable ones.

I got a book about 'cigars' which I wanted to get but never did. Thank you so much.. Wished I could give you a hug but imagine a virtual one le ya ;)

Got a beautiful self made photo frame with a picture with my friends on it. Thank you and appreciate your effort 姐 and 哥..

Well, well, that's it for X'Mas..Might only write after New Year but who knows..Counting the days to NEW YEAR and thinking of what to write on my New Year resolution list.. Don't have to ask where am I goin to celebrate it cuz it'll be the same old answer..Dunno yet or maybe juz a simple quiet yumcha with my close ones =)

Wishing you all my fellow friends, HAPPY NEW YEAR and May the coming year be a good one for you!!

Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping's DONE!!!! Phew, Finally.. Went for the last shopping outing to Mid Valley last Sunday. My, it was MADNESS!!!!!!! Arrived there at aprx 1030am and there was a slight traffic already. Could not find any parking and had to drive down to P2. After spending about 20 minutes at the parking lot finding for a space, I finally got 1.

Already had in mind what I wanted to get but before going to the intended shop, went and 'kay poh' a bit at one of the stalls behind the stage and surprisingly, with great deal, got most of the presents from there instead =p

By doing so, saved lots of my time. Walked around lagi and soon, it was lunch time. Went and find my dad who happened to be in Mid Valley too for lunch. As we could not decide what to eat and also because most eateries were full, we just decided to and settled down for McDonalds although it was full as well..Hmm, what to do... It was pure MADNESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! Too many people around. So difficult to shop. Luckily I finished shopping so; HAPPILY, I was soon on my way home.

Spent most of my afternoon and night wrapping presents.. Soooo tired............but very happy as all's done and just waiting for CHRISTMAS to come, celebrate and eat!! Hehe..Yum Yum..

Bells are Ringing, Bright and Sweet

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, they're all around =)



It's 12 days to CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!! Yeah!! A time to celebrate Jesus's birthday, to remember HIM, hang out with families and friends and of course, exchange presents.. Ever since the starting of the month, been starting to write out a list of things that is ideal to be given as presents. The list is still not confirmed and time is running out.

However, there are a few which are settled. I've even given myself a BIG treat this month =) and now with what I call remaining-cash-in-hand I have now, gotta start re-calculating again..hehe..The best part of the season is to enjoy shopping, buying gifts and giving it to them. Can't wait to see the look on their faces when they start receiving and opening their presents as it will be the best gifts I'll receive from them =P

Mood Swings

It has been about 2 weeks since I've pen down a single thing. Since the last entry, wasn't in the mood for a lot of things. Mood and temper was really bad!! Don't know why I was feeling that way...Well, I guess the hormones will go "Yeah, go ahead and blame it on me again. I'm sooooooooooo used to it. Another one wouldn't hurt nor matter." But funnily, I wasn't really blaming my hormone although got slightly la.. I was feeling really not in peace. It lasted a week then I was in a better mood the following week. Now, it's BACK again!!!! Arrrgghh!! $%^&$%^$%&^*@#!%&

I dislike this feeling. Maybe there many unsolved problems and unnecessary worries that are haunting me. What is it, you may ask but I can't really answer you cause I wouldn't know how to. I guess I really need to sort out what is wrong with me and get into the OT immediately.

Anyhow, if I'm losing it at you, sorry la.Don't mean too and bear with it la k..hehe..

My Birthday Presents =)

My Birthday treats are not over yet..haha..Til today, I'm still receiving belated wishes and still be having one more birthday dinner (I think it's the last one) with my college friends..hehe..Feeling really blessed...Had Buffet lunch (Eastin Hotel) and Shabu-Shabu Steamboat dinner with my high school friends last Saturday. Lunch was really worth it and really yummy and ate til really full!! A lot more dishes were not tried as we were too full.. Would really like to go back there and eat the dishes that I've not tried.hehe..Then, after resting for about 2 hours at home, it was time to go for the 2nd round however, I could not eat much anymore during dinner. That day, I really felt like a pig...Gosh, many hours needed to exercise to get rid of all fat!!!!!


This year, it is a such a coincidence that some of my birthday presents are purple in colour..haha..Wanna say thanks to all of you who bought me these presents =)


1) Spectacles chosen carefully by Eser and Kit Zhai. (For ur info, the colour of this specs is purple altho it looks like black here) Those who chipped in are Kenny, Ian, Jase, Anna and Yii Jian.. Thanx lotsa, Mmmmuuuaaahhhkkkkkkkksssss and Big Hugssssss!!!!!


2) Earrings!! One of my favourite things in life..hehe..This girl knows that I love purple. She purposely chose this colour for the earrings.. Even the ribbon to tie the present and heart-shaped card (as shown) is purple in color..haha..Thanx lotsa, Jase!! Use the top's hugs and kisses k..hehe


3) Bath Slippers and Seatbelt-Handphone holder. By Sandra, Ayda and Fendi.. Thanx for dinner and these cuties.. I was rather relieved that it is not soft toys, though..hehe ;) Huggss and kissesss..





Else than these, there's something different about me too....Check it out..Hehehe ;P




So,.... what say you? ;)

Oh, wanna wish you, Chin Ven 姐 "Happy Birthday" too ;)

生日快乐;)

Another year has come and another year older!! Mature? Maybe..ha.Thankful?? Definitely!!

Thankful and grateful for all the blessings that I’m receiving from GOD. Thankful that He has been guiding and leading me through when I’m feeling lost and opening many doors for me,allowing me to have unforgettable experiences and gaining from it.

Thankful and feeling blessed that He has sent many ANGELS without wings surrounding me with love.

My day started with messages flooding in from friends whom I have not expected to receive from =D Then, started to do some work at home, rushed to office, attended 升铭’s Press Conference in a rush but was late..hehe.. then back to office, settled some stuffs while waiting for Eser to arrive to go for dinner. Was wondering what time will she arrive as most of us were really super hungry. That was because a few of us did not had proper breakfast nor lunch. Only had some tidbits at the press conference =P

Went to Hartamas and had Korean cuisine at "Korean House". Was yummy, had fun and was really full!!

Wanna take this opportunity to thank 可望，诗豪 和Pey Shen. 谢谢你们的礼物和 'cute' 蛋糕…

To 忆诗，建亿，可恩，杰仔，以健，和Anna for celebrating and having dinner with me.

Also taking this opportunity to say many thanks to all of you again who have called and sent me those lovely wishes via messages/SMSes. Can’t wait for the meals on Saturday..Hehe ;) [Greedy pig]

Till then, peace out =)

2006 娱协奖

Last Saturday (11 November 2006) was a big night for Malaysian artistes as it was a night whereby awards are given out to them as a recognization for their work together with those who have worked closely with them. This event,"Yu Xie<娱协奖>" is held once every 2 years and basic awards (to me la) like "Best Newcomer", "Best Composer", "Best Album", "Best Performer" etc are given out. Awards that are given out which is something new to me are awards like "Best DIY album", "Top 10 Songs (Local)", "Top 10 Songs (None Local)", "Best Kid's Song" (something like that I think) etc.

On Wednesday, I've only come to know that I would be helping Eser out backstage as she was the backstage emcee. My very first time being backstage full of well known people.Ha!! Well, my job was more of her "保姆"; taking care of and accompanying her as she was also a first timer dealing with such event ;) My part time job but I enjoyed it lots as it was an eye opener to me. I could see many sorts of people, many sorts of dressing, how artistes or well known people prepare themselves for "The Walk of Fame" or better known as the "Red Carpet" and many, many more. It was a whole new experience for me.

We were there rather early but was still rushing as there were too many people who needed to have to have their make up done and hair set. I guess they it is because they were lacking of hair stylists. I only saw 4 hair stylists around and you know la, with so many girls or women around; with loong hair some more...It takes time (I think 2 of them were not bad looking. I mean boleh tahan la..haha...I know, I know what you guys are thinking but hey, there's nothing much for me to do except for sitting or standing around when waiting for Eser who's doing her make up and hair. Occasionally got la, talk talk and laugh laugh with some other people from the industry =P)

When she was done, helped her to get dressed and rushed to the lounge to wait for her turn to make an appearance at the Red Carpet. She was a little bit kesian le as she had to run/ walk slightly faster in her high heels (aprx: 2" high) climb stairs lagi!! I was so worried that she would fall. At the lounge, as I mentioned, saw many different people and one unexpected person I saw was "Chung Chung; Nadia Chan Chung Ling"!!! I did not know she would be there!! (Well, I know that she and "Ho Wan Si" would attend this event [on the day itself. Yeah, pretty blur] but I did not expect to see her in a room full of people!! and too bad Ho Wan Si did not turn up)

Ok, back to the story... I've always liked Nadia and imagine seeing one of your favourite idol in the same room standing so close!! She looked reaally Beautiful, Tall and Sexy!! Later, at one point, when I turned my head, we met eye to eye, she smiled and nodded at me!! Of course, I smiled and nodded back to her!!! I was in total daze, mesmerized and happy like mad!! Yeah, sounding like a 'jakun' and a fanatic fan but luckily I managed to hold my composure!!! If not, malu la..Haha.. Told Eser and she kept asking if I want to take a picture with her.. I said, hmm, yeah I want but maybe later..Shy le..haha.. We finally sat down, looked around and chit chat slightly as she was also preparing herself. Finally, I guess we were looking at Nadia for some time and we decided to go and take a picture with her as she was not being surrounded at that time =)

After the Red Carpet, we went backstage to a small room filled with reporters and TV crews. There, Eser will conduct the interviews with the winners. There was a TV for us to see the show but no audio which we found a little bit ridiculous because we would not know what was really happening in front as in the winner had won what prize and what has he mentioned in front? We had to wait upon one of the person in charged to tell us what was really happening and at times, we are lost.

After the awards, we went to the celebration party held just outside along the corridor and one more surprise.. Saw my cousin brother working as the waiter (part time job he said) haha.. Ate a little bit and back to work again for a while. After that, we were free to go but before we left, we took some pictures with a few others ;)

I've come to see and learn a lot of things in this experience. Be it the way people work, people communicate or treat others. Find it pretty useful if I want to be in this line and also in my future career =)

Unhappy

There will always be two ways to view things be it personal or work...However, I feel that history is slightly repeating itself and it is pretty annoying. It makes me feel and look incompetent and unproductive when I'm not.. I knew that she (Y)'ll be calling me anytime to check and see if I've sent her the work however I could not do that because he(K) has yet to give me.

This has happened many times. Each time K will tell me a day within the week. I trusted him and therefore told/repeated to Y that K will send it to me the day that he told me. However, nothing was given to me on the exact day and so I gave K some more time and pushed the due date to the end of the working week. I knew that Y would also know that I've pushed the due day to the end of the week so she did not call me. Come end of the week, there's still nothing in my mailbox. This time I'm starting to worry and called K. Now he tells me that he is out of idea and will try to send it to me by the end of the day..

Just to make sure someone important (W) knows that I am doing my work and also sort of 'covering' my back, I told him but the reply I got from him is a dissapointment.

End of the day, Y called me and again I dissapointed her. Also I could hear that she did not sound very happy and frusfrated. I too understand her situation as she is having the same problem as me. Someone too is down her troat. I know that if I want, I could sound just like her with K on the phone but I did not.

Nightfall, I called and SMSed you but you did not pick up nor reply. Are you avoiding me?? I know that in your profession, mental block is very common and I too understand but I gave you the 'example' about 3 weeks and more ago!! Sigh, you can't keep doing this to me. Please do something about it.

Went home and I started blah, blah and blah-ing to my family and I've come to a conclusion that we need to have a talk again. Just feel that this cannot be happening everytime. We need to have a solution. I believe if this continues on, others will start to talk behind our back and does this do any good? :/

AaaaRRRRRggggggggggggggggHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhh!!!!!!

Well, something good has happened too other than this and what's the good news? Will keep you updated again when I've really confirmed it..Hehe ;)

Thank you GOD

Last Friday night, I had a shock hearing that my parents met with an accident!! Was in the laundry shop collecting my soft toys when my brother messaged me and dropped the bomb. I called my mum immediately and my dad picked up the phone. They told me that they were fine and are waiting for the tow truck now. He was telling my the story about how the car skidded into the rails at the curve, suspecting that some people poured oil/grease on the road cause because before their car stopped,there were already 2 tow trucks approaching them and so on but I was not really listening to the details as I just wanted to be with them at that moment UNTIL he came to the part telling me that another big car(I forgot what car) rammed into them head to head!!!

Collected my soft toys and rushed to them. I was like "OMG, how could this happened? Why? What if they....." However, I thank GOD that they were safe and not hurt the slightest bit although they were spinning around in the car and banged by another car (according to them). Even my dad was saying "THANK GOD" and I was really happy..I just felt that he was referring to "YOU" or maybe that was how I wanted it to sound but anyways, I THANK YOU once again.


Reached to where they were waiting and was shocked to see the car's condition and was amazed that the car could still move and exit the tol. One of the tyre's rim was crooked and the tyre was cacat looking. The driver's door could not be opened and that's when the words "Another car was coming straight to our face, Luckily the car was driving really slow. If not....." flashed through my head. I shivered at the thought of it.. When my dad told me that part, he said all he could say was "O OH" and my mum was screaming but very softly...


At that moment, I had all sorts of emotions. Angry, fear, happy, sad, relieved...Picked my brother up from home and went to the police station to file a report. Was there for about an hour and a half. My my,there were so many people but I was on the phone during the whole time there. Well, I could not do much either. My parents had to be together with the tow guy. By the way, I was on the phone with my cousin sister callling from Paris.

Having the conversation with her made me realize that I missed her so so much. Of course I do miss and think of her any other days. We managed to catch up on so many things and she said that she'll be coming back next year and yeah, after 8 loong years of not seeing her, I'm finally meeting up with her again along with my much missed cousin bro-in-law and nephew. This time, when she comes back, I'm able to see her two younger kids whom I've not met in person as well (photo, yes). Rather excited.. However, all's not confirmed but she did mention that if she does not come back, she'll sponsor an air ticket for me to go visit her!! Wow, never expected that and was really happy to hear that..hehe...However, I do not think I'll let her carry all the burden. Well, it's still pretty far to think about it so, I guess till then only decide again le ;)


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Went to watch Open Season last week with some friends and it was not a bad movie. hilarous so, go watch it ;) Before watching the movie, went and buy a small shirt and a new carpet for Milo. I could see that he loves his new carpet a lot because the moment he saw it, he sat on it and ever since then, he always sit on it. Previously, he was always sitting on my mum's door mat and she was always complaining about his fur on her door mat. hehe.. Oh, Milo loves his new shirt too cause when he saw someone takes it, he'll come after it...haha...

Being a PIG

The long holidays were sort of boring for me BUT I would say that it was a good break as I could just take a good long rest without anybody disturbing me.. Did nothing much except got sleeping really late at night (playing games), waking up reaalllly late, eating, watching TV and sleeping again in the noon.. Was really living a life like a pig!!Not forgetting the good food cooked by my dad and grandma and also having meal times on time!! Although was a lazybum, I still did my bit helping out around the house, of course. Well, don't except my aged grandma and injured mum to walk and clean the house, rite?

Did some serious thinking and talking with dad and cousin bro and time to make some serious decisions again..There are some conclusions and decisions though but not all are confirmed.. Surrendering all to HIM and asking to help me make wise decisions ^_^

Met up with some friends too during the Raya open house and had a good chat and well, as all of us know, time flies. With a glimpse of an eye, it's Thursday and back to work !! Had to come in early too as there were some work which I needed to settle....Pretty sleepy though *Yawn* However, will and gotta tahan til night cause goin to watch "Open Season" ;) Hopefully it's as good and funny as others recommended ;)

All right gotta sign off and start work again so that lesser things to worry..

Have never really liked writing sad stuffs on my entries but maybe I just need to let it out..Been wanting to meet up with you and have a good catch up on things but so far, it has never happened. You're always on my mind whenever I'm near or far but the one bad thing is that at times I do not take any actions.. (Yeah, I admit I'm a rotten apple at times..hehe) At times I wait for your call , at times I so wanna call you out on weeknights or even weekends but I know that weekends are the busiest times cause we'll need to spend some time with our family after a long week working and not really spending some quality time with them. However, of course when we meet up, I'm happy, I enjoy it but yet something's missing..I don't know why...

You and I have heard many a times about the friendship story of Nee and I've came to know that you and I share one same thought.........I've been advise to talk about this but never really had the chance and maybe if given the chance, I don't think I'll even know how to start..One reason why this is not brought up is also because I know you are going through one of the hardest journey in life now.. I know that whenever people were to ask how are you, you'll reply that you're ok when you are not. I know why you do that but remember that you do not have to lie to me..Reading your current entry hurts me to hear your condition and of course worries me as well and I want you to know that you should not say "No one else should be worrying about me"!!!!

We do not really know much about what's happening in each other's life anymore. Maybe it's because you and I are so busy with our own stuffs.. I admit that I always could not make it when you call and I always feel bad cause I really wanna meet up with you so so very much...Sigh...I just feel that we're not that close anymore..If one were to ask either one of us now how the other party is, I know that I can only say "Oh, ok ar..so far ok le I think"..What about you? How would you answer? Don't worry, not forcing nor will force you to answer ;)

I don't know..We're still close of course but differently..To me, I know that I'm at a stage whereby I do not doubt our friendship@sisterhood..I know that it is as solid and strong as a rock..I'm sure that we are also at a stage whereby we understand each other well and some words are needless to say to send out the message. It is easily accepted and received ;)


Now, as we age and with our work, and also because so many things have happened especially unexpected ones, we've lesser time to meet up so I guess 顺其自然 la..So many more to tell you so maybe we'll talk when we meet..

P/s: please note that this should not be taken as a burden and do not worry about it..I'm much better letting it out now..






,Luv always & take care LOTS..........

Tired but happy

Whew, really made full use of my day yesterday...been telling myself to tidy up my room for a month but so many things had happened and did not really have the chance to do so and well, of course was also lazy la.. Anyway, I finally got my lazy bum up and tidied the entire room [Else than that, I even washed the porch, bathed Milo (my beloved Jack Russell) and mopped the floor downstairs!!! could not believe I was that hardworking too..Haha].

Started in the morning and ended around evening.. Of course, with short breaks in between cause I had to be the chauffeur and drive my mum out to and back from her hairdresser...Managed to push up one my beds up leaning it against the wall, vacummed the carpet thoroughly, wash the curtains and comforter, clear out some unwanted stuffs and again, stock in some beautiful boxes/ tins/ books etc. which I do not even know if I'll be using it.. This happens whenever I clean up my room..

Took a short rest after tidying up as I needed to prepare myself for dinner with my friends later at night. Thought of taking a short nap but that brother of mine, giving an excuse saying that he did not know I was home, started blasting his stereo set!!!! Arggghh!! Managed to take a 15 minutes nap only (T_T)

Having dinner with the gang again was great to me although was pretty tired. Maybe it is because it has been a long time since we've gathered around all together like old times. After dinner, we went for a bowling. It's been a loooooong time since I've played and I finally touched the bowling ball again last night. Each time they play, I would just sit there and watch. Not having the interest of playing but don't know what got into me last night..I managed to strike once and have spares at times!!Yeah!! but my points were still low..Anyhow, it was still a good and fun game..haha ^_^

Body was aching when I got up this morning.. maybe it was because of all the climbing up and down the stairds and cleaning up of room yesterday...Sigh...This is the sign of 1) lack of exercise and 2) getting old??? (Oh Nooooooo!!!!!) Gotta do something about it!!!! [Bear in mind that I'm referring to REASON 1 OK?? ;) ]

Weekend

The weekend went by ok for me.. On friday, worked half day and went to Tesco to buy some stuffs for the BBQ session at night in conjuction with Mooncake Festival which was held in Ah Guan's house =) Lotsa food was bought and I really wanted to eat lots but unfortunately, I had a very bad sore throat tat night and alas, I did not have the appetite to eat at all anymore but yet I still had some as I was pretty hungry. Swallowing the food down was sort of a torture =( Did not even had the chance to try the BBQ stuffs...well, what to do.. That night we could not see the full round moon as well because of the haze.. Stuffy, hot + sore throat = super uncomfortable..However, that night it was great to know a new friend, and don't worry Jase, I promise I'll try not bullying you too much ;) haha..

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On Sunday, I went for a musical by the Dama Orchestra, "Butterfly Lover (梁山与祝英台）" with my parent and grandma. Lots of elderly ones went but there were quite a few youngsters as well. I've been looking forward for this musical. Don't know why but maybe it is because I would like to see how a musical in Chinese would be like. Well, it was ok. For a first timer(Dama Orchestra) staging a musical, I think they are doing it fine. This is a Chinese Classic story which was shown on TV numeral times before. Must be thinking aiyo, this girl so old wan ar, watch old old movie..Well, yeah, I do enjoy it and I've come to realize that their songs are always sung in the same melody.Not just one movie, but lots. Guess that's the way it is ;)


Could see that the props used are pretty simple but good enough for people to know and understand what it was. When watching towards the end of the show, was actually wondering if they would do more musicals based on famous Chinese classic like "帝女花"， "Journey to West" and many more since this was quite a success =) Hoping that they will come up with something and am looking forward for their next project..

Mooncake Festival

One of the nicest mooncake festival box I've ever received. It's from one of my 好朋友 from work, Kenny =) Knowing me; will sure to keep it..Hehe..

Welcome Welcome

Welcome to Sh'ntigrade - 温渡日记- . This post will be about my new blog and probably there'll be new things.. Not sure yet though..I'll be trying my hands on Chinese words and maybe at times there'll be Chinese words appearing here and there. Of course with the help from my friends =)

Was sitting thinking of this blog's name and asked my friends for some help on the Chinese name and therefore, this name was thought of with the help from Eser and Ke Wang. Thanks lotsa..This blog name in both English and Chinese simply means temperature. English coming from the the word 'Centrigrade' meaning 'Celsius' in simpler terms. As for Chinese, it's "Wen Tu Ri Qi"haha..The first word would be my surname, second word comes from the word 'vacation' and finally, final two words means diary =) I've also learned from Ke En that "渡日" has it own meaning that says something about a journey (if not forgotten le. short term memory la)

So, welcome to the small little world of Sh'ntigrade ;)