Today is one of the rare days that I drove to work. And it feels really good to be able to determine what time I want to leave and where I want to go after work.
Since I can't fit into anything half decent for my friend's wedding, I'm going to go last minute shopping. Oh joy!
Friday, July 08, 2005
Sad
It is indeed a tragic way for London to celebrate their winning the Olympic 2012 bid. The attacks are normally on the trains which I suppose are the busiest places.
Makes me wonder where are we most vulnerable here in Malaysia. I suppose with a large area, our population is not as concentrated as it is in London's subways, to which I am glad for.
Makes me wonder where are we most vulnerable here in Malaysia. I suppose with a large area, our population is not as concentrated as it is in London's subways, to which I am glad for.
Scary
Last night reality hit me so hard on my head I couldn't sleep until I thought hard about it and made decisions to change.
It all started like this. I bought a Punjabi looking top from Melaka for my friend's wedding this weekend and thought I'd try it on to just take a better look at it. To my dismay, I noticed the sewing was all wrong which made the design on the left side of the buttons a good inch below the pattern on the right. It looked horribly obvious but yet I didn't notice it when I bought it. Of course I can't wear it to the wedding now that I know it's flaw and would be most self conscious throughout the wedding. To sidetrack a little, I am also worried that I will not be able to get a replacement since I didn't keep the receipt! *smack forehead*
So I frantically started looking for my other dresses and already had my purple cheongsam in mind as a backup plan. I put it on and to my utmost horror, the thing was stretched tight like a vacuum sealed piece of pork! Every bulge was blatant and I could hardly walk without it riding up my fat bum and having to pull it down every few steps!
Now, my wedding was when? A freakin' FOUR months ago. In a mere 4 months, I have ballooned and I've been in denial even though my work pants have already been screaming at their seams! I declare this is the fattest I have ever been and was trying to wrack my brains out as to how this had happened. Running through my lifestyle ever since I got married, I can't pin point it to anything in particular. Most likely it is a combination of many aspects. KS said it's because my metabolism rate has dipped. Yeah, right after I got married.
So today, I'm wearing my Doc Marts to work in hope that I will walk more instead of those usual dainty sandals which usually confines me to my work desk. Tonight, I'm going for a launch of a scuba diving training centre to see if I finally want to do PADI. At the same time, am thinking of checking out the gym in PJ and enrol KS and myself.
I promise to cut down on my food (will only eat when I'm hungry and will cut down on carbs), walk more, take up some form of exercise even if it means going to 1 Utama and walk all over the floor space there. Then there's a potential swimming session at my friend's apartment and games of table tennis. I've GOT to do something. And NOW.
It all started like this. I bought a Punjabi looking top from Melaka for my friend's wedding this weekend and thought I'd try it on to just take a better look at it. To my dismay, I noticed the sewing was all wrong which made the design on the left side of the buttons a good inch below the pattern on the right. It looked horribly obvious but yet I didn't notice it when I bought it. Of course I can't wear it to the wedding now that I know it's flaw and would be most self conscious throughout the wedding. To sidetrack a little, I am also worried that I will not be able to get a replacement since I didn't keep the receipt! *smack forehead*
So I frantically started looking for my other dresses and already had my purple cheongsam in mind as a backup plan. I put it on and to my utmost horror, the thing was stretched tight like a vacuum sealed piece of pork! Every bulge was blatant and I could hardly walk without it riding up my fat bum and having to pull it down every few steps!
Now, my wedding was when? A freakin' FOUR months ago. In a mere 4 months, I have ballooned and I've been in denial even though my work pants have already been screaming at their seams! I declare this is the fattest I have ever been and was trying to wrack my brains out as to how this had happened. Running through my lifestyle ever since I got married, I can't pin point it to anything in particular. Most likely it is a combination of many aspects. KS said it's because my metabolism rate has dipped. Yeah, right after I got married.
So today, I'm wearing my Doc Marts to work in hope that I will walk more instead of those usual dainty sandals which usually confines me to my work desk. Tonight, I'm going for a launch of a scuba diving training centre to see if I finally want to do PADI. At the same time, am thinking of checking out the gym in PJ and enrol KS and myself.
I promise to cut down on my food (will only eat when I'm hungry and will cut down on carbs), walk more, take up some form of exercise even if it means going to 1 Utama and walk all over the floor space there. Then there's a potential swimming session at my friend's apartment and games of table tennis. I've GOT to do something. And NOW.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
H2O
For the first time, my company is going to allow the staff to set up stall and sell food & drinks for an upcoming Warehouse Sale. At last! Swiftly, an email was sent to confirm taking up 1 booth to sell drinks. I'm tempted to sell my cakes too but I know that will move slowly and the margins will be lesser, plus the amount of time taken to bake it!
Speaking of bake, I'll have to do another butter cake this weekend for KS's folks in Ipoh. Yay! My fingers itch to bake again.
Speaking of bake, I'll have to do another butter cake this weekend for KS's folks in Ipoh. Yay! My fingers itch to bake again.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Recluse
You know, I'd rather stay at home, curled up with a book than go meet a friend in downtown. When I was in secondary school, I was like that but as soon as my wings spread when I went to college away from home, I changed. One hometown friend had noted how "extroverted" I had become. I was free and loved life to the fullest, surrounded with friends who helped me blossom.
Somehow, somewhere along the way, I started reverting back to my old reclusive ways. Note the use of the word reclusive as opposed to nerd. Yes, I read a lot to the point that KS is starting to demand "full attention" sessions and if I had a computer, I'd be stuck in front of it playing games.
Sometimes when the moon is just right, I have a flash of regret those extroverted days are gone. Perhaps the only way to cure it is to go do something like meet up with long time friends in town. Ha! That's as exciting as I can get these days!
Somehow, somewhere along the way, I started reverting back to my old reclusive ways. Note the use of the word reclusive as opposed to nerd. Yes, I read a lot to the point that KS is starting to demand "full attention" sessions and if I had a computer, I'd be stuck in front of it playing games.
Sometimes when the moon is just right, I have a flash of regret those extroverted days are gone. Perhaps the only way to cure it is to go do something like meet up with long time friends in town. Ha! That's as exciting as I can get these days!
Sideline
How do you try to change someone who refuses to allow you to change them but yet seeks your help?
Yes, it sounds strange but that is exactly what is happening. If you say you want to overcome something, you don't expect other people to wave their magic wand and change your situation.
Actually, I'm also guilty of doing this. I complain to KS about this particular thing and he tries to give me suggestions as to what to do to overcome it. And what do I do about it? Nothing. Yet the complaining never stops. He's told me to stop bothering him about it until I really really make up my mind to put my thoughts into action.
Yes, it sounds strange but that is exactly what is happening. If you say you want to overcome something, you don't expect other people to wave their magic wand and change your situation.
Actually, I'm also guilty of doing this. I complain to KS about this particular thing and he tries to give me suggestions as to what to do to overcome it. And what do I do about it? Nothing. Yet the complaining never stops. He's told me to stop bothering him about it until I really really make up my mind to put my thoughts into action.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Spicy
Last night I met up with my friend (the one who's getting married this weekend) who brought along her entourage of family members and friend. Her friend is from Iran and since this was her first time in Malaysia, I asked her what is her greatest culture shock so far.
"The frequency of eating, you guys eat eat and eat!" What a great way of knowing the culture, I say.
So we brought her to try a slightly more authentic Malaysian food from all the bland wannabes she'd get from the UK. She chose Tom Yam. Since I haven't had it in a long time, I too decided to try it. It was really good and spicy. Her face was flaming by the time she was halfway through!
Then right after the meal, my stomach turned over slightly and there is a lingering pain this morning. Hope she's not suffering.
"The frequency of eating, you guys eat eat and eat!" What a great way of knowing the culture, I say.
So we brought her to try a slightly more authentic Malaysian food from all the bland wannabes she'd get from the UK. She chose Tom Yam. Since I haven't had it in a long time, I too decided to try it. It was really good and spicy. Her face was flaming by the time she was halfway through!
Then right after the meal, my stomach turned over slightly and there is a lingering pain this morning. Hope she's not suffering.
Smiths
Brad and Angelina look so good together, I couldn't tear my eyes away from the screen at Mr & Mrs Smith! Jan would have preferred her with Colin Farrell but I like these two and it's great that they're going out now.
Monday, July 04, 2005
Travel Update
In 3 weekends, I would have covered a fair bit of Malaysia. See, 19th June was Father's Day and we spent it in Melaka. Then on 22, we rushed down to JB followed by my company trip to Kuching on 24. As soon as I got back from Kuching on 26, I had to go back to JB for my grandma's funeral.
This weekend, I'll be going to Ipoh on 9 July, then to Penang the next day for my friend's wedding. I don't know when I can actually take leave to go home to Alor Star to help my dad recuperate from his second eye operation.
This weekend, I'll be going to Ipoh on 9 July, then to Penang the next day for my friend's wedding. I don't know when I can actually take leave to go home to Alor Star to help my dad recuperate from his second eye operation.
Broke
What with all the travelling I've done, I'm now almost completely broke. My travels do not end as this weekend I will be going to Ipoh then heading off to Penang for a wedding.
Plus, somehow, these few days we've been eating meals that costs an average of RM10 per meal. Not good.
Speaking of broke, I read in the papers of this guy in Aceh who's appealing for donations to rebuild his million dollar mansion which was damaged by the tsunami. He says he is unable to open his businesses (and employ his ex workers) unless he gets his entire family under one roof again. Yeah, like "If you don't donate, these people will be without their jobs". What do you think?
Plus, somehow, these few days we've been eating meals that costs an average of RM10 per meal. Not good.
Speaking of broke, I read in the papers of this guy in Aceh who's appealing for donations to rebuild his million dollar mansion which was damaged by the tsunami. He says he is unable to open his businesses (and employ his ex workers) unless he gets his entire family under one roof again. Yeah, like "If you don't donate, these people will be without their jobs". What do you think?
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