Exploring the beauty if UAE

To love someone is to know someone... I guess that's what i needed now. So i decided to get to know UAE...to start falling in love with it. It's a beautiful place. Mashaallah

My sixstrings

My best companion

Love...

amazing dune

connecting the dots...

sometimes i wonder why i am where i am.. why i do what i do.. why, why and why...
maybe it's time to stop thinking but to start feeling, every moment, every person that crosses my path...and connecting the dots.. to lead me where i should be...
it's an amazing journey

I seek refuge in You...

from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being over powered by men....Amen

Magical Bali

Wonder why I kept delaying this trip but I'm glad I'm finally here. This place is magical, beyond words.

6th

Today marked the 6th year of true friendship, partnership, love and companionship. Thank you U.

Summer 2011

What a great getaway from the crazy rat race back home! The weather and the pace were just perfect. Just what I need at this moment.

I got up really early today, about 4.30am for sahur. Since Ajid is still up, we decided to have McD. Got home just nice for Subuh and got ready for work. Here I am now in the office at 7.30am. Nice feeling. Cool and quiet. Wish I could do this more often and maybe slot in Yoga session before work too. The only challenge is I'm so sleepy now and it's only 8.05am. Help!

For the first time in many many many months i'm home early. It feels weird. Didn't really know what to do at first. That's how bad my life has been so far. Work work work and work. Huh! After a few hours of adjustment, I feel better. Decided not to go out with my friend and just relax at home. It's actually kinda relazing. Started with you-tubing some of my favorite songs.. and started playing my guitar along with the song.. love this guitar.. thought i'm really not good at it at all yet..take it easy girl!

it's been a year

my oh my.. it's been a year since i last blog.. whatever happened! i totally forgotten about this blog.. and how much fun it was blogging before.. i guess people change, things change.. i change.. just hope for the better..

anyway, it's new year.. at least it's not too late to wish everyone Happy Chinese New Year! Have a great year ahead!

Point to ponder..

The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.
The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.

There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.

Happy Birthday Nan! May all your wishes come true!

www.euphorics.com.my

Congratulations to Akim & Shaz on the opening of Euphorics! Best wishes!

Tranquility..

Courtesy of KR

True Happiness

I want happiness
I seek happiness

To cause your happiness
To be your happiness

So take me
Someplace far away
To a true Elsewhere
Please take me there

Magic that last
Never-ending Kiss
Reverie without break
Imperishable bliss…

Take me
I want happiness

Birds sing
Song of unknown tongue
Though winged, they
Still fail to reach the sky

A place not to be treated alone

So take me
To a true Elsewhere

Wet feathers
Locked fingers
Melting flesh
Fusing mind

Take me
I want happiness

Not your past
But your present is what I seek

Please take me there
I want happiness

Why Cafe

It was drizzling in Bangsar. Found a very cozy corner at Marmalade, a nice cafe where I can hide from the hustle and bustle of KL. Sipping cappucino, nibbling brownie and reading my book. My favorite way of spending my sunday. Coincidently, the book titled "The Why Are You Here Cafe". It's about finding new meanings about life and work.. something I'm really looking for at this moment.

The Secret

Inspirational and life changing!

Check this out

A new beginning...

It's a beginning of a new year..
Looking forward to a brighter, happier and a more fulfilling year ahead!

Happy Birthday Buddy!

Thank you for being there when I needed you...
and even when I didn't,

Thank you for being there through the good times...
and the bad,

Thank you for being there to encourage my dreams....
and my crazy ideas,

Thank you for catching me...
before I fell down,

Thank you for wiping away the tears...
when I was crying,

Thank you for cheering me up...
and making me laugh,

Thank you for all the great memories...
and the bad,

But most of all... thank you...
For being you!

Could you be the one for me?
Could you be my find?
Could it be, after all this time,
Fate is going to be kind?

Could you be the one?
To walk with me the path of life,
Find comfort with me when grief crosses our path,
Find strength with me when despair lies in wait

Could you be the one?
To cherish with me the wonders of life,
To rejoice with me in the mysteries of life

Could you be the one?
To laugh with me when happiness come
To cry with me when the moment gets tough

It won't be an easy job,
My road has been long and rough
And the heart that was once so soft
Is now shut, locked, and tough

Could you be the one?

Life is like a boat..

Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along,
Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong?

We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on coming and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves would guide you through another day

Far away, I'm breathing, as if I were transparent
It would seem I was in the dark, but I was only blindfolded

I give a prayer as I wait for the new day
Shining vividly up to the edge of that sea

Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don't give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong

People's hearts change and sneak away from them
The moon in its new cycle leads the boats again

And every time I see your face
The ocean heaves up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars, and soon
I can see the shore

Oh, I can see the shore
When will I see the shore?

I want you to know who I really am
I never thought I'd feel this way towards you
And if you ever need someone to come along,
I will follow you, and keep you strong

And still the journey continues on quiet days as well
The moon in its new cycle shines on the boats again

I give a prayer as I wait for the new day
Shining vividly up to the edge of that sea

And every time I see your face
The ocean heaves up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars, and soon
I can see the shore

We are rowing the boat of fate, but the waves keep attacking us
But isn't that still a wonderful journey? Aren't any of them a wonderful journey?

Roach Reef 28 Aug-2 Sept 07

It was the trip of the year. I had a wonderful time with a group of wonderful divers who turned out to be wonderful friends. It was really a dream come true to dive and 'rest' at Sipadan. I'll definitely come back... soon!

Pictures courtesy of MUW friends.. 4321, Sheila, SeaSir, Anas..

Finally..

I finally completed my project. It has been a very challenging one. Thank you everyone for being there for me. I will never be able to do it on my own! Yes! We did it!

It has been a wonderful two years.. I thank God for this wonderful gift..

All about being 30

I turned 30 today! Thanks to all for the wonderful wishes.

Luv alwayz!

All about work..

It's too challenging and taxing now.. I don't know how long I can take this.. Gosh! Somebody help!

All about hair..

I was so fed up with everything today that I impulsively decided to get haircut. Have always wanted to keep the hair long but I lost again this time, for the forth time :(

All about Leo..

Leo loves the spotlight. They deserve it because they are so enthusiastic and creative. Leo is a faithful partner unless they are criticized. You can never show enough appreciation to a Leo. They are usually athletic but only pursue sports if their heart is in it. This holds true for the career, as money is not enough of a motivator for a Leo. Leo can be stubborn but will ease up if they receive love and respect from their partners.

all about me

just being a little obsessed with myself...

all about daddy..

dad is the greatest man i've ever met.. he's smart, funny, energetic, kind, good looking, loving, caring, passionate.. he's just everything for me..

dad, i luv u and i really really miss you!

rest in peace

all about spark

do we need 'spark' to keep us going? or it is just us that needs to 'spark' everytime ? i'm 'sparkless' now and it's really not good... gosh!

The chosen path

First and foremost, to my blog's arden fan, I apologize for the 'silence'. It was genuinely untentional. My streamyx line was down ever since my last post. Yes, it has been about two months now. Thinking that I'm the ex-staff I could get the special attention or at least some assitance to fix this problem ASAP but to no avail. It's dissapointing, beyond words! I'm now going backward as in reverting to the dial-up technology. :(

Besides, my streamyx problem, life has been quite challenging too. The career path that I've chosen doesn't seem so easy to chart. It's unpredictable and at times depressing. After a long thought, I concluded that I felt that way because I was not well prepared before deciding to take this path. I do not regret my decision. In fact, I'm much more prepared now to go thru it and make it a successful and glorious path. It takes a lot of hardwork and sacrifices. I'll give my 200%.

As I was reading, I came across this inspiring quote. It inspired me and I hope it inspires you too.

" The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not your environment; it is not in your luck or chance, or in the help of others; it is in yourself alone"

I'm so clear now of what I want to do. I've taken the first major step. Having a great partner and supportive friends and family are a blessing and has made this chosen path much brighter and purposeful.

Wish me luck!

A day in the life..

Considering a career change? Here's something that I'd like to share.

Companies, to improve efficiency and profitability, hire management consultants to identify problems and recommend solutions. Management consultants have to be accomplished analysts, attentive listeners, and firm but tactful communicators. They are thinkers and problem solvers who know how to convince others that change is needed. Though even starting management consultants make good money (and income rises considerably with experience), surveys indicate that candidates must be willing to sacrifice time from their personal lives. Consultants must get used to leaving home on Sunday for a business trip and not returning until Thursday or Friday. Satisfaction is generally high in this career, despite its demands.

No specific academic requirements exist for management consultants, but require at least a college degree in a related field. An Ivy League education is a distinct plus, and many employers look extremely favorably on MBAs, which are necessary requirements for upward mobility in this profession. Very little guidance is available, so candidates should demonstrate academic, work, or entrepreneurial experience that shows them to be self-starters and interested in excellence in whatever they do. Experience is always valuable, but professional certification—granted by the Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. only after rigorous review—is often more important when it comes to getting hired and promoted, especially at smaller firms. The majority of management consultants are self-employed and work in firms of 10 or fewer people, but the highest-paid ones usually do a significant stint at a large company, making professional contacts and building a solid reputation.

A new beginning

Did i tell you that I'm now doing consultancy? It has just been a month. Something that I've always wanted to do ever since I was exposed to it sometime two years ago. My days have changed from entertaining clients, motivating sales team, doing reports to travelling and doing research and analysis...at least for now. I'm still new in this line and there are so much to learn. It's challenging, demanding but can be very satisfying. Wish me luck!

ming's birthday

My bestest friend turns 29 today and it's my fourth time celebrating it with him. Hope there will be many many many many more to come! Happy birthday Ming Ming. It has been great having you as a friend!May you always be Happy, Healty, Wealthy and Wise!

Dah 29, Mejar pun dah dapat. Bila nak kawin ni? Hehehe

p/s: Ming's birthday pics 2003,2005&2006. 2004 missing :)

Got up with tight chest and mild headache. So decided to work from home. Rested till about noon then went to work. Had discussion and prepare for the next KK trip. Looking forward to it. No traffic. Good seafood. Slow paced life. Beautiful beaches. Breathtaking sunset view. Delicious roti kawin. Great dive sites . Nice gold course..

I feel so lonely today despite the fact that I just had a great dinner with a bunch of friends. Guess, I can't deny the fact that everyone needs 'someone', no matter how much I've tried convincing myself that I don't need one. I'm grateful with what I have; good family, good life, good job, bunch of great friends, but what's missing is that 'someone'. I long for a real romantic relationship where I can love that someone openly and passionately.

i'm back..

Wow! I've not been updating my blog for the past one month...ever since i quit.
I'm back guys! Let's see what has happened since 25/8/06.

26/8/06 Still working
10/9/06 Last day working
11/9/06 Join company X (hehe..)

I guess nothing much has changed except that I'm now working again somewhere else and have been a frequent flier of Air Asia. Life's been better. No more sleepless nites. Less stress. More focus. More reading. More travelling. More work. Happier. Less bosses. Less crap!High risk. High return. Highly motivated!

In a nutshell, I'm glad I did what I did! Just have to work harder and be really good at what I'm doing now!

Bye bye TM

I tendered by resignation today! It was a crazy decision! Never that I thought that I would actually leave this company especially after working for 7 years! No doubt I talked about it everyday but I never knew I have the guts to do it! Not many people find it a wise decision but it is my decision. I know grass is not always greener over there but I'm gonna try. I can't look back and regret it. I have to move forward and work extra hard to ensure it is the right decision! I wanna live the life of my dream! Wish me luck!

Happy Anniversary

Last year on this date I met my Guardian Angel. It was quite a meeting, as I had to face a a few furious senior management of his company to sort things out about TM services. Being new in the division and unprepared for the meeting, all I could affort to do was apologize and promise that things will be ok. Despite the tense meeting, my Guardian Angel just sat there smiling and looking very calm. It somewhat caught my eyes and my heart :) Never that I thought that the meeting was a beginning of a very beautiful friendship. Thank you.

The best wonton mee in town

Ming brought me to the best wonton mee stall tonite. I had bad experience with wonton mee before so i was not really excited at first, but this one my friend was really good and i recommend everyone to go. Yum yum! Not sure where it is exactly but it's somewhere near Loke Yew.

p/s: Happy birthday mena!

That's it!

I totally lost my patience today and I'm finally out of this in-out relationship that i've been in for the past 7 years. Goodbye my soulmate. I guess my soul wanna be alone for a while. It's so sad. Something that used to be so beautiful can be so bitter.

Happy Birthday to me

I turned 29 today. Thank you to my family and friends who have made today such a special day for me!

Happy Birthday Abah..

I miss you..

WAG?

I'm writing in response to Ming's blog on this matter. You got to check it our first to understand my comment. WAG? Interesting ! Honestly, I love the idea of wearing designer apparel, top to toe and cheering for 'my man' running around the football field in Germany to score a goal for his country.Gosh! That is hot! I guess I'm just tired being in this corporate world. Desperately need a break or a change of profession or better still get my own Dato' K and just sit back and relax :)

Happy Birthday Umi

I love you!

Are we hazardous?

germany vs argentina

"Germany advance to the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals after triumphing 4-2 over Argentina in a penalty shoot-out following a tight, tense match in Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Friday, 30 July 2006 that had ended locked at 1-1. "

YES! Bravo Germany! Honestly, it was the first game that I watched from start to end. Really watched i mean.. basically, praying, screaming, sms-ing, betting.. gosh.. it's amazing what football does to mankind.. for someone like me, who watches only for the sake of betting (hehe..)it felt good. Made me nervous and made my heart raced. Healthy but Crazy! A few great things about this match:

1- The cute Germany coach (gosh! i'm in love with u, Klinsmann)
2- The 'i-don't-take-crap' referree (u should see how he ignored those jokers)
3- The cheeky looking ODonkor
4- Again, the cute Germany coach!

germany vs argentina

it's 1/2 time.. still 0-0

listening to soothing thai song ( courtesy of seademon ), chatting with friends and surfing internet for spaghetti recipes..

germany vs argentina

go germany go!

fantasy vs reality

fantasy is what people want but reality is what people need..

it's been a long time since i last updated my blog.. have been really busy with a lot of things especially work and all the drama in my life.. whatever it is, life is great.. just a bit pushy sometimes.. when the going gets tough, the tough gets going!

Tioman

just got back from a great dive trip at tioman.. it was awesome! thanks to everyone who has made the trip a great one - especially mocha, my 'buddy from heaven', snafu for organizing the trip, seademon for watching over me, dennis, kit, mervin, evo and everyone who was there..

Kasih Tak Sampai

Artist : Padi
Song : Kasih Tak Sampai
Album : Sesuatu Yang Tertunda

Indah... terasa indah
Bila kita terbuai dalam alunan cinta
Sedapat mungkin terciptakan rasa
Keinginan saling memiliki
Namun bila... itu semua
Dapat terwujud dalam satu ikatan cinta
Tak semudah seperti yang pernah terbayang
Menyatukan perasaan kita
Chorus:
Tetaplah menjadi bintang di langit
Agar cinta kita akan abadi
Biarlah sinarmu tetap menyinari alam ini
Agar menjadi saksi cinta kita
Berdua... Berdua...
Sudah... terlambat sudah
Kini semua harus berakhir
Mungkin inilah jalan yang terbaik
Dan kita mesti relakan kenyataan ini

Menjadi saksi kita berdua...

Menanti Sebuah Jawaban

Artist : Padi
Song : Menanti Sebuah Jawaban
Album : Padi

Aku tak bisa luluhkan hatimu
Dan aku tak bisa menyentuh cintamu
Seiring jejak kakiku bergeter
Aku tak terpakut oleh cintamu
Menelusup hariku dengan harapan
Namun kau masih terdiam membisu
Sepenuhnya aku ingin memelukmu
Mendekap penuh harapan ‘tuk mencintaimu
Setulusnya aku akan terus menunggu
Menanti sebuah jawaban ‘tuk memilikimu
Betapa piluhnya rindu menusuk jiwaku
Semoga kau tahu isi hatiku
Dan seiring waktu yang terus berputar
Aku masih terhanyut dalam mimpiku

Should I give it another chance?

had a heart to heart talk.. both of us have to sacrifice something to make this work.. he has to convert and i have to drop everthing i have here and start all over again over there.. quit my job, leave my family, my friends.. might have to give up golf and diving too.. is this what it takes to be together? is it worth doing? how sure am i of this? can i do it? will this work? gosh!

spending time with the love one can be very fulfilling.. it makes you happy, energetic, feeling loved, wanted, needed and important.. it makes life more meaningful.. it brings the best in you..

on the other hand, the feeling can be temporary, not lasting when you have to give up yourself to suit the other person's expectation..

another day together.. things gets much better.. but i'm still not feeling it.. where has the feeling gone.. it has been nine years of off-on relationship.. i love the friendship.. something that i really treasure.. but being together legally..? is it something that i still wanna do?

had a good time but feeling very disconnected, emotionally.. have i lost it?

My soulmate came and visit me today after more than a one and a half year of silent treatment.. Absent does make the heart grow fonder.. but too long.. it makes you an absent minded person as far as the feeling is concern.. i'm not sure what i'm feeling right now.. happy, of course.. but at the same time, confused..

Happy Mother's Day

Dear Mummy & Umi

Love you with all my heart.. You are my everything.. Thank you

Happy Birthday my dear..
May you find love and happiness in everything you do..

Akim's birthday! Happy Birthday little bro.. May you get rich quickly and give me lotsa money..:)

I stole this pic from Ming's blog.. :) The two handsome gentlemen here are Raj and Ming, my coursemate in UTM and that 'cute girl' is of course, me.. stop puking.. It was taken during my recent visit to DSA. It was a very interesting exhibition and something really new to me. Not directly related to what I'm doing but I get to learn something and meet a lot of people from all over the world. The reason why I was there is because I was trying to expand my 'network' and eventually get more sales for the company that i'm so loyal to. As seasonal as I may seem (especially when comes to man), 7 years is indeed a long 'season'. Never thought i would stay this long as i grumble everyday about how stupid this company is and how badly I want to leave. I think I should stop doing that. Make the most out of it. Do my very best and give my 100%. I'll get somewhere. Chia Yew!

i played golf yesterday with my best friend and today i played again with my guardian angel & junior.. had fun but i screwed up most of the time.. i'm so tanned and my game sucks! gosh! i badly need to regrip and see my pro..

later today, i went to the new place to clean it.. my bro help me out with the cleaning since he stays at the same place.. took this opportunity to visit his place, which i've never done before (gosh! i'm such a bad sister).. it looks very neat .. as expected.. he's good at keeping the house clean and tidy.. he got that from my dad.. dad's fav line " keep it speak and span".. i miss u daddy!

i decided to stay on my own today.. not sure if it's the right thing to do but there's always the first time for everything and sometimes change is good for us.. this is the first time i'm gonnado it and i'm sure this change is good for me.. i'm looking forward to this new 'life'.. wish me luck..

my soulmate..

Soulmate is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep affinity, friendship, love, strong intimacy, or compatibility. A related concept is that of the twin flame or twin soul - thought to be the ultimate soulmate, the one and only other half of one's soul, for which all souls are driven to find and join.

i don't feel too good today.. emotionally unstable.. get to get myself back on track.. help me God!

Here's my little sister.. our babydoll..
Hei girl! We miss you dearly.. come back quickly..

When 24 hours a day are just not enough..

When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the
entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favourite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out

to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.

It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may! seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

Eddie

I received an email from Eddie today, a Coaching Consultant with the Anthony Robbins Companies. Yap! Anthony Robbins.!! Actually, I think sometime last month i felt so down and frustrated with my life that I decided to look for help/guidance/inspiration. Books have always played that part for me and Anthony Robbins books are so far the best I've ever read. So, that night, feeling too lazy to read, I decided to go to his websites instead. It quite inspiring, somewhat giving me some hope. After about an hour reading and browsing the website, i found a 'Free Coaching Strategy Session'. Since it's free (being typical m'sian), I quickly click on it and it led me to an email composer. So, I wrote " Dear Consultant, I'm sick of my life! Please help" and I've totally forgotten that I've sent that email until today when I received a reply with a phone number to call to setup an appointment. I didn't know what have gotten into me that I straight away picked up my phone and called Eddie (who's in San Diego). I was expecting a 'robot' or interactive answering device to answer my call, only to find out that it was a handsome 'real' man (from his voice, i mean). He sounded very friendly and jovial. We chatted for a while and made an appointment to start the coaching session but I've to tell him what I wanna first. My quick response was, I can't even decide what I wanna eat, how can I decide what I want in life..and this had led us to a length conversation which was supposed to happen tomorrow. He asked me what I wanna eat for breakfast tomorrow and I said I don't know ( my standard answer besides 'anything'.. ever since I am able to talk). He told me to get a rubber band immediately, put it around my wrist, pull and release it. Oouttchh! It hurts. So he said, everytime I said I don't know, I've to do that. A punishment for not deciding what I want. Gosh! That's painful! A few minutes later, again, he asked me what I wanna eat the whole day tomorrow. Quickly I responded, " Cereal, bowl of fresh fruits and juice for breakfast, turkey ham sandwich for lunch and soup for dinner".. Man! That was the first time, I've actually decided what to eat.. major decision made! I feel good and I like it! So for those of you out there, start deciding what you want now!

come walk with me..

today in history..i cooked dinner and it was asam pedas ikan pari, udang goreng kunyit and kailan.. hehe.. it was indeed harder than studying for the artifical intelligent exam but i did it :) anyone need a recipe? hehehe

i went to work halfway today.. felt so sick with everything that somewhat triggered my asthma.. headed to the clinic.. got a day off.. now doing my work from home.. gosh! what's wrong with me????

Congratulations..

to Ming Ming on his graduation (MEng).. You made it! So proud of you, dear! Let's celebrate!

get well soon

My Dear Guardian Angel,

Hope you are feeling much better now.

Lotsa luv,
Me

It's 3.40am now. I'm still wide awake though my mind is so tired. Couldn't really get myself to sleep so I decided to do some work. Life's been really hectic of late. Work is too demanding. Gotta be strong! When the going gets tough, the tough gets going!! Chia yew!

find your life passion, then make it your job

It's 2.49am and I'm still trying to finish some work. While doing so, I encountered a very interesting article. Something that I need at this point of time - Inspiration. The title " Find your life passion, then make it your job". What do you think of this? How many of us actually live with passion and better still, make a living out of that? Check this article out. It might inspire you..

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/local/states/florida/counties/miami-dade/cities_neighborhoods/northcentral/14120721.htm

Jaja, Mummy & Me..

Jaja flew to UK on Friday so Mummy came over and stayed with me. It was supposed to be an active weekend. Planned to go jalan jalan but both of us were down with flu. It was a blessing in disguise as I get to spend more private time with Mummy despite having to forgo our jalan jalan plan. We spent time chatting, watching DVD, cooking and gossipping, things we have not done together for a very long time. I guess everything happens for a good reason.. sometimes it takes us a little more time to realize it. It's sunday and Mummy has gone home. Here I am, in my room, all alone.

To Jaja: I'm so proud of you! (Pic: Me & Jaja, 22 years back:))
To Mummy: I love you and I thank God for you everyday!

A great weekend

It was a great weekend for me. Got to most of the things that I wanted to. Had my favourite dimsum breakfast and homecook dinner on Saturday. Went to play golf for the first time on Sunday. Didnt't do so well as expected but I had a great time. Thank you Ming Ming.

Happy Valentine's Day

I love you

special dedication on valentine's day..

life's about learning..

Today, I decided to take up golf, which i've postponed for more than a year. Mr Taurus got me a set (haven't paid you for that yet..hehe) and Ming introduced me to a PRO. Thanks for all the encouragement guys! I really hope I will do this whole-heartedly and complete the course and finally be able to play with you and have a good time!

I believe life is about learning. Wish I could learn everything.. one thing at a time.. to keep me going and stay young!

Late new year

Hi! Happy new year! Guess, I'm the last person to wish you happy new year. I have been really really busy. Guess where I am now? Parked right infront of my office lobby to get connected to the wireless LAN at 10pm on Eid Mubarak. How pathetic can I be? That's ok! I'm used to this kind of life and I'm not complaining. Actually, was trying to send my report from home but the dial up connection sucks. Couldn't even send one email out! It's time for broadband!

Since I've successfully completed my report, and it's not too late, I might as well take this opportunity to update my blog. I've so much to share but i just couldnt't compose it now but let me try... it's new year, new beginning, new resolutions.. this year I'm just gonna make more money, make more friends, make more dives and make more love! hehe.. in short.. make more of everything and make the most out of everything i've got! wish me luck!

The love we give away is the only love we keep

Kaulah segalanya...

Kau merubah segala,
Cinta yang ku dahaga,
Kehadiran dirimu menyinarikan semula hatiku,
Kaulah segalanya,
yang menyinar hidupku, kasih
Hanya satunya yang ku cintai

Hulur tanganmu kasih,
sambut cintaku,
jangan tinggalkan aku seorang diri
tak sanggup lagi dilukai

Maafkan aku, jika salahku,
Peristiwa yang pernah ku alami dulu
Aku tahu, betapa pahit mu,
menerima sejarah hidupku

Kaulah segalanya,
yang menyinar hidupku, kasih
Hanya satunya yang ku cintai

Sambutlah cintaku
Jangan kau pergi dari sisiku
Cintaku padamu ikhlas sejati

Cintaku padamu, ikhlas sejati

love's giving

love is patient and kind;
it is not jealous or conceited or proud;
love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable;
love does not keep a record of wrongs;
love is not happy with evil but is happy with truth;
love never gives up and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Mungkin..

Biarkanlah saja diriku sendirian tanpamu
Biarkanlah saja diriku sepi tanpa kata
Bukan maksud untuk membisu
Sepi tanpa kata
Terpisahnya kita kerana mengejar impian

Mungkinkan bersama
Dua jiwa ini
Dalam mencari cinta sejati(nan suci)
Mungkinkah segala derita di jiwa
Akan terubat jua akhirnya

Biarkanlah saja diriku
Sendirian tanpamu
Terpisahnya kita kerana
Mengejar impian

Hanya satu pintaku
Sabarlah menanti
Ku kan pulang bersama cinta

love, lust & marriage

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN LOVE, LUST AND MARRIAGE...


LOVE when your eyes meet across a crowded room
LUST when your tongues meet across a crowded room
MARRIAGE when your belt won't meet around your waist, and you don't care

LOVE when intercourse is called making love
LUST all other times
MARRIAGE what's intercourse?

LOVE when you argue over how many children to have
LUST When you argue over who gets the wet spot
MARRIAGE when you argue over money

LOVE when you share everything you own
LUST when you think twice about giving your partner bus money
MARRIAGE when the bank owns everything

LOVE when it doesn't matter if you don't climax
LUST when the relationship is over if you don't climax
MARRIAGE what's a climax?

LOVE when you phone each other just to say "Hi"
LUST when you phone each other just to organize sex
MARRIAGE when you phone each other to find out what time your son's game starts

LOVE when you write poems about your partner
LUST when all you write is your phone number
MARRIAGE when all you write are check's

LOVE when you show concern for your partners' feelings
LUST when you couldn't give a rip
MARRIAGE when your only concern is what's on TV

LOVE when your farewell is "I love you darling"
LUST when your farewell is "So, same time next week?"
MARRIAGE when your farewell is silent

LOVE when you are proud to be seen in public with your partner
LUST when you only ever see each other in the bedroom
MARRIAGE when you never see each other awake

LOVE when your heart flutters every time you see them
LUST when your groin twitches every time you see them
MARRIAGE when your wallet empties every time you see them

LOVE when nobody else matters
LUST when nobody else knows
MARRIAGE when everybody else matters and you don't care who knows

LOVE when all the songs on the radio describe exactly how you feel
LUST when it's just the same mushy old crap
MARRIAGE when you never listen to music

LOVE when breaking up is something you try not to think about
LUST when staying together is something you try not to think about
MARRIAGE when just getting through today is your only thought

LOVE when you're interested in everything your partner does
LUST when you're only interested in one thing
MARRIAGE when you're not interested in what your partner does and the one thing you're interested in is your golf score

Nine Ways to Tell if Your Love Is Real

How do you know if you are in a lasting relationship? Here's what the expert says:

1-You feel good. A good relationship makes you feel good about yourself.

2-You look forward to spending time with your partner. You don't need to be with other people or go to events to avoid being alone together. You enjoy spending quality time together even when it's quiet.

3-You respect your partner. You hear yourself bragging about your partner. If you find that you're always talking about yourself, you're not focused on your partner or the relationship.

4-You're interested in what your partner thinks. You ask your partner's opinion about issues that are important to you. It's OK if he or she disagrees with you.

5-You accept your partner's quirks. Everyone has them. Even you! If your partner's quirks are endearing or tolerable, you're in good shape. If they really bother you, you should look more closely at the relationship.

6-You're able to work through your problems. It's natural to have some bumps in the relationship road to true bliss. People in healthy relationships see disagreements as a chance to learn more about their partner. However, if you're creating problems, or if you think every fight is the "big one" leading to a breakup, you should probably rethink your relationship.

7-You feel safe. You're not afraid of losing your partner.

8-You can't explain why you're together. Many people coordinate their lives so that they have to be together. But ask yourself if you're together because you truly want to be. If the answer is "yes," then you'll probably stay together. If it's "no," you're bound to have problems — if you haven't already.

9-You don't compare your partner to others. There will always be someone more beautiful, smarter or more athletic than your partner, but you don't care because you only want to be with him or her

Everybody needs a ‘Stanford’!

If you are a big fan of 'Sex and The City', you would understand perfectly what i mean but if you don't, just 'google' it. You'll get the answer. I'm writing about this because i happen to have a stanford! and i love him, a lot! 10 things why i love my ‘standford’:

1- i can say i love you anytime and everytime without feeling scared of the reply or waiting for him to say i love you too coz he'll definitely say it and we both know what it means
2- he's completely honest with you
3- he's just a phone call away although he's an ocean far away (specifically my case)
4- u can take him anywhere and be your date without having to explain to people that he's not your boyfriend coz he doesn’t mind if people think so
5- he has good sense of dressing, he loves shopping with u and he's very observant
6- you can talk about your past, present and future relationship for hours without him falling asleep
7- he's emotional, he’s sensitive and at the same time he's a man!
8- we can spend hours chit chatting and having our ice blended cappucino at starbucks while checking out cute guys... i guess we have the same taste for man
9- he's so ‘happening’
10- he is who he is.. he's real!


By the way, there are 4 great men in my life: my dad, my bestest friend (my everything), my ‘stanford’ and my on-off boyfriend. All of them are special, very special and they mean the world to me. Why have one man when you can have all the 4 of them!

AOWD

I’m officially an Advanced Open Water Diver. Got my ‘certificate' today. Yahoo!! Never thought I could do it. Million thanks to my buddy, Ming and my instructor, Mej Kee! You made my dream come true!

Little Angel

Tomorrow is the Eid Mubarak. Everyone’s back today and the best thing is we have a new comer this year, Aniq.Welcome to the SMF’s family, little angel! Umi loves you!

First Love...

A beautiful song for a beautiful person..


Artist: Utada Hikaru
Song: First Love

Saigo no kisu wa ka ba tabako no flavor ga shita
Nigakute setsunai kaori

Ashita no imagoro ni wa
Anata wa doko ni irun darou
Dare wo omotterun darou

You are always gonna be my love
Itsuka darekato mata koi ni ochitemo
I'll remember to love you taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Ima wa mada kanashii love love songu
Atarashii uta utaeru made

Tachidomaru jikan ga
Ugoki dasouto shiteru
Wasuretakunai kotobakari

Ashita no imagoro niwa
Watashi wa kitto naite iru
Anatawo omotterun darou

You will always be inside my heart
Itsumo anata dake no basho ga aru kara
I hope that I have a place in your heart too
Now and forever you are still the one
Ima wa mada kanashii love love song
Atarashii uta utaeru made

You are always gonna be my love
Itsuka darekato mata koi ni ochitemo
I'll remember to love you taught me how
You are always gonna be the one
Mada kanashii love love song
Now and forever...

underwater wedding

to kit and mervyn,

congratulations.. the wedding was beautiful..

and so is the vows...

"I,take you, to be my partner in life and my one true love
I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever
I will trust you and honor youI will laugh with you and cry with you
I will love you faithfully
Through the best and the worst
Through the difficult and the easy
What may come I will always be there
As I have given you my hand to hold
So I give you my life to keep
So help me God"

for a friend..

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you,
And share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own,
A place to find serenity,
A place to be alone

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea,
But all these things I'm finding
Are impossible for me

I cannot build a mountain,
Or catch a rainbow fair,
But let me be what I know best,
A friend who's always there

happy birthday..

It’s my BESTEST FRIEND’s birthday today!

Happy Birthday Ming Ming!
May all your wishes come true and thank you for everything!
You mean the world to me!