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!