Internet

Susah nak access internet kat office nowadays. ICT div dah increase internet security level. Now everytime log on to internet, they will start a counter and display how long we have been using internet for that week. Ala macam kat internet cafe camtuh. Per hour we are given 30 hours to use the internet. Which is a luxury. Unfortunately, they block everything too. Yang paling menyedihkan is that they block my favourite webpage where I get my daily dosage of The Bold and The Beautiful. Hilang semangat nak keje everyday.

So now, seriously considering signing up for one of those mobile broadbands. Hari ni dapat pinjam Celcom broadband dari Mr Joon. TQ. So ni tgh test power kat rumah. So far so good. Next nak try maxis and izzi laks.

Almost An Uneventful Weekend

I started the weekend with no plans but to be a couch potato alone. But, on Saturday I got to couch potato with Nila. After hours of FRIENDS followed by an hour dose of Desperate Housewives, we went groceries shopping for hours. Syokk

Sunday, Hannah and her baby Fatini finally made it to my humble home. Lepak macam dulu-dulu. What a bliss.

Weekends are always too short for me.

Junk Keeper

That I am. Hari ni pun x berapa rajin nak keje so I thought I'd do some spring cleaning. After 5 minutes it hit me that I am a super junk keeper. I keep everything. Really. Patut la I'm always running out of storage space, both physical and hard disk storage. Semua benda pun sayang nak buang. Yesterday, in my "attempt to being normal" direct quote from Mr Moshi Moshi, I found so many obsolete files in my thumb drive yg patutnya dah lama deleted but somehow still there. In no time I cleared 1GB of junk from the 4GB ibujari. Wait till I clear my desk and my pc...

Btw, dah official that starting 1 December I can go home at 5.15p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 5 p.m. on Fridays. Perhaps I can re-consider that little part-time project of mine after all.

Kebaya

Hari ini saya pakai kebaya kerana saya rasa saya kurus sedikit setelah bersenam semalam. Semalam saya bermain badminton bersama rakan-rakan pejabat. Best. Tetapi, setelah bersarapan nasi lemak (Mia belanja), saya rasa dah gemuk balik. Terasa sia-sia bersenam semalam. Tapi nasi lemak tu sedap. Tapi nasi lemak malam tadi kat Darussalam, Subang Jaya lagi sedap. Saya tidak makan nasi lemak malam tadi, tapi saya "pow" nasi lemak orang lain sedikit. Malam tadi saya makan tosai rawa onion. Tosai itu sedap juga. Sekarang rasa nak makan steamboat kat Restoran Yuen, Sunway. Kena cari kaki untuk makan steamboat.

Berbalik kepada cerita badminton. Saya rasa semalam saya tidak jadi badut sangat seperti biasa. Sebaliknya saya rasa saya rock. Tapi saya rasa tangan saya besar sebelah sebab main badminton. Tangan atas kanan la sebab saya bertangan kanan (right handed). Hari ini saya berazam untuk menggunakan tetikus menggunakan tangan kiri. Adalah diharapkan ini dapat menyeimbangkan saiz tangan atas saya selepas ini.

Hari ini saya tidak ada gambar untuk dikongsi. Nanti kalau saya jumpa gambar menarik saya letakkan di sini. Sementara itu, apa kata anda semua jawap soalan ini. Ada berapa tapi dalam karangan saya hari ini? hehehe

u're not actually counting are u?

Malas

It's that time of the year again when I malas nak kerje especially now that the bosses have started to take turns taking holidays. Think I should be taking a break myself. Unfortunately, I can't really afford to because

• cuti tinggal 2.5 days -and I will need that for raya haji and hari2 terbangun lambat
• financial constraint-whenever I managed to save enough money for a holiday I ended up spending it on something big - this time it's called laptop
• don't really know where to go to plus going anywhere now requires permission now that I am back in Malaysia. Don't really enjoy the questionnaire questions whenever I say "I think I want to go....". Really miss going for impromptu getaways.
• rugi la coz it's school holidays and everywhere is packed and costs more and this is the best time to drive to work sbb jalan kosong! If only everyday is a school holiday

Some momentos from previous escapades.. many more in the boxes..ntah bila nak unpack

Actually, I woke up late this morning. Almost 7. Somehow, my brain managed to block the sounds of my alarms (all three of them) and I continued sleeping. Bangun panik and rushed to work (after showering -of course!). All the way to the office, thinking what excuse I can possibly give for coming in late for work masa school holidays ..none. Even considered half day. Nasib baik cuti sekolah. punched in at 7.58 am, just two minutes to spare. Eventhough they dont chase us with the borang kemaskini anymore these days, I still don't feel right to arrive late especially since I plan to leave on time today after three days in a row going home after Maghrib. Rajin betul kubekerja. I find that those hours after everyone balik is the most productive time for me to do work, real work yg kena pikir e.g. write codes or run simulations.

I guess that's y i feel like I've worked for the whole week kut..hehehe.. At the moment, really looking forward to weekend. It's been a while since I really have a laid back weekend. Think I'll spend most of my time being a couch potato (ikut jejak langkah joe.jaffar).

In the company of Mr Rainbow....

And maybe Miss M who is back from Bali and/or Mrs H whom I hope will make it to my apartment before her daughter turns ten...ehehe and the other regulars

I like this photo

Otherwise, I am more than happy to spend some quality time with myself. Perhaps another dip in the pool...

Lupa laks.. all photos taken using D's camera and some of them taken by the man himself.. Tq D.

Thank God Raya is Over

This year's raya month was a busy one for me. Not complaining though. Every weekend was packed with open houses. Enjoyed every single one of them. Somehow, every week there will be one in Ampang area that I now know how to drive to Ampang area without having to use my GPS. Ate so much. Can't help it. Food was all great and super delicious. Missed one open house in Subang Bestari though, one that I really wanted to go to but could not.

Consequences:

1. Weight gain again, now almost back to before fasting month weight. Just look at picture below. This one was taken during my company's Majlis Mesra Aidilfitri.


2. Extremely exhausted. Not enough rest. It's not easy juggling time between loved ones, colleagues and friends. Not wanting to disappoint anyone.


3. Messy house. Just didn't have time to clean it. Proof, mom started commenting on how untidy the house the moment she stepped in. Aiyoh. Mental note: Must always clean the apartment whenever she's coming for a visit.

Finally, last weekend, I get to spend time for myself . By that I mean, going for a treasure hunt. Wah sudah lama x pergi. Sangat gian. It's only my third hunt for the year. super duper rusty. The last two times, my team did not win anything. We did not put up high hopes for this one either. Just wanted to have some fun. Organisation wise, very chaotic. Organiser definitely have to improve on that. But, I like the hunt questions. New breed I must say. Don't think many people could say the same.

Tgh register

Bfast dulu

Excited nak g hunt nih

Driver dah ready nak gerak

Surprise, surprise.. we won something! Ok not top three but the cash reward was more that enough to send us grinning from ear to ear and put us in a very happy mode.

We won!!! hahaha

On the very same day, I spent the money for a painting. Prize money all gone now..sheeshh. Bila la nak pandai jimat cermat nih. Anyways, team kiterorg glamer because of this. Results of the hunt is posted here and here. At least I terasa glamer. If only dapat joint The Sun Hunt the very next day.

Sunday baru bangun lambat and lazed around. Then, while watching Fashion 70's (korean soap opera), slowly did some desperately needed cleaning and washing.

As for this weekend, will start with European Lingerie Warehouse Sale tomorrow...

A Dip

Must take a dip in this pool. Very Soon. Otherwise, it would be like my gym membership. Religiously paying but almost never use it. Actually, now that my apartment ada gym sendiri, I should terminate the other gym membership. But, somehow I could not bring myself to terminate it as I always see it as my last hope to reduce my weight, which always took forever to go down but goes up again in no time at all. Now that fasting month is over, the gaining process will kick in real soon, what with the open houses lined up for this saturday.

Talking about open house, I thought of having one this weekend myself. But, that will have to be put on hold because the host feels like going to open houses instead..hehehe

Must go swimming. Must go swimming. Will do it tonight or tomorrow. Definitely Saturday Night. Must go swimming. Wonder if I can still fit into the swimming suit. Hmm

Raya

I went back to Muar for Raya. Raya was just like previous years except for we took a family raya photo (with the new family extension).



Also acquired a new skill. Buat bakul telur from manik and tali tangsi. A tedious yet enjoyable process.


Now, am back at work. Not really working yet though. hehehe. Hopefully not too late to wish everyone a Selamat Hari Raya and Maaf Zahir Batin. Jemput la beraya ke rumah ku.

New Look

Almost there but not quite there yet.

Home Sweet Home

I've moved to my own place recently, just before puasa. Moving day went by smoothly. Special thanks to my logistics manager yang tolong arrange for lori sewa. So, I basically celebrated Merdeka Day and 1 Ramadhan there. I didn't have a proper housewarming but my family and friends did come over for small gatherings. Some of them even bring housewarming gifts and the best part, they "cooked" great food for me.. hehehe. Unfortunately, the most important person could not make it. Nonetheless, we had a great time except for the 'clamping incident'. Some of them even stayed overnight, putting my guest bedroom into good use.

It's so great to finally be able to invite friends over for get togethers anytime I want again. Missed the playing chefs sessions whenever I am in malaysia.

Photos of the unit before renovation:

When I first moved in, I felt quite lonely. But, the feeling did not last long. These days, x sabar-sabar nak balik lepak kat rumah. Although the apartment is fully renovated and almost fully furnished now, it is still missing plants and paintings. Nevertheless it is cozy enough for me. Unfortunately, no internet yet. Main reason being I no longer have a laptop. It died on me right after I finished my thesis. Hopefully, will get laptop soon so that I can blog more often.

Postal Address

I have my very own now! (Tapi address dia kelakar skit so not gonna publish it. Plus, for security reasons also). The apartment is now completed and I can collect the key anytime.

Talking bout new apartment, saw hannah's at last. Cozy place she got there. If mine turns out to be half as cozy as hers pun dah happy coz I have a feeling that eventhough I have selected cozy/warm/classic theme for my pad, it would turn out to be eclectically decorated.

Below, gambar get together at her place last weekend. She cooked nasi ayam for us. Masih sedap mcm dulu2..hehehe..teringat kat geng masak Glasgow.

Extremely Busy Friends

They better be as they no longer have the decency to return calls and messages. Happy nursing and managing your love lives. Thank God I still have friends who still remember me despite having new family additions or lover.

Talking about new additions, congratulations to Nadia and hubby on the birth of their gorgeous baby girl. Her name is not yet official hence, I would not be publishing it here. Will post the baby's photo once I have downloaded it into teh PC.

Later peeps.

Miss L and Mr E

Hari ni rasa rindu sangat kat korang especially after seeing your friendster profiles today. It has been a while since I accessed friendster as it is blocked at my office. Just wondering how you guys are doing. Whatever you are doing right now, I hope you are well and happy always.

Miss L, really miss our shopping routine kat Sauchiehall, Argyle and Buchanan. Wonder if Pak Guard kat Monsoon misses me. As for Mr E, really miss your company, your cooking and our Friday eat out sessions. Surprisingly, walaupun x makan masakan kau yg sangat sedap tuh, I am getting fatter each day. Early this month paling gemuk. Now dah turun 2.5 kg berkat bersenam serba sedikit. Window shopping every other day along the three shopping streets really helped to keep my weight down.

Bila la nak dapat jumpa korang lagi ni. Take care guys. Miss you lots!

Apartment

I bought one. Signed the S&P early last month. It is not completed yet, however. Still awaiting CF. If everything goes well, I will be getting my keys end of this month or next month. So, hopefully can move in by July (one year ahead of schedule). I am so excited! Been looking for wallpapers, floorboards, sofas, flat screen tvs and the list goes on and on. Of course, Fairuz terpaksa rela temankan and be the loyal driver. Hehe.. thanks. Still have not checked out lightings and fan though. By the time the apartment is furnished, I will be so broke.

The apartment was quite expensive for an apartment. But, I guess it is the additional cost that you have to bear when buying a property developed by a big company. The name of the apartment is Avilla Apartment. It is 1033 sqft, a corner lot. Developer is IOI and it is located in Puchong Jaya. It comes with kitchen cabinet and astro points. Yeay!

Talking about purchasing a property, it was not as simple and straightforward as I thought it would be. It is definitely not like shopping for clothes and non refundable either. For first time buyers like me, there is so much to learn and can be a headache as there are so many unfamiliar terms to get familiar with.

Tips for future virgin buyers, shop for the best home loan rates before deciding on purchasing your unit. This way it will make your life much easier once you book your unit as loan application requires time and it could pose a problem if your developer has a time limit for you to sign your S&P. If any of you is interested in the details, you are most welcome to contact me. I would be more than happy to share my the little knowledge I gained through my experience with you.

Anyways, at the moment, I am contemplating whether or not to get additional carpark as the unit I purchased only comes with one and I really hate to see visitor/owner 2nd car parked by the roadside. But it will cost me an additional RM10k. Ouch. Should I or should I not? But, whatever it is, I am looking forward to entertain you guys once I move in and to miss E, lepas ni kau x yah ridau nak tido mana bila turun KL from Penang sbb I will always have an additional empty bedroom for you..but katil x terjamin for the first couple of months..hehehe

p/s: Kitchen cabinet photo is compliment of future neighbours at Avilla. Thank you guys, hopefully you don't mind me putting up the photo here.

New Peak

HELP! My weight has reached a new peak. I am now officially fat. My BMI has reached 25.36! I never thought my BMI would ever exceed the 25 border. (Dear friends in far far away land, you might not recognise me now).

The last time I came back from UK i gained 5 kilos. I never really recovered from that. This time round, I gained another 5 kilos in 5 months. That is like 1kg per month. Yaiks. I was not really paying attention to the additional weight until i have to keep 3/4 of my clothes away last weekend simply because i can no longer fit into them. :(

Something definitely needs to be done. I am now officially announcing that I am on diet. The chicago cheesecake at Coffee Beans last nite is definitely the last one, (at least for this month). I really hope I can fit into my old clothes soon.

She's Now A MOMMY!

My dearest friend, Hannah is now a mommy. It feels so surreal saying it but it's true. Am so happy for her. It's a baby girl btw. Still having problems believing it as I just saw her yesterday and she definitely did not show any signs of going into labour (not that I am aware of at least). In fact we went shopping for 6 hours. More of our shopping story on her blog here. I guess the shopping somehow induced the labour. OOps.

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Happy Chinese New Year to all my Chinese friends escpecially Alden, Pey Char, Shu Ann, Janita and Yvonne. May the year of the Rat brings you and your loved ones good health, happiness and prosperity.

p/s: I will try to update this blog more regularly from now on. In the meantime, enjoy the view at Marang Beach (taken during my outstation trip to Ulu Terengganu last week).