Oh my God. I seriously feel like puking now. I can actually feel myself turning green.
I think someone must have eaten a whole ‘papan’ of petai last night.
How do I know?
Went to the toilet (at the office) and the moment I entered…the moment I opened the door, I could feel the wind blowing a strong smell of shit + petai towards my face.
Yuckkkkkkkkkkkkk…………..
I seriously wanted to pee and thought I could tolerate the smell. But nooooooo…the disgusting smell was too much to bear. I was desperate for fresh air so I quickly ran out. Its ok, I think I’d rather hold it in for now (but don’t know how long, though).
*sigh* This is definitely not a good start to a Monday morning.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Weird happenings around the world
I was reading the papers the other day and there was this particular article that caught my eye.
A Sudanese man who married a goat (a what?) was in mourning today after his wife died when she swallowed a plastic bag.
Charles Tombe shot to fame last year when he tied the knot with Rose.
A Sudanese man who married a goat (a what?) was in mourning today after his wife died when she swallowed a plastic bag.
Charles Tombe shot to fame last year when he tied the knot with Rose.
A court ordered him to marry the beast "to save her honour" after he was caught making amorous advances toward the mother-of-one in the middle of the night.
Mr Tombe and Rose are believed to have lived happily ever after (I can’t imagine how) until her life was cruelly cut short.
The story, which became one of the world's best read tales, began in Juba, southern Sudan, in February last year when the BBC reported that the then owner of the goat, Mr Alifi, was awoken in the night by a strange noise.
Walking out of his traditional hut, he was confronted by the sight of Mr Tombe and Rose in a passionate embrace.
The Times reported that Mr Alifi said: 'When I asked him "What are you doing there?" he fell off the back of the goat, so I captured and tied him up."
When Mr Tombe was brought before a council of elders he claimed he was drunk when Rose caught his eye. (seriously?? He must have been reaaaalllllllyyyy drunk)
He was ordered to pay Mr Alifi a "dowry" of 15,000 Sudanese dinars - about £25 - since he was considered to have used the goat "as his wife."
In the same way a man is expected to marry a woman if he has sex with her in southern Sudan, Mr Tombe was deemed to have married Rose.
However, despite a happy marriage (I wonder if they kept doing it), money was tight and Rose died after swallowing a plastic bag as she scavenged for food on the streets of Juba. (poor Rose)
She is said to have left a male kid - not a boy (thank God!). It is not yet known whether she will be cremated or used in a local speciality of goat curry.
Sounds a bit of a nonsense to me. *sigh* Weird people like this actually exist in this world.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
A year older
“Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to Trueblue
Happy Birthday to me”
Yep, it’s my birthday today. 32 years old. My, my…Has 1 year really gone by that fast?
Back when I was in my teens, I thought adults who were in their 30s looked so matured. I would look at them and think “Gosh, I can’t imagine what I’d look like at that age!”.
I remembered 2 years ago, I was dreading to reach the big 3-0 age. It felt like I was entering another era, another phase in my life and I wasn’t sure I was ready for it. Being in the 20s was fine. It was the age where we were a little bit matured and just about entered the adult phase. It was the age where in a way we could still get away with things because we were still experimenting life. I had this vision that being in the 30s meant that ‘yes, you’re much older (you’ll look older too). It’s time to get serious. It’s time to get a hold of your life’. So it felt kind of scary. Gone are the days when people called you ‘adik’. People would start thinking of you as a ‘kakak’ or an ‘aunty’. So yes, you’ll definitely look older!
My guy friends (who have past 30) told me then that I shouldn’t worry. Women start to peak when they are in their 30s. They will blossom and become very much matured. They will also be more experienced in certain areas (if you know what I mean *wink*). I couldn’t quite picture what they meant at the time so I just had to trust them. It’s not like I could stop time anyway.
Now that I’m already in my 30s, I agree, it’s not as bad as I thought it was. It’s not bad at all actually. I mean, ageing is a natural process of life. Its not like the moment you hit 30, you’re gonna look like a sack of potatoes. It’s all in the mind. If you’re really concerned about looking old, then take steps to take care of your health. Do the normal stuff like exercise and eat well. Women in their 30s can still look hot, right? :)
I’ve learned many things since turning 30. Yes, I’ve definitely become more matured. I try not to whine about petty things because there’s seriously more important things in life. I have set my priorities and pretty much have an idea what I want in life. I’ve learnt to also be more thankful and not to take things or people for granted. I’m thankful to have family and friends who love me. I’m thankful for being healthy, for having the strength and energy to do things. I’m thankful for all the experienced I’ve gained. Sure, there were regrets but I’ve learnt from the mistakes and its time to just move on. Plan well for your future and enjoy life the best way you can. Age doesn’t really stop you.
So a word of advice to those who dread turning 30, don’t be. Trust me; it’s not at all that bad.
I’m 32 years old today and looking forward to greater years ahead!
P/S: Today is also Bono’s (U2) and Nick Heidfeld’s (BMW Sauber driver) birthday. So Happy Birthday to Bono and Nick!
Happy Birthday to me
Happy Birthday to Trueblue
Happy Birthday to me”
Yep, it’s my birthday today. 32 years old. My, my…Has 1 year really gone by that fast?
Back when I was in my teens, I thought adults who were in their 30s looked so matured. I would look at them and think “Gosh, I can’t imagine what I’d look like at that age!”.
I remembered 2 years ago, I was dreading to reach the big 3-0 age. It felt like I was entering another era, another phase in my life and I wasn’t sure I was ready for it. Being in the 20s was fine. It was the age where we were a little bit matured and just about entered the adult phase. It was the age where in a way we could still get away with things because we were still experimenting life. I had this vision that being in the 30s meant that ‘yes, you’re much older (you’ll look older too). It’s time to get serious. It’s time to get a hold of your life’. So it felt kind of scary. Gone are the days when people called you ‘adik’. People would start thinking of you as a ‘kakak’ or an ‘aunty’. So yes, you’ll definitely look older!
My guy friends (who have past 30) told me then that I shouldn’t worry. Women start to peak when they are in their 30s. They will blossom and become very much matured. They will also be more experienced in certain areas (if you know what I mean *wink*). I couldn’t quite picture what they meant at the time so I just had to trust them. It’s not like I could stop time anyway.
Now that I’m already in my 30s, I agree, it’s not as bad as I thought it was. It’s not bad at all actually. I mean, ageing is a natural process of life. Its not like the moment you hit 30, you’re gonna look like a sack of potatoes. It’s all in the mind. If you’re really concerned about looking old, then take steps to take care of your health. Do the normal stuff like exercise and eat well. Women in their 30s can still look hot, right? :)
I’ve learned many things since turning 30. Yes, I’ve definitely become more matured. I try not to whine about petty things because there’s seriously more important things in life. I have set my priorities and pretty much have an idea what I want in life. I’ve learnt to also be more thankful and not to take things or people for granted. I’m thankful to have family and friends who love me. I’m thankful for being healthy, for having the strength and energy to do things. I’m thankful for all the experienced I’ve gained. Sure, there were regrets but I’ve learnt from the mistakes and its time to just move on. Plan well for your future and enjoy life the best way you can. Age doesn’t really stop you.
So a word of advice to those who dread turning 30, don’t be. Trust me; it’s not at all that bad.
I’m 32 years old today and looking forward to greater years ahead!
P/S: Today is also Bono’s (U2) and Nick Heidfeld’s (BMW Sauber driver) birthday. So Happy Birthday to Bono and Nick!
Monday, April 30, 2007
The 51 things
Eiseai tagged me to do this some time ago. Sorry it took so long, dear :)
1. Your gender:
Very much a female :)
2. Single?
Not anymore
3. Want to be?
A better person
4. Age?
32 in 10 days!
5. Age you wish you were:
Being a teenager again would be good but this age is not actually that bad. Like they say, with age, comes experience
6. The color of your eyes:
Dark brown
7. Yourself:
Too nice
8. Your Hair:
A lot! :) Must have it layered….
9. Your Favorite Item:
Has to be my phone
10. Your Favorite Drink:
Nothing in particular. Warm water is still the best, I think
11. The Room You Are In:
I’m in the office now. Don’t have a room (just a gundu maaa).
12. Your Pets:
Used to have a cat called ‘Meow’ but she left us. Sob..sob
13. What you want to be in Ten Years:
If my other half hits the jackpot, I hope to retire young and do nothing. Hihi. But seriously, I hope I’m still healthy so that I’ll be able to do a lot of things, especially to take care of my loved ones. Career wise, of course I want to be in a better position than where I am right now.
14. What You're Not:
A control freak
15. One of Your Wish list Items:
The discipline to exercise
16. The Last Thing You Did:
Spring clean my office desk
17. Your Favorite Book:
Don’t have one in particular but I love Jodi Picoult’s books.
18. The Last Thing You Ate:
Lamb chop, fries and coleslaw (last night’s dinner)
19. Your Life:
Is like a roller coaster. Many ups and downs
20. Your Mood:
Bored at the moment. I should have taken leave today. Yawnnnnnn…..
21. Favorite color:
Dah nama pun Trueblue, so its obviously BLUE
22. My lover is:
My other half
23. I'm listening to:
Timbaland’s Give it to me
24. Maybe I should:
Start doing some work!
25. I love:
My family, of course
26. My best friends are:
My close friends (they know who they are)
27. I don't understand:
Nasty people
28. I miss:
Being slim :)
29. A lot of people say:
that I'm too patient
30. The meaning of my name:
I don’t think it has any meaning
31. Love is:
"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
32. Read the newspaper:
Almost everyday.
33. Take walks in the rain:
Whatever for?
34. Drive:
A Honda Civic
35. Like to drive fast?
Depends if it’s a long straight road and there’s no passengers with me
36. Been out of the country:
Yes
37. Been in love:
Definitely a yes!
38. Ran away from home:
Never
39. Been on stage:
Yes, various events during secondary school, university and work.
40. Judged other people by their clothing:
Don’t judge but just wonder
41. Are you trendy?
Not really. I’m just a simple person
42. Something that happened to you in 1995?
The year I entered university
43. Last thing you said aloud?
“Hi babe”, to a colleague who passed by
44. What colour is your toothbrush?
Maroon
45. Last thing you bought?
Petrol for my car
46. Best ice cream flavour?
Vanilla
47. Last person you hugged?
My daughter
48. Do you talk a lot?
Maybe only with my family. With others, I tend to listen more
49. Is laughter the best medicine?
Most definitely. There’s nothing like a good laugh to brighten up the day
50. Do you prefer giving smiles or getting them?
Both but to give, I must know the person. It’s hard to smile at total strangers
51. Do you admit when are wrong?
Always
1. Your gender:
Very much a female :)
2. Single?
Not anymore
3. Want to be?
A better person
4. Age?
32 in 10 days!
5. Age you wish you were:
Being a teenager again would be good but this age is not actually that bad. Like they say, with age, comes experience
6. The color of your eyes:
Dark brown
7. Yourself:
Too nice
8. Your Hair:
A lot! :) Must have it layered….
9. Your Favorite Item:
Has to be my phone
10. Your Favorite Drink:
Nothing in particular. Warm water is still the best, I think
11. The Room You Are In:
I’m in the office now. Don’t have a room (just a gundu maaa).
12. Your Pets:
Used to have a cat called ‘Meow’ but she left us. Sob..sob
13. What you want to be in Ten Years:
If my other half hits the jackpot, I hope to retire young and do nothing. Hihi. But seriously, I hope I’m still healthy so that I’ll be able to do a lot of things, especially to take care of my loved ones. Career wise, of course I want to be in a better position than where I am right now.
14. What You're Not:
A control freak
15. One of Your Wish list Items:
The discipline to exercise
16. The Last Thing You Did:
Spring clean my office desk
17. Your Favorite Book:
Don’t have one in particular but I love Jodi Picoult’s books.
18. The Last Thing You Ate:
Lamb chop, fries and coleslaw (last night’s dinner)
19. Your Life:
Is like a roller coaster. Many ups and downs
20. Your Mood:
Bored at the moment. I should have taken leave today. Yawnnnnnn…..
21. Favorite color:
Dah nama pun Trueblue, so its obviously BLUE
22. My lover is:
My other half
23. I'm listening to:
Timbaland’s Give it to me
24. Maybe I should:
Start doing some work!
25. I love:
My family, of course
26. My best friends are:
My close friends (they know who they are)
27. I don't understand:
Nasty people
28. I miss:
Being slim :)
29. A lot of people say:
that I'm too patient
30. The meaning of my name:
I don’t think it has any meaning
31. Love is:
"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
32. Read the newspaper:
Almost everyday.
33. Take walks in the rain:
Whatever for?
34. Drive:
A Honda Civic
35. Like to drive fast?
Depends if it’s a long straight road and there’s no passengers with me
36. Been out of the country:
Yes
37. Been in love:
Definitely a yes!
38. Ran away from home:
Never
39. Been on stage:
Yes, various events during secondary school, university and work.
40. Judged other people by their clothing:
Don’t judge but just wonder
41. Are you trendy?
Not really. I’m just a simple person
42. Something that happened to you in 1995?
The year I entered university
43. Last thing you said aloud?
“Hi babe”, to a colleague who passed by
44. What colour is your toothbrush?
Maroon
45. Last thing you bought?
Petrol for my car
46. Best ice cream flavour?
Vanilla
47. Last person you hugged?
My daughter
48. Do you talk a lot?
Maybe only with my family. With others, I tend to listen more
49. Is laughter the best medicine?
Most definitely. There’s nothing like a good laugh to brighten up the day
50. Do you prefer giving smiles or getting them?
Both but to give, I must know the person. It’s hard to smile at total strangers
51. Do you admit when are wrong?
Always
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Yippee...!!
Tomorrow has been declared a holiday! And I'll be taking leave on Friday. So, a long weekend for me. Yeah....!
I just want to relax and do nothing.
If you guys are taking a long break, have a great one!
I know I will :)
I just want to relax and do nothing.
If you guys are taking a long break, have a great one!
I know I will :)
Monday, April 23, 2007
Damn slow
Oh.My.God!!!!!
What the hell is wrong with me?
Have you ever had those days or moments where you feel like you are the most stupid person on earth? That's exactly what I'm feeling right now.
My brain doesn't seem to be functioning well today. I can't put two and two together. I find it hard to digest information. Something so simple to someone else sounds so ridiculously alien to me! I keep staring into space and thinking 'huh?', 'what?'. I'm in blur land at the moment. Everything seems to be going slow. I feel mentally tired. Been trying so hard to think but something seems to be blocking the use of my head. I feel like I'm torturing my brain.
What the hell is wrong with me?
Am I too overwhelmed with the number of assignments given to me lately? Or am I just too nervous because the assignment is something new? I am still at the confused stage and not 100% sure what to do. Been given a lot of reading materials to read lately and I fear I won't be able to quickly catch up. Now is that stupid or what? Damn...Maybe I expect too much from myself. I wanna do a good job and now I feel pressured to prove that I can do it.
Seriously, I'm having panic attacks now. Ok Trueblue...relax and take a deep breath...
Ackkkk...Help!
What the hell is wrong with me?
Have you ever had those days or moments where you feel like you are the most stupid person on earth? That's exactly what I'm feeling right now.
My brain doesn't seem to be functioning well today. I can't put two and two together. I find it hard to digest information. Something so simple to someone else sounds so ridiculously alien to me! I keep staring into space and thinking 'huh?', 'what?'. I'm in blur land at the moment. Everything seems to be going slow. I feel mentally tired. Been trying so hard to think but something seems to be blocking the use of my head. I feel like I'm torturing my brain.
What the hell is wrong with me?
Am I too overwhelmed with the number of assignments given to me lately? Or am I just too nervous because the assignment is something new? I am still at the confused stage and not 100% sure what to do. Been given a lot of reading materials to read lately and I fear I won't be able to quickly catch up. Now is that stupid or what? Damn...Maybe I expect too much from myself. I wanna do a good job and now I feel pressured to prove that I can do it.
Seriously, I'm having panic attacks now. Ok Trueblue...relax and take a deep breath...
Ackkkk...Help!
Monday, April 16, 2007
My U.R.S
When it comes to shoes for the office, I’m not that particular about the brand. I may be fussy about the design but it doesn’t have to be overly expensive. The main thing is it fits my feet well and comfortable enough for office wear. Gone are the days of wearing really high heeled shoes. After having a kid, the last thing I want to do is to strain my back. Skinny, pointed heels are a no-no for me. The heel has to be thick and not more than 3 inches high.
Everyone has a favourite pair of shoe and mine would be this U.R.S and Inc shoe I bought 3 years ago. There’s nothing fancy or unique about the shoe but it’s so comfortable to wear. Even after long walks, my feet won’t easily get tired. I like it so much that until today, I wear it to the office. It does look a bit worn-out but I really don’t care.
Little did I know that someone else would like the shoe as well.
I was accompanying a friend to a shoe store one day and it was the day when I wore my U.R.S shoe. While waiting for my friend, I thought I’d try on a few pairs as well. So, I took my shoes off, put it aside and went on to try some shoes. Somewhere nearby, an Arab lady was also busy looking out for shoes. It wasn’t hard to notice her because she had like a billion shopping bags in her hands. Anyway, what really caught my attention was when she suddenly went on to try out my shoe. Yes, my shoe! I was so surprised that I didn’t know whether to laugh or to tell her off. She then carried on walking to the mirror and checked herself out with MY shoe! What I found bizarre was that a) my shoe does not at all look new, b) its not even placed on the shelves. I just chucked it on the floor.
So, why on earth would she want to try out that shoe??
Me: Excuse me, that’s my shoe you’re trying out
Arab lady: What? Oh sorry, sorry..I didn’t know
Me: Gave an irritated look. It’s ok
Arab lady: You have nice shoe
Me: I know (smiled and walked off)
When you think about it, it’s actually kind of funny. Oh well, at least I know my 3-year old shoe still looks very much desirable :)
Everyone has a favourite pair of shoe and mine would be this U.R.S and Inc shoe I bought 3 years ago. There’s nothing fancy or unique about the shoe but it’s so comfortable to wear. Even after long walks, my feet won’t easily get tired. I like it so much that until today, I wear it to the office. It does look a bit worn-out but I really don’t care.
Little did I know that someone else would like the shoe as well.
I was accompanying a friend to a shoe store one day and it was the day when I wore my U.R.S shoe. While waiting for my friend, I thought I’d try on a few pairs as well. So, I took my shoes off, put it aside and went on to try some shoes. Somewhere nearby, an Arab lady was also busy looking out for shoes. It wasn’t hard to notice her because she had like a billion shopping bags in her hands. Anyway, what really caught my attention was when she suddenly went on to try out my shoe. Yes, my shoe! I was so surprised that I didn’t know whether to laugh or to tell her off. She then carried on walking to the mirror and checked herself out with MY shoe! What I found bizarre was that a) my shoe does not at all look new, b) its not even placed on the shelves. I just chucked it on the floor.
So, why on earth would she want to try out that shoe??
Me: Excuse me, that’s my shoe you’re trying out
Arab lady: What? Oh sorry, sorry..I didn’t know
Me: Gave an irritated look. It’s ok
Arab lady: You have nice shoe
Me: I know (smiled and walked off)
When you think about it, it’s actually kind of funny. Oh well, at least I know my 3-year old shoe still looks very much desirable :)
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