31 Dec 2005 : End

Took shower, packed, had breakfast after PL's Yoga.

PL went to office for some follow up & back for lunch.

We were back in Tgk late at 4pm. CC's dad bought kuih kak ( 粿角）or char kuih (炒粿) for us. This is PL's favourite. In Penang, it was called kuih kak ( 粿角）while in Johor, it was called char kuih (炒粿)

This was the last day of the year. The blog was here for more than 1 year - A great way to keep our diary. PL was looking at her 7 used diaries that she decided to dump into the thrash bin. Mold started to love the diaries after years....So, a better way of "recording" memories was to keep it online or in other means such as thumb drive.

This blog was written by treating ourselves as third party. So, who is writing ? CC or PL...? ha...P & C.

27 Dec 2005 : Environmental Friendly ?!

Source : Unknown

26 Dec 2005 : Approaching New Year

Received an e-card from CCN, who always emphasizes on "save the tree".

So..so....Should stop posting cards to her via snail mail but only electronically....how about ccpling's e-card ? Hold.. making it ....here it goes...for ccpling, year 2005 was full of family/friends' events...

25 Dec 2005 : Merry Christmas

Danga Bay + Eden + ccpling's nest

24 Dec 2005 : Christmas Eve

We had a quiet & cosy time in our nest.

23 Dec 2005 : Extremely hectic

Back from holidays, PL prepared her presentation for exam; studied for her exam; finding way to M suite for exam; cleared most of the outstanding; cleaned house...CC also busy finishing his work; doing housework; recovering from flu.......

At last, we had a weekend to look forward to.

22 Dec 2005 : 冬至 Winter Solstice

PL was rushing home to change for her presentation on paper after a meeting.
This time, she realized the route to M suite is actually quite easy.
Last afternoon, she was late due to unfamilar on the route. There was a 2nd batch for the practical examination that she was not left out for the examination.

The presentation went well but was delayed for 15 minutes that it was 6 pm when PL walked out from Manja 2.

For a short celebration on accomplish last paper, PL bought roasted chicken and packed sushi for dinner. And, noticing it was winter solstice, 2 pack of glutinous rice ball or 汤圆(Tang Yuan) were placed in the shopping basket.

CC was amazed when he saw the roasted chicken on the table. And, he tried the 汤圆 (peanut & black sesame) even he does not like sweet thing.

18 Dec 2005 : Last day

- After a week of travelling, back to our nest last afternoon. Did some cleaning & housekeeping.
- Attended Slyn's Christmas party last evening.

- Appearing in front of Yoga class, only to find that the class schedule was changed to earlier. PL did own yoga, watching dvd.
- Stock up the freeze with groceries.
- Updating blog.
- Go for a swim.
- Ironing clothes.
- ...............................

16 Dec 2005 : Muar

In Tangkak, PL busy settling some paper work while CC went out to meet his old friends.

After lunch, we drove to Muar for a short trip. PL was not able to find any yoga suits. But she found a cute little scale for her cookies making.

15 Dec 2005 : Mid Valley

14 Dec 2005 : Top of Hill + KL + Selangor

Morning: Enjoying the calm and peaceful morning on top of the hill, we joined the complimentary jungle walk.
Noon : Driving down from Fraser Hill. Had another hard time with the twist & turn route.
Afternoon : Visited IKEA. Made a call to MS.
Evening : Had 烧鱼in Petaling Street.
Night : Met yin, han & penny at South City.
Midnight : Sound asleep in han's & penny's place.

13 Dec 2005 : North --> South & top of the hill

12 Dec 2005 : Off

While most of the people are working , CC & PL were driving around & wandering around in Penang Island.

Met Chee for lunch & Carolyn for dinner.

Carolyn suggested a new place for dinner. It was an open space stall serving Western Food.

11 Dec 2005 : Sunny Sunday

10 Dec 2005 : Brenda's big day

09 Dec 2005 : Fried prawn mee (炒虾面)

We still had time to catch the tangkak famous fried prawn mee near the bus station before ZzZZzz.

Chen helped to buy PL a big packet of 豆沙饼for her mom & etc.

06 Dec 2005 : knowledge & skill

Year end is the seminar period for PL.
Today, she met the same cute lady (or rather woman) she met last year.

What a coincidence, they sat side by side. Exchanging ideas, updates and etc... haha...

Before she left with hubby, she said : Meet you again next year... our annual gathering... so sweet... last year, she was pregnant with her little boy. This year, she looked for clothes of her little boy, and also browse through her little girls thingy...

PL had time to come back to change. She finally had a good time with yoga after acquiring the basic skill. Yet to touch up the steps and stretching. Gee...

CC cooked maggie mee for the night. It seems like age we did not taste on the 2-minute mee.

05 Dec 2005 : Environment

PL went for an environment seminar with WWTP engineer.

When talking about water usage, PL's brain blinked on a statement made by Eva during her visit to Malaysia. It was something like this.....

"At 1st, I dared not drink the tap water at home. Now, I just turned on the tap water & drink in Spore. When in Malaysia, I also wanted to drink it without realizing the tap water is not treated."

It is a matter of mindset. And, it is a matter of habit.

04 Nov 2005 : Penang bridge cam

oppps.. anyone knows on it ?

CC found these...

1. Penang Bridge Blogspot
2. UEMbuilders' Penang Bridge

If Penangites would like to check on the traffic congestion, check it out.

PL tried to stretch less during yoga. The sharp instructor noticed and reminded her to do more. ;p CC insisted to fetch PL to yoga for weekend due to PL's sleepiness.

PL had a terrible headache. weather ? exhausted ? not sure.
CC processed 2 green apples and 1 US celery in his juicer. hmmm..... natural juice for the day...

PL's headache disappeared after a swim.....
Sport is good. But it made stomach rumbling...we did buy the sushi package from JJ..ha.. so,,, it was gone before dinner...

03 Dec 2005 : 1st weekend of the month

End of the year.. time flies,,, without waiting..

28 Nov 2005 : back late

PL was back late again at 8.30pm. CC was grumbling as he emphasized on rest...
MS was pregnant. Congratulations to her even it was unplanned.

Nice articles were forwarded by CC to PL.

1. 半個屁股　
"好的學校，連學生名牌上名字和頁緣之間的距離都斤斤計較，而過去的我，只會嘲笑這樣的人龜毛。" "工作這些年來，我發現成功的人和公司，屁股都很完整。不論大事小事，他們總能做到滴水不漏。他們不靠革命性的創意，因為革命性的創意可遇不可求。他們有耐心和能力把例行公事做到完美，和二流之間的差別就在細節。"

2. 王文華的公轉日記
Others of his articles could be found here..

PL used to write some articles before, short peom & 散文。
亦淵 是 记忆中 的 笔名。

Life is always moving on...

27 Nov 2005 : abnormal day...

This morning, we did not go to bak kut teh as usual. The shop was closed.. so, we were LOST. After a few minutes of discussion, we went for roti canai......still did not feel satisfied...thus went to the stall under the big tree for mee soup....

Viewed through chen's vcd. Some parts are quite funny..while pl & chen were roared with laughters, CC, ML, ML's parents & Yin were having a meeting on medical card. 叔叔joined us for lunch...

received a call while on our way back. 1st call is from Mindy who are getting married,,, 2nd call is from PL's co-worker on an issue in plant.

26 Nov 2005 : Chen's bday

Morning

After Yoga, PL took shower & clear a few things.
We went to have our favourite char bee hoon, half boiled kampung eggs, nescafe , kopi & etc.
PL went into office for cleanroom handover presentation. Verified a few things from the contractors during the presentation.











Afternoon


We were back to tgk. Visited the pasar malam to grab the 生面 & 酿豆腐。





Evening

Had the usual asam fish head for dinner....and,,,,,,took out the birthday cake for Chen at 9.40pm when everyone's stomach left one compartment for the icy fruit cake. 晓茹 birthday is one day earlier. Wish she was here with us....the cake is really delicious ....and not too sweet....

21 Nov 2005 : Conde Nast Traveller...

8th Readers' Travel Award : best cities

By Conde Nast Traveller, New York is the 1st. Singapore is at the 5th while many European cities is finding their position within the top 20. Out of the 20, we have been to half of the cities. Have a dream of round the world to see, feel, touch, step and..... all the countries in the world,,,,a dream yet to be fulfilled....

The best cities ? It would depend on what individual wants. Some would like to stay at outskirt, in a small farm house....without the hassle ....some would like to stay in city with congestion of vehicles, peoples...and high rise buildings... For a traveller, the criteria will be different...I believe the basic criteria are : transportation mode, awesome sight-seeing, cozy accommodation, access of tourist information, food,,,,,,,,New York, a city that never sleeps.. well,,, It is around Time Square ? with the light that always on....5th avenue, the street that Spiderman swings with his web...?

Readers' Travel Awards 2005 : The best countries

For countries, NZ is the 1st for this year. Note,,,,Malaysia is number 13th !! So, Malaysia is gaining its popularity among the world travellers.

This is extracted from the page :

"WHY GO
Malaysia offers a vibrant mix of oriental cultures and striking landscapes, from the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur, and the colonial architecture of Melaka, to the palm-fringed beaches of Pulau Besar island and the rolling green hills of the Cameron Islands. The country also boasts some of the world's best spas, including the private island of Pangkor Laut Resort, with its sensational Village Spa. 12 July 2005."

Interesting ?

What are PL doing in one of the cities of one of the best countries today ?
PL was on annual leave...so as usual, she took opportunities to fill up her empty storage cabinets..and purchased those were long in the shopping list, besides washing mattress cover.. Dropped by at D to handover a document & request to have a receipt chop. Also, got a fruit juice extractor & a digital timer for CC. Waiting to see his glowing face... (7.15pm : CC's face was glowing with a smile showing his teeth.....when he saw the 2 toys on the dining table...)











Time is never enough.

What are CC doing in one of the best countries/cities today ?
Working. CC used to say : I go overseas to work everyday. Wondeing if this is a positive or negative statement ?? Ask CC.

20 Nov 2005 : ..timing...

7am
PL was in Yoga class again,,,,yes...again...

~9am
Breakfast for 3 : Nasi Lemak+nescafe, yam kuih+milo+油条。。。。。Luckily, CC had his early breakfast after dropping PL...if not, he will have gastric..











~10am
When PL finally arrived in interview session to help out for interviewing new people at Pan Puteri, it was almost 10am....
XXX : How's yoga ?
PL : Orh..great...stretching...
Z : When did you start...?
PL : (counting...) This is the 6th class.. I learned it before ...but stopped...
Z : Where did u go for Yoga ?
PL : Taman Molek...P's yoga..
Z : She is the jazz dancer as well, right..?

World is kind of small...

Funny V : Can Yoga help in growing hair ?
All stared at his head.
PL nearly burst into laughter, noticing his hair drop issue....

~12.15pm
Waiting at public bank, CC did not need to make many turns to fetch PL.

~1.15pm

Lunch for 3 : BURGER KING FAMILY MEAL
We settled down with this item in menu after seeing 4 types of burgers (black pepper burger, chicken sandwich, hamburger, boiled ...), 4 cups of 3 types of fruit drink (blackcurrant, mango & orange juice), 1 onion ring & 1 chicken fries.. hmmm.....still prefer burger king to mcdonald's, especially PL,,after 1st taste on whopper. For McDonald's, the fries & sundade could be better, but not the burgers & sandwiches...











3 of us seemed like have a hunger strike when the food was in front of us. In less than 30 min, only left the ......drinks...only one that we refilled with vanilla coke....
no whopper for this time...but get to try different flavors....


~2.30pm
Yin left. Enjoyed her short visit with us.