50 years of Independence and...

Today I received a call.....

(The caller has an 'accent' which you can recognise below)
Caller: Hallo....boleh saya cakap sama Miss Salina,saf1na, safari, safura (he was going really fast pronouncing all names trying to get my name right- so rude!)
Me: Siapa you mau cari?
Caller: oo...sorri saya mau cari Miss saf1na
Me: Ya, saya bercakap
Caller: Ya miss,itu hari saya ada telefon tapi you banyak busy. Ini hari saya call lagi. Sekarang awak boleh cakap ?
Me: Boleh...apa hal? (tuning my 'accent' towards his)
Caller: Saya mau tanya, Miss Saf1na sudah ada credit card ka? Sudah pernah apply belum?
Me: Saya tak ada credit card
Caller: Ok lor...saya call dari ** Bank . mau offer ini card. Berapa you punya basic gaji bulan-bulan?


OMG! This guy was actually calling from one of the famous banks in Malaysia. The way he spoke to me, not in English and not even in a proper Bahasa Malaysia. If he did not introduce himself calling from ** Bank - I would have thought he's calling from my workshop!

And here, we are talking about celebrating 50 years Independence. Being Malaysian.

Actually, thinking of this guy calling from ** Bank-lagi terkejut dan memalukan.


When I was small, I followed my mum to a shop in Kota Bharu. I was stunned to see a chinese couple spoke to my mom in Kelantanese accent. I even asked my mom how come they can speak 'our' loghat. Its like if we are blind and we approach them we will definitely not able to tell their races.

Well, even I myself being treated as foreigner, what can I do.

Anyway, for all outside there who are going out and celebrate Merdeka tonight- enjoy yourselves. I will be retiring early to bed today as tomorrow is an early day. Got to go the KLIA to send somebody off.


MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!

Back in 1957....

This year, as everybody knows (well, I don't think everybody knows actually) we are celebrating our 50 years Merdeka .

NST came out / reprinted the NST in 1957 a few days before the 31st. So, during the trip to KK, I managed to flip thru it. Its kind of going back through the years- I think if I was at my grandma place, sitting at the window, drinking kopi o and reading this newspaper, I would definitely feel myself going back in time.

Wah!!! If you drink Ovaltine, you could become a body builder!

Lux Toilet Soap? Direct traslation - Lux sabun jamban?

Eye-mo can do wonders?Hmmm..I wonder what....

I just finished chatting with one my boys. He's flying off in the next 2 days time. Suddenly, I feel sad..... I think I'm going to miss him.

A weekend full of activities

Saturday's initial plan was to play basketball in the morning with the gang and later in the afternoon to be a referee for a tournament. And Sunday was just to be on standby just incase somebody goes on MC.However plans change at the last minute. I joined K.Ana and family to be with the Cagers for their finals in the K.Kangsar Open.

Rain or shine-we still play

We left for KK at about 4.30pm and stopped for a 'picnic' for dinner at about 6pm. It was really nice as we had the gazebo to ourselves. The weather was good. The food was delicious (K.Ana's friend packed some of the food she had for kenduri as we could not attend it) We reached KK at about 7.45pm and straight went to the court to meet the boys. This time, as the tournament has no age limits, Cagers are consists of old boys (from year 1991 until 2006) and also the current players.

The combination of old and current players, lead by Mr Liew proved again that they are unbeatable. (Even though the last 3 mnts was really, really tensed as the opponents managed to catch up until they are only 3 points behind us!)

When the final whistle went off - alhamdulillah, the boys won with only 3pts margin.It reminded me of our final game during PPM in May. And as usual, I almost lost my voice - again.

I managed to get some adorable photos of the boys.

They were lucky as there was this YB/Datuk who was the invited to close the tourney - belanja us, the whole group for dinner to celebrate it.

I thought the day would end right after that, unfortunately my coach had to send Qsm back to Jitra as he has to be there by 7am the latest. There was no 2nd driver and for a person who's 60 years to drive alone at night was a bit unsafe. Being me, I volunteered to help drive half way . Well, I'm used to night driving and my night visibility and staying fresh and awake is much better compare to during the day. However, that Sunday early morning, I was too tired. We left at 2am and at about 4.15am, I was sleepy.Actually very, very sleepy. It was raining.The road was slippery and we even saw an accident happened a few minutes before which involved a trooper overturned after hitting the divider at a curve.

Me n Qsm

I was afraid that my coach will not be able to drive as but I was too sleepy to continue on. I ended up handing over the wheel to him and not even 3 mnts after that I fell asleep.

Alhamdulillah, he was strong enough to drive us back too as that time it was already daylight. I only woke up when we arrived back in KK at about 8.30am. I guess I was too tired as the night before I only slept for 2 hours. I really hope I don't have to do that again. To think of it, it was very,very dangerous.

We only left KK at about 2.30pm after sending Abang back to MC. And with the bad traffic as everybody rushing back from kampung to KL, we only reached KL at about 7.30pm.

It was a break for me from work- even though it was tiring, it was still definitely an enjoyable one!

From The Laundry to The Apartment

Last night , I went out with my usual NSSC members. Some couldn't make it as it was Thursday night (biasalah malam jumaat) and also due to work as the next day is still a working day.
There we were , first at Italiannies (when I arrived they've finished eating) and since no coffee or hot drink served after 12midnight, we moved to The Apartment. (The Laundry was a bit too noisy and the kind of music they played was just not for our ears......maybe age too)

Usually, I told them what had happened to me, and how I was mistakenly treated as a foreigner.Well tonight, coincidently, it happened when they were around.

The guy who took our order, after being interviewed by Dalina, is from Nigeria. Then he was asking about her . When Dalina said she's a Filipino, he didn't believe and actually asked again to confirm whether we are Malaysians. After admitting to him, then he said, " oh yeah..you all do look Malaysian except her" - and pointed to me! Sabar je lah...

Nothing being discussed in particular last night and no topic took more than 5 minutes slot.(its like holding the remote control and going thru the channels one after another) But most topics would make us end up laughing.

I'm not sure about the rest, but I had fun after 2 weeks of not meeting the girls.

Btw, I'm glad that I work on shift as I'm lucky, tomorrow I don't have to wake up early to work! Hehehe.... jangan jeles tau...

And we've concluded that the 'comments' on my blog now has been declared as an informal medium of communication for some people! Isn't it Nachos?


South Arican vs Arab
It reminded me when I went to Pasar Taman Tun to get lamb legs for my mom's kenduri last month. I went to this stall which I believe is owned by an elderly Indian couple. The moment I approached them , they were trying really hard to ask what I needed and explain what they are selling at their stall i.e. parts of lamb, mutton etc. Well, they were speaking English, I thought they couldn't speak malay at all. Then when I wanted to pay, the old man asked, "where do you come from?" And I replied, "Shah Alam". Then I noticed they were looking at me and asked..."laaa...orang Malaysia ke? Ingat orang Arab". ( I thought I've always looked like a South African.. but I guess whatever nationality it is, I don't look Malaysian.)

Cheese + sugar + dough

I had this today! I was not sure actually whether it would taste nice - I mean fresh grated cheese with something sweet? After trying it out this morning.......I fell in love with it. Me so loveeeeeee the sweet and salty taste.

Oh yeah...and I had the hotdog too for lunch. And the curry puff. and 3 cups of cappucino.


And tonight, I'm going out with the NSSC members to this place which by the name, they are suppose to wash your clothes when you are having a drink.Very interesting....





Oh ya...I ate 3 donuts all by myself this time. hehehe......

My craving at 3am

One of my favourite , simple , cheap fast food is the IKEA hotdog. Even though its just a piece of long meat with soft steamed bun, but topped with chopped onion, sweet radish, mustard and chilli sauce, oh wow, its really, really yummy. And for only RM2 – its worth the drive all the way from Shah Alam. Even the coney dog can’t beat this one.

The best time for me to go and enjoy this is when I work afternoon shift which starts at 3pm.I’ll go there for lunch, which I think if that is not enough, I’ll add in one curry puff which is RM1 each (if you haven’t tried, there is an egg yolk in each curry puff). Combined together with Cappucino or Latte macchiato which is bottomless at RM3 per mug– what more can I say. I can just sit there, eating and drinking coffee while reading a story book up to 2 to 3 hours before I drive to work.

And here I am, at 3am thinking of the hotdog and coffee, which makes my stomach growling. I'd better sleep now in order to wake up early and satisfy my cravings tomorrow.I sooo feel like having it.

Since I’m going to be in the neighbourhood, I might as well get those Big Apple donuts again….hmmm…..

Note: I'm asked by a friend to become the referee for a basketball tournament this Saturday. Well, I'm not qualified actually, but just to help out -hmm... why not? Its been a while since I become one.

Wanna join us for supper?

At 12.30 midnight... they were my 2 bodyguards. After work,we decided to go for dinner (supper for some people)
Hmmm...what shall I order? I'm starving. The place was not that busy.That made us take a longer time to order.
Alas....After managed to decide....this was what we had.
Who could resist the famous Rootbeer float? I've never liked the Mozza burger but I think last night's was delicious. Is it because I was really hungry? Or maybe because I've been eating maggie for the past few days...

Kedai kopi kampung & APPLE BESAR

I slept at 6am and woke up at 1.30pm. I think, if anybody were to knock on my apartment door or even if there was something burning, I wouldn't have realised it too. One thing I hope daily - nothing will happen to my new MyV, insya Allah.


Spent time last night talking to Habibi.He just returned from his 20days away. I realised then how much I missed talking to him.That was the first time he was away, not talking to each for such a long period.


The situation without Habibi around - I was ok and not ok.


OK- because my life still goes on with my job (eventhough it was damn stressful and he was not there to listen to me), and my sleep was not disturbed at all. I even had more sleep as I know that was the only way I stop thinking about you -temporarily. (there goes my secret why I slept a lot lately) .


And it was not OK because emotionally, I was unstable. Everytime I drive to and from work, the only thing that was on my mind was you. That was also why I prefer going back straight to my bed - so that I could sleep on it and not think so much. I didn't even feel like writing it in my blog.

So this morning..oopss I mean afternoon, I woke up, feeling good. I feel like getting something nice to eat and before going to work. (there's some problem in the office last night)

Forgotten that school holiday has started - that explains the difficulties in finding parking at The Curve. However, managed to find my way through and after browsing at its flea market (its kind of like an exercise) , I ended up having brunch here:

Hometown Kopitiam - I think I still prefer Uncle Lim's compare to this. The Mee Siam but not so great on the Soya cincau and the roti bakar.

And I also ended up buying BIG APPLE - have been dying to try this . I have never seen such a busy doughnut place as this one. There were almost 20 employees doing their parts in there!Bought some extras for my office mates. OMG, it so yummylicous. I think I could even finish up all 6! Can I have the delivery number please?

I even took some photos when I was in The Curve.

Now, I have to start work....

Then you look at me

I'm in the mood to listen to song now. And I keep playing this song again, and again.
One of my favourite song and movie (Bicentennial Man), it touches my heart every time I listen to it. (this is what happens when I can't sleep and its already 6am)

Laugh and cry
Live and die
Life is a dream we're dreaming

Day by day
I find my way
Look for the soul and the meaning

Then you look at me
And I always see
What I have been searching for
I'm lost as can be
Then you look at me
And I am not lost anymore

People run
Sun to sun
Caught in their lives ever flowing
Once begun
Life goes till it's gone
We have to go where it's going

[Chorus]

And you say you see
When you look at me
The reason you love life so
As lost I have been
I'll find love again
And life just keeps on running
And life just keeps on running
You look at me and life comes from you. From you.

Aku nak POWER!!!!

I have been driving up and down the federal highway everyday since I got myself this job 2 years ago. And, only lately I enjoyed looking at the view, the sky and also the signboards.

I guess I found a way to distract myself from focusing on the bad traffic, falling asleep or being on auto-drive mode. Yes I do have that issue too - sometimes I reach the office or home without noticing that I have driven passed certain areas.

But one thing I noticed, orang Malaysia ni memang kuat-kuat semua or cuba nak jadi kuat; dari kanak-kanak hinggalah ke orang dewasa.

Kecik-kecik dah angkat berat. Bila besar tak tau angkat apa pulak.

Bila besar, nak POWER. Sebab tu ramai orang gilerr power sekarang......Aku pun nak power jugaklah.

At 1.00am, I was still in the office. From afternoon to night, the previous shift has also left. I guess if the office could talk, it might say, " Go back and get a life, will you!!!".

Yeahh!!! I took this photo of Dataran Merdeka at 2.05am. I wasn't sleepy and did not feel like driving straight home. As per planned, re-routed to KL and got stuck at a few road blocks.

Note: I just noticed that I've been working straight since Sunday last week and I might need to come in again tomorrow. Let's see how the situation is.Not that I don't have the energy but laziness will usually supercedes all.

I am stressed!

At 9am :

Yes, I went to TESCO right after work to do some groceries shopping for my office. Not that I have to do it, but most times, I just pity listening to my staff complaining there's no more nescafe, no more milo, no more creamer..and the list goes on.
It also acts as a stress theraphy to me as for the past few days, I was really shorthanded. I only had half team to run the show. It was so stressfull until I just could laugh and make a joke out of it with my staff - and they think I'm crazy! What can I do - its either be angry or be merry! So, pushing the trolley from rack to rack, in an empty supermarket, really helps.

usually, I'll go straight back home. But today, I felt like passing by Masjid Shah Alam. And since the traffic light turned red, apalagi, grab my cam and took a shot. It looks as if the dome is for the small entrance's structure.

This year Raya falls on a Saturday. Yeah, I'm thinking of performing my Raya prayers here. The last one was in Terengganu.

Tomorrow I'm finishing work Saturday morning and starting at 3pm again. And since I don't have enough staff, I might have to stay a few hours more. After that, I feel like driving to KL in the early hours of 2 or 3am, park my car somewhere and just have a walk or sit down.It has been sometime since I last did that.

The last time , I parked my car at Petaling Street and walked until Sg Wang Plaza and return. Hmmm..maybe I should do that again .

The series of questions

The culture in our Malay society usually revolve within the series of these questions:

If the lady is single,
"Bila nak cari bf? Takkan takde kot?"

If the lady has a bf or bfs,
"Haa..tu dah ada tu. Bila nak kahwin? kesian mak mapak hang dah tua."

If the lady is married with no kids,
" Ha ni, nak tunggu apa pulak? Bila lagi nak dapat baby?"

If the lady has A baby/child,
"Aik, sorang je ke? Bila nak tambah lagi?"

Well, it goes on and on....




Recently, during my mom's kenduri,
My aunties (more than 1) started asking,
"Belum ada orang baru lagi ke? Bila lagi?"


I thought once you've gone through all the above, that's it.Period.
I guess I'm totally wrong.

Chocolate+ice cream= dentist

Every morning now, after I finish work at 7am, I'll rush home. Not rushing to watch TV for any special shows, but rushing to ensure that I don't fall asleep while driving. (yeah, I fell asleep a few times while driving and almost met with accident).

But this morning I couldn't rush because I had to do this major thing.

I had to go to the dentist near my office. For the past years, I would go to a private dentist, however this time, with my colleague, we planned to try the government's. After waiting for about 45 mnts, our numbers were called.
The dentist said I had a few filling need to be done/redo. And my appointment will be on 12 Sept. What!!! That is a month from now. I looked at her and asked again to confirm what I've heard. At the same time my head is already thinking of going to the regular private dentist I went before.

12th Sept is still afar away from now.What if I have this pain which comes back regularly? I don't think I want to wait that long.By the way, with or without pain, I want to eat this ice-cream which I bought few days back.

And on the way back, I noticed the sky is bright blue and beautiful. Suddenly the chocolate looks really good with the blue sky as the background. Trapped in the traffic and to avoid feeling sleepy, this is what I took.

I have a bar or snickers in my Nike bag on standby actually.Just incase...

And I can't resist taking a snap of the Avon building.From pink to blue when they changed owner, it still look stunning and grand!

I don't want to pretend

How can we say we are in love with him, but not actually in love with him?

How can we say miss him, but not actually missing him?

How can we say we care if he doesn't call or sms, when actually we don't care at all?

Or vice versa to the above....

I'm trying to find the answer for ' How can we fall in love by not giving the full love?'

It could either be one of these situation when a person says they are in love:

a) you love someone wholeheartedly,does not care about anything else and when you get hurt, it sure damn hurts!
b) you love someone 80% and expect the 20% to be replaced by financial replacements
c) you can also say you love that someone but in actual fact you don't and you just want 100% on $$$.(if the guy likes you, he would have been blinded with your drama!)


Does it mean that in this current world, we are all pretending?

What I do know is, I always fall into the (a) group, and the more I think of trying to be either (b) or (c), the more confused I become as I know I would only be pretending.
And when I pretend, I know I won't be happy in the end.

Falling in love with a jacket potato is much easier, you pay the guy money, he gives you the food, and its really good and fully satisfy your needs.

Japanese anybody?

I have always love sushi and sashimi. 2 years ago when I stayed with my brother in Notts for 3 months, I got a part time job at a famous Japanese restaurant there. I could say it is famous because the chefs are Malaysians malays, and they serve halal products. And this attracted the Malaysians to go if they are in town - not only the students but also regular business mens who are on short trips.

Other than helping to clean and prepare the food , they also gave me the recipe of how to make good sushi. Well, you can definitely buy the sushi vinegar OTC however it won't taste as nice as if we were to mix it ourselves.And to compare with Sushi King, Genki Sushi - I don't fancy them anymore. The closest it gets is to compare with Shangri-La's Japanese buffet spread. That is so far the best.With fresh seafood and excellent taste.

The dish which I prepared

I have learnt and kept the recipe for more than 2 years now. The plan was earlier, to come back and maybe...maybe to open a small sushi junction/kiosk. Well, when somethings did not happen the way it was, plans changed. I do still love sushi but it does not motivate me to try to make it myself anymore. I don't know. Maybe I just need some motivation.


For now, I need to get ready for the dinner at my coach's house. Lately I feel very, very lazy to go out of my apartment. I don't now why.Maybe I feel tired.Or maybe because during the weekends I've spent a long time outside, so weekdays is only for work and sleep. I noticed I didn't even switched on the TV since Sunday!

I loveeeeee me doovay

I have never,ever so far for the past 5 years, switched on my bedroom air-conditioner the whole night and day. It is because my body temperature goes down really fast and I'll be trembling cold even if the temperature was only 27C and later waking up with running nose and non-stop sneezing for the whole day. (I have loads of fat but I don't understand why I feel cold very fast)

BUT...this time I did it.I left it on the whole night and day, and felt really comfortable until I refuse to leave my comfy bed.

Want to know why?
Yeah.......this is because of my new comfy duvet (filled with downs and feathers) which I got during the current IKEA sale last week.

I loveeeeeee my duvet. Can I fast forward towards the coming Saturday and Sunday so that I could spend more time sleeping in it...pleaseeeee???



Note:
This reminds me of an incident in the UK during our job training. We went to London and stayed a night at a friend's place which his apartment's heater was not working.He did inform one of our colleague about it and asked him to remind us to bring extra duvet.However, this guy, refuse to admit that he did not know what a duvet was, just kept his mouth shut.And coincidently, that night, the temperature went down to -6C. The rest was history. Some of us (the girls) had to sleep in the kitchen, switching on the oven and put a tray of water in it , and put our feet on the glass door of the opened oven to prevent ourselves from freezing to death! Even one of my friend said that she could feel my body was trembling out of my control.

The beach, ELMO and the dragons

Early last week I received an invitation from an ex-colleague to attend her son's 1st birthday party. Food always sounds interesting however this time the venue is in Bagan Lalang, Sepang. Oh God! I was thinking - can I make it that far? And who can I ask to accompany since she didn't invite the other ex-colleagues that I know of? Told her no promises until on Saturday lunch time when I decided why don't I give it a try to explore this new place (to me),alone.

I asked another friend on how to go to Bagan Lalang, and the only instruction I got was "you go through the highway to LCCT". OK - that was it.So, left my place at about 2.30pm

OMG!! I felt as if it was a really, really long drive. Maybe because this is the 1st time I'm going there, and to add to that I was alone, and I was only going at 80km/hr - just to make sure I followed the right way...and also...to take some shots while driving.

At last, managed to reach the beach at about 4.15pm. Well, my friend's house is actually before the beach - I had to go to the beach just to proof I managed to find the place on my own. Now I know where to find the seafood restaurants...hehehe...

The party? hmm...the food was great.Since I didn't have breakfast and lunch(still haven't ordered the gas yet)-that covers the meals for the day.Her boy and the birthday cake was really cute.
On the way back from Bagan Lalang, I dropped by to say hello to the dragons and its 'off springs'.

After that, since I was in the area, I went to Ajune's place in Nilai to visit her and her newborn baby. We had a great time and I stayed there till about 11.30pm.She offered me to stay for a night but unfortunately my basketball gang has arranged for a karaoke session which starts at 12.30midnight.

Driving back was another issue. That was also the first time I drove alone, from Nilai back at midnight. And I thought by following Ajune's instruction, I could take a short cut to Puchong and Sunway - however I took the wrong junction and ended up driving through a pitch dark and sacry road which came out in Bangi!!!

The 'Dinner for 3'

It's almost 2am now and I'm still not sleepy. Just got back from the Dinner for 3. It was held in PICC, Putrajaya - and I went with with my 'chaperons'; K.Ana and Abg Ise. ;-)

As expected, nothing interesting other than meeting old friends; seniors and juniors. That reminded me of somebody who posted an email in order to sell the tickets few weeks back. The email went something like this,"Come and let's meet old friends from SDAR and STAR. This is a good time to meet others who we met in school years ago. The good old times."

Well, as for me, there was no good memory about STAR and SDAR(no hard feelings) .As far as I could remember, when I was in the basketball team, because I was tall and big, they call me names like 'giant' and others. I didn't have any friends among them until about 2 years ago when I started playing actively again and I met W. Maybe he was on of them , I don't know. But I guess,everybody is more 'mature' now. W didn't come for the dinner though.

The guest artist was M.Nasir. A few years back, I loveeee him as he was good looking and my ex looked a bit like him when he had long hair.However now, he just does not attract my attention anymore. But I stil took a shot or two - just because he is an artist.





Oh ya.And this is our school song- sang grandly in the big hall.

What a day!

Other than my fun team members who actually brightens up my day, the rest was not that good. A lot of things are happening in the office. Good and bad. I can't say much as who am I to do so.Changes are inevitable and changes towards improvement are always to difficult to adapt.However, knowing myself well, I will adapt to changes asap. I have also given feedback from my 14 years working in HUGE customer service organisations, however I'm just a small fly here.....who is seen as somebody who does not even know some of the procedure just because there is no written procedure and needs 'common sense' to decide.

Other than that, when I wanted to cook dinner - my usual maggi mee, found out that I've ran out of gas. Arghh....too lazy to call the supplier to come and deliver. Its ok, I could still use hot water.

Then after 8 days of not hearing any news(that includes my birthday ), I received a call from him. The truth is, I don't have the heart to quarrel or even to talk to him.Its such a waste of time. 8 days of nothing from him. And he can still have the guts to say he's got an explanation for it? I'm just too lazy to think about it.
If you are reading this, just to remind you , the changes in my behaviour is actually because of you and no one else.So, don't blame me.

Anyway, I also got a call from a guy from FF -courtesy from Hana, for a free invite/session. The appointment is this Friday after work.Since I've got nothing on yet, I might be going over and might consider in making myself busy with the equipments there. Let's see how things go by...

News headlines

Usually, the main objective of most people going to Mt Kinabalu, is to conquer it. Well, that was our original plan too.However, due to lack of training and preparation time, we decided to spend a night at Kundasang and cover all the tourists spots within the areas. And, I did not regret even if we didn't climb to the peak, as I was lucky to be there at different hours of the day, to watch myself the sunset, sunrise and the scenery at night and during the day.

My birthday trip and treat

I was not sure:- whether to look forward for this trip or just run away from the current situation,temporarily.

To add to that,I had to work for 4 hours before I leave for LCCT.

Sitting in the boarding area,alone,on my 4th time to Sabah,on my birthday,its not that exciting this time as I am on my own,without a partner(somebody who promised to celebrate with me).Thank god I had the Tony Parson's book and my "M",loyal accompanying me.The flight that took almost 3hours(with AA usual delay),past by really fast.

Arriving at about 5.30pm,Dalie n Hana picked me up.We went back to the hotel to freshen up before going out for dinner.With the help of my friend,a local,on the direction to Salut,we had a feast -seafood which includes kerapu,siput tarik,prawns,crabs and 2 types of vege which could feed 6 people! Dinner was excellent.

After dinner,we went to Sutera Harbour Resort to listen to the live band.We had drinks while listening to the excellent performance .During break,the lead singer came and sat down with us to have a chat.He was charming and fun to talk to.He's performance was also entertaining.Dalie also told him that it was my birthday.

Upon starting their session after the break,he made an announcement about my birthday to the crowd and the band sang the usual birthday song:-excellently in a few tempos.There was a mixed feeling- embarrassed,flattered,happy,sad and touched especially when the waitress brought me the special 'puff' turned to cake. I actually cried.Cried because I expected something else and it didn't happen and some other people replaced it with one of the best memories I ever had.Thank you very much Dalie and Hana-for the best birthday celebration ever.

The next 2 days also turned out to be great. I don't need to say it in words.As there is a saying,"a picture paints a thousand words." Well, I have hundreds of pictures to say it all(some is uploaded to my multiply). This is definitely a great way to celebrate my 33rd birthday.

And, some things doesn't have to be the way it is currently.Life is definitely too short to limit to certain things.

Note: For next year, I'm planning to get the AA free ticket to Tawau this time round.Got to go and visit Sipadan....again.

Its only numbers...

Tomorrow, I'll be looking out of the window and see this

Hopefully, I won't fall asleep to get a glimpse of this too

And after that, to see this beautiful view, if the weather permits

And later, indulge myself to this
Happy 33rd Birthday, Spena.

Note: Before I could have all the above, I was 'politely' asked to come to work for 4 hours tomorrow (which I've applied for leave) and leave for LCCT just nice 2 hours before my flight. I couldn't believe I said yes!

Mati Keras 4.0

This week, I'm working A shift.Among the 3 shifts , this is usually the toughest and the busiest. I am always motivated to work this shift as usually, after work, there is another agenda which would fulfill my needs.However, this week, the motivation level is neutral.

To fill up my time, I've planned to watch movies at Mid Valley before I start work. And for a start, today, I went to watch Die Hard 4. What I could say about this movie....other than enjoying the view of how tough and still good looking Bruce Willis is, the movie is BORING. The storyline is exactly the combination of Independence Day and Armageddon. I love both movies and had watched them a couple of times. So when I watched DH today, urrghhhh....reallly, really a dejavu. Memang sesuai bila translate jadi "Mati Keras"

Its 1.45am now and I'm still not sleepy. Did not have enough sleep last night but not that tired currently - maybe also thinking of the coming days.

I better force myself to sleep now as I need to go and send my car to PERODUA for my baby's first service at 8.50am.

As of now, my day is as gloomy as this picture. Maybe I should watch Harry Potter tomorrow.And hopefully the guys will play basketball at night- so that I could join them for supper after work.

p/s: Hotel in KK and Mt Kinabalu has been reserved and paid. 2 more days to my trip and my big day.