All Shiny White Date Day 6

(Only) Darlie's All Shiny White toothpaste can bring out that dazzling smile in you.

Even cats love it too~ =P

Keep brushing, ladies!

All Shiny White Date 5

Time for brushing!!

And a little facial that do wonders for the skin. It's important to identify the type of skin you have as each individual differs from one another. This is to ensure that the right products that suits the skin is used & prevent any further outbreaks or skin complications.

Ladies with dry or normal skin is advised to use foam cleanser cuz it helps to maintain a moisturised skin. Whereas gel cleanser is recommended for ladies with oily skin so as to wash out dirt & excess sebum that might lead to blemishes & outbreaks i.e. pimples, acne yadi yada.

After wash, moisturiser can be applied to dry or normal skin to keep it hydrated. Otherwise, ladies with more oily skin should stay away from moisturisers. And then you do mask once a week to restore its natural smoothness & radiance. Cucumber slice works wonders in treating tired eyes & tensed skin due to its cooling effect.

Voila! Here I am with beautiful fair skin, simply irresistible to him.

All Shiny White Date Day 4

As simple as 1-2-3, as easy as ABC. Brushing my teeth with Darlie's All Shiny White toothpaste makes them sparkingly clean with fresh minty breath. ^^

P.S. Some people might be wondering why I'm posting my daily progress of the contest & help promote the brand. Well, I don't get paid out of doing this but I'm doing it willingly cuz it keeps me busy working on writing & posting up new stuff in order to keep my little blog alive. I'll become really lazy if I don't use some of my brain juice to think of a topic to type about on my humble lappie, y'know. It keeps me going when life seems bleak & less motivating. Furthermore, I have some avid followers (though not many) who drives me to blog even more. Very encouraging. =)

All Shiny White Date Day 3

Dear peeps, it's the third day. Let's see what's the task lined up for me. *determined*

It's non-stop brushing time. After that, it's time for "dress shopping". Basically, I'm supposed to hunt for a white dress that I would wear to my white date. On one condition, it has to be a spot-on dress that will dazzle him to the point where he can't possibly peel his eyes off you. Dress hunting, I did & narrowed down my options to two. It was seriously difficult to decide which one suits me best. Knowing that I don't go for flamboyant styles; in which to me is trying to hard to shout out loud. Simplicity, innocence & sweetness describe me the best; if that dress encompasses them - accentuating my curves & creating an illusion of a well-endowed bosom - it's more than enough to sweep WL off his feet. Ultimately, my white date is no other than him after all. ;)

I was contemplating between these two designs...

And the verdict is...

Dress 1 is interesting but I'd probably won't have enough boobs anyway to support the upper chest area. As you can see, the model is a little flat too & it didn't look very attractive to me. Wearing a push-up bra won't do justice either. A very chic dress but if it doesn't flatter my body, no-no. I felt Dress 2 will indeed highlight my chest area; creating a large bosom (illusion-wise). The material used is soft & flows well with the body. It exudes a certain charm - elegant yet simple, innocent, sweet & lady-like. A plus point to portray another side of me...youthful & feminine. Now I'm one step closer to my beautiful white date. ^^

Dress 2 is designed by Priscilla of Boston

Bad luck as ever

Hours ago I was ranting about how devastated I was when the HDD decided to fail without any prior warning. Guess what? The anklet tied around my left ankle in which WL bought from Vietnam broke into two. I seriously refused to believe what had happened a couple of minutes ago. First, one of the gem dropped of the anklet. I felt really bad about it.

Now it's worse cuz it's no longer wearable. Beyond repair. =(

T_______________T

I'm so not a happy girl right now.

HDD failed!

I always learn lessons the hard way & what's worse is that I never really learn to avoid the mistakes I made before. My good 'ol external hard drive decided to fail on me yesterday. And I DID NOT backup my files! *cries* Should've noticed the warning a few days ago when my PC could no longer detect it upon plugging into the USB port. *sighs*

To my horror, the drive is producing a clicking sound - what the tech people calls the "clicking sound of death". Besides tht, the drive is even emitting a rather strange beeping sound reminiscence of heart beat from a machine in a hospital ward. The drive has finally meet its doomed fate.

I should've known...I really should. What's even more devastating is that it's not my first time encountering data loss from a hard drive that decided to die out of the blue. Now I've completely lost all my collections of my old photos, Dong Bang videos, random files I've downloaded & wish to keep. T.T

Pic credit: licen90 @ deviantart

All Shiny White Date Day 2

It's the second day already! Time to accomplish the task of the day. So what's the mission?

MORE BRUSHING~

Yeah, of course. It's essential to keep our teeth clean & sparkling, preventing bad breath & cavities. Or else we'll end up frightening our dream guy away. No more white date then =(

P.S. I must be insane snapping a pic of myself brushing teeth in the bathroom =P

All Shiny White Date Day 1

Although the hype has started probably one-two months ago, I've decided that I didn't wanna be left out of the fun. And so I've embarked on a journey to tranform into a beautiful swan in 14 days; in preparation for the upcoming white date with my dream guy. It's not like I don't have one already but I WANT A WHITE DATE WITH WL!! =D

There are tasks to be completed each day throughout the 14 day duration in order to stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Sorry guys, this game is strictly for girls only as the grand prize is a designer handbag of our choice worth RM5,000. Unless you're planning to win it for your sweetie, it's unlikely that you'll participate cuz the activities are very female focused. ^^

Click on the thumbnail to start your journey now, girls~

My first task of the day is to virtually brush my teeth with Darlie's All Shiny White toothpaste for that extra sparkling whiteness.

Task 2 is easy-peasy-lemon-squeasy!

Due to restrictions, I was only allowed to send to 16 friends in my Facebook (you can play in either FB or the website). Hopefully they'll also join in the fun. Which gal would wanna miss the chance for such a gorgeous swag?

I've completed my tasks for Day 1. Incredibly easy~ Hehe. I'll have to wait until tomorrow before I'm given the next task in order to be in the running for the Grand Prize & also your dreamy white date. Stay tune!

Kissing under the (starry) night sky

I was out of office that day as part of my plan to clear some annual leave. On the other hand, WL was at work & wanting to see me - he asked me out for dinner. I agreed for I also mutually shared the same thought of wanting to see him so badly.

Towards the later evening, I sensed that he'd probably won't be able to make it...just like last time. A rush of disappointment overcame me no matter how hard I tried to control my emotions. My family was giving me a hard time at that moment made matters worse off. =(

Thankfully, WL came & took me out for a quick dinner. I wasn't in a good mood to begin with. But even then, WL tolerated & relied on his usual antics to cheer up the atmosphere. The restaurant we dined in, unfortunately, served pretty bad food coupled with poor service. Even the cheerful but tired from work WL couldn't hold on to his agitation with the unfriendly staff.

Nevertheless, our mood lighten up after dinner & as WL left for the washroom; I grabbed his car keys in which he left on the our table & slipped into my handbag. =P We left soon after he was out of the washroom - without me reminding him if he left anything. And he didn't seem to remember that he left something either - assuming that he had them all safely tucked in his pocket. How careless! Hehe.

As we approached the car at the outdoor carpark, he rummaged deep down his pockets & only to realise that the keys were missing. I stopped him before he could walk back in the direction of the restaurant & told him, "It's with me..." With that, he coiled his arms around my neck & playfully squeezed me for being such a naughty gal. I gingerly took out the keys & handed it to him. Upon taking it from me, WL grabbed me at the waist so quickly & pulled me close until our lips were inches close - whilst leaning on his car for support. My heart skipped a beat & without further a due, his lips touched mine.

I felt his warm breath tickled my cheeks as WL continued to hug me tightly as he moved on to a deep, passionate kiss. I responded to his deepening kiss & allowed myself to melt away like butter. Later we found out that someone was busy watching the entire scene. Though embarrassed, I pulled WL back into the car & continued smooching him for several minutes. I'd have to admit that this was the best kiss in my life. It's just like a scene out of a typical romantic comedy that I would watch on a lazy weekend afternoon. I think I'm even more in love with WL now...♥

Cookies galore

I spent the weekend putting my baking skills into practice. It wasn't my first time baking cookies. In fact, it's already my 3rd time baking - muffins was the 2nd thing i baked a couple of weeks back. Here's the result of my attempt in making the greatest pleasure snack in the world - chocolate chip cookies!

I suck at photography so this is the best I could come out with. Put aside the burned colour of the cookies due to an overheated oven, the recipe is almost perfect as the cookies is so fragrant & tasted buttery. A tad too sweet for my liking which is why I'm planning to reduce the white sugar drastically in the next round. Lesser sweetness allows room for additional chocolate chips. Yummy!

WL complimented that my baking skill has improved tremendously from the first time I baked shortbread cookies for his birthday. Indeed I was delighted & definitely striving to do better. Thanks my beloved "mice"~ *muacks* =)

*Made from the recipe posted on The Joy of Baking

Baby shower

A colleague of mine who gave birth to a boy last month has finally thrown a baby shower to celebrate her baby's month old. One month old already, you ask? Yeah, see how time flies. I couldn't believe it myself either. On top of that, she had gone through a tremendous weight loss too. And she's looking as stunning as before. Happy for her~ =)

The party was organised at Mum's Place situated at Damansara Perdana. It serves mainly local Malaysian & nyonya dishes to whet your hungry appetites. The restaurant is rather huge & spacious; occupying both ground & first floors of two shoplots. The decor is very Javanese-influenced with teak wood fixtures & decorations donning the entire premise. The waiter ushered me & WL - twisting & turning around the premise leading to the banquet hall. We thought the restaurant has a rather strange layout but later found out the reason behind this long-winded journey. The restaurant also serves its function as an antique shop, hoping to tap on potential antique collectors who dine in as well. No wonder there were mini price tags seen dangling on some wooden pieces on display.

Food is pretty good & I was relieved that it wasn't as deadly spicy as descibed by my aunt. And thankfully, my colleague didn't order much spicy food in general. Phew~ I heard that the price ranged between RM40-50 plus. Seems expensive but I shouldn't be complaining. The restaurant offered generous servings of deer meat & mutton much to everyone's delight. Perhaps it's worth paying a second visit to try their ala carte menu. Or set menu. Whatever they have to offer.

Speaking of gifts, I'm glad that my colleague loved them. Imagine going with WL to shop for several packs of baby diapers, wet wipes & a boxful of baby essentials (lotion, powder, shampoo...yadi yada) on an early Saturday afternoon. Paranoid I may be, I thought I saw some kepohs casting curious looks on us. Do I looked like I already gave birth & WL fathering a six-month-old baby? -_-"

Drop dead tired

It's been really hectic & exhausting lately that I'm falling behind in updating my blog. Thousand apologies for that. My workload is tiring me down but nothing can be done at the moment. The request that I've brought up a month ago has not return with a positive response yet. Meanwhile, I'm still trying my best to hold on. *sighs* I wonder how much longer I can do that...

Today was a wee bit interesting day for me. I was on a trip to KL to observe my agency conducting dry sampling on a Cruiser. The entire process of negotiating with them for the project was long-winded & time consuming - with last minute changes along the way. This is mainly due to our indecisive nature & red tape issues that hinder the process. Thank God it was finally decided & I'm actually quite proud of what I've done. It was nothing huge nor incredible, but it was a good start in showcasing my negotiation skills.

The first day was quite good, to be honest. Response was obviously good cuz as you all know that Malaysians love receiving freebies. Whether they would consider the product purchase is unknown, most of the time. Neverthless, the crowd's demographics matched our target market very well & I strongly believe that's a plus point. We'd at least managed to create awareness & entice trials among these potential consumers. The only problem that needs to be rectified is to ensure good distribution of products at outlets in order to reach to these consumers as much as possible. That...is something beyond my control.

At the end of the day, the Cruiser team were already dehyrated & almost starving with hunger. We were all treated with a sumptuous meal at a Thai restaurant facing Jalan Raja Chulan...err, I think. Or Jalan Sultan Ismail? Gosh, whatever. It's situated at the Pasar Tengahari road behind The Weld. I personally never fancy Thai food but this restaurant is not bad. I don't remember the name precisely but if I'm not wrong, it's Paradise Lodge. It has a very nice ambience with a pond garden cum walkway to the entrance.

Interesting day, it was. I'm having sores all over now for walking too much; the first & last thing I need now is to have a good night's sleep. It's the weekend tomorrow. *yawns*

Wedding groove

I just had to post a link to this video that I bumped into while randomly reading news on the net. It was hilarious & fun but heartfelt at the same time. How often do you see weddings like this so upbeat & cheeky? If I can do something like this for my wedding, super cool isn't it? XD Minus the "ketiak" dance that WL keeps on complaining about. Perhaps something more groovy no? ^^

P.S. I love this video...

Yellow blob

After months of searching, I've finally found what I've been looking for...

The perfect solution to cleaning hard-to-reach areas on the keyboard.

*unwraps*

Upon unwrapping, you'll find yourself with a gooey yellow blob - the texture a little rubber-ish & sticky but not as bouncy as those green stuff as shown in the movie, Flubber.

It definitely cleans very well! *thumbs up*

Indeed a good purchase~

^_________^

Sense of longing

Did we fight?

Not exactly.

What happened then?

I don't know. I don't quite remember. I was upset...

Was it something that he said that didn't feel right?

Yes, that's right. I was confused again.

Did he do anything to patch things up?

Well he did. He was sorry & he didn't mean what he said.

Things seemed fine. Why the worried face?

I wonder if he pulled back his words just to make me happy. But deep in his heart, maybe he doesn't feel sorry.

Perhaps you're over-analysing things.

I supposed so. But I don't feel at ease somehow. Like something is missing.

Talk to him.

I can't. He's out of the country for a business trip. He seems so...far away. I'm worried.

He'll be back in no time. Please rest assure about that.

I just want him back home safely. I feel empty when he's not around. I miss him.

I'm sure he misses you dearly too. Both of you know that.

*nods* Words just can't describe anything.

Give him a warm welcome.

I've already prepared a surprise for him. Waiting for him to come home to enjoy it...*smiles*

Shopping bliss

Sometimes things that your beloved say to you might irk or annoy the heck out of you. And having to dive into an argument wouldn't makes thing any better especially when both sides refuse to compromise or utter a plain simple apology.

Rather than dwell over the issue which might eventually lead to a heated argument, I found that shopping does wonders to your bad day. Provided that there's a strong abstinence over the tendency to overspend if your resources are rather scarce or risk ended up broke at the end of the day.

Thankfully, I was still able to control but spending over RM200 within 2 hours is considered a lot, eh? XD. I spent on a new pair of peep-toe pumps cuz I really love shoes. Wish I could buy more but Mum would start yelling at me again =P

And then I bought a perfume that I've been looking for a long, long time. Never thought that I could find it in Malaysia ever since the first time I had a whiff of the scent from a sample that came with the package I bought from YesAsia. From that day, I fell in love with it cuz it embodies simplicity, innocence & sweetness that matches very much to my personality. I didn't buy back then cuz it was too pricey on YesAsia & I was left to only dream of owning one. Here it is before my very eyes & till now, it still seems unreal to me...

Sasa was conducting promotion in which every customer will receive a RM10 for every RM100 purchase. With that RM10 & additional few dollars, I added a facial item to my basket. I've tried it & so far...pretty okay. It actually has cucumber extracts & smells like one too. Not reusable though :/

Come to think of it, I really love shopping alone cuz I actually get to buy things as compared to shopping with friends. Sad to say this but it's very true. Or else, tagging along with Mum would be another favourable option too. I wouldn't have ended up shopping alone today if it wasn't for accompanying Grandma to the beauty centre for her final facial appointment. The weekend crowd at Mid Valley was no doubt there, as per usual. Nevertheless, Kiehl's definitely caught my attention with their out-of-this-world marketing ploy.

As you can see, those "mannequins" are actually real humans being made as one. Believe it or not, they stood still in the glass box for 1 hour - waving to curious onlookers & shoppers every 5 seconds just so to draw attention to Kiehl's current promotion. It's pretty wicked cuz they're pretending to smile at you & pose as still as a tree simultaneously. Impactful as agreed by many but I wasn't sure if it was effective enough to draw crowds to the Kiehl's shop nearby. As a normal person myself, I was amused but in the end I wasn't interested to stop by at the shop. Why? Cuz Kiehl's products are way beyond my budget. Prove me wrong. Perhaps many might've entered the shop after witnessing such an interesting marketing tool by them. After all, I'm only one of the few that doesn't fall under their target market so whether the message had reached me or not...it's less important right? Of course, I wouldn't deny that they were trying to turn people like me into potentials & hopefully loyal ones.

Assumption is not the best policy

The biggest lesson I've ever learnt was to not assume something that you're uncertain. Why? Because the likelihood of giving wrong information could cause trouble - not only to yourself but others as well. Here was what happened that made me regret what I did.

I was supposed to ensure the sponsored hampers to be delivered to the recipient by batches before the upcoming event this Sunday. The first batch is to be yesterday. And so I engaged a driver to take over the deed while I communicate to the recipient on the expected delivery time. What went wrong? On the delivery note, I only wrote the recipient's landline number cuz I can't remember her giving it to me (as you know...some ppl refuses to provde them due to privacy reasons). When my driver asked for it, I took out my mobile & quickly scrolled through the phonebook list & miraculously found her name in my list. But somehow, my instincts were telling me that it's not the right one though the name exactly matches the recipient's. I ignored it & gave it to my driver. I assumed it was the right one. I was wrong =(

The nightmare - my driver tried to get hold of me several times on my office phone but to no avail cuz I was busy running errands around the department. He said that the delivery address was wrong & the recipient told him she wasn't expecting any hampers. What's worse...she directed him to her father's shop at another location. Being the responsible driver, he didn't want to disappoint me for not fulfilling his promise; he drove all the way as directed by the so-called recipient only to find out that the father wasn't expecting it either. When my driver called again, he was puzzled & a little frustrated with the miscommunication that happened. Then only I realised that the cellphone number I gave to my driver was another person! It turned out to be someone that I got acquainted during college & coincidentally shared the same name as the actual recipient. To top it off, I totally forgotten that I even knew her in the first place. Gawd!! -_-"

In conclusion, the hampers weren't delivered as promised but instead postponed to Wednesday. See what I mean by DO NOT ASSUME? Honestly, I was in guilt for having my driver to travel so many times. It was indeed a huge mistake. Thankfully, he was still very courteous & I couldn't help apologising a thousand times. Moral of the story: It pays to double check & be 100% sure when dealing with important matters.

"Record-breaking" wrapping session

I always believe that there's always a first time in anything you do. It wasn't my first time wrapping a gift hamper to be given to a guest or relative for a certain special ocassion. But wrapping 60 hampers was definitely a whole new experience for me. Especially when you're putting in plenty of your company's products.

Tiring as expected; I was given the honour task to coordinate the entire "project" & to ensure that our sponsored hampers is delivered to the recipients as promised. It took me a day or two to draw out stocks from both warehouses & accumulate the complete set of stocks for the hampers. Then it was non-stop wrapping the next day.

The surprising thing...or should I say the amazing thing is that we managed to settle more than half of the 60 hampers within two hours. Much thanks to great help from my fellow colleagues. Really appreciate their helping hand =)In the end, we took merely two days to accomplish our mission. Now it's in my hands to deliver the prizes on time.

Those of you curious about where the hampers are going to, check out the Kenny Rogers Chicken Run this Sunday, 19 July. Even better, participate in the race to stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Besides, what's better than joining in the fun in the name of charity? =D

Another bad day

Driving myself to the test location while trying to calm my nerves is already a daunting task to deal with. What's more, having to deal with claustrophobia is not helping the whole situation. After parking the car, I found my way to the nearest lift which turned out to be a service lift furnished with black paddings around the walls. That's when my phobia kicked in - knees feeling weak, numb & wobbly while my heart thumps hardly on my chest. That moment seemed like forever as I stood still; struggling to regain composure while cold sweat trickled down my forehead.

As soon as the lift halted on the 5th floor, I quickly dashed out & flee to the loo. I'm not close to peeing in my skirt, mind you. Only checking to see whether my face had turned pale green. Anyways, fast forward to the test scene. For the first time, I interacted with the other candidates - supposedly to be my archrivals competing for the same position. Rather odd for me but oh well...*shrugs* Seems fun~

The one thing which really turns off your mood is that when the examiners announce that you fail to proceed to the next round. And seeing other candidates who've succeeded make you feel even more devastated & embarrassed. Like a failure. What really struck me hard is that I keep on failing aptitude tests countless times that I actually lost count. =(

Just when you thought of finding solace from your other half after an awful day, he cancelled last minute. It wasn't WL's fault to be honest...knowing that he has a more hectic schedule compared to mine. However, everything goes awry especially when you have a bad start for the entire day. I was disappointed, so to speak. But what can we do about it? Shit just happens every now & then. Nobody is wrong. Blame it on bad timing. How did I de-stress? I just cried myself to sleep. Sounds exhausting but it works for me. Hmm...

Goodbye, Michael

One's passing is a norm; another part & parcel of life but when the news broke about an icon's death, legions of fans can't help feeling shocked & terribly upset & devastated. Especially when it's none other than the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. Honestly, I was incredibly shocked when my colleague informed us over breakfast that morning. My mind was blank for a few minutes. I didn't know how to react as I was struggling to digest those words, half hoping that I've heard wrongly. It's undeniably true, however.

Upon reaching home after an exhausting day, I quickly joined the rest of my family to tune into CNN. His death was too sudden & yes, I admit that I found it difficult to accept the fact he's no longer here. Who would've expected that he has short-lived when all this while, I have this general idea that a legend like Michael would live on & die of old age. Not like what's reported - overdose of prescription drugs.

I'm not an avid fan, in fact. Nevertheless, I grew up listening to his songs & watching his lengthy movie-like MVs; awed by this amazingly talented singer cum dancer. I remember watching his entire collection of videos on laser disc 10 years ago, not to mention playing this really lame & funny MJ game in the arcade centre - with a fuzzy Smooth Criminal tune playing from the game machine speakers. Those memories still remain vivid in my mind. Out of all the songs that he wrote, the one that brought me tears is Heal The World each time it was played. His innocent voice with a tinge of sadness in this song without doubt tug many heartstrings of compassionate souls out there. Most importantly, his songs spoke clearly of the world around us & the need for us to make a change.

There I was sitting in the living room while Heal The World was aired on Channel V; tearing up & pondering about the fact that humans are so cruel to take advantage of his innocence; denying the liberty & privacy that he very well deserved all this while. What good did it bring with all the evil plots to take his money now that he's no longer alive? If only you knew that you're loved this much, I believe all your sorrows will can be dealt with or perhaps remedied. Rest in peace, our beloved King of Pop...

If you enter this world knowing you are loved, and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.

-Michael Jackson

The revenge is not over

The movie I've been waiting for such a long time has finally reach our shores.

Decepticons' leader, Megatron is back to seek revenge of a previously lost battle with the Autobots. With the presence of The Fallen & new robots being introduced throughout the movie, it had definitely got me glued to the screen. More robots meant massive robot wars & that equals to awesomeness XD. Much better than the first one. Not to mean that the first one ain't good but I'd say that the sequel sorta depicted the robots a little more accurately. At least the filmmakers did put some effort to stay loyal to the original.

I won't be saying much about the movie. You go watch it & be the judge. For me, the movie kicked ass! What else would you be keen to oggle at besides witnessing the gigantic robots battle among themselves? Ah, I know. The guys surely do gush over the hottest chick on the planet, Megan Fox. See how filmmakers are doing fanboys a favour. :P Of Not to forget the smexy cars featured in the movie. I think car enthusiasts are hyperventilating now.

Spot me on the web~

I'm feeling exhilarated & amused at the same time; seeing a photo of myself being exposed publicly. In a website, I mean.

I looked so funny. Haha. *rofl*

Something new to look for (not)

Finally, I've decided to change my blog skin after using the old one for several months. It's starting to get a little boring, isn't it? I believe the transformation is for the better, signifying a fresh new start. Anywhow, it's not exactly a new start in my insignificant life story.

Although nothing much has changed lately in my life except for the fact that my workload has increased significantly. I'm not exactly sure if I should be shouting happily about it as I'm currently in a confused state at the moment. No doubt you're given more tasks & responsibilities to handle when you've successfully gain others' trust. Could be signs of a future promotion, no? Or just another false hope?

But think about it...what if the workload is testing your capabilities to the max? And it didn't mean that you're lacking the abilities. It's just that the workload has become a burden that you feel guilty for not able to deliver as promised. Especially when the stack of paperwork which by right should be delegated to several people ended up piling high on your desk. Indeed you're delighted that your responsibilities have increased as it's a sign that people trust you. However, a part of you feels dejected at the same time. =(

It's a horrible feeling. What can you & I do?? Tolerate. That's the only word that can be applied on a universal basis in the outside world. If that word doesn't exist in your vocabulary, you risk losing your job no matter where you go. So where exactly can you go, huh? Start your own business then.

OneNote is the way to go!

I just installed Office 2007 this afternoon & was doodling around with this new program that I've not used before previously. I believe it's not new to many of you out there but it certainly is, at least to me.

I find it pretty versatile for note-taking purpose & organising the dozens of important notes taken during meetings & lectures. Or even organising your schedule. Works somewhat like your personal organiser. Too bad I didn't have the luxury of owning this program while I was still in university.

I'm still in the midst of familiarising it & I'm pretty sure that there's more to this than meets the eye. Hehe. There must be some hidden features that I've yet to discover. ;)

The return of the Judgement Day

It's been a long time since the last trip to the movies with WL & since it's the start of the summer blockbuster season, we decided to watch Terminator Salvation. The movie seems good judging from the casting of Christian Bale as the legendary John Connor, leader of the Resistance.

As much as I'm captivated with the brilliant use of graphics forming the Terminator face from the ruins of LA in this promotional poster, the same can't be said for the movie itself. It was action packed but the plot & character building left much to be desired. The story ain't focussed on John Connor who initially is one of the army troops of the Resistance & then later became the prophecised leader. It was more about Marcus Wright, a prisoner soon to face a death sentence row - donated his body for science. What he didn't realise was that the project led to the development of a half-man half-robot, kept in Skynet's underground lab (known as Cyberdyne then) for decades & to serve its purpose as an infiltrator to the humans, more so the Resistance.

Sounds interesting, huh? Well, what's lacking is that...argh, I really don't know what's missing. When a movie kinda sucks, you'll know it immediately while watching it. There were plenty of loopholes & flaws in the movie that it'll take you days to ponder about it. So don't bother. And shouldn't John Connor be dead from the nuclear blast on the underground lab at the beginning? Or perhaps die from the massive shockwave of the aftermath? Furthermore, I'm amused that Marcus Wright can be put to sleep using general anaesthetics for heart transplant. He actually still has veins, ah ha! No organs though.

There you have it - a brief review about the movie. I can definitely say that it's better than Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines but worse than the first two Terminator movies. It's sad that the movie missed out so much points that even a high profile star like Christian Bale failed to boost the ratings. In conclusion, it's the end when the story sucks.

Lucky Number 4

It was me & WL's dinner date as usual when we don't have the chance to watch movie together. I would say this time our date is rather special cuz he drove all the way to Sg Wang. Gosh, I can't remember the last time I went there for shopping, not to mention having meals there. Seems long, long ago...

We finally settled down at U-Village Restaurant ala char chan teng style to ease our hungry little stomachs. Food was okay, not great. But what can expect from this kind of restaurant, right? When my order arrived, I was rather puzzled to see a piece of thin ikan bilis-like fish as a garnishing on my rice. Coupled with a few pieces of sweet & sour pork and some half-cooked veggie (felt so tough eating it...*sighs*), my dish was plain weird. To top it off, the deep-fried pork contained almost 90% flour only. Very cost saving, no? WL's salted fish braised pork or something like that tasted like kong po style instead. Not too bad, actually.

The bill came & we were amused by the amount to be paid.

Bad feng shui number or potential number for lottery strike? Quit rolling your eyes. I know it's lame but we both find it really peculiar. Especially when our net total was RM40.40 with service tax of RM4.04. It's lucky number 4 for me & WL. Hmm, maybe my darling should try his luck on a 4D lottery. After all, small bets are of no harm. ;)

Six months over & off the hook

This post title speaks for itself. I'm officially confirmed as the permanent employee in the company I'm working in now. Wee! Benefits of a such status would be...

THE ELIGIBILITY OF TAKING ANNUAL LEAVE!!

Nyahaha~ XD

Big deal, yeah? :P Hehe. Of course. I no longer have to endure another round of pay cuts if there's a need to take leave from work. Perhaps taking time off for a vacation?? Hmm...

First Trip Part 2 ♥

I have to make another post for this as there's still much more to be told. At least to preserve these sweet moments in case my memory starts to wane in the near future XD. We started off a pretty lazy Saturday morning reason being I didn't have a good sleep the night before due to minor stomach ache. And poor WL could hardly sleep a wink, worried that I'm falling sick - wrapping his arms around me every now & then to check whether I'm alright. Aww...

There were complimentary breakfast for our one-night stay at the First World Cafe. But as quoted by WL, he wanted to continue his slumber & the free breakfast probably tastes mediocre. Being a breakfast person, I can't afford to miss the most important meal of the day (unless I wake up at 11.30am XD). And so I had sumptuous...or rather a wholesome & fattening breakfast from McD's again. The set menu that comes with 2 pcs of hotcakes (in other words pancakes), a slice of chicken sausage patty, hash brown coupled with a cup of tea/coffee.

After checking out of the hotel, we went for lunch & then for our last sightseeing for the day. Just to enjoy the last few hours of the cooling air before heading home. We stopped by at the convention hall for some praying as it was Wesak Day. Then we drove off the car to another parking closer to the location that we intend to sightsee Unfortunately, the cooling air can only be felt at certain parts of the highlands & the weather got a little sunny. Knowing that the higher you are above sea level, you tend to feel the sun rays even more than in the lowlands.

There's a little garden built facing the deep ravines, overlooking the horizon below. For me, it was pretty scary standing there even if it's only to take pic. I just realised that I'm a little acrophobic as my legs was midly weak while leaning against the railings.

WL was there so I could say that my fear diminished quite a lot. ^^

The garden seemed fine to me though nothing extraordinary. I supposed I'm only making an excuse to camwhore so that I have more pics to post, eh? =P

Gee, the fountain really sucks~ =/

This is the last shot we took before going home...

It was rather sad that the trip ended so quickly. You tend to wish that everyday is like this - relaxed & worry-free. Now it makes me wonder how long do I need to wait for another trip; just the two of us. Hopefully soon.

First Trip Part 1 ♥

The first trip away from home with your beloved will always have a special place in your heart. Mine is no less similar to other romantic souls out there. Me & WL first trip together was up at the highlands of Genting. What made us decide to go there? Firstly, it's the nearest place I could only go to. Secondly, the weather was scorching hot for the whole week. The heat wave was almost unbearable that I thought I might passed out of dehydration. WL kept on complaining that he's constantly bathing in sweat that his underwear is soaking wet. Thirdly, it was a pretty tough & exhausting week in the office that both of us were in need of a relaxing weekend off. Therefore, Genting was the most viable option as the journey is less taxing.

The most craziest thing I've ever done was taking a half day leave to travel together with WL. Nevertheless, it was a good move. Otherwise, we might've been caught in a huge Friday jam. Upon arrive at First World, I sat down while waiting for WL to check in; fighting off my drooping, sleepy eyes. The lobby was not any different from my last visit 5 years ago. Everything was as familiar as if 5 years ago seemed like yesterday.

Upon checking in, I was relieved & glad to see that the deluxe room is more spacious than the standard room I stayed previously. Well at least, the bathroom & toilet is together XD. Long story cut short, we went for dinner at about 8pm. And I mean, only the first round of dinner. Why? As usual, Genting is known for its lack of affordable & delicious food outlets. Fast food outlets are the only places where you can get pay for dirt cheap fairly "affordable" food. We were unlucky to lay hands on pretty awful looking chicken rice that tasted disastrous, which left our tummies totally unsatisfied. =(

Still determined to stuff in more food, we decided to take a stroll in the outdoors at night. Boy, what an experience! From the indoors of the exclusive Highland Hotel...

...to hanging out at Coffee Bean's alfresco area at 10pm for about half an hour.

Walking around aimlessly on wet grounds in the dark - clinging tightly to WL's arms whilst the cold, icy wind brushed against our faces - was the most romantic thing I've ever done in my life. Despite the cold weather, I felt so much warmth. Not only cuz he was there to keep me warm...I was really safe in his arms. At that moment, it seemed that we've known each other for a long time; understood each other so well. I realised that I'm starting to love him more than ever...

We retreated to the indoors of First World Plaza as the low temperature outside was becoming unbearable. After all, it was time for our 2nd round of gastronomic feast. Ahh~ The wonderful creation of fast food! A wholesome supper to indulge in before bedtime XD. This pic was taken at Burger King while WL ran down to get McD's for me.*swoons* Another romantic gesture from him...how sweet~ Btw, I just realised that he was caught on camera while ascending the stairs =P

Then we had a few rounds of camwhore session. What better way to allow your food to digest before going to bed XD. Like they said, pics paint a thousand words. Pics, pics & more pics!

More to come. Stay tune! ^^

Girls, please watch this space...

I'm commenting this in relation to those girls gone missing cases that are becoming rampant these days. Either they're being murdered or raped by their boyfriends. What's even more frustrating is that they actually go out for dates after getting to know the guy for merely weeks. And why on earth would you go out with a guy alone whom you've only chatted online for less than 3 months?

I wonder, can girls really be that dumb & easily cheated? =( I read these news with a painful heart knowing that the majority of the males' image have been tarnished by irresponsible boys reported in the news. It's truly unfair to the rest of the guys who respects & treats women well. Girls, this is a wake-up call to y'all. Please, please...take good care of yourselves. Open your eyes & search carefully. Guys are nice living creatures if you mix with the right ones.

Korean feast...the good & bad

I'm not that adventurous when it comes to trying new things, particularly food. For that matter, it never crossed my mind that I would lay my hands on Korean cuisine. Instant noodles were an exception though. All this while, I thought that Korean food will end up giving me an awful experience. Therefore, I already have a presumptuous opinion on how Korean food (should) taste like.

After WL took me to Daorae at Kota Damansara, it proved my presumptions wrong. Korean food actually rocks! Sans the kimchi though. Cuz I was never fond of spicy sour-like food i.e. assam laksa that makes me cringes each time I put them in my mouth. Kimchi was not any better which is why I find it a little difficult to digest. =/ Little did I know that irregardless of what you order, you'll be served with mini dishes to complement your main course. You may call it appetizers as you please.

The main course which WL selected - bbq chicken & pork were obviously good. We tried the ginseng chicken & omg...it tasted like heaven~ (that's was what I thought so). With that, I have a general idea of Korean dish being one of the most delicious & unique dish.

Mind you, however, not all Korean restaurants can cook up such a feat. Even more so if it's some so-called exquisite, expensive dining. The farewell dinner we had for our colleague at GoGung, The Gardens was a perfect example of a expensive but less than satisfactory dining experience. I dare say we paid an exorbitant price for merely 3-4 dishes. On top of that, the taste was mediocre. It was a total rip-off. There you have it, the good & bad of my experience indulging in Korean food. Go for Daorae - more affordable & yummy too! =)