Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Chai!

I will be going back Malacca tomorrow night straight after work. Hopefully there won't be any massive jam. I know somehow or rather there will be a jam but just keep my fingers crossed that it won's be so serious. Can't wait to meet my cousins. But unfortunately, my sis couldn't make for CNY. She has to work. She is working in China and all the China people will be on leave but the company still operates so she has to work lo.. This news somehow bring down my CNY mood. Not being able to reunite with all my family members. I need more CNY songs!!

And tomorrow itself will be my last day in TMR. Will be starting my new job in ON after CNY. Although I didn't really like the management system of TMR, but I really have learnt a lot which I think is very useful for my next job as a Product Engineer. Some of the most important things I learnt are communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers and also project management. I always wanna make sure everything is in order and my project runs smoothly but there will always be problems due to the management system which I think is a total waste. If not because of the management system, I believe this company can progress even better. Anyhow, I need to move forward and turn over a new leaf. And what better way to start a new job than right after CNY! Wish me luck ya.

New Year Resolutions. It's kinda late to list down my resolutions only now but let's just make it my 'chinese' new year resolutions. Basically, it doesn't differ much from my previous resolutions. And I can proudly say that I manage to achieve 80% of my last year's resoultion. There rest were subjective and I believe only others can judge. For example, my resolutions to be a better person. But I did try though. =)

And as for this year,
- I wanna set a good platform for my career. I wanna do my best in my new job and develop a good career. I believe that working in an established company can bring me far. So it's all up to me whether or not to grab the oppurtunity.
- I wanna spend more time with my family members. As we are not seeing each other everyday since my uni days, my relationship with my parents has became stronger. We appreciate each other even more and we make sure every minute together is spent with joy which is why I always look forward to go back. Moreover, they are not young anymore. We should spend more time with them whenever we can. I just wanna say that both of them are the upmost important people in my life.
- Again, to travel overseas more. It's been my dream to travel around the world to see outside Malaysia..their culture, lifestyle, buildings etc. It's the curiousity to see and experience different things because the world is so big and we are only at one tiny side of the world.
- Lastly, I wish to be better in terms of personality and financial. I really think I have changed emotionally especially during that time of the month. Previously, I don't have this problem but now the PMS is getting obvious. Something's wrong with me. I get irritated very easily. I become sentitive to the small things. I must try and control. And I need to control my spendings and save more especially with the economy's condition now.


HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR & MAY THE YEAR OF OX BRINGS YOU HAPPINESS & WEALTH!

Be Good for Xmas

I have been a bad girl lately. I have been complaining a lot about my manager and even ganged up with my other collegues gossiping about him. But we really cannot tahan his management skills and leadership. He doesn't join us for meetings with customers and yet wanna ask this and that. In fact, it's part of his responsibilities to deal with customers. And he never help us when we have problems. Only when the customer complains to him, then only he takes action. He always like to talk big when everything he said is wrong and when he knows nothing. When he realizes he is wrong, then only he keeps quiet. If front of us he acts like a tiger, but in front of big boss he shrinks into a rat. Whatever..he just makes me doesn't respect him at all. Here I go again. Can't stop when start mentioning him. Bad, very bad and unhealthy. So from today onwards I will try my best to tahan and SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL AND SPEAK NO EVIL..at least before I start my new job next year Feb.



P/S: Went to watch Ip Man (pronounced as yip mun) on Monday. A movie based on true life. About a sifu who used kungfu to stand for the Chinese during Japanese occupation. Strongly recomended. 5 stars. must watch.

Last but not least, have a warm and merry christmas with your loved ones. =)

Classic Beauty

Have you ever seen a beauty which is like so exquisite that you just can't take your eyes off? You must think that this is a guy's thing but to me, I always admire the beauty of girls. And I admire those guys who respect and appreciate girls. Well, if you have read my previous post, you'd know that I am currently obsessed with vintage and classic stuff. Gosh, it's like being posessed. I just didn't realize when the fanatic came in. I have been watching Atonement, Egde of Love and Breakfast at Tifanny's. I have been listening to 50's and 60's songs. I have been downloading the old movies and songs. I have been reading blogs on vintage clothings on daily basis. I have been even dreaming of having my own restaurant with the vintage feel and displays of antiques. I felt so close to the old decades. why?? I also don't understand but I do believe vintage is gold and precious. In fact, all the fashion and style we see nowadays are all inspirations of the olden days.

And since my eyes are so familiar with vintage classic beauty lately, I now only begun to discover the beauty of Kiera Kinghtley and Audrey Hepburn. I know I am kinda late. I absoloutely love Kiera's vintage look which is why she has been acting a lot of classic movies. I adore her looks especially with nude make-up. Simple and classic. And Audrey, need I say more? In fact, no words could describe the 'one of the most beautiful women of all time'. Fyi, she is already a legend. She died in 1993. They said she is a fashion icon who didn't follow fashion. 'She wore what suited her throughout her life, fasion trends be damned'. Well, this is something I believe in and which is so true. If a style is so in fashion, doesn't mean that you have to follow in order to be fashionable. Wear what makes you feel comfortable and pretty. That is more important coz with that only you will feel confident.

lovely

gorgeous

elegant

Atonement

cutie hairstyle and unique doey eyes

classic

Breakfast at Tifanny's

and when you combine the two beauties, you get this

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PERFECTION!

VINTAGE.. i like

so in love with vintage stuff right now.
they are comfortable and oh-so-lovely.
plaids, tea dress, cardigans, vintage bags, leggings, ankle boots.
can't take my eyes off them.
simply irresistable.

and these oxford booties are soon to be mine.. *grin*

before I end my post, I present you a photo of my 1 month old SAGA. although I couldn't get WSH 282, but this is just as fine. at least my infamous 282 is still there. hehe.. my old kancil's condition forced me to get this car earlier. anyway, checked another one of my 2008 resolutions! =)

MAMMA MIA!

Went back last weekend and watched this movie with my mummy..just the two of us! Gosh, it has been years since I last went for a movie with her..we should do more often ok? My mum heard from her colleague that this is a must-watch movie and she just grabbed me to watch with her right after I landed Malacca that Saturday.. and I was in shorts! Luckily the cinema was not too cold.

Seriously, it was a blast. The movie was great and very touching that I cried in two scenes, when the mother and daughter spent their last minutes in a room before Sophie's wedding..I knew my mum was crying too..and another scene was when Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan sang 'The Winner Takes It All' at the hilltop..nothing special but the expression on Meryl's face and the song's meaning was touching..

Although I am not a fan of ABBA, but after watching that movie, I fell in love with 'Chiquititta', 'The Winner Takes It All' and 'I Had A Dream'. My mum is asking me to download ABBA's songs for her which I already have..I downloaded the gold collection..almost all the songs in the movie..and for your information, Meryl Streep sang all the songs in the movie which was amazing..never knew that that Oscar winner can sing so well and dance too! She's a true entertainer.

For those who have not watch the movie, go grab your parents to watch it especially if they love the oldies and they won't get bored watching musical drama. =)

Last but not least, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIS". Hope you are having the best bday celebration on your holidays! Till we meet again on CNY, take care and remember to buy me some souvenirs.

P/S: My new aset has just arrived..happy and sad coz burning a hole in my bank..huhu..

Random Photos

Some of the random photos I took over the past couple of months...

Cute Olympic singlet my sis bought me all the way from Beijing, China.. too cute that I can only wear it at home.. reminds me of my kindergarten PE attire.. haha

daddy at Pahlawan.. old already but still very cute and fashionable.. haha


the new MyVi displayed at Tesco.. heard that its audio player is usb, bluetooth and mp3 compatible.. canggih


the amazing view of Mount Batur and Lake Batur of Bali.. taken with my handphone using panorama mode..


Onn's bday way back 19/7/08.. the scattered Secret Recipe pieces, the hand-made bday card, his dream Fossil cronograph watch, the 3D movie 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' @ MV and dinner at San Fransisco Steakhouse.. <3

Jay Chow to release new album 'Capricorn'

Asian pop sensation Jay Chou's new album "Capricorn", named after his constellation, will be released across the Asia on October 9.

Pre-orders of the album are permitted from September 24, and those interested will receive a free Rubik's Cube.

The album's hit song "Fragrant Rice" is due to premiere worldwide on September 22 on Sina.com.

Both the lyrics and music of the song have been composed by Jay Chow. He uses simple words to create imaginative worlds through a combination of hip hop and folk music.

Influenced by TV reports of natural disasters, Jay said the song tries to convey the philosophy "to be content with what you have".

*anticipating*

TV Series Mania

I am CRAZY over tv series and my current favourite ones are ANTM and Gossip Girl. America's Next Top Model latest season 11 is currently at episode 3. Am waiting for the 4th episode. I find Elina and Marjorie looks interesting. This season features a lesbian (Elina) and a transexual (Isis). Jay Manuel said Isis has the coutour look. Can't wait to watch the finale and see who's the winner. Love their photo session part..

Gossip Girl is getting more interesting and you kinda don't know what's the ending as thing changes every episode. I am currently at season 1 epidsode 13 though the season 2 is already out. It's addictive and it brings me back to my high school life but of course we don't have that much gossips to talk about since I was in an all-girls school. I love to see their clothings cause they are all rich people's children. 'XOXO'

I am half way through Sex and the City (season 6) and Ghost Whisperer (season 3) coz priority was given to Gossip Girl and ANTM..haha.. but both are not bad. SATC can be boring sometimes but it's interesting cause it's about different things each episode..and the girls are very WILD! Ghost Whisperer is not very scary and it's about a girl (Jennifer Love Hewitt) who can see ghosts and she'll try to help them pass message and find out the truth etc.

And I have finished the Grey's Anatomy Season 4 which features Lexis, Meredith's step sister. The ending of the season finds Meredith and Derek back together. But are they really back together for good? Guess their in-and-out of relationship will never ends. Need to see the next season to find out. =)

Holiday at Bali ~ 10/9/08-13/9/08

Hi friends, I am back from my Bali trip 10/9-13/9 with lotsa sweet memories and a serious sun burn.. still very painful now especially at the shoulder area.. = ( If you were to ask me to describe Bali.. the vivid image of Bali to me is beautiful beaches and beautiful sceneries. If you are into photography, Bali would be the perfect place for photo shots.. very unique architecture, carvings, temples by the lake, beautiful sunset. A good camera will be good. All in all, Bali is a beautiful place and everyone should go there at least once in their lifetime. Personally, I think 4 days is not enough to explore Bali, you need about 5-6 days to finish all the famous places. Anyhow, I guess our trip manage to cover all the must-go places..thanks to our driver. = )

If you are planning on a budget trip, I would advise you to do it free and easy which means you plan everything yourself because the package by travel agency will include very expensive dinners/lunches and tour guide tippings and even commissions. Most importantly, you need to get the lowest price of air fare because the air fare can be as expensive as 1k or more. We manage to get return air fares from Air Asia at only RM207. We actually bought a 4D3N Free & Easy package from Pearl Holiday at Matta Fair for RM634 per person inclusive of 3N hotel, return air tickets and airport transfer. You can even save from the hotel if you don't mind staying at hostels. They are not that bad actually. You can get more information from the net. And if you don't spend too much on souvenirs and shoppings, all you need is just 1k for everything and you can enjoy Bali just as much.. which is what we did! We only used RM400 per person for our expenses in Bali. Besides a couple of expensive meals, you might spend quite a bit on water sport and spa. The entrance fees are not much..only about Rp6.000-Rp10.000 per entry.

As for transportation, you can buy their tour package there. They have many tour booth by the roadside. Alternatively, you can also rent a car or motorbike but you need fill the petrol yourself and their price of petrol is about RM2.40 mind you..So, I think driving yourself there is more suitable for those who intend to stay long and experience the lifestyle there. As for us, we hire a driver to bring us around and he's our tour guide as well. If you wanna save time and money, this is the best alternative as the driver knows the short-cuts, the 'technique' of driving there, which route to take and when is the most suitable time to visit a place. Plus, you don't wanna waste your time sesat there as their road is quite complicated without very helpful signboards. Standard price for a driver is Rp300.000 (full day 10-12hrs) and Rp175.000 (half day 6hrs) including petrol and parking fees. This price is for one car and our driver was using a Suzuki APV which can fit 6-7 people. We manage to get special price from our driver as we booked him for 2 full days and 1 half day. He's a very nice man but kinda passive as in he's not very talkative to explain and talk to you. So we have ask a lot..hehe..Initially, I contacted his friend Pak Agus (+6281337359168) but he was booked so he recomended Pak Atori (+6281803880142). I got Agus' contact from one of the internet forums. If you guys wanna go there, you may sms him from Malaysia a few days before you go to book him first.. he'll reply. I chose him because his price is negotiable. If both of them is not available, you may contact me as I have a few more contacts. Remember to keep your hp credit sufficient if you are using prepaid as one sms to Malaysia or Indonesia number is RM2.00. If you have many sms/calls to made, it's better to get a sim card there..very cheap.. only about Rp20.000 (less than RM10).

As for the souvenir's price, usually you can bargain up to half the price displayed. We only bought a few t-shirts and batik purses.The food there is quite expensive if you go to restaurants and cafe.. but more hygenic. You can get cheaper food from the warungs but becareful if you have sensitive stomach as you might end up with a 'lau sai'. And remember to keep Rp150.000 for the passenger service charge at Ngurah Rai Airport when returning to Malaysia. The charge is not included in the air fare. Some of the Bahasa Indonesia you might need to know are like Ibu (miss/mrs), Bapak (mister), kamar kecil (toilet), bisa (boleh), faham (know), sapi (beef) etc.. not much difference from our Bahasa Malaysia actually.

Here's our trip itinerary:

Day 1
1055-1330: Flight from LCCT to Ngurah Rai
1400-1500: Fetched by agent to hotel and then checked in
1545-1645: Journey to Uluwatu
1645-1730: Reached Uluwatu and watched sunset..beware of monkeys as they like to steal sunglasses
1730-1800: Enjoyed Babi Guling..one of Bali's most famous food
1800-1830: Journey to Jimbaran Bay
1830-2030: Romantic Seafood Dinner by the beach
2030-2100: Journey back hotel
2100-2300: Night walk at Legian

boarding @ Air Asia

Prani Legian Hotel.. our 3 nights' stay

Pura Luhur Uluwatu, a spectacular temple at the edge of a cliff

Babi Guling a.k.a. Balinese Roasted Pork, the most famous dish in Bali

candlelight dinner of fresh grilled seafood at a restaurant in Jimbaran Bay

Day 2
0830-0900: Breakfast at hotel
0900-1015: Journey to Batik Factory
1015-1045: Watched the batik printing process and their beautiful products
1045-1100: Journey to Handicraft Shop
1100-1115: Shopping at Handicraft Shop..keychains, batik sarongs, carvings etc
1115-1130: Journey to Gold and Silver Shop
1130-1145: Witnessed how they make gold & silver jewlery and their products
1145-1200: Journey to Art & Painting Shop
1200-1215: Look see the beautiful paintings.. I love their Buddha drawings.. so 3D
1215-1300: Journey to Kintamani
1300-1430: Lunch buffet at Restaurant Puncak Gunung Sari..just opposite the famous volcanic Gunung Batur
1430-1500: Journey to Coffee & Cocoa Factory
1500-1530: Savoured different types of Bali drinks - lemon grass tea, ginger tea, Bali coffee, hot cocoa and ginseng coffee in the plantation
1530-1545: Journey to Tampak Siring
1545-1600: Witnessed the praying ceremony of the holy water at Tirta Empul
1600-1615: Journey to Tegalalang
1615-1630: Enjoyed the scenery of Rice Terrace and green surroundings
1630-1700: Journey to Sukawati Market
1700-1730: Jalan-jalan at Pasar Seni Sukawati..they sell lotsa clothings
1730-1830: Journey back hotel
1830-2130: Night walk at Kuta and had dinner at a food court

free breakfast at hotel

art, handicrafts, paintings and special cuisine of Bali

Bufffet lunch at Restaurant Grand Puncak Sari while enjoying the wonderful view of Gunung Batur and Lake Batur

Tirta Empul, the holy spring water temple of Tampak Siring

Panaromic view of rice terrace at Tegalalang

Pasar Seni Sukawati, known as the mother market of balinese art and crafts

busy nightlife at Kuta

Day 3
0930-1000: Breakfast at hotel
1000-1030: City tour at Denpasar
1030-1130: Reached Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali..history of Bali ppl from BC to now
1130-1215: Journey to Taman Ayun, Tabanan
1215-1245: Very big garden and beautiful scenery of temples..we were only allowed to walk around the garden as to respect those ppl praying inside
1245-1330: Journey to Bedugul
1330-1500: Walked around Pura Ulan Danu..the famous temple on the lake with a big garden beside it
1500-1530: Lunch at a warung opposite Pura Ulan Danu..had bakso and soto ayam
1530-1645: Journey to Tanah Lot
1645-1730: Shopping outside Pura Tanah Lot
1730-1830: Watched sunset at Pura Tanah Lot..many good spots for photos
1830-1930: Journey to MoonTee Spa
1930-2130: Had 2 hours Lulur Spa (foot scrub and massage in hot petal water, massage with fragrant essential oil, whole body scrub, flower bath and ginger tea drink)..I don't think the massage is as good as Thai's but I like the body scrub..skin felt so smooth
2130-2230: Journey back hotel
2230-2300: Walked around Legian to buy some snacks and fast food

Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali, built to commemorate the heroic of the Balinese heroes’ spirit in casting away the colonialists

Taman Ayun Temple, the royal temple of Mengwi Empire

the lakeside Ulan Danu Temple at Bedugul cool highland

Lunch of bakso ayam and soto ayam at a warung

magical sunset at Tanah Lot Temple, the Temple of Land in the Middle of Sea

2 hours LuLur Spa at MoonTee Spa

a photo with our driver, Pak Atori on our last day with him

Day 4
0900-0930: Breakfast at hotel
0930-0945: Walked to Kuta Beach
0945-1100: Sunbathing and relaxing at the beach..most of the angmohs went there for surfing
1100-1115: Walked back to hotel
1115-1200: Packed and checked out hotel
1200-1300: Agent fetched us to Ngurah Rai airport
1430-1700: Flight back LCCT

relaxing at the sandy Kuta Beach as we enjoy the breathtaking scenery

at Ngurah Rai Airport, just before boarding

leaving Bali..

*I miss Bali*

Electronic Gadgets for myself

If you have read my post on my new year's resolution, I have made it a target to buy something great and cool to pamper myself this year. So I just made it happen a couple of weeks ago. I bought a Compaq Presario V3000 and Sony Ericsson K770 both on the same day! which caused a huge hole in my pocket now.. hehe.. but I am happy and contented.. hehe..

Firstly, I have longed for a laptop like since secondary school. I thought it was so cool being able to bring your laptop around everywhere you go. But in those days, jangan harap you can get a 2000+ laptop. They were very very expensive. So, when I entered uni, I bought the fugly (fat and ugly) desktop coz that's the cheapest my sis can get for me and which meets my needs. So, I was stuck with that desktop for 4 years. The reason I buy a laptop? Coz it's easier for me to bring back hometown to online or transfer stuff from my sis's laptop. And since my stupiak company didn't give us laptop, it's more convinient when I have meeting with customer at their place. Moreover, this laptop has more RAM and HDD which means smoother multitasking and more space for downloads..hehe.. So, yeah.. I bought the Compaq Presarion V3000 which is not very expensive but considerably enough for me... afterall I only use computer for online, documentation, watch movie and some light-duty games. I like its scratch-proof cover and its simple and classy interior unlike Dell Insprion's silver interior.

Secondly, as for the handphone.. I never really wanted to buy a new handphone. Afterall, my old Nokia 3120 still can be used only with some scratches here and there. And I am not the kind of people who keep changing their handphone to follow the latest trend. In fact I am very scared of spending a lot of money on expensive stuff coz I am scared I'll spoil, damage, or scratch it one day.. then I'll be very very 'sam-tong'.. coz I know myself I am not a dainty person who takes good care of her stuff very well.. I am clumsy sometimes..hehe. So what makes me buy a new one? Pressure from people around me (what a lame excuse). But seriously.. when I took out handphone, my friends and cousins will ask "eh, when wanna change hp?" or "eh, don't want change hp meh?"..walau, my hp that teruk meh? If I am in good mood, I'll reply "No need la. Still can use ma. Don't waste money lo. Can call can dy." If I no mood, I'll reply "Going to buy". Moreover, my mum also asked me to give her mine after I buy a new one.. with new casing of course. So when I was finally financially able to buy, I asked Onn for suggestion and his boss suggested K770 with 3.2megapixel cybershot.. again, not very expensive but new and enough for me. I like it coz it's not too bulky. Can put in pocket without buldging. =)