Hobnobs

Hobnobs,
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This is the nicest oat biscuit I have ever tasted. Found it in tesco.

Go try it yourself! :)

Addictive

Something is really wrong. I have this addiction to shopping. I just feel like buying anything and everything. Not only having the feeling, I can even buy anything and everything if my wallet permits to. I am going to turn into a shopaholic soon!

A calamitous defeat, so, PLEASE HELP!

If animals were movie stars

diary,
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Cheerio!

Pons asinorum

What's wrong with it?

Why my post always appeared without any line spacing? And everytime I have to re-write it in a new post, then only it will appear as what has been transcribed.

*Shrug*

Did you know....

• those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most susceptible?
• those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them?
• the 3 most difficult things to say are : I love you, Sorry and Help me?
• those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?
• those who dress in yellow, are those that enjoy their beauty?
• those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?
• when you help someone, the help is returned in two-folds?
• it's easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face? But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?
• if you ask something in faith, your wishes are granted?
• you can make your dreams come true? If you ask for it by faith and if you really know, you'd be surprised by what you could do.

But dont believe everything I tell you until you try it for yourself. If you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned and you know that you can help, you'll see that it will be returned in two-folds.

Grippe

Was down with flu, cough and fever on Friday. Took MC and head back home for a rest. Couldnt even make it for my pool session class (scuba diving) on Sunday :(. Heard it was fun.

Weekend before was pampering and now it's the other way round. God is really fair. There are times when you really enjoy and there are times when you have to suffer. Perhaps, it is called the equal treatment to taste the both sides of a coin.

My friend once told me that panel clinics have their limitation in giving medication to their patients. Paraphrase - they give cheap medicines. I wasnt quite sure about it until I experienced it myself. I have finished up my medication course but I am still feeling unfit. In turn, I have to take Panadol to subside my fever and the flu pill which my Mom requested from her own doctor.

Humor

This colleague of mine is always full with jokes. Today, he cracked up one that goes like this -

"Why is it called Happy Father's Day"
Answer :: It is when the wife doesnt meet the mistress.

Once in a while, I just need some laughs to boost up my energy level for the day.

Indulgence

Weekend was good for me as I was indulged in a total relaxation.

Saturday :: I leisured myself to an aroma spa, sea salt scrub, fat burning massage and infra-red wrap. All these were treated free. Yes, free! Why? Cause I signed up for the 1st trial slimming again. This 1st trial session comes with the promotion Buy 1 free 1.

Sunday :: Facial and aroma relaxing body massage.

Wanted to add up more to my indulgence list, but was restricted by the powerful force called 'Money'.

*Sigh*

Interesting Blog

Check out this interesting blog that has became the 'talk of the town' in Singapore.

Enjoy reading folks!

But why?

After much contemplation, I have decided to venture myself into selling unit trust as my 2nd business income. Decision emanated when my friend enlightened me about this rewarding business, which he is currently in (he is earning big bucks now!). With this, I hope I can achieve a financial freedom status in the near future by leveraging (hopefully).

I have chosen my friend to be my upline, as he is the one who approached and share this business idea with me first. However, this decision has ultimately affected my ex's feelings of dissatisfaction. He actually claimed that he is the one that approaches me first and that I should be his downline. Why? His downline will actually contribute to his furtherance of promoting to a supervisor and enjoy overriding commission. You see, I dont mind letting him earn the overriding commission but I am trying very hard here to forget him and also not to have any dealings with him. Being my upline will have to make sure that I am in proper guidance and support. I will also have to liaise with him often. So, if this permits, how am I going to banish him from my thoughts? Seeing him will only stir up my feelings again and it's even more difficult to let go.

At some point, having the softer side in me (those who knows me well), wanted to just proceed with it, in order not to create any displease. But I have to make a stand. I have to prevent him from playing with my feelings again (frankly, he has been doing it once in a while, esp during the time when his gf is away). He is like a fisherman holding a rod and caught me by the hook in my mouth but do not choose to pull me up, just keep letting go of the line and anytime want to use or play with me, he will pull back the line bit by bit and when I came closed, he will let it go again. Definitely not a nice feeling to have!

Currently, he is very angry, disappointed and discontented with me. He didnt want to reply my mail or even talk to me. He often highlights this matter to my friends (that shows how unhappy he is).

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Why is he reacting so childishly?

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He should know and understand my predicament (knock, knock, please put on your thinking cap). I think he should be sorry for what he has did to me last time. *I have done so much for you already and I guess it is time that I decide for my own good*.

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Vengeance it's not the motive here and I have my valid reasons for it.

Blind Date?

Got to know a guy from Friendster. Read his profile and saw his photos. Had been communicating via email and found him to be a nice person (vaguely).

From his first message, he is already persuading me to go out on a date. He never fails to send me message everyday asking me to go out. Very persistent and desperate guy! I kept rejecting him over and over again until yesterday. Decided to go out, not with him but to meet him in Rum Jungle since my friends invited me to go there as well. I see no harm as I have my friends around with me, just in case he turns to the wild side.

As this is our first meeting, he didnt officially introduce himself, in turn I have to go through my own self-introduction. *Fine with that*. Getting myself comfortable with the environment as it was my first time to Rum Jungle. Had few rounds of drinks with my friends before squirming my way to his table, as he wanted to have a drink with me. Smart tip : Always bring along your own glass.

The night was short, as all of us were tired and hungry. With courtesy, I went and excuse myself for leaving early but he insisted that I have a last drink with him. Alright, he is starting to freak me out. I know he is a party animal and with his previous experience working in this entertainment line, he can be declared as a good drinker. But hey, it's not a masthead for me. He kept insisting that I bottoms-up the drink before I leave for the night. He knew that I cant take it anymore as I told him that I puked twice. *Just not my night for drinking*. Eventually, he let me go, having futile effort.

During supper, messages kept coming in (yes, it's from him) to enquire on my whereabout and also to ask if he could call me when I get home for a chit-chat. So, without hesitation, I replied that I am very tired, sleepy and will hit the sack once I get home. It seems that the message didnt get across clearly, as he called me when I was about to sleep. Chat for a while with 90% of my conversation hinting that I am very tired and sleepy.

The meet-up ended with the following verdict:

:: from the way he talks, I find him to be quite snobbish

:: not on the gentle or caring side as he kept pushing me to drink with him eventho he knew that I puked

:: no offence, but he kept disturbing me (as he called me non-stop the next day albeit I have told him that I am not free. To the extend, I have to switch off my phone)

:: kept asking if I am free to go out with him for lunch, dinner or 'yam cha'. Even for a short while also he would be delighted.

So, what do you think of this guy?

Sudden Departure of Jones

The news broke to us early this morning. His level of tolerance has came to an end. He is only 11 years old but I salute him for being such a brave child. He struggled through many months in the intensive care unit. Agony has not stop him from smiling whenever he was greeted by his friends and families.

Eventhough I have not met him in person, but I have known him since the day he was born. My sis often shares his story with us. That is when my emotions of sorrow really kicks in. I couldn't withold my grieve over this news, I actually cried while writing this entry. I dare not imagine the pain and sadness that the family have to go through.

It is really sad to see him leave just like that. Perhaps, we should take it in good faith that his demise will cease his sufferance. When it is time to go, means it's really time to go. Everything happens for a reason.

I hereby would like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and may Jones rest in peace.

Staying young

Come across this interesting article on 'How To Stay Young' and would like to share it with all of you....

:: Throw out non-essential numbers like your age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.

:: Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches one pull you down.

:: Keep learning and never let your brain idle!. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer.

:: Enjoy the simple things.

:: Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

:: The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

:: Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, friends, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

:: Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

:: Dont take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

:: Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER - Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Annoyance Neighbour

Our stupid neighbour above us, lodged a complaint to the management on us. She claimed that we are burning some fuel or material that causes smoke and obnoxious smell to her unit. As such, the management has send us a letter giving us a final reminder, by ccing to the Advocates & Solicitors.

Come on, what is your problem here? We are not burning anything that is harmful to anyone or that can create fire. All we did was just our normal routine of burning a joss stick every morning and evening. I dont think that small little joss stick will cause any harm to you. Moreover, it is for religion purposes.

Surly woman!

Extra kilos

Ahhhhhhhh..........I just realised that I have gained weight! I am so sad. I was at 48kg and now it went up to 50kg. 2kg in, like 2 months! Couldnt believe it that i will reach 50kg. The heaviest i go so far was at 49kg. I wonder is it because of Jazzercise, some fats had turned into muscles? Whatever it is, I must start my diet plan already. Must control on my food intake.......grrrrr.......

Slimming

Have you ever tried slimming before?

Last weekend, my gf and I went for a 'slimming' shopping around Damansara Utama. In DU, the convenience of the adjacent slimming centres are just the best to shop for slimming packages. We called up a few slimming centres and managed to make appointments for the few weekends to come. Our main intention is to try out those slimming centres that offer 1st trial package at a very minimal charge, i.e. RM18, RM19, RM49 and RM59 (max). However, it also depends on the type of slimming session they offered with such low prices.

Our 1st trial was with Terimee. Thought it will be a good one since their publicity is so huge with Charmaine Sheh as their ambassador. So, here it goes, our experience with Terimee.

• Made appointment by calling them up just outside their shop. Was hiding in the car with my gf.

• Without much explanation, they issued us a receipt for the 1st trial at RM19.90 per person. We felt kind of awkward because we have to pay before the session. Reason given, in case they forget..??????????..

• The beauticians and consultants' appearance are below our expectation. There is no professionalism in them. They can't speak proper English, in fact not even one. They can't speak proper Cantonese too and they prefer to converse in Mandarin.

• In fact, we have to ask them what are they going to do us. So, they offered us the thermal blanket for our 1st trial. The Thermal Blanket is a process whereby they wrap you up in a hot blanket to reduce your water retention, in turn you will shed off a few grams, as in very minimal grams only....not kilos....*mmmm how i wish*.... There is one slimming centre which offered garlic slim wrap (i have heard of chilli wrap which is quite common nowadays, but garlic wrap) - can't imagine the smell you have to bear....*eeeewwwwww*.....

• We are not suppose to wear anything except for the disposable panties. As we dont have one, so we requested from them. Usually they will have to provide such to us as it is part of their services, but no, we have to pay for it. RM1 for each. After changing, they took us to the measurement room, whereby they took down our weight and also our waist measurement by wearing their custom made short pants with sizes ranging from 22 - 30+.

• They started off with a sea salt scrub before wrapping us up in the hot blanket. The whole session will take around 45 mins. The experience was so torturing to be wrapped under the hot blanket and being motionless for at least 30 mins. We couldnt take it anymore, so we requested to be unwrapped 5 mins earlier, if not we will be swooned.

• After unwrapping, we are suppose to rest for at least 5-10 mins to let our body cool down. The feeling to me it's like a few rounds of jog. The exhausted feel. But it was a relief tho....*phewwwww*

• Went for a bath, thereafter, our measurements were taken down again to see the results. But i guess they cheated on the waist measurement as the first measurement was taken with loose fittings but the second one was taken with tighter fittings.

The consultant was not too happy with our refusal to sign the package. She kept giving us the negative remarks that even exercise can't help much and delay no more before your fats turn into stubborn fats *Duhhhhh......as if*

One word to describe the impression we had on Terimess - UNPROFESSIONAL

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in the world! You are the greatest!

We brought our mother and grandma to Ming Room, BSC for lunch but it was fully booked and occupied. We will have to wait at least an hour for a table. As we were too hungry and couldnt wait any longer, we head over to Esquire Kitchen, since my grandma likes the restaurant.

Albeit the restaurant is quite normal for such occasion, but all of us just love the food there. So in total, we have ordered 9 dishes for only 5 of us, and the wonderful thing is, not even a single dish left unfinished. I think my brother and myself ate the most.

Nevermind, to add extra kilos to it, I went and buy myself a Sundae and finished it up all by myself. I felt so guilty after that. I must control my diet already as I do not want to end up being called a 'pork chop'...wahhhhhh.......sob....sob...sob.....

Happy Birthday

Would like to wish someone Happy Birthday today.....

Happy Birthday to you and may this year brings you happiness, good health, luck, prosperity and good tidings to you and your family

To love or to be loved

Last time I used to have this thought that it's best to find someone that loves you more than you love him. When it became an open discussion with my girl friends, they also agreed to this proposition. However, after much excogitation, I have realised that I prefer to love than to be loved. Why so? Cause when you love someone, you will put in more effort for your love to last, to be as beautiful as it is and to be the backbone of our lives forever. Having the intense love inside you and in a reflex manner, you will .......

:: try your hardest at all times to be fair and honest with him
:: strive for your own goals and help him achieve his
:: always try to understand him
:: always let you know what you are thinking
:: always try to support him
:: always try to successfully blend both of your lives together with enough freedom to grow as individuals
:: always consider each day with him is special
:: regardless of what events occur in both of your lives, you will make sure that both of your relationship flourishes forever

But of course, it would be more perfect if the other party feels the same way too.

This has relate me to this situation that I am currently facing. There is this guy who loves me a lot. I would say that he is the type of guy that every girl would dream for, a perfect boyfriend. Girls out there are hoping to get hitch with him. Many potential ones but he rejected all of them. I do have feelings for him but I dont think it's a strong one, as part of my feelings are still glued to the previous one...*hmmphhh* I know, one day if the guy would to leave me (give up), I will definitely regret. I did try giving ourselves a chance but I felt that without the love feeling in me, I would not put in much effort. Yes, love will grow but I think I will have to drain out the other one first.

As for the previous one, I would do so much for him as I love him too much. No matter how much he hurts me, I will still forgive and forgive and still love him the same. Am I crazy or what?

Perhaps, love is just too complicated.

Great experience!

I got stuck in a lift, my first experience! Lucky thing is that the lights and fan didnt go off. It started when my friend invited me to view his condo. The condo is still new, not many occupants and i pressume the lifts are also new.

His unit is located in 17th floor, so on the way up to his floor, he was jumping and bouncing around with joy and excitement inside the lift and thinking that he is as light as a feather. Then, suddenly the lift stops at 15th floor. Thought it was a temporary breakdown but NOoooooo.....it stuck there for almost 1/2 hour! It took about 10 men to force open the lift and let us out.

To add agitation to it, one of my friend farted inside the lift! while waiting to be rescued. Luckily his fart is not the hazardous type. If not, i am sure it will bring fatality :-D *hahahahaha*