Spicy Saucy Stories

What's New??

2008-03-24T20:58:00.004+08:00

I just realised my last post was last year. And so many things have happened...

Career
1) I am my own boss now. Well, almost!!
2) I got 2nd runner up for the Month of February in the company to hit the target.
3) I got praises from my co-workers :D
4) I love what I do now.

Holidays
1) I went to Club Med Cherating end Feb. My first visit. (unfortunately no pics cos dimples has not sent them to me yet). I want to go for more.
2) I am going Vietnam in May and Hong Kong in August.

Personal
1) I started my CFP class. Now I'm a student minus the short skirt and long stockings.
2) I FINALLY exercise my rights as a Malaysian citizen. I Bloody Voted.
3) I attended 4 weddings - 2 in Jan, 1 in Feb and 1 in March.

And what's the latest?

AJ's window was smashed due to my stupidity. Never ever leave your gym bag (even if its a gym bag) in your car visible to the eyes of the public. Thank goodness i did not suffer from any major losses except for my dirty laundry, combat gloves, towel, FF water tumbler, headphones, SKIN CARE, my newly found lace top, comb, makeup and .. i think that's all.
What a way to find an excuse to do some shopping.

Trauma.. a little bit.

Lucky more like it. Also to have a friend like AG to be help me at times like this.
A true friend he is.
Most definitely.

Woman Soon No Longer At Work SOON

2007-11-29T09:24:00.000+08:00

Tat's right. I did wat Kiyosaki would tell all of us. Go into self-employment. Dont work for people. Work for your self. After contemplating for many months, the decision has been made. My last day will be on Jan14, much earlier than expected, but seeing that time is money, I figured the earlier the better.

I am ready to embrace the new challenges. The obstacles. The rejections. The negative energy that tries to penetrate into my deep skull.

But no.. I will be STRONG. Tomorrow's dreams are built from today's sacrifices.

My friend Aaron said "See yourself as victorious. We have a lot of chances and opportunities, and the timetable for achievement is often greater than we think it is. Don't ever shortchange yourself on what life has to offer. The only losers are people who never try. Believe in yourself in all circumstances, keep moving forward and above all, never ever give up."

After all, what have I got to lose?

Dimples Turns Wiser - Zipangu

2007-10-18T13:13:00.000+08:00

Maybe I should start a food blog cos the next few posts are all related to food.

It's Dimples' bday and when your bday falls on a public holiday, u know your options are limited. So after much googling and seeking friends' suggestions, I finally decided on Zipangu in Shangri-La Hotel.

WOW....... (yeah wait till u hear about the bill)

So the list starts here...
So we ordered
1) Salmon and Tempura Set
2) Tempura Hand Roll
3) Soft Shell Crab Sushi Roll
4) Sashimi - for 2-3 people
5) Grilled Wagyu Beef - 100g

Salad and 2 Appetizers (vege+sesame tofu)Prawn Soup with mushrooms

Goose Liver + Boiled Winter Melon
Not my favourite but i would have to say its not too badBalance of Miso Soup - taste great actually

Tempura
(who doesn't like this?)

Salmon + Rice

Chawan Mushi
(nothing like the ordinary)

Ice Cream
(im already too full when we reach to dessert)
AND THE ABOVE ITEMS COMES FROM THE SET DINNER

Next items on the order are:-
Tempura Hand Roll
- look quite sad and the seaweed dont even seem to hold the rice inside (Not recommended)

Soft Shell Crab Sushi Roll
- a huge disappointment. Cant even taste the crab. (Not recommended)

Sashimi - for 2-3 people
(if budget is a constraint, just try the salmon sashimi cos thats the best)
Grilled Wagyu Beef - 100g
(REALLY AWESOME!!! A MUST TRY although the price is a bit of a killer)

Then came the little surprise for the birthday boy. I would have to say that Zipangu did a really bad job surprising and also in the cake deco.. but glad dimples enjoyed it. So did I...

FREE AD SPACE.. anyone?

2007-10-05T17:54:00.000+08:00

Baby bunny keep reminding me, "Blog about 88db.com la"

And I think her boss must be paying her loads to ask her friends to write about the company. Not easy being a marketing manager huh..

Anyway, the site is cool and it allows you to advertise for FREE (who says nothing comes free these days?)

And of course, being kiasu, I had to upload a few ads for my sister who is a veteran and professional make up artist. But then again, maybe my sister dont need any of the advertisement seeing that her calendar is always full. I could be wrong. So no harm advertising this

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http://my.88db.com/MY/Views/postDetails.aspx?PostID=71652

http://my.88db.com/MY/Views/postDetails.aspx?PostID=71830

So yes, if you anything to sell, promote, market,
POST an ad in 88db.com It's free anyway. :D

CHILI PADI PORKY QUEEN IS WISER NOW

2007-09-21T11:54:00.000+08:00

I wont consider myself older but prefer it WISER instead.Instead of the heart and McD that dimples said he will bring me for my birthday, he took me to a really a nice hearty meal at Market Place.

(Thanks baby, i knew it I cant be dressed just for Ronald the clown).

As we entered the restaurant, I kinda knew this place is really new. Plus its probably going to cost too. And for some reason, its going to be fine dining. AND that means, mamak after dinner............

We ordered the combination of platters, ala-carte BBQ lamb cutlets, salmon and beef tenderloin plus FOC wasabi mash and free flow of cold salad and bread. And you think I have space for mamak? You gotta be kidding.

We just decide to sit around and chill out and realise not only we ate a lot, there was no one else left in the restaurant. Hmmm. people do eat fast these days...

And dimples suprised me with my pressie as soon as I came out from the ladies. How sweet of him to run to the car to take my pressie..
I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I SAW THE BLUE PAPER BAG.

It was a Tiffany.

Well, my first and only Tiffany.....

Really happy though I was never a Tiffany gal but dimples feel every gal should have their first Tiffany.

Awwwwwwww......

The guy who played the saxophone walked towards us and requested to play us a song. He prob beh-tahan already looking at us.

Awwwwwwwww... (tats bcos he tot it was a proposal la.... haiyah.. its a necklace le... )

But funny still..............

Thanks baby for a wonderful meal, pressie & most important making it back in time for my birthday :D

TRANSMORFERS (intentional)

2007-09-21T11:36:00.000+08:00

dimples has always wanted a Optimus Prime and lucky me to have Eunice who knows so much about toys. And finally, when the toy arrived, I told dimples that I got to meet him before the Redang trip with any excuse tat I can find. So I really didnt know where to hide such a toy and tot, ok I will just leave it next to Nemo. And pray he will see it.

He passed by not noticing it. :(

But saw it when he turned around. :D

dimples said,"I must get Megatron now." And I was like "You better not, cos I already ordered it"

DOUBLE HAPPINESS.....

And you think the story finish here?

When I came back from Redang, Eunice said Megatron has arrived. So off we go to collect it from her and how I insist to dimples that we should check out the toy store.

And we have to see Starscream and Shockwave sitting at the shelves.. as though calling to us to buy them :p And WE DID. Cos dimples wanted a whole set. After all, Takara/Tomy Encore 2007 Series 1 Set only comes in 4.

POCKET BURNED................

And the story has not ended yet.

Eunice called to said that Takara has just announced Set 5 & Set 6 to be released. Ironhide and Ratchet.

AND, the total of the set will be 55 and not 4pieces ..........

ALAMAK....... What have I turn dimples and myself into??

I DONT KNOW WHERE TO START

2007-09-21T11:10:00.000+08:00

Yes, life has been great and yes I have lost weight.... (hahaha, NOPE, I HAVE NOT)

but if you look at this picture, I may have.... well, at least according to my all-time blog fan, Baby Bunny. "The face at least look thinner...."

I got so much to update. And just dont know where to start.

First, i have to write about my company cruise trip to Redang. First time to Redang and first time on Virgo Cruise. How was it? Ok le.... Since pictures paint a thousand words.....

Then of course, I got to brag that I got promoted to the next level in PM. It just shows hard work pays after all. Now I have to fight for my incentive trip. Ooohhh.. I can feel Ho Chi Minh stamped in my passport already...
If Hanoi has a lot of bikes, I wonder if Ho Chi Minh is the same??

Then of course, there was the paintball adventure with my colleagues. Quite a dangerous affair but was great fun. The bruises are no fun though and took about a week to heal.. Damnit...

And what about the Jacky Cheung concert which dimples got FOC from Galaxy? Apart from the slight drizzle, it was ok. Im not easily satisfied, I know. After listening to my favourite song, Jing Su, dimples and I decided to leave early before 30,000 people starts to leave the same time. Moreover, we were quite hungry already.

Ohh wait.. i wanna talk about Transformers and also my Birthday. SO guess you have to wait up for the next posts yeah.

What You Dont Realise

2007-07-20T18:24:00.000+08:00

Many of you do not realise

1) The purpose of saving money should not be related to only getting married / holidays / a new dress / a new car. You ought to look further.

2) Saving money for your golden age or retirement is equally important especially for people my age. The younger the better.

3) It's very important to start building your wealth and not wait till you are 30. It's never too early to start.

4) That you should not be getting yourselves into debt / swiping credit cards. Installment plans are evil.

5) You ought to seek professional advice when you need and do not listen to people especially those who dont do anything at all. After all, are those people you listen to wealthy?

Genting Highlands

2007-07-20T09:37:00.000+08:00

Many may asked, "So whats nice about Genting?"

Well, i guess its true that there are not much things to do if you dont gamble.

When we reached the top, it was feeding time. We were both hungry from the earlier adventure so we walked around looking for good food.

And we indeed fed ourselves well. YUMMY....

Appetizer - sliced lamb with vegetables soaked in vinegar

Sliced lamb with sliced potatoesTofu Salad prawn cooked in wasabi sauce

The following morning, I braved myself at the theme park. I have never sat on a rollercoaster my entire life. So sitting the Chair Spinner and the Cockscrew were a BIG BIG thing for me. I was quite a scary cat actually but I guess I overcome that. The remedy: JUST YELL ALL THE WAY.

But the rain has to ruin everything. Only when I was getting the hang of it, the rain poured like there is no tomorrow.

And what a rip-off. Paid so much for 2 miserable rides.

But I guess it was worth it to discover that I could do roller coaster. :P

And skating, snorkelling, swimming (yes i barely know how to swim).. i wonder whats next?? Bungee jumping?
Yikes.. I dont even wanna think about it.

Simple Lucky...

2007-07-17T13:36:00.000+08:00

Last weekend was a good time to test my patience. After a heavy brunch with dimples' family, we proceed our journey to Genting only to discover the adventure did not take too long to begin.

Caprice decides to be temperamental.

Thankfully, it happened in the first checkpoint. Guess also cos dimples' reaction was fast enough to pullover. Plus the rain did not help much. After several calls to the mechanic and several knocking to the car, we decided calling the tow truck would be the best solution. Thank goodness for insurance. :P who says insurance is useless?

Call me crazy but I think the car has a soul of its own. You know how when parents beat their children and they start crying. As soon as dimples knock Caprice's engine or some mechanical stuff, the car starts to honk by itself. Yeah.. weird.... even the tow truck guy got startled when he arrived to get the car. And it honk again after we took this picture.

Guess its scolding us for making fun.... :P

So down we go, having to sit at the back seat of Caprice while being dragged back to Old Klang Road.

And you think, we will stop at there? Of course not. After leaving Caprice in the good hands, dimples' mechanic drove us back to my place to collect AJ. We have to go somehow. After all, the day was still early and why let such small problem spoil our weekend.... and up we went to Genting again. All in just one day.

Phuket in June

2007-07-04T16:41:00.000+08:00

Being a happening jetsetter, I once again travel to Thailand. But this time round, I opt for Phuket. A great trip it was and we had lots of fun, eating, snorkeling, swimming, sun bathing, drinking, and most important a HOLIDAY...

Even the Doc Knows I Love GYM

2007-07-04T14:32:00.000+08:00

Having sneeze whole morning, I decided no more procrastination. When I saw Doc, she said to me

"Gal, no partying for you yeah."

I said,"It's ok. I dont party or club."

She said,"Ok then. Dont go to the gym"

.. speechless...

How she know I was thinking of gym er? And No gym for 3 days ar?? Susah le...

Plus, I only tried the new release for BCombat for 1.5 times and BJam for once.. What about the other classes?? Drats.....Already CC is making fun of me in class for not being able to follow the jenga. What to do? Its damn hard lei... Double Drats...

Coliseum Cafe in Jalan TAR

2007-06-04T13:27:00.000+08:00

One place that I always wanted to go was Coliseum Cafe. And dimples brought me there to experience it. :D The place is nothing fancy and in fact it is very old. Kinda reminds you of some pre-historic restaurant smacked and cluttered in between all the overly priced textile shop. What do they served? Asian and Western cuisine but most importantly they are famous for their sizzling steaks. You know that thing that goes sizzzzzzzzzz.......??? And you get the feeling that you have lots of open pores after that??

Though we didnt try the sizzling menus, the rest of the food was good too.
Dimples and I tried the below.

Oxtail Soup - a bit salty though Prawn Salad - highly recommended Fried Squid - nothing like your Itallianies squid but taste as good Mixed Grill - the all-in-one (lamb, beef, chicken, bacon, sausage, corn, tomato, brocolli, and fries) And they dont come cheap too. But certainly worth a try.
Coliseum Cafe & Hotel

98 - 100, Jalan Tuanku Abd Rahman 50100, Kuala Lumpur

Ratu Babi

2007-06-04T13:16:00.000+08:00

I am beginning to get lazy when it comes to gym. Frankly, without a gym partner, it is not nice to go alone.

Anyway, weekend is a time to feast and pig out and enjoy all the food that you missed out on the weekdays due to various reasons i.e. ur office area only serves lousy and overpriced chak fan, or u cant find good company to lunch with, or you basically too busy and always depend on overpriced tapau food or it could also be delicious homecook food tapau from home.

Saturday
Breakfast - Leftover Soup and some Yong Tau Foo from coffee shop
Lunch - Loh Mee in Damansara Uptown
Tea time - Chicken Floss and Doritos Barbeque Flavour
Dinner - BKT in PJ Old Town

Sunday
Breakfast - sausage bread from Baker's Cottage
Lunch - Ho Weng Kee Wan Tan Mee in SS2
Dinner - Coliseum Cafe in Jalan TAR

I should feel fat now....

Bo Doh Why You So Like Tat One?

2007-05-28T10:07:00.000+08:00

Over the weekend, dimples and I went to see BROADWAY PARODIES LAH! That's the good thing when you work for a big organisation that sponsors events such as this. At first, I thot of it as another musical show... but the casts immediately prove me wrong.

I am so glad I came for this. And you ought to if you can.

Good seats, entertaining casts, humourous and not forgetting, very Malaysian la... Do check it out. Only until June 3

The Actors Studio Presents:BROADWAY PARODIES LAH!
Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the MusicalsWith sikit pinjam konsep from the Western "Forbidden Broadway" spoof show, The Actors Studio proudly presents "Broadway Parodies Lah!", a rich rojak of slices of Malaysian life garnished with a big splash of humour and served up on a platter of great songs. And with a hugely talented cast, fantastic Broadway style choregraphy and both live and computer sequenced musical backing, BPL is a Malaysian feast of spoofs that is sure to fill your stomachs with laughter!
Sample Song Titles
Chicken with the Chili on Top ("Surrey with the Fringe")
Bodoh Lah ("Do Re Mi")
Damansara ("Oklahoma!")
Hello Datin ("Hello Dolly")
The Bomoh of the Bursa ("The Phantom of the Opera")
We Must Play Golf All Day ("I Could Have Danced All Night")

p/s: I really like the Bodoh Lah song…

Chez Moi

2007-05-25T17:35:00.000+08:00

A fine dining dinner out with dimples in Chez Moi, Hartamas on a Sunday Night. Pictures can sometimes be deceiving. The restaurant is simply breathtaking in the website and deceiving. See the importance of good photography and proper lightings. It makes everything simple looks exquisite. :D

But the place is worth a try. It's quiet and the waiters are very friendly. And if you want a place that serves good food and like the whole place to yourself w/o wanting to pay a bomb, check out http://www.chezmoi.com.my/files/index2.html

Caesar Salad

Escargot wrapped in pasta skin

Yummy Ostrich MeatballsPesto Pasta With Prawns

Fish Fish (cant remember the name actually)

Ge-Poh No More?

2007-05-24T10:46:00.000+08:00

U know I haven't really blog about my thots recently. Mainly just the things that happened to me only. Cos I have no time for thots anymore these days. Over lunch yesterday with TT and Dougie, whom I obviously have not seen for months, I came to find out more stuff. Stuff in this case means things that happened which I was not updated of. And being the Ge-Poh me, I should at least know the latest gossip. Maybe work has overpowered me. It's true. I dont yum cha with the boys as much as I used to. My weeknights are endlessly meeting clients-to-be. Not that I am complaining cos some of the clients are friends who are I have not met for a long time as well. So it was a good time to meet up as well. Even gym has taken hmmm.... i dont even know where to position GYM. I haven't step foot there since .... I cant remember that too.

If you ask me what I think... I feel there is only so much a person can do in a day, a week or a month. Maybe being Ge-Poh should take secondary position now. Since my friends think I am a Ge-Poh and should be a professional integoorator. In fact, am I that? Is it wrong to show concern for a friend? Is it wrong to show that I want to know more rather than just the surface of things? Is it wrong to find out more? Does my friends see me as annoying?

I hope not.

Big Kids Skating

2007-05-22T18:22:00.000+08:00

No one said anything about adults not allowed in the rink right? So Baby Bunny, Mr W, dimples and Porky Queen decide to "torture" themselves on a Sunday morning to Sunway's skating rink.

Yeah, you should be sleeping in on a Sunday. Not 4 of us though. :P Amongst us 4, Im the least experienced one and I am terrified of anything tat requires me to balance.. yes things like cycling, rollerblading.... (i cant do both.. or at least i cant remember anymore)

The rink was slippery and I was holding on to the railings until dimples said "It would be easier if you let go" And I was glad I did, though 2 falls wont stop me from skating. It was an enjoyable experience and even the 3 sifus had their virgin falls. muahahahahaha.. konon expert... hahaha

Though painful and tiring, it was still worth it. A good exercise to replace gym isnt it?

My Fair Lady

2007-05-22T18:21:00.001+08:00

Never say NO to free tickets especially if each ticket costs RM350. So thanks to dimples' networking skills, we both were treated to the most boring play in town. Hahaha.. im just being MEAN. Or maybe I dont know how to appreciate plays with strong cockney accent. Even dimples fell asleep after the interval. Hmmmm... Imagine if he fell asleep on our first date?? hahahaha... But I must applaud the singing though the entire play was simply too simple and boring. Thank goodness we didnt have to pay. If not, I would have screamed.

Body Balance - will i like it more than Combat

2007-05-17T18:29:00.000+08:00

For once (I think), i never sweat in gym. Yesterday Chelsea and I went for BBalance in Curve and man, was I impressed with the new Mind & Body Studio. But that's not why Im not sweating la. It was not a streneous class actually. Except for the pain on the thighs, BBalance was rather wat we Chinese people call "wet wet water".

Maybe the tracks Riyo taught was easier. Then again, how can I say? I never been to the class for ages. But I feel really relaxed after that. Oh wells, If I only find enough time to go to gym

p/s: And yes please go check out the new studio. Its very impressive.

PORKY QUEEN RETURNS

2007-05-14T12:17:00.000+08:00

Time sure flies this year and the last time I took a peek into this blog was 2 months ago. I really have abandoned this poor "child". So its back to do some blogging...

Yes, so much have happened during this time....

1) Work still the same except Im doing "more" now and have less time for a lot of things but I guess the effort will pay off eventually.. :D I have a vision and I am working towards it. It's definitely not a dream. I KNOW.

2) dimples and I are still together. Still going strong and touching 5 months. :D We will be leaving for Phuket end June for a holiday with Baby Bunny.. muahahaha... my 2nd holiday this year... hmmm, where next?

3) Not been going much to the gym (only once a week) for BCombat or whatever class that comes along.. But my poor back has been aching and I noticed after BCombat. So maybe I should try less extreme classes like BBalance? That SUCKS. And not when the new release will be out soon.

4) Some friends say I am losing weight and my face looks sharper *blink blink*.. that's seems to be good news since my gym sessions are lesser these days and I am still eating like normal. I have a lot of feeding time k. Already, I am hungry now..

so off to tapau some food and I will try and return for more updates...

Sunny Day...Happy Day

2007-03-26T14:28:00.000+08:00

What I felt? Surprised but definitely happy. Dimples know that work has been on a downhill last week and the sunflowers were motivation to keep me going. I know! How sweet!!! I guess when you least expect it, you will treasure it even more. My first flowers from him and he remembered what I like.... But i decided not to remove it from the packaging and transfer to a vase. Cos not like I have a big space on my table anyhow. :P Thank you sweetie for the sweet thoughts. Muacks.

p/s: i need to have skills to preserve my bouquet cos poor flowers will die in my hands...

I love being pampered...

2007-03-13T09:36:00.000+08:00

I have been slacking so much that I have not been to gym regular enough lately. Well, cant blame da Queen when she has to make a living. But at least, I have tried Body Combat 31 last Friday. Frankly, the track was not that hard. Either that, my stamina has improved. Muahahahaha..... and best part is, some said I lost weight.. even though I haven't been visiting the gym....

Skipped gym on Sunday as I have an overdue appointment with my manicurist. Thanks to Baby Bunny for her giving me her spa pedicure voucher at Amante. And since I had to wait anyway, I added french manicure.

And this is me getting bored waiting for my nails to dry...

The outcome.. Voila.....

Guess its worth the 2.5 hours for such delicate and polished finger and toe nails... And poor dimples had to wait for an hour as I have not expected to take so long.

Now you know!!! Keep your bfs at home when you have your nails done. Maybe to fix your study table... hehe.. since I have such delicate finger and nails, I just watched the man in action.

I feel so pampered - all in one day... hehe

Queen of Gamblers

2007-03-09T09:21:00.000+08:00

Before I forget, this I got to blog.

I haven't not been to gym on Monday for the longest time. Plus, I haven't done BPump for I think what we call half a year. So after BCombat, I continued my back to back class with AW in BPump. As usual, I kept to the usual lightest donuts available and even that is hurting as I am not used to it.

So fast forward.. after gym, headed to mamak session with TT, AW and JW. Was telling the boys how hard BPump was and AW had to contribute by saying "Heloo... the donut is only 1/2 kg each la."

But I know it was not. It was 1kg each. But boys being boys just wont believe da Queen. Plus, I was so certain cos I just use them and saw the "1 kg" there. And without hesitation, our dear gambler friend, TT offered a bet. RM100 worth of makan-makan if its not 1kg.

Well, I have nothing to lose since Im 90% sure that it was 1kg.

And guess who won???

CINA New Year

2007-02-23T14:15:00.000+08:00

So what happens during CNY? Makan, Minum, Tidur, Rehat, Judi.....

Of course, we had a simple reunion dinner which mom whip out for her children who cant possibly cook.
Then you have the house visiting on CNY where we collect angpows from the married ones. And of course, attack their cookies and oranges There will also be gambling with the relatives where you try to win their angpowsAnd of course, what is CNY without Loh Sang??

Bangkok Shopping Trip

2007-02-15T13:47:00.000+08:00

What do you call a person who goes to BKK every year? I cant help to mention that this is my 3rd consecutive year there. Each year, the trip involve some sort of shopping and eating. No sightseeing usually. Not much to blog apart that i think my trip was definitely worth it. My empty luggage bag returned with 15kg of 20 tops, 15 pants, 6 pair of shoes, 4 bags, some lingerie and loads of accessories. Not to mentioned i had even stock up shampoos from Boots. What to do. They dont call it CNY shopping for nothing.

Sigh. I miss Bkk already.

Slack Queen

2007-02-14T18:52:00.000+08:00

I know I have not been Blogging but thats cos Im very tied up at work plus I just came back from a short shopping spree in Bangkok. Yeah, love that country for their clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. And of course FOOD. Will update more very soon.

Senn's BBQ Birthday Party

2007-01-29T17:03:00.000+08:00

This is quite a backdated entry. No thanks to the birthday boy only sending me the pictures today. Senn invited us over for a BBQ at his place and despite the pouring rain, we still managed to get our asses there.

So after pigging out on all the food, nothing will ever stop the gamblers from earning some pocket money for the upcoming CNY. And guess who was the God of Gambler that night?

Yup, time for some candle blowing and cake cutting. The cake almost caught fire k. No joke.

Happy belated birthday to you, Senn. You are officially 26 years old now.

Movies and Theatre

2007-01-29T11:29:00.000+08:00

It's been a while since dimples and I went to the cinema. Last Saturday, we watched Berbagi Suami and Epic Movie back to back. No regrets definitely. Both movies were worth watching and provided great entertainment.

Berbagi Suami talks about polygamy issues faced by Indonesian women today. 3 different stories and how each of them are connected somehow. While the Indonesian accent was a bit strong, the subtitles helped and demonstrated a great but twisted lives of humans in this modern society.

Epic Movie was on the other hand a lighter film. Compressing various characters from various movies like Harry Porter, Nacho Libre, Click, Narnia, Pirates of the Carribean, Epic is really a good laugh and a good de-stress. Way silly but who says anything about watching only deep movies.

And on Sunday, watched Okiku: A Tragedy Retold at KLPAC with mom and sister. Reason Number One (and prob the only one) for watching: Cousin is the director so much show support le.. Good show but the venue is just too far le. And I dont like horror flicks.
Still.. the movies are cheaper but the performing arts offer you a more personal touch. Maybe I should just stick to DVDs...
yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..................

Blogger Skills Needed

2007-01-25T13:32:00.000+08:00

I really should be careful what I write next time. Refering to my previous entry, I think I over-exaggerated sometimes. From the comments I received, I think my friends misunderstood what I was trying to say. I dont blame them. I wrote the entry ma.

Nothing serious happen. In fact, nothing happen at all. It was the slightest problem. In fact, if da Queen dont get fed, thats an even BIGGER problem. Honestly, I think I should really scrutinise my entries and make sure it does not contain false reporting. Or inaccurate reporting.

I may get sued.

Then again, if i do, I get MNG aka Uncle Lim to solve that for me :P And that if he never again FFK Lady Di and I for dinner.

Not perfect after all...

2007-01-23T14:40:00.000+08:00

The moment when I called him after gym felt like I have been in a relationship for ages. It's the feeling where couples start losing temper at each other. Shocked! Confused! And Sad! Why shouldn't I be? Especially when you have done nothing wrong and was just there to be a punching bag for someone's anger.

But I soon realise he must have a bad day. And John Gray once said, when someone is angry and not at their best, dont add to the flames. Just hug him and let the person you are there. I guess that works. Cos dimples was ok as soon as we left Curve.

So he is not perfect. And so am I. We have our flaws. Our dark sides. He complains. He sighs. Who doesn't? I will be worried if he keeps everything to himself. At least he shares not only his happiness but also anything that troubles him. I wouldnt say I like him being angry and shortfused. Im just not used to it. Im short tempered too. And im sure he puts up with my weaknesses as well.

So I guess that makes him special. Though not perfect.

Combat in Manulife

2007-01-17T09:57:00.000+08:00

Lady Di and I made plans to go FF Consplant. But at 6pm, she msn me and said she prob cant make it in time for Combat. So she will have to ffk me. And I ffk Doug before that and told him I cant make it to FF Manulife. Muahahaha.. so i quickly msn the dude and told him my reverse plan.

It's been a while since I step foot into FF Manulife. But decided to attend CC's Combat yesterday and thankfully the class was not as packed as I tot it would be. I mean there were not a lot of people but just good enough to make the studio look like a pack of sardines. As usual, the class was good though I think I find it hard to adapt to the small area unlike Curve and Consplant studios. And rushing for 6.45pm class can be quite a nightmare. And I cant stand the sit-up track towards the end. Sound like a broken record and really gave me a bad headache.

Joined Karen for one track in BJam. But my poor strawberries was probably dying in the car. So had to go. Anyway, BJam is not my favourite. And surprise surprise Lady Di turned up in Manulife. But she was heading to RPM. Silly gal... hehehe...

I Need Another Weekend.. SOON

2007-01-16T10:34:00.000+08:00

Weekend was a good time to recuperate. But was not too sure if I actually did. No gym though cos I had to use the time to colour my hair. More $$$ to the saloon. Fortunately for me, I think they forgot to charge me for the scalp treatment. :P So that means I paid lesser.

Had a wedding dinner in Federal Hotel in the evening. And baby dimples was so sweet to offer to send me there and back. You know how KL can be really unsafe these days. Especially for female drivers like me. Had to be there earlier as I need to coordinate with my co-emcee on the script. And poor baby dimples had to find some place to chill and kill time.

Sunday again no gym. It was Baby Bunny's birthday. My first time dining in Social Bangsar. The food: not too pricey and taste above average. Baby Bunny had carbonara pasta while Mr W only had caesar salad (thanks to eating too much in the spa). dimples love his lamb rogan josh while I had my al funghi pasta since my tummy was not feeling all good that day. I blame it on the Yee Mee Soup I had for breakfast. The company was great. Brenda, for the first time, was earlier than us. Maybe bcos Jessica was the one driving. Muahahaha... It was a great dinner with great company though we should have taken some pictures that night. Even the waiter tried to be funny (or smart) when we asked him for the pappadum. He had the guts to tell us that the pappadum is the yellow rice. Muahahahahaha..

The night had to end young cos all of need to work the next day. And, we all embraced the heavy rain to our cars.

Busy Month

2007-01-12T17:38:00.000+08:00

It’s true. I’m so busy that I have no time to even blog.
I haven’t uploaded the Hanoi pictures on multiply.
I was busy being sick and have to visit the doctor twice to get a stupid MC.
I would probably get lost on the way to gym. But I think stress is helping me to lose weight. Unhealthy I know.
I haven’t see dimples since last Sunday. That’s how long I haven’t been to gym too. And I haven’t even try the new release for BStep and RPM.

These sucks.

Hopefully, next week will be better.

Last Day In Hanoi

2007-01-08T10:07:00.001+08:00

The flight was not until 6pm. So ML and I had a early start to do more last minute shopping.

And Eating. We went to Cylco Bar and Restaurant.

The ambience was great though I cant say much about the food. The waitress was very friendly. ML and I got a free cocktail each but since ML is not at a legal age to drink, we had to return one. And before we bid farewell to Hanoi, we went to Quen's Cafe to tapau more vegetable spring rolls and salad prawn.

Additional Info
Where We Stayed - Ngoc Kiam on Chu Dong Street
Paying with Dongs are worth it than paying in USD. 16000 Dong = US1D = RM3.20
Time difference - Vietnam is one hour behind

Oh wells... heading home already... miss homeland so much already....

Day Four In Hanoi

2007-01-08T10:06:00.001+08:00

Its the last day in Hanoi for my friends. ML and I are staying one more night. Thank goodness we extended cos we managed to catch the water puppet show. And our flights were not delayed. Cat had diarrohea. Poor gal. So ML and I went to explore the Old Quarters - shopping and eating non-stop. And we also found a delicious cafe near hotel that served vegetable spring rolls. Yummmmy....
And after the water puppet show which ML and I have no idea what they were saying, we headed for dinner by the lake. The pizza was ok but we could not finished it. A romantic place to dine and enjoy the scenery though the food was a bit pricey. But money cant come in the way when we are holidaying. And the Vietanemese Coffee was really bitter. Maybe it was me.

Day Three In Hanoi

2007-01-08T10:05:00.001+08:00

It's the sightseeing day. No tour guide this time. We were being adventurous. So we hired 3 cyclos to bring us around. The smoke from the bikes, the crazy traffic and the spit were all part of the trip. Seating the cyclo was not as bad if you compared to the Thailand's Tuk Tuk. This former seems safer. So first stop was the Ho Chi Minh Maosuleum which was closing at 11.30am. And we were really late cos How and Cat overslept. :P
The guards are really strict there. No cameras and phones are allowed in there. But the scanner failed to detect them in my bag. Muahahaha... And I proceed to queue up without depositing my items in the area located. Unfortunately for me, my bags were checked at the entrance. I was out of the queue again. ML thot I was detained by the guards. Muahahaha... Y and I had to deposit our items at the located area. Queueing for the 2nd time, I realised again I had another phone in my bag. SHUCKS... i just prayed they dont checked my bad this time. BUT they did. Fortunately, they didnt see the phone. Haha.. stupid.... And all the effort and queueing to see HCM's body.
Next stop, we visited Quan Tanh Temple and One Pillar Pagoda.
And we headed to lunch at the roadside again. Trust me... the food at the roadside are really yummy. Pick the one opposite Temple of Literature. The first corner shop from the main road.
With a full tummy, we went to Temple of Literature.
Last stop was Hanoi Prison but we reached too late. They were close.

And dinner at another restaurant called Align Cafe on New Year's Eve. I was having a terrible headache. 2 Paracetamol immediately solved my problem. And another place where demand exceeds supply. Everything also "FINISH FINISH". We had to settle for second best.
A tour to find the Apolaypse Club for the New Year countdown was not fruitful. So off to Bao Ganh (something like Bangsar) and found Funky Monkey but the music was too loud for some of us. So decided to find Minh Jazz Club. After much attempts and wrong turnings, we found the place 15 minutes before midnight.. which is also their closing time. ON A NEW YEAR EVE. Finally we ended up in The BALCONY. It was empty and the place reminds me of a spaceship as it is "wrapped" up in aluminium foil all over. Muahahahaha.... And when New Year came (Malaysia time), dimples called to wish me. Was missing him badly. I did had a great time spending New Year in another country and with my friends and sister but I secretly wish dimples was there too. Oh wells... cant have everything I guess.

Day Two in Hanoi

2007-01-08T09:59:00.000+08:00

I hate waking up early.

Especially not when Im in my holiday mood.

But then again it will be so wrong to sleep throughout the trip. So woke up early for breakfast and then a day tour to Halong Bay. A 3-hour bus ride and another 2 hours boat ride. With the tour guide teaching us some local language, this was getting really exciting.

And after such a long ride back, the 6 tofus aka us all went for massage. ML and I decided to go for only foot massage while the rest took the body and foot package. It was hilarious when Lady Di said the Vietnamese did not provide them a top to change.

After that, dinner it was. Went to Highway 4 which was disappointing. The taxi ride there was a con-job. As much as we thought we were getting our money worth by asking him to drive around, we realised we were being cheated instead. Food was ok. Service was so-so. But what pissed us of was that the waiters love the word "FINISH FINISH". Kitchen was close and it was partially our fault for having such late dinner. But then again, we tried the famous locusts. Gives you a terrible after taste... yucks..

And poor Lady Di has nothing much to select from and had to settle for some pastry on the way home. The walk was pretty scary but somehow I guess the people there are not as notorious. It was quite a peaceful walk though half the time I was thinking if anyone will rob us. The walk ended after 1/2 hour after we realise we were walking on the opposite direction to the hotel. hahahahaha... and a cab we took back instead.

End of Day 2.

Day One in Hanoi

2007-01-08T09:45:00.000+08:00

It was a holiday for ML since she should be rewarded for working so hard for her SPM. And after much persuasion that Air Asia is safe to travel on, ML agreed to Hanoi (and right after I told her its a french colonial place). So off to Hanoi we went with Lady Di, Y, How and Cat. When we reached Hanoi airport, realised my baggage's handle was broken. What a way to start the trip. Reported the incident then we headed to the hotel and only to be told that we need to be moved to another "sister hotel" as the former is fully booked. @#%&x# Hungry and tired. Thank goodness for some buns Mom packed for us. Soon enough, we are all checked in and ready for some adventure. Our first roadside meal in Hanoi - in one of the weekend markets. Just like a pasar malam. Weather was cold. ML was freezing and I missed dimples. And that was Day One.

Imagine 6 days with no gym. Today will be the 7th day

2006-12-22T09:46:00.000+08:00

The will to have financial freedom and complete work are taking up my time. I havent been home for dinner the entire week. Friends are neglected. Only saw Dimples once this week. I have not started on the alumni thingy. And Im losing my gym freak status. And now im losing my Porky Queen since im also banning pork... for the time being.

Really looking forward to my Xmas weekend and also Hanoi next week (tat if the bird flu dont come in full force). I need a bloody break...

Dimples Found Porky Queen

2006-12-19T12:38:00.001+08:00

*extracted from moments in life

When the door of happiness closes, another opens
But often times we look so long at the
Closed door that we dont see the one
Which has been opened for us.

Dont go for looks, they can deceive
Dont go for wealth, even that fades away
Go for someone who makes you smile,
Because it only takes a smile to
Make a dark day seem bright
Find the one that makes your heart smile.

May we have enough happiness to make us sweet,
Enough trials to make us strong
Enough sorrow to keep us human and
Enough hope to make us happy

And no, i didnt find Dimples in the gym. I will leave you guessing..... and as the title says, Dimples Found Porky Queen.

-16 Dec 2006-

2 Gals, A Guy and A Taxi Driver

2006-12-19T09:58:00.000+08:00

Bright on a Sunday morning... wait.. it was not bright. It was 5.45am when I left the house to participate in a treasure hunt organised by Ambi Pur. A part of me was thinking "Why did i get myself involved in this? I could be in bed sleeping." But the end result was worth it definitely. Picked Lady Di and MNG (and yes, I have cleared my debts with you) to the flag off point. And Malaysians being typical, never arrive on time.

Team 16.. my lucky number.... Get ur engines started gentlemen...

How Fresh We Look at 6.30am

Our F1 Taxi Driver.. he's quite crazy Gungho Taxi Driver all ready to go... Answers were everywhere.. and still we got them wrong :P

must be bcos we were too busy taking pictures... Still looking pretty 10 hours later Unfortunately, we did not win anything. But it was a great experience for me despite having to wake up really early. I hope you both had fun too.

Just like Happy Feet.

And we are still the well-known

Salute to Baby Bunny

2006-12-19T09:57:00.000+08:00

Backtrack to last Friday. Gym was a must to go all out. Friends wont believe me when I tell them I will not be stepping foot into gym for the next 5 days. But CC spoiled it for failing to make his appearance and we were already 15 minutes into the class. Thank goodness for another co-instructor who was coincidentally attending BCombat. She ended up teaching instead. I would have ended up sending CC nasty messages if class was cancelled. And of course, as Baby Bunny insist that I credit her for allowing me to FFK her for dinner after gym so I can adjourned to eat Steven Corner's yummy Chicken Chop in Uptown. Hahaha... but thank you for understanding gal. What are gal friends for right!

Sabtu, Ahad & Isnin

2006-12-12T16:05:00.001+08:00

For the first time - after a long long long time -, I hardly sweat in gym. Went to Yoga and Salsa on Saturday, thanks to the power of persuasion by EC. Yoga is difficult and not as fun as BBalance so I think I was cheating throughout the class.. muahahaha.. I should have gone BStep with Diana after Yoga but was too lazy. And when Salsa came, EC and I were contemplating to skip the class when we saw so many hip aunties waiting for the class. Thank goodness we didnt. It was not tat bad after all. I was literally stepping everywhere but EC guided me well. Phew.... I did enjoy myself. And a porky dinner with Steph at Dave's Bistro kind off wasted my whole effort in gym. Wait... but i didnt really work out...no sweat...so tat cant be count. Hahaha.. thanks for the lovely belated bday dinner gal.

Thank goodness for BCombat with Baby Bunny and EC on Sunday. I dont feel so guilty now. With stomachs to fill, shoppings to do, movies to watch (and yes going to the wrong cinema), stories to catch up, books to collect and more meals to fill the tummies, I pratically spent 11 hours in Curve on Sunday. Time sure flies. And ignorance no more.

And went bonkers on Monday. Many impulse and unplanned shopping. But was worth it, I feel. Maybe not when I have to pay the credit cards. Hahaha.... Xmas shoppings, traffic and human jams . all done and left with a pair of exhausted legs by night.

Yawnnnnnnn..

On a Non-Gym Friday

2006-12-11T10:41:00.000+08:00

So made my way to Bayu Puteri to check out TT, Doug and JW's new crib. Not bad for the price they are paying and best part it has a view of the swimming pool. And what so great of the view? That's the excuse they used to punk'd their victims and snap photographs to add to their wall of shame collection. Sadly, I was one of them... :P Proceed to Krisada in Aman Suria for Tom Yam. The verdict. After so many postponement - months after months - the impact of eating thai food was no longer there. Not as excited as before but nevertheless still good. And with 11 people sharing a set of RM242nett meal, it was certainly worth it. The portion were relatively enough. Or either that we are not big eaters. But nothing beats eating in Bangkok itself....

The night ended young for me. After a short visit again to their crib, I had to excuse myself for a bright early morning. Long weekend though.

Friends Think Im Obsess With Gym

2006-12-07T17:35:00.000+08:00

When I told LKS that my last visit to the gym was Monday (today is Thursday), he said, “Are you sure you are feeling ok?”

............................ (speechless)

And Dougie and gang forbid me to go gym on Friday so we can all go for TOM YAM.

........................................................ (Even more speechless)

How can they ask that of me??? Friday is BCombat day. But friends have to come first.

(hint: see how SUPER NICE of me to skip gym for you people. Dinner better be on you guys)

Top 5 Excuses When Relatives Get Non-Creative

2006-12-07T14:51:00.000+08:00

Very useful for those attending wedding dinners this few months.
MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: So when your turn to get married ar?

1) When I have the time...

2) Oops. I already did. I just didnt invite you.

3) When your daughter or son gets married...

4) When you decide to fund my wedding...

5) When I realise I want to get tied down with kids and having no life like you..

Different Generation

2006-12-07T14:25:00.000+08:00

The things we do sometimes give out our age.....
When you are in your early to mid-20s, you spent your weekend with friends partying non-stop in clubs or attending birthday parties.

When you are in your late 20s and early 30s, you can't avoid receiving wedding summons from your friends.

And if you are married with kids in your 30s and 40s, you tend to attend their full moon and children's birthday parties.

What about 40s and 50s? What do we attend ar? More clubbbing, weddings and children's parties?

New Stuff

2006-12-06T09:36:00.000+08:00

No im not going to talk about gym now. In fact, Im gonna write about the steam room. In my entire year and a half in gym.. and the steam room, I have never come across a full house in that smoky sweaty room. Maximum 3 people in a steam room usually but last Sat, there were 10 women crowding inside trying to have their pores open. Dont know why I found it funny at all but somehow the big crowd didnt make the room any hotter. And funny cos everyone seems not wanting to leave.

Later in the night, after a kids bday party and yum cha, TT, OTS and LK and I headed to kill time in bowling. I call it ROLLING. And not bad a score for someone who does not really bowl.... aka ME. First game - 66 points.

Second game - 88 points.

Someone should buy the lottery.. 6688

And when Sunday came, I put on my chauffeur cap and drove mom for a wedding dinner in KL. EC agreed to have dinner and suggested Alexis. Which I was cool since I have not been there before. Somehow I dont know why I think Alexis was in Maju Junction Mall instead of Great Eastern Mall. Thank goodness I didnt have to drive there. I would have ended up in the wrong side of the town. Lovely evening, good food and great chat with EC... while he annoys the waitress with his 1001 requests. muahahaha....

3 Days In A Row

2006-11-29T13:33:00.000+08:00

I think i should move and just live in the gym.

Sunday - cardio machine + BCombat (was late for yoga)
Monday - pilates + yoga (RPM was full)
Tuesday - cardio machine + BCombat

Finally, tried Myke's class yesterday since he was replacing Terrence in FF Consplant. Since the former didnt teach in FF Maxis when I was there last 2 weeks, I was hoping I am not tat jinx to miss his class this round. And as usual, when he asked whether there was any first timer in the class, only 1 hand was up. But when we asked "any first timers in my class"... i think almost everyone's hands were up in the air. *grin*

But that does not mean his class was not good. It was great but my leg still ache from the pilates stretching and i was not familiar with his tracks. I think they are older tracks. But its good still cos am getting bored of the newer tracks. Hehe... hopefully to attend the small boy's class again in the near future.

Am missing BStep and BBalance already. A bit of BPump and RPM. But no gym until Saturday. Need some time to recuperate.

RASCAL FLATTS -What Hurts The Most

2006-11-27T12:08:00.000+08:00

a song i like a lot and is posted in conjunction with Porky Queen reaching her 100th entry in this blog.

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not what gets me

What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do

It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken

What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do

What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do

Ooohhh....

Doggy Style

2006-11-27T11:22:00.000+08:00

What were u thinking? Before I further elaborate on what the title is about, allow me to praise Terrence for his wonderful Combat Class yesterday. His funny antics just make the class even more fun each time. And the power and force he puts in just keeps you going non-stop. Highly recommended. Hope to attend more but I have been missing Teoh’s Step class on Saturday so much I am feeling guilty.

Anyway, back to Doggy Style. Was very excited when I saw the ads in the paper and I know "THIS I MUST GO". I need to find out if the mascot is as cute as the one I saw in Movie World in Aussie.

Queuing with parents and kids... but me with no kids....

Persuade Lady Di to join the queue

The 2 Big kids on Stage

We were so delighted....... or at least I am la... that big fury animal must be exhausted in that suit... thanks to WL for snapping pictures for the 2 ladies. And waiting for us while we shop. Hahaha

And of course, being the anal us, we cant help but to some spot some mistakes on the poster ads of the event.. Terrible huh? Another sign of carelessness...

And that night, I finished reading Guys and Dogs by Elaine Fox.

A funny romance story which I like. And you know wat they say about man who likes dogs? High chances of being good husbands. Er.... not sure if i can believe that... but worth as a guide. So next time, ask ur man if they have dogs of love dogs?? hahaha.. worth a try.

Gym Again

2006-11-22T18:15:00.000+08:00

I don’t usually gym on Tuesday. Yesterday was exceptional as I did not gym on Monday. Headed towards to FF Consplant for BCombat and BBalance. The jam was horrendous, I have to admit. But nevertheless I managed to reach there 10 minutes before class. Ayeo joined me in both classes. But he was good despite not being a class person. I am beginning to like BBalance more. Feels more flexible these days but must still work on the warrior pose. That one is a killer but since it will tone my legs, might as well learn it well. But somehow some of the poses kinda feel kinky… and Ayeo said the music seems like the ones you played when you have sex.

*slap forehead*

I don’t know what else to say.

Chili Padi Cow Queen??

2006-11-20T17:45:00.000+08:00

Friday's gym didnt happen because of the heavy downpour.

Instead, on Saturday I went for BBalance and RPM which was kinda ok. Boring cos no one I know went to gym. And when evening came, I totally lost my appetite for dinner when my mom's friend commented about my voluptous figure. While i thanked her for her honesty, I think she was the reason why I only ordered fried button mushrooms for dinner - my only solid food that day. Shucksssss.....

And when Sunday came, I know I have to go for Yoga and BCombat. I kinda like Terrence's way of teaching. Kinda add a little spice to BCombat for the regulars who are already tired and bored of the tracks. Then proceed to lunch at Paddingtons One Utama with Stephy and with last-minuters MNG and LKS. I ordered... 703 or was it 903... it was some dollar pancakes with lots of fruits and nuts. Something healthy and less fattening for the pork lover.

And dinner was still reasonably healthy as well. Phew.....

I know Im getting too paranoid. To the extreme that I am having celery sticks for lunch. But I love the celeries. They are not only healthy but tasty. I wonder if I will ever get over a week's lunch with only vegetables.

I feel like a cow already.

On My Off Days

2006-11-17T15:50:00.000+08:00

So took 1/2 day leave yesterday and when people asked what I was gonna do.

Porky Queen: Service car lol... and go gym... and go watch Casino Royale
Most of the reaction I got was: WHAT??? You took leave to go gym?? You are nuts.

Hehe.. Baby Bunny and I wanted to tried out another Combat's instructor class in Menara Maxis so it would only be practical if i left work early. Unfortunately, he didnt teach yesterday. Dratsssss big time.. But it was first time at Maxis and I really look sam pah... really not use to the place there.

So after torturing ourselves in BBalance and BCombat, we headed to indulge in Chillis. This round, Baby Bunny and I shared Triple Play with Mr W who came later to join us. They dont call it Triple Play for no reason yeah.

And yes, I was very adamant that I was never gonna watch Bond show. Well, I'm no Bond fan but now I got to eat my words. Casino Royale was bloody awesome. And coming from a person who never watch most of the old sequels, I really think I am tempted to watch them now. Daniel Craig really had the killer eyes.

Enough now. Need to head to FF for RPM. Yes on my leave day again. Gym for 3 days in a row... Not bad!

More Resistance

2006-11-16T11:18:00.000+08:00

Seeing how TT has lost so much weight recently, I guess RPM is really working for him. So I decided I should give it a shot.

So I claimed that I was new in RPM... which was indeed ½ true. I did RPM a year ago for 2 or 3 times… on the old bike. So technically I did it before but not the right way. So instructor AL showed and explained all the correct ways to use the machine to the class.

And the class begins.

And after 2 tracks, I was exhausted. My stamina must be really low. And throughout the class, AL kept going “More Resistance More Resistance”. That’s all I heard. Man, cycling is not that easy. There was a moment when my leg could not even pedal anymore and the gal next to me had to lower the resistance on my bike so my legs could move. How shy!!!

But I guess it was worth it. I didn’t give up. I finished the entire class. Cos it’s a motivation to fit into my old clothes.

Hmm… but all the kilos were added back at late dinner with Lady Di and MNG. How is it possible for me to shed off those kilos when I add them back after gym??

Maybe I should just get a whole new wardrobe.

What I Feel Now

2006-11-14T15:53:00.001+08:00

i feel crap
i feel fear
i feel sleepy
i feel fat
i feel neglected
i feel betrayed
i feel mellow
i feel cold
i feel hurt
and i feel unPorky.

Kaki Gembira

2006-11-14T10:22:00.000+08:00

Another free premiere tickets to watch little penguins in Antartica. Never saw the trailer, to be honest, but with such big names like Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, Elijah Wood, etc, who can possibly say no! And I have a soft spot for soft and cuddly looking creatures. Definitely far better and funnier than March of the Penguins which I literally fell asleep. I dont think I even finish watching the latter.

But the animated musical was different. It was hillarious but I think TT and WL laughed more than I did. I was somewhat distracted. Maybe I ate too much KFC. Maybe I feel weird not going to the gym. I dont know. Something is bothering me. I dont know what it is. Hope is not the biatch. I hope I know what it is. Cos its farking irritating me.

** Credit to WL for translating the title of the movie.

The Power of Words

2006-11-10T18:20:00.000+08:00

Some people can be a LOW Bitch. Some people can cleverly twist your words and make you look bad in people's eyes. And I fell victim to this people. Thankfully enough, CeL confronted me and cleared the air. She knows me enough not to bad-mouth anyone unlike LOW Bitch. Glad she knows that I didnt volunteer those information.

Some people can be so low.

So unprofessional.

So bitchy.

I Was Working

2006-11-10T11:17:00.000+08:00

One of the perks of working here is that I get to go to the movies at 2pm on a working day. Haha.. not everytime la... but more like I got invited to watch it.

Watched Cinta - sebuah kisah tentang cinta before the actual screening on Nov 30. A Malay movie directed by Kabir Bhatia, it touches on 5 different love stories that cut across various age group. A very modern and touching film which depicts various of love - old, young, forbidden, everlasting, sacrifice.. The scene that touched me the most is the sacrifice made by the husband to let go a wife he truly truly loved. In a note, "Love is about letting the person I love go and knowing she is happy."

But i didnt cry. Im quite the tough chick. Only cry when I watch Mighty Joe Young. When that poor guy felled off the ferris wheel. Not Titanic. Not World Trade Centre.

I think I am heartless.

Slacker Queen

2006-11-08T12:36:00.000+08:00

One should never attempt BCombat the day after BPump. It's TORTURING. I never felt so exhausted in BCombat. Arms were aching badly. Legs were reluctant to move. After 1/2 of Muay Thai track, I was ready to give up. Should never push myself any further just in case.

Baby Bunny and I decided to indulge in sinful McD after that. What a way to treat ourselves after gymming. Muahaha... no wonder I have not shed those extra kilos. And Baby Bunny can really eat. But lucky her, she does not put on weight! Im so JEALOUS now...

And as both of us reminisce about our school days, we cant help but to laugh at the similar dreams or nightmares that we have. Even till today.

You know what they say about laughing after a full meal? Makes you fatter. Hahahaha...

I AM SO GOING TO BAN CURVE ON MONDAY

2006-11-06T23:16:00.000+08:00

Yes Im PISSED.

Despite being there at 7.10pm, I was denied entry to BCombat for one good reason. I didn't register for class. There was a long line and stupidly thinking I could sneak into class was rather naive of me. Can u believe the GUARDS never left their place for a good 10 minutes or more? They even put a bar on the other exit to forbid us from entering. WTF!!!!!! I was so close to even do my combat stance outside the studio. But on 2nd thot, nah...

Lady Di and I grew impatient of waiting and wasting time. So we proceed to use the cardio machines. YES machines again. What's with machines and I this month???
After stepper for 15 minutes and cross trainer for another 10 minutes, I already felt out of breath. Drats......How to continue with BPump later??

So While waiting for the lucky members to finish BCombat, and I can help but to feel envious, Lady Di said, "So Cham right. Can see but cannot go."

That's when I DECIDED. No more Curve on Mondays. It's a waste of time. CC's class is way too packed. And curve is just way too jinx.

Even AJ was not spared of the miserable porthole and I think she suffered a broken spoiler resulting from it. Sniff Sniff Sniff. Mommy is so sorry.... :-(

So yeah, until Im less pissed, Curve FF will not be an option for me. NOT even for BCombat and BPump with my usual instructors.

Hectic Weekend

2006-11-06T13:01:00.000+08:00

My Friday gym ritual did not happen as I was once again summoned to my sis's graduation dinner where I spent 1/2 the evening feeling bored. Believe me! You don’t wanna sit in a room full of strangers and who to me, are very proper and boring. Haiseh..... Mom was too busy chatting with other parents. And worst, some dude sitting beside me trying to make clever conversations which I have no interest to listen. I should be in CL's birthday. Im sure that was more fun. Drats....

So since Friday no gym, Saturday must go to gym. Was looking forward to BStep and BCombat until Curve had to cancel all the classes due to some unforeseen circumstances. What a diplomatic way to put it!!! Apparently, some dude had a heart attack while using machines and hmmm... died. Poor chap. So headed to Manulife with WL instead. At least they still have 2 evening classes. Did BStep 1/2 way cos my legs were aching badly still. Must be the cross trainers. Didnt I say I hate machines? Anyway, after that was BCombat taught by KT and YKH who was not spared the freedom to be in class as a member. But I guess 2 instructors were better than one. So who is complaining? Anyway, headed to Restoran Muar at Tengkat Tong Shin for dinner. Good food but too oily for me. But kam sia WL for bringing me there k.

And when Sunday came, Baby Bunny and I headed to CC's housewarming, Thinking food wont be served that early, we crashed our ass at TGIF and each finished a bowl of mushroom soup before that. And bottomless Ice Lemon Tea. Yikess.. Already 1/2 full when we reached his crib. Haha.. and were the first to arrive. Kiasu betul. So overall nice place, nice neighbourhood, nice host and of course nice food. There was siu yook (u can see my face light up when I saw pork)..... and the cakes.. they were AWESOME. Wanted another piece of chocolate cake but since I haven’t been a good gal at gym, I guess I have to pass. :(

Wanted to so crash into bed but I think I ate too much. Dratss.. Instead finished reading Five People You Meet In Heaven. Was about time I did.

It's Hard To Choose

2006-11-02T10:20:00.000+08:00

Something Baby Bunny said got me thinking... again. Career vs Love. Which will I pick?

Would I give up LOVE for a high flying job in the States, packed with an attractive and irressistible combo package called security and stability? If yes, am I materialistic?

Or will LOVE be strong enough for me to lead a simple and perhaps happy life, where material gains do not matter?

It's really hard to decide. Which road will one take? Which road will you take?

Aliens in Cardio Dance

2006-11-02T10:19:00.000+08:00

Always good to try out new instructors and new classes. Had a go at Jimmy's Cardio Dance class yesterday after Combat.

And my observation from the 2 classes?? Cardio Dance members dress in more colourful gym attire. I AM so SERIOUS. Looking at what Baby Bunny and I wore, we were so out of place. We were BORING. We were not in pink, turqoise, yellow or purple like most of them. Shucks... But guess we had a great time making a fool of ourselves. :D

Do i like it? Maybe. But Combat still remain #1. Cos its faster and impactful. It feels strong and powerful. And its more serious than Cardio Dance where I spent 1/2 the time laughing and trying to remember the dance steps.

Im so not cut out to be a dancer "_"

STRESS

2006-11-01T11:25:00.001+08:00

I must be stress. I dreamt of work yesterday. I was asked to try and write an article in Mandarin. BUT BUT BUT... I dont know Mandarin. Can speak. But cant read and write. And one month Mandarin class cant help you in that. I must be really stress.

Grammar Issues

2006-10-31T11:02:00.000+08:00

My English is not perfect. Neither is my grammar. But ever since GB constantly correct my mistakes back in PR days (which i of course thank and love her for this), I tend to be more careful and anal. And yesterday I cant help but noticing an announcement notice on my gym's board. It was HORRENDOUS. I can easily spot 4 grammar or spelling mistakes in one piece of announcement. Even announcement was spelt as annoncement. Not mentioning that the sentences do not even flow properly. What are these people thinking? Dont they vet their copy before putting them up? It's really ridiculous.

Cant Live Without Passport

2006-10-31T11:01:00.000+08:00

The wonders of gym passport is that one can visit any branch that they like. So my usual gym session on Mondays at Curve was moved to Subang for some unavoidable reasons. And i did the unimaginable. I used the freaking machines :S I know I know.. I said many times how I hate the machines but I was left with no choice... BodyBalance and BodyJam were not an option. But, the machines were not as bad. Especially since King of Queens on Starworld was accompanying me throughout.

And going to KHY's Combat does have its pro and con. Pro is that he will show u the right movements and stances which other older instructors will hardly touch. Con is that its just too late for a Monday.

Guess we cant have everything.

Halloween Party

2006-10-30T10:47:00.000+08:00

When Lady Di invited us to tag along Souled Out for some costume party, I was really expecting Malaysians to dress up. But apart from 5 of us from the same clan, no one else came dressed up to the theme. And that excludes 3 Souled Out staffs k.

Anyway, rewind a bit. Tom Yam with the gang was supposed to happen at Vichuda before Halloween party. But i think since we are not meant to eat Tom Yam or BKT for that matter, the plan shifted to Souled Out for dinner. And thank goodness booking for a group of 14 people or so was still possible at 3pm.

Gypsy Wannabe And the Friendly Witch Baby Bunny & Mr W (Witch and Rocker aka Rapper) Who else came: Keith, Ted, Karen, Doug, Linda, Senn, Angie and Ali and finally.... JuOn and Dead German Soldier. Scary la JuOn.. no wonder she won best dressed that night

And if u want a peaceful sleep, dont touch her wine bottles

But, as soon as Juon claimed her prize, she returned to her normal self.

What a night it has been.... FUN AND AWESOME. As everyone slowly left, we were joined with the 2nd batch of people - Lady Di and Wai's friends. But flu soon caught up with me and I had to bid farewell to all.

No fun driving home sneezing all the way. But for a night filled with laughter, it was WORTH IT.

Till 2007's Halloween......

Goodbye My Fish Bowl Mate

2006-10-27T15:41:00.000+08:00

Again. It happened AGAIN. Everytime I feel contented with a place, someone is bound to leave. My fish bowl mate just informed that she is leaving next month. That's freaking fast. It's sad but I'm happy for her of course. And I wish her all the best. Now im beginning to wonder if I will am required to shift place. Or if my boss will move into the room with me. I definitely cant have the room to myself. Or can I? If so, I want my fish bowl mate's place. And her wall.. where I can plaster all my undeveloped pictures. Speaking of which, that will sure to burn my pocket since im such a cam-gal. But I really am sad now cos I will miss having her around. Awwwww...
Wishing u all the best in ur new fish bowl yeah....

My Deepa-Raya

2006-10-25T18:05:00.000+08:00

So did I spend my Deepa-Raya as planned?
The answer is Yes.

First off, GYM was a definite affair. Friday! Saturday! And Monday! Each day with at least 1 ½ class. And when Wednesday came, I was already reluctant to step anywhere near Curve again. Even with the holidays, it was packed as usual. Had my first step at YOGA but it’s a love-hate feeling. Still thinking if I will ever make time to go for it. Still love Combat and Step though I hate the old tracks. Why cant instructors stick to the new tracks?

And you think I would have been fitter and slimmer with all the endless hours spent there? Don’t bet on it. Especially when you start to fill the growling tummy with sinful Shrimp Pasta from TGIF. Lunch with Baby Bunny and Mr W on Saturday after gym and it was a hilarious sight. Mr W had a point. We females sometimes talk about celebrities as if they are our best friends. Kekeke.. And as the both of them indulged in political debate, I cant help but to think how non-political I am. Shallow? Maybe!

Anyway, Monday came and after gym, Baby Bunny and I headed to the same place again. And come to think of it I am not a TGIF fan at all. CL joined us and I think we really need to buy 4D cos I think this is the first time I ever seen him in gym… Or maybe second? So another sinful meal of fiery calamaris, BBQ chicken served with mashed tomato and broccoli and lastly the double brownie topped with ice cream. Not forgetting my bottomless ice lemon tea. Slurrrpppppppp…. Of course, we all shared. But that dessert alone already killed my effort. What the heck?

So what else did I do apart from losing and adding calories?

I make a date with Talladega Nights and Rob B Hood. Awesome movies though I prefer the latter better. Its HILARRIOUS and comedies are definitely the best for one’s mind. Plus, I am already in my second season of Sex And The City and believe me, that’s a progress.

Even better, I finally finished reading “Everyone Worth Knowing” by Lauren Weisberger – the same author for Devil Wears Prada. I feel connected to the book especially since I had my share of PR experience for a good 3 years. But I certainly didn’t get paid to party all night long. We PR people are always so misunderstood.

And being a social butterfly, I had obligations to attend to. Met up with MY, GM, ST and KC at a coffee place drinking my new found Tazo Ice Shaken Tea (taste like lemonade but better) after a dinner which I was not sure why I was needed to attend.

Anyway, nothing beats sleeping till late. Not even a facial and spa massage / milk bath. And I’m so serious. Somehow I waited too long for the pampering, and when the time came, I was just not excited anymore. Plus, the facial was the most painful one I ever had. Why can’t I just be blessed with good skin and be spared the torture?

In a nutshell, I gym, ate, watch movies, read, sleep, pamper and social as planned. Now I need a break from my break.

Muruku and Ketupat Season

2006-10-20T13:51:00.000+08:00

Since Im stuck in KL this loooonnngg holiday season and since i dont foresee myself visiting houses to free load on their food and collect green packets, I have listed some economical things to do.

1) Go gym - already pay ma.. my as well make full use of it
2) Watch movies - not exactly economical but need to catch up on my shows
3) Watch SATC - Dvds to keep me company and its free
4) Catch up with friends - lagi not economical unless we sit in Chillis for bottomless Ice Lemon Tea. Then again, mamak still more affordable. No need to dress up some more.
5) Spa and facials - also paid already ma. Must go.
6) Read - at least to finish the book that im reading now la
7) Sleep - i think this is the BEST one. hmmmm....

Anyway, wishing everyone a Happy Deepavali and Hari Raya holiday...

Fetish Kills

2006-10-19T13:02:00.000+08:00

Broke the news to CL this early morning. It's not my business really. But we both know this person. Or rather I was introduced to him before. And YES! ALARMING! But yet we cant deny that there are people with some crazy or wild fetish out there. When the news spread yesterday, I was just piecing the info together. My initial guess was him. But nothing was for sure until the name was revealed.

OMG...

It's hard when you know that person. You met him. You shook his hand. You hangout with him. At least once. You heard about him all the time in conversations. And now, he happened to have some secrets under his sleeve. Really, maybe I am shallow minded. Maybe we are all. It was shocking. No doubt about that. Maybe we should not pass judgement based on what he did. Yes, its his life. Just stupid to have people found out. But I feel sorry for his family. He should have thought about the consequences. Maybe he was not thinking.

Somehow, I no longer can look at him the way I used to. Or the way I knew him. It's different. But i wish the best for him. Hopefully he realises his mistakes. And repent. Before it is too late.

STOOPID JAM

2006-10-17T10:25:00.000+08:00

Hate the jam so badly now. One knows how much gym means to me and not being able to go could easily translate to total DISAPPOINTMENT for me. So yeah, the roads were just filled with cars yesterday. Not sure why but it made me really unhappy and lousy. After dropping GC home, I tot I would give it a shot and try to make it to Curve. But the journey towards that direction was horrendous. So called up Uptown to check on the classes. And they have Advanced Step. SHUCKS. What the hell is that????

So gave up and decided to make my way home instead especially since the jam aggravated my migraine. Plus, got to reschedule my appointment with MNG. Sorry la. But thank you for understanding yeah.

Phew... Thank goodness Mom had some leftover dinner for me. I was starving like mad. Noodle soup never tasted so good. I cleaned up the whole pot for her. Haha... And the remaining mooncakes are just too hard to resist.

See what no-gym makes you do?

EAT MORE!

First time in Muar

2006-10-16T13:09:00.000+08:00

Never stepped foot in Johor before. And Sunday was my first. ST and V got married and being the good chi muis, I have no choice but to tag along. Don’t get me wrong. I had great fun. For a trip that lasted only ½ a day, we already managed to eat 4 meals. Breakfast at bride’s place, another breakfast at the highway, pre-lunch at groom’s house and finally LUNCH at Muar restaurant. How not to be fat?

Awww.. thats so adorable

I love her smile and her dress.. and of course her too la.. muacks..

Chi Muis in White

And my discoveries in Muar?

The high antennas on each roof

My saviour - it was hot ok…IAnd, they love singing...

Anyone for more culture shock???

Photographer For A Day

2006-10-14T21:17:00.000+08:00

Im beginning to think that I can be a multi-tasker. One minute, I am an emcee. The next minute, I am trying my hands on photography. Hahahaha… I don’t mind really. But I dread having to work on the weekends. And it’s a kids event! :S Why do I always get myself into such situation? Can’t help it right since most of my shows are animation. Anyway, though I didn’t feel I contributed much apart from snapping pictures, I enjoyed myself a bit. Stole some ideas for kids games which I can conveniently used in kids’ parties next time.
Thank goodness Baby Bunny was nice enough to look for me for lunch. Muacks Muacks to you… hahaha… You saved me from my boredom.
Even the BEAR from Open Season came to say helloThe Mule deer also dropped by
Hahaha.. how can you possibly be bored.....

My 5 mins of Fame… Or Shame??

2006-10-14T20:43:00.000+08:00

One should not go against the gym instructor. REALLY, they can do anything. Friday’s Combat was one good reason. I was one of the innocent members being summoned to teach a track for Combat. As much as I tried to hide and pretend that I do not exist, I cant really help it when all eyes start to stare when CC pointed at me as The LITTLE GAL. SHUCKS. WHY ME? Just because I talk and laugh too much in class should not make me a target right?

So being the good sport, I gave in.

Phew. Thank goodness it was my favourite track.

Being up on stage gives a whole new perspective. First, I need to make sure I don’t fall off the small stage. Second, it’s nice to see everyone down below following your steps. Third, I have to place my stance in the opposite directions. :S And lastly, I feel my sweat dripping over the guy at the bottom. Poor guy…

Somehow I should not be pissed at CC. Cos I did have some fun. Even if it means making a fool out of myself. I mean how often do you get your 5 mins of fame? Or in this case, maybe shame? Members will probably remember me as the gal who sucked in combat. Or not!

At least I smell good up there. Cos Baby Bunny and I applied hair conditioner before class. Putting our theory into practice and see whether doing that will help soften the hair. Hmm… still early to say. But I think the strong smell attracted Mr Smily Number 2 (who also happened to be one of the innocent member) to smile at us throughout the class. But then again, maybe it was our loud laugh and voice that attracted him…

Hahaha…

And welcome Dream Weaver to FF Combat and Step. Let’s do again next week k.

And Step was awesome. Trying to get the hang on the new tracks seeing that I have not tried it since the new release. It’s been while since I went to Step actually. It’s tough and pressuring especially when you are the target of failure… hahaha… somehow Teoh knows I am always blur when it comes to his class. And moreover, it’s new tracks. And I love the new tracks. It has some combat element in it.

Hmmm… give me some time. I’m sure I will master it soon enough. Just wait.

Love Perhaps... Chapter 2

2006-10-13T10:26:00.000+08:00

First, it was for work sake. But after following 3 episodes, I cant help but to continue watching it. Although my fav Mr Nice Guy is out of the game already, I still want to know who gets eliminated each week. And more importantly who the mole is? But then again, since I was let into some insider news yesterday, Im not sure if I will still be excited watching it. Nevertheless, IM STILL HOOKED.

Thumbs up for the production team for doing a better job now. I can see some improvements now. I dont feel so bad wasting my precious Thursday in front of my idiot box now.

I NEED MY FACIAL

2006-10-12T12:27:00.000+08:00

Must be stressed these days. Either that or I have not been taking care of my skin. Too many breakouts. Even the newly bought Dermalogica Total Eye Care (which i feel its a blardy good deal cos it comes free microfoliant and hydrating booster) does not seem to be helping. Zits keep coming back. Totally hate it. Maybe its the hair. Maybe im sweating too much in gym. I dont know. I always have a lot of Maybes.

Just cant wait for my next facial and spa session. But tat's too far away. :S

Amazing Day

2006-10-11T16:32:00.000+08:00

Ever since I started working, lunches have always been with colleagues or friends or alone. Today is one exceptionally different day. For the first time, I had lunch with my mom. Must but 4D... hahahaha… Since I was heading to Shah Alam for a meeting, I thought why not give Mom a call for lunch? And especially since I will be packed the whole week... Lucky she was available.

It was a great time to catch up really. Though we just had plain sizzling noodle. Mom was updating me with her drama stories and I was telling her about my dinner with ex-bosses yesterday. Plus, we did some grocery shopping like we always do before I got AJ. Ever since I had AJ, we hardly shop in Giant together anymore. And I do miss those days. (AJ is my car for those who are still wondering what or who AJ is - tats the prob when you dont read blogs from the beginning)

Well, time was running fast. Dropped Mom back to the office and headed to the station. Turned out meeting was delayed. Drats… should have known better. Wonder when will be the next time I ever have the opportunity to lunch with Mom again? Unless of course, I am posted to the station.

Never!!!!

Crowd is Back

2006-10-10T10:03:00.000+08:00

Happily thinking that there will be lesser people in gym this fasting month, I was so wrong. Yesterday’s class was extremely packed. Maybe it’s the public holiday for Selangor the next day. But Baby Bunny and I still manage to secure our usual spot. Phew…

During the 3rd or 4th track, Baby Bunny pointed at Mr Smily who happened to walk into class. Flashback. Mr Smily was the one who we bumped into at Combat 2 weeks back… and he really has a nice smile. Always smiling.

Imagine like a crazy teenager who has just saw her idol, I gave her the “Yeah, that’s him” look. Haha… cant help it. He does have good looks. Good looks until it distracted Baby Bunny and I from following the moves. Hahahaha… Young boy though, I told Baby Bunny.

And I still hate push-ups. They are the worst. Still love the new tracks but I will get bored of it very soon.

Pump, as usual, was next. Alone again with no one to talk to. Sad sad sad… I so don’t want to go gym alone. It’s not exciting anymore. Especially Pump!! Thank goodness I still have Baby Bunny for Combat. :D

Movie Weekend

2006-10-09T11:27:00.001+08:00

One of those lazy weekends for me again. The haze is back and I am just finding excuses not to go out. More errands to run at home, more chauffeuring to do and finally caught up with the DVDs and also movies with WL.

Monster House
I guess I expected a lot from Steven Spielberg. Not saying that the animation was boring but it was not something I enjoyed. Maybe bcos I was watching from a DVD, maybe I have no surround sound that will scare the shit out of me, maybe cos I was watching alone, or maybe I was busy reading Everyone Worth Knowing at the same time. I don’t know.

You, Me & Dupree
Three is certainly a crowd. And when you have Dupree in the house, you cant help but to love this fella. Irritating yeah. But I will give him an A+ for whipping up a delicious meal and being such a love-sick loyal dude… minus the butter of course. Plus since I am such a big fan of Kate Hudson, I will never miss her shows. I watched Raising Helen 5 times and I am still not bored of it. A recommended comedy for those who likes to laugh their brains out though I still find CLICK the funniest comedy so far.

More to come.....

Happy Belated Mooncake Festival

2006-10-09T11:15:00.000+08:00

Mooncakes are the best. I love them to bits. With so many choices in the market now, I still stick by good old lotus paste. But this festival has never been a special occasion for my family. So I tot, who not I just head to gym? Speaking of which the Combat class was getting really exciting. Then, came home early to accompany mom and sister… only to find that no one was home. Wth???

My bad for not calling to tell them I was coming home early. But my feelings tell me that they must have gone to Aunt’s place and should be back anytime soon.

And I was right.

And so, we did manage to eat mooncakes together after all. Though Mom did hinted that all must return home reunion dinner for the festival next year.

Totally agree. :D

Importance of Dressing Up

2006-10-05T17:52:00.000+08:00

This is one of those vain days when I felt like dressing up really corporate compared to wearing plunging neck tops and mini skirts or jeans to work. And thank goodness I did. For a good reason, I was summoned to attend a Ministry meeting with the directors. Why? Cos they need someone to set-up the laptop, turn it on, play the Mpeg file and switch it off. Hahahahaha.... Well, im not complaning. How else can you flaunt your 3 piece suit?

But it was really an experience to be in the Minister's office. And yes, now I know I must be prepared at all time. Especially when it comes to what I wear to work... You dont want to walk into the office to have eyes glaring at you. :P

New Release in Gym

2006-10-05T14:28:00.000+08:00

What can I say? I totally dig the new release for Combat. A lot of jumping, skipping and punching. Not forgetting lots of sweat dripping from my skin. It's different attending other instructors' class from my usual. The 2 ladies were good yesterday but I think the PA system in Uptown did not do them any justice. The sound was just not powerful and motivating enough to push you to do even more.

Anyway, went for 1/2 of BodyStep class after that. Not too bad either. But my tummy was growling so much that I decided to call it a day before I faint. And in my hurry to meet the boys for supper, I forgot to stamp my parking ticket. Ended up paying RM5. Stupid me!!! And as punctual as I always am, I ended up being the first there. Grrrrrrr......

Cant wait for my next class. Lets hope the PA system buck up by then. Otherwise, it will be such a disappointing week in gym.

Bos Dari Neraka

2006-10-02T11:23:00.000+08:00

How many of us know of bosses from hell? Or whose bosses are like screaming banshees? I am quite fortunate in my 3 years plus of working life as I have yet to come across any. My last 2 mini-bosses were great to have and we still managed to maintain that friendship till today. My current mini boss is a darling too especially now that we have build the foundation of trust.

Watching Devil Wears Prada just reminds you that not all bosses are that nice. You are lucky when you find one. In my case, I found 3 ladies. But I think bosses are still human. They may come across mean or make life hell for you – but deep down inside them, there could be some goodness. Reading Devil Wears Prada was a bit different though. Miranda Priestley was all inhumane.

And if you think all women bosses are hard to work with, that’s not true. I had a so-called boss during my internship days who will give me hell and who I will gladly sue if he continues to torture me emotionally. I could claim being under duress if I have known better at that time. But guess the lesser problems I give, the faster and easier I can get out of the company. Anyway, I don’t consider him a boss then. I consider him a jerk. Still is a jerk. I think. I hope I do not need to bum into him ever again.

So watch or read Devil Wears Prada. Reading is more hillarious though. :D

Love... Perhaps

2006-10-02T11:20:00.000+08:00

Over the airwaves, television and print, there seem to be endless promotion on the new reality show on our local terrestrial channel. 15 guys vying for the heart of 3 fabulous girls. Sounds like Joe Millionaire? Hmmm…. I am one of the suckers for reality shows and having watched the pilot and the 2nd episode, I can’t help but to be critical.

Well, some of the guys were not bad looking, But, it was not the guys which irritated me. It was more of the technical and production bit. The lightings were horrible. The show is so dark all the time. Even the cutest guy look like he has spread butter on his face. The storyline was boring and choppy. Half the time I have the urge to flip the channel but under certain circumstances, I cant. Plus, the audio was so bad that I can’t even hear what the guys were trying to say. And there were no subtitles. :S And I don’t even want to start commenting about the host.

I should just start making my Thursday plans instead of sitting home being tortured by a low budget crap.

Bitchy Mood

2006-09-28T14:13:00.000+08:00

What will be your first reaction when you come home to find your only parking space being taken by a stranger? Bad enough if your neighbour eats into your tiny little space all the time. But this Waja does not seem to be a regular around.

I can be quite a bitch especially when I come home, exhausted and can’t find a nice spot right in front of my house. Okies. Maybe the car is a visitor. But after much waiting, I grew impatient. I needed my beauty sleep. So, after some bell ringing searching for the owner and many negative answers, I decided to leave a note on the windshield of the Waja – informing the person never to occupy my little space again. Seriously, how else can you deal with such situation? I can totally understand if there is a function but if you are a visitor, can you at least park near the person you are visiting so it’s easier for the house owner to find you.

At the stroke of midnight, we heard the car ignition being switched on. Hmmm… looks like I was not the only one who was being unreasonable. My neighbour’s car parked so near the Waja (and of course mine on the other end) that he was literally trapped in between. Talk about difficulty in moving out your car. And because he was very apologetic about the whole thing, I did feel a bit of guilt leaving him the sarcasm note. Too late.

Most of us have issues with our neighbours snapping our parking space, sweeping leaves to our home or perhaps renovating the house at some god-forsaken hours. So we were told to live in harmony and deal with the situation in a civilized manner. But, how do you even start asking them without coming across as offensive? Cos I don’t wan to start making enemies here.

Oh wells…. maybe we can start saving rotten eggs now.

Gym Affair

2006-09-26T19:50:00.000+08:00

Remember the time when your teacher scolds you for not paying attention in class? And when you thought you have passed the era where you will no longer be humiliated in that way ever again? Guess not.

People who know me came to accept that I talk a lot… Sometimes too much. So I was happily catching up Baby Bunny (who prefers to be known as that compared to CA) in gym class - talking about how right my theory about Puasa month - … Until…

“xxxx, Stop Talking” said CC in yesterday’s Combat.

Immediately, I turned to the front, ashamed and kept quiet like a 15-year-old who has just been caught playing truant. Taken aback? A bit. I should have just given him the ugly stare and continue talking. What worst could happen? Me sent out to detention? Or in this case out of class?? Hahaha…But then again, when you have so many people in the gym, you don’t want to attract that unwanted attention.

How can you stop someone from talking? It’s not fair. Anyway, Combat was great. Was sweating more than usual. That shows that I am putting my effort now. New release will be out next week and I am sure to find it more difficult to follow the steps. Damn!!

And as usual, Pump was next. This time, I had TT and Lady Di as class partners. AW could not make it again.

A quick summary: Lady Di is back in FF now yippeeeeeeeee……… after a whole drama of being a member with TF and not getting what you have been promised. Glad to have you back in FF with us anyway.

Something kiasu about me every Monday is to stand next to the bars so I can easily grab them after Combat. Anyway, I was really working on my biceps yesterday and I can feel the pain after the track. And have I mentioned that one of the instructor look a bit comical? He kind off remind me of a cartoon character. Maybe like a chipmunk. A cute chipmunk maybe. Maybe if they animate his face, he might be able to make big bucks. Hehe…

By the time the class ended, I was already exhausted. Caught up with Lady Di before heading home to have a pear and a good night sleep. zzzzzzzzzzzz

Weekend with Sex… and The City

2006-09-25T17:50:00.000+08:00

Frankly, I was never an avid follower of Carrie Bradshaw and her 30-something friends. I watched certain episodes but I was gladly to miss it for a night out with friends. Yeah, I was not their target market that time. Still not… Maybe soon!!! So anyway, I was watching Season 1 of SATC on Sunday, thanks to my boss who has the entire collection. Did I mention that I was also researching on lives of women in their 30s? Actually, I love the show. I managed only 4 episodes but I am already hooked on to it.

Samantha said in SATC, “Married women find singles a threat. If you are still single, you are not to be trusted,” And not forgetting that you will also get the “Poor single you looks”

Are singles really a threat??
That I will find out when I am 30… and if I am still single. Hopefully I am not…

Mid-20s Crisis

2006-09-25T17:49:00.000+08:00

You see… People at my age, or at least me, is facing what I call mid-20s crisis. Laugh all you want but its true. During my Saturday dinner with ML, KW and LSL, I realize how conscious I have become. I complained every single minute about my flabby arms, my so-called sagging skin and also potential high cholesterol when I look at the menu.

KW said, “Well, you have put on about 20% since high school.”

Porky Queen pouted.

KW said, “But, you got to understand that you were very thin back then. And I mean really thin. You were swimming in your pinafore literally. But I share your sentiments. But I will go for my body check-up in the next 5 years,”

Well yes, I am not the only one who are conscious since then. Many people I know have! And it just happens to be a way of life. Back in those days, we can only afford RM1 nasi lemak or mihun goreng. Now… we have the luxury to eat pasta with seafood with added cream sauce and to be pampered with a tiramisu dessert thereafter. So how not to put on weight and increases the risk of getting high cholesterol or diabetes???

And you think weight and health are only my concern? Demands go longer as we aged. So not forgetting our definitely must-have facials, mask and eye cream so that we keep our skin from dehydration. And you think that’s enough? What about gym, spas, massages, pedicures, manicures and hair dye to cover all the white strands resulting from stress and too much thinking? And what about clothes? With so many brands, styles, colours to choose from. Some may say that it’s a luxury to have all of the above. By choice we choose to paint our nails. By choice we choose to go for monthly exorbitant facials. By choice we choose to look good. By choice we choose to smell pleasant. But why not??? We deserved the pampering after a long hard day at work.

But seriously, another mid-20s crisis is to answer when asked why I’m not in a serious relationship. “You think I don’t want ar? No suitable one ma”. I agree that maybe it’s a good time to look for my other half right now. But then again, I’m reluctant to. I rather let things happen. When seeing my friends with their other halves, I can’t help but feel a pinch of jealousy in me. I yearn for the same treatment and love too but I also know I am not entirely ready. Some say I am picky. But how can you not be? The person is someone you are planning to walk the aisle and spend your rest of your life with. I can’t just simply pick someone off the street for the sake being in one. So picky I shall still be…

Something struck me over the weekend. I have plans and things that I want to do now. An opportunity... Perhaps!

Perhaps not!

Who knows???

A Queen got to do what she has to do.
Especially before she reaches her big THREE ZERO.

Pimped Emcee

2006-09-25T17:48:00.000+08:00

Once again, I was pimped to be an emcee at no charge. Company had their annual Sports Meet with another sister company and I was given the task to what else… talk la…

Flashback…

MsL: Will you be coming for the Sports Meet?

Porky Queen: (Though I would rather go gym and burn all my fats) Yeah... must show support to the company ma.

MsL: Good. In that case, you shall be our emcee k.

Porky Queen: WHAT??? Why me? Ask DL or someone else la..

MsL: We feel you can ma…..

Porky Queen: Er.. okok… btw, do I get paid?

A moment of silence……

I guess not. Cheaper than cheap labour!!! (Though I did get a souvenir for my hard work)

So with pressure, I meant pleasure, I had to do what I do best. Talk all night with another fellow emcee. Maybe, I should consider being a part-time emcee. Then I can start charging people. Maybe… I may be the country’s top host one day.. Muahahahaha…

Too early for dreams right now but can u stop a girl for having aspiration?

Gym Bunny

2006-09-19T14:06:00.000+08:00

After a wholesome birthday and eating so much leftovers over the weekend, gym is definitely a must on Monday. I must say! Monday's combat is getting more pack each week. Why am I not surprised! Hopefully the crowd will get lesser during Puasa month... which I doubt with everyone's fav combat instructor on the loose. Class was great though I know I hadn't put in much effort. Will do better next round. Anyway, CA finally showed me my "entertainment" for that week. CA is right! How can you not tie up your hair when you go to the gym? Especially if your hair runs all the way to your ass. Doesnt it irritate you when it fling all over? Well, it DOES ANNOY us. We will be sure to stay far away from you or provide you a rubber band next time.

AW couldnt make it to Pump and I was too reluctant to go home. So proceed to Pump alone after Combat in hopes to burn all the calories accummulated. Class was quite boring cos I dont know anyone whom I can talk to in class in between the tracks. And I hate having to keep quiet. :S Maybe I should make some new friends in class. Muahahahaaha.. But DC and partner were entertaining. It was not tat bad. I just hate lunges and squats and push up and ..... hmm.. i hate everything that causes pain. But for great legs and arms, I will endure...... and do without complain. :P

Drats...my next gym session wont happen until Saturday. What a long wait. Think I will have accummulated more calories again by then. Double Drats....

25 Already

2006-09-18T14:32:00.000+08:00

So yes, I turned 25 last Saturday. Thank you Mom for throwing a house BBQ party for me. Muacks Muacks. I also had to thank the over 70 people who turned up to celebrate with me - Families, primary friends, secondary friends, college friends, Uni mates, colleagues, ex-colleagues dan lain lain…..

So with the help of my magnificent and detailed map, some got to my crib easily. Of course, the rate of people who got lost was quite high especially since they
1) Didn't print the map
2) Didn't follow instructions on the map
3) Prefer verbal explanation than reading maps

So half the time - as predicted - I was on the phone dictating to people how to get to my place. And that's not the end of it. One guest (ET) even had a security guard to escort her to my house. What drama. I actually thought the security guard was gonna give us some warning for making the neighbourhood smoky. Phew… False alarm.

Anyway, some pics from the event can be found at http://anniehor81.multiply.com/ (have probs uploading here le)

Not many pics of food cos the appointed photographer (ML) was busy eating than "working". Tsk Tsk Tsk but allow me to share what was served – fried rice, fried mihun, mixed vegetables, almond vege salad, fruit salad with cheese & olives, potato salad, chai kuey, almond jelly and not forgetting the meat area – lamb, chicken, sausages and beef.

In summary,

- Thanks to WL, EY and my happening uncle for taking charge of the BBQ area and sweating buckets at the pit . You guys are the best!

- Thanks to SY for making the lovely potato salad. Told u it will be a hit. It was snapped up as soon as it arrived.

- Thanks to JL and EY for the wonderful salad and preparing the lamb and beef . They were awesome!!

- Sorry to those who I did not spend enough time with! I know u will understand!!

- And of course thanks to all who gave me my pressies and angpows. Love them to bits!!

- Those who could not make it last minute, I still love you guys. Love you even more when you pass me my presents :D Like CL here…thanks for bringing me my present w/o the "s". Im still waiting patiently k for the rest…

And yes, I shall take some of your advice to have a bigger pit and cute waiter/waitress to serve food for future parties. And not forgetting hot chicks :P
The Queen's friends are definitely wiser and more demanding now.. just like the Queen herself but I had a great time :D thanks to all of you.

Birthday Journey

2006-09-18T12:03:00.000+08:00

Sometimes when you look back at the years that have passed, you realize how fast we aged and the birthday celebrations that come with it. As I was looking back at my photo album, I realize how much birthday celebrations I had in my past 25 years.

My First Birthday.. I do look like a boy at that age

My Duh look.... 2 years old Getting cheeky with Smurfette when I was 4This year, I have Minnie Mouse cake (5) Starting to look vain when I turned 6 When I was in Standard One, I lost my front tooth. This year, I actually had 2 cakes.
I was camera-shy when I was 8 years old
So slowly, as time and years passed, I think I outgrew the parties and cakes. Until...

My 21st birthday with Uni-mates in New Zealand. Away from family :( but thank goodness friends were there

My 23rd Birthday in Bar Amber, Hartamas with friends from school and work

My 24th birthday in Prego, Westin with CL and then later a surprise birthday by CL with close friends..

I love birthday parties and I love presents... hehe.. And so for 2006, I decided to do a house party for families and friends.... read next blog...

Prelude to the Queen's Bday

2006-09-14T18:29:00.001+08:00

Hmmm.. Im beginning to love this company even more. And you will too if you work here.

HR: Since you are on leave tomorrow, here is your birthday angpow from the company

Porky Queen: Yipeeeee...(Though I was more excited when she told me of such tradition earlier this week when I submitted my leave form)

Yes, a tradition that they practised here whereby all confirmed staff gets RM100 on their birthday. Awwww... so nice.... I wonder what else?? I always tot they only give angpow to you when you get married. I guess not. Muahaha.. Im not complaining.

Anyway, do excuse me while I go prepare for my celebration for the weekend...

Punk'd

2006-09-12T14:16:00.000+08:00

So as I was trying to remember where I parked AJ, I noticed one when I came down from the lift but when I saw the car wipers up, I was thinking "Nah.. thats not my car. And which idiot puts up the wipers in an indoor carpark in Curve?"

Hmmm...

Wait a minute...

That does look like AJ...

Yeah I spoke too soon. That is AJ... but why were the wipers up? My mind begins to scramble with unnecessary thots.

"Did I put the wipers up subconsciously?" But then again, I was so sure that I did not. Cos Im too smart to be doing things like that.

"Maybe it is some crazy stalker"... After all the email scares you read about carpark being unsafe you just have to be extra careful.. My eyes wander left and right and right and left just to be sure. No possible stalker to be found. Well, thank goodness someone parked in nearby. At least Im not all alone.

So quickly dropped my gym bag in the car and went up to meet CA and also AW who decided to join us to Ikea.

So as we were walking towards Ikano, AW asked "Like the wipers up???"

"Damn you AW. I should have known better. You freaked me out for a while."

So it was not me being blur or neither it was some stalker... thank goodness. I tot i lost my mind for a while there.

But then again I must admit it was a good laugh. Muahahahahaha...

P/S: And im still Porky Queen. Not Milo Queen. No matter whatever you silly boys have to say. I shall reiterate here. AW did not explain clearly on the coin trick. So it does not count. So punk'd on the wipers but not the coin trick. :P

Clumsy Queen Strikes Again

2006-09-11T10:31:00.000+08:00

So I was doll up and all prepared for the Media Prima Screening last Friday only to find myself drenched, hair wet, makeup smeared and shoes soaked before I even reached the entrance. Thanks to the pouring rain and believe me, no umbrella can actually save you from the misery.

As my boss and I embrace the rain that has slightly stopped, I tripped on the stairs and fell on my ass. NOT AGAIN!!! This time, Im sure people saw. No bruises or cut. Just a wet pants. Sometimes I really do not know whether to laugh or feel sorry for myself. After the Merdeka incident, i never tot I will have to face any fall soon.

Irritated.. and annoyed... Who f**king put us at a carpark which is far away from the convention centre? Why cant they let us park at the stupid building and save us all the pain and rain? See, what cant people think????

Anyway, as for the event, we got to see the shows lined up for 2007 for all the 4 channels by MP. And who we got to rub shoulders with? Loads of people - celebrities, advertisers, media planners, etc etc etc....

The best part of the event was that the door gifts are not some outdated crap and are actually very useful. I didnt even touch the buffet line. Ended up with GB at Chillis cos we are just too occupied with catching up to even want to queue with others.

AJ Is Born

2006-09-11T10:28:00.000+08:00

I know it has been 3 weeks since I got her. But I was busy chauffering people and forgotten the poor gal has yet to have a name. Anyway, cut the crap. She shall be called AJ, abbreviation for Apple Junior.

What happened to Apple? Mom took her back and I do miss driving Apple around. But AJ has to take priority now. She has reached her 1000km mark and that only means 2 things. I need to send her for service (when i find the time) and I no longer need to drive below 100km/h. :P

So What?

2006-09-04T14:07:00.000+08:00

What is Independence Day to you? For me, its simply another public holiday to look forward to. Sad but true. Am not very patriotic. Worst! I cant really remember my country's history. That happens when you memorise too much facts instead of understanding them. Anyhow, I was considered very cultured this year. Like real!! Went to watch Broken Bridges, The Musical in KLPAC with CL, AW, CK and also our beloved driver, TS in his new Bestari on Merdeka eve. Thank goodness there was hardly any jam. So, was Broken Bridges any good? Well, i give it a 7/10. The first half was surrounded with humour and Da Queen loves funny antics. The songs were good. The cast were determined and strong. Douglas could have been better. The seats were ok though certain scenes are not visible to us. But overall, I think its nice of us to contribute to the growth of local art on a Merdeka eve.

Anyway, my Merdeka story does not end here. On a bright Merdeka morning, I went to the gym. Somehow, I was running late for my Pump class in Uptown. And having to rush to class like a mad cow, small misfortune had to happen. I tripped. And what you think? I fell le. Like a humpty dumpty. And hurt my left knee. But do I look like I was thinking of my leg? I dashed to class in agony cos I know I am already behind one track. And u cant imagine the pain I have to go through during push ups! Yes yes.. Clumsy Queen seems to be back again. Well, at least I think no one saw it. I hope.... And u think I will give up gym bcos of one one bruise? I continued with Body Step after Pump and even went for Combat the next day. Call me crazy but I feel something amiss if I dont do gym.

Now im suffering from my knee injury. So what? Im going for Combat and Pump tonight. So what??