I was born today some years ago...

This photo was taken before I left my previous company in Malaysia. Fayrene, my ex-supervisor cum colleague felt uneasy when I tried to give her my precious kiss....@_@ Anyway, we share the same birthday and it's amazing how many people out there actually actually have birthdays on the same day. OK, say me stupid but so far, my record is, there are 9 people whom I know have the same birthday as myself. That's cool.


So, how did I celebrate my birthday this year you asked? Only one word is enough to describe it - fab!!!!!. I went down to London to spend the weekend with few of my coolest friends (it was a pity Chloe wasn't there!!). Rose, the host (as she let me stay at her cute little flat), is the best host ever because she can really cook!!! Yeah, I'm such gluttony.

So the first nite I was there (the day BEFORE my birthday), we went to a chinese restaurant and had GOOD food. It will be a huge shame for Rose if people eat or cook lousy food. See how dedicated she is?!! Anyway, we had lobster, fish maw (is that what it's called?), roast duck, tofu...I only took photos of the first two dish as I was too occupied with my food once I got started. *sorry* Dude, if you guys come and visit me, I sure know how to bring you to good food with not-too-expensive places. ;)


THE DAY was spent in a karaoke session and a lot of dim sums. I know, I know, the mic was in my hands 90% of the time. Sorry man, I just can't help it when I get to sing for 4 hours straight!! I forgot my cam so didn't get to take lotsa photos. Here's the one taken by Liam.

Do I look more fleshy???

But, but, but, if you think that's the highlight of my day, you're so wrong. It was yet to come in the night!!! Rose and Sean decided to have steamboat that night and sorry for not surprising enough, it was still awesome!! Crabs, various fish balls, clams, pork slices (Rose sliced them one by one!!! She said only a very greedy person will take the time to prepare such food and I guess she's right.) We started around 8:30pm and I was the last one to finish, the clock was ticking at 11:30pm!!!!! Shocked? Don't be, you know how much I food I can eat sometimes. The downside is, plenty of food supply has made my face swollen after this trip. Maybe I should be thankful, at least I'm having good food, not some garbage. God, I love you :)


The day I was scheduled home, Rose cooked me my last meal (not trying to sound corny) but the crabs were really nice. Yum. My favourite. Despite the food, I missed my train because I misread my timetable. How did that happen???? I have no idea. My brother did once, hahahahaha....So I'll never laugh at whatever mistakes people make now. That's scary.


I hope you still try to come back to my blog and check if there's anything new. Sorry for the absence. Oh yeah, you guys should ask Henry to write about his first day at work. It's hilarious!!! Can you imagine yourself unable to relocate your table after getting back from the loo? Imagine again, you go around and ask, "Erm, excuse me, do you know where my seat is??" HAHAHAHA!!! Oops, I think I'm not supposed to laugh else I'll be cursed too. So, JUST ASK HENRY!!!!!!

Just a little extra treat for you.
This is my typical Sunday breakfast.
Yeap, for one. *wink*
And you ask me how I put on weight?

A weekend to remember.

I know, I should have blogged ages ago but I was pre-occupied by settling in and all. Did I mention that my friends drove all the way from London just to visit me last weekend? Of course, the most important thing is to return my old stuff, hahaha....anyway.....

It's funny how I got to know Maddy, Bobby and Liam, and built such a strong bonding (can I say that? hehe). Our "relationship" is kinda complicated. The first time I knew about Maddy was ten years ago if my memory serves me right. I tagged along to my sister's uni friend's flat warming where Maddy just happened to be one of the flat-mates. That was our first "meeting", in New Zealand. Maddy, do you remember? Perhaps, I'm the one with better memory, eh? :P Nevertheless, we were only close after we met each other again in Sheffield three years ago. A very down-to-earth girl, and I simply enjoy her laughter and personality. My mum said she and I look alike!!! Is that supposed to be a compliment to Maddy or what? Sorry, Maddy, hope that statement hasn't offended you, :)

Perhaps you've already known about Liam. I wrote an entry about him not long ago. Well, he was my sister's first year uni course mate. I still remember going to his flat (where my sis' other friends were also staying at), preparing dumplings, cooking and eating them!! Even talked about how much fillings we needed to put in etc etc. Can you remember, Liam??????? I was very young, barely a sweet 16-year-old, hahahaha (OK, a FAT one I admit!). Same thing happened to our friendship. Liam and Maddy were together when I accidentally bumped into them in Sheffield. And no, you are not supposed to ask him anything about being a vegetarian!!!!!!! A friendly hint for y'all out there. Liam, don't kill me for saying this, yeah~

Bobby's the one I've known for the shortest time. We met at the church back in 2002 when I was working in Wellington. Weren't really close. Basically, I only know him better after I'm close to the first two. It's not good to be too close to someone's boyfriend mar, right? Bobby's got very unique...should I say habit?!?! He's got that distinctive laugh which cannot be imitated, not even me!

I'm just grateful that I have got good friends, whom I still keep in touch with. They're the kind of friends that you should have in your life so that it's complete! Yes, Rose (and Sean), while I'm saying this, I'm talking about you guys too!! Chloe, you definitely are, too!!!! Love you all~~~muah muah~

PHOTOS - click each photo for a bigger view

This is my bed. A sheet a week, keeps the germs away~

Sausages, prawns & veges;
Korean chak jiang noodles with pak choi;
Breast chicken & veges
Eh, can you see or not ar? ^O^

Bobby, Maddy, ME, Liam

Dimsum in Peterborough. Food, food....can see my mooncake face growing?

So typical eh?

Happy Birthday, Liam!

Such a pity that I wasn't celebrating your birthday in London this time (or for the past 2X years :P). I will make sure I put a good photo of you in my blog in the future as I can't find any good ones that I have got here :P

Anyway, Liam's a great guy!!!! I just feel so proud of myself because I made such a wonderful friend. We can talk whatever things we like; we can go shopping together; we went travelling together (flying all the way across atlantic ocean, man!!), we can even sleep together!!!!!! OK, when I say "sleep", it means staying in the same room with the presence of others, OK? No misleading. Anyway, what I'm trying to say here is, Liam's a great friend and I'm sure Maddy, Bobby and others can vouch for this.

I'm so looking forward to meeting you guys again in London. I'm sure we'll have fabulous time together, just like the old times!!!!!

Liam, I love you!!!! OK, Maddy, Bobby, love you too!!! ^_^

p/s Don't worry, Liam, Henry knows about you, he won't kill you one, hehehehehe...

Ee Ee & Suen Sien

Congratulations to two of my friends who tied the knot last Saturday, 30th June 2007. It was a pity that I couldn't attend. I wish I could see the smart groom and beautiful bride. Regardless, I still wish the two of you a loving marriage in God.

P.S. Hoping to get a photo of them and post it up soon.

Tanjoubi o Omedetto, Liz!

First of all, sorry for the lack of posts lately. Been really, really busy. I myself have been feeling empty for the last seven days, until now. Thanks for missing my blog, those of you out there!!! ^_^

Second of all, happy birthday to Liz! A very warm and down-to-earth girl indeed. Though she gets misunderstood at most times, she still has many many friends who adore her. Scroll down the photos and you'll find your answers.

A normal photo.

Just can't help to act silly.

Another silly moment. Missing you, Liz~

Last but not least, Henry and I have OFFICIALLY left Sibu, for good?!??! Well, let's keep this as unknown for the time being. Will be posting more when I find the time to blog, hehe. Oh yeah, just in case you're wondering, we're in Johor Bahru. Gotta run, it's dinner time, yum~~

10 Ways Gorilla Makes Me Mad

Monkey tagged me to talk about ways Gorilla pisses me off. Frankly speaking, I was pondering rather seriously regarding this issue. Yes, sometimes he makes me mad, very, very mad. Let's see how he has managed to make me unhappy. Am I being inhuman? You'll tell me if I'm being too harsh. *LONG POST AHEAD*

1st: On the road - at the roundabout
F: Can you not use the outer lane to drive to the third turning at the roundabout?
H: What, I've been driving like this since forever! Law is like this moh.
F: EXCUSE ME! This is illegal. I am a driver too!
H: My brother also drives like this.
F: That's because he saw you drive like this!!!
H: ... *speechless*
F: Wait till accident happens, you go and tell the officer this reason la, see if that gets you off.
H: ... *speechless*
F: Are you listening?????????????????
H: ... *ignore*

We have this same conversation for countless times. The outcome is still the same. I feel like strangling myself, you know. He's as obstinate as a mule, no, MORE than a mule!

2nd: In the room - PS2 Soccer
F: How long have you been playing already?
H: Not long la, just started.
F: Is it? I can see your PS2 is very hot boh.
H: No la, it's just your imagination. *quickly use air-con to blow it*
F: What the heck are you playing? Just ball lai ball ki, so boring!
H: What, this is art, you have to appreciate it.
F: Art your head, you might as well read some books to broaden your knowledge.
H: ... *playing his PS2*
F: AHHHH!!!!!!!!!! *screaming*

As usual, I leave him in the room. There was once his PS2 couldn't start as he over-used it the previous day. I teased him and he got angry at me, saying why I was being so scornful. Sometimes not only girls blame others for their own faults, boys do that too!

3rd: Breakfast
F: So, what did you eat this morning?
H: The usual la.
F: Kam-pua and Kopi-o gao gao, is it?
H: Ah-but-then?
F: You have to cut down your kam-pua intake and have one kopi a day only!!
H: *pout* Why oh? My favourite oh.
F: You said you wana keep fit yet you eat kam-pua? Then don't tell me you're fat later on.
H: Kopi-o ler?
F: You dare to say, is it? Your teeth wong-wong one, you memang WONG la!!!!
H: *ko lien look* But we're leaving Sibu soon, not many chances I can eat liao moh.
F: You always say that. There are kam-pua and kopi-o there lar. Got Foochow there, ok?
H: ... *ignore*

Some people will think I'm a very controlling person, even Henry himself. But what he doesn't know is I care about him more than he cares about himself. He is still a baby to me. Yeah, don't ask me why I married this baby, I got cheated too, OK? :P hahahahahaha........

4th: Talking about our future
F: So what is your five-year plan?
H: What is that?
F: -_-||| What do you wana achieve in the next five years la?!?!?!
H: Oh...just get a job and earn money first lor.
F: And then?
H: Apa and then, that's it la! Don't think too much first, ok?
F: W...Wh..WHAT?
H: ... *walking away*

Maybe I'm too ambitious, I tend to plan for myself, be it five-year plan or ten-year plan. God, give me strength to continue talking to this gorilla.

5th: Going out
F: Hey, I'm going out with my friends tomorrow night ar.
H: Who?
F: XXX, YYY lor...
H: :( I also wana go.
F: EH, all girls, go what go.
H: Don't care, I wana follow.
F: If you're there, we can't chat, you know?
H: Si mer? Talk behind my back, I don't like! Don't care, I wana go.

*Trying to persuade for a few minutes*

F: OK, tonite you can play PS2. Happy?
H: Yipee, enjoy yourselves, don't come back too early ar.

To make boys compromise, girls have to sacrifice a little bit, like letting them do something they usually like (yet forbidden by us), as long as there is no much harm in it.

6th: Washing machine issue
F: Why don't we buy a washing machine for your mum?
H: No need la, they don't know how to use.
F: Then you teach them la!
H: Aiya, no need la, got kakak mar.
F: It can be tiring for mum also, she has to constantly check if kakak is washing the clothes properly.
H: Aiya, no need to worry la. Later on, they say it's wasting money!
F: ... *speechless*

Do we try before giving a verdict or do we give a verdict before trying?

7th: Holiday issue
F: Eh, we buy tickets for your parents to travel, you want?
H: No need la.
F: Why wor? It's good to take a break.
H: They don't know how to enjoy.
F: Have they ever travelled?
H: Yes, to Sibu.
F: -_-||| outside Sibu?
H: Kuching lor.
F: Outside Sarawak? Outside Malaysia?
H: No eh. They don't wana be away from business for too long mar.
F: But they need time to relax. It's not good to set their minds on business all the time!!
H: Let me think about it.
F: Think your head ar!!

My parents-in-law are two very hardworking adults. They work their whole lives for their children, who are grown-ups already. I think they deserve to take a break from this long-time commitment, to stop worrying about their children for once. Don't forget, we children want our parents to live without much worries.

8th: Making decision issue
F: Let's do it!
H: Let me think.
F: What more you wana think?
H: Think la!
F: Please la, one week already!!!
H: Must think very carefully.
F: You have been thinking long enough.
H: Still have to think.
F: You just don't wana do it, is it?
H: If can save the trouble, of course....
F: ... *speechless*

Do we think because we really need to? Or do we think because we want to get away from our responsibilities?

9th: Deciding to buy stuff
F: My SXNY camera is a bit sot-sot, I wana buy a new camera.
H: Aiya, still can use mar. Use it first la.
F: But I wana get a DSLR. I wana learn to take quality photos.
H: What for? You think you're a professional photographer ar?!?
F: I just wana learn new things, to upgrade myself, cannot mer?
H: Upgrade what? Cannot UP already.
F: ...Ok lor, it's quite a lot of money also. Let me think first la. Wait till I really need one.
H: Wah, since when you're so mature liao? Good girl oh.

*Not long after*

H: I wana buy a laptop.
F: What, your laptop is still functioning ok mar.
H: But your laptop isn't.
F: Then I should be the one buying, not you, idiot!
H: I buy one then I give you mine lor.
F: Wah, you're soooo "nice" ar. DON'T WANT!
H: I saw this DXLL, really cheap oh. Specs also not bad.
F: You really need this mer? I don't mind not having a laptop at the moment. Not doing big business la you know.
H: But really worth the money moh....:(
F: You very rich ar. You like to think, no mer? Think first la!
H: No-lie ("I don't like" in THAI pronunciation). Buay song liao~Tao yen ni! *gone*
F: ?!?!!?

Sometimes, we don't realise what we expect of others doesn't apply on ourselves. That's why we tend to have higher expectations on others rather than on ourselves.

10th: Issue on taking advantage
F: Eh, you cannot be like this moh..
H: What?
F: You should offer people help sometimes.
H: Why ler? They didn't ask oh.
F: *pengsan* That's why I said "OFFER"!!?!?!?
H: OH. But if they didn't ask, I won't respond de. I'm like this for the past 20+ years lar.
F: If you use your hands to walk for the past 20+ years, and I know it's easier to use the legs to walk, do you think I should let you know or not ler?
H: Of course lar, duh! But leg is leg, hand is hand, nothing to do with helping people.
F: OK, OK. I'm just saying sometimes it's good to help people without expecting anything in return.
H: It's my family upbringing la. My family does business mar, only think about input-output eh!
F: ... *speechless*

It's true that when we set our minds in the worldly things, we tend to get side-tracked on little things. We used to have some of these conversations. Happy to say that, Henry's changing. So be his friend, let us grow together. Though you drive me crazy, Henry, yes I still love you. *puke*

P.S. Maybe we can get Henry to write "10 ways Flora pisses me off", hahahaha...

A Special Day to Note

First of all, today's my last day at work, now is that a special day or what? :P Not that I hate working, but it's definitely a show-off to those who want to have their long hours off. Sorry, folks, it's MY day.

Some colleagues were nice (and hopefully excited) to join our usual lunch date on Thursday. There are a couple of places we normally go to, i.e. Red Ruby Restaurant, Shanghai Restaurant, Chui Xiang Ge. Somebody (rumour has it that the person was HW!) opted for Pizza Hut. I was like "urgh". Not that I hate pizzas, but I've been there for the last two weeks, yet it's Pizza Hut...AGAIN? I'm gonna have a "great time" with HW tonite. You bet.

So the farewell lunch took place here. Not very into the door picture so we skipped that. Let's look at some infamous faces.

After meal.
Left: Henry, Liz, ME, Fayrene, Amanda, Josephine

I like this photo. Very natural. Pretty ler? :P

Just FYI, today's not only my last day at work, but also a more special day for someone, who is kinda close to me. No, I'm not talking about physically. We are the emotionally-close type (yeah yeah, whatever!), wakaka~Amanda is 2X today!!!!! Probably I'm not supposed to reveal her real age. If you want to know, ask her la, she'll probably tell you. Do not be fooled by her appearance. She isn't what you think she is. She is a fool...(HUH? What the..??) I meant to say she's got the talent to act. -_-

You think she's checking out the menu? WRONG!
I think she's just daydreaming. (-_- what kinda answer is this? So cold..)

OK, now I really don't know what we were doing.

I got to know Amanda from work. She was not very "involved" at first. I remember vividly the first thing she told me was "It takes quite a long time for me to warm up!!". Haaa....I think she's going along well with others now. A very easy-going and vibrant girl. "不鸣则已，一鸣惊人". Someone who doesn't simply call but people will be amazed by her single feat if she does. I like to tease her at times. Just curious if she's cursing me subsequent to my hard-to-laugh-at-jokes.

Well girl, it's your big day (not "deng deng deng deng" la! You know what I mean?). Be grateful to the ones who created and laboured you. They've brought us one joy, i.e. bringing you into this world. Happy Birthday!

Amanda! You should show your teeth, you've got them!!

A Gift from God

Friends are someone whom you seek console when you're down and they share your happiness even in the smallest achievement of yours. True friends will never deceive you, nor will they belittle you. Similarly to maintain a boy-girl relationship, friendship needs tender loving care in order to survive.

I don't see myself as a "friend-maker", rather I see myself as someone easy-going and I like being with friends. Friend is one of the most beautiful creations God has ever created. I don't know if there's such a saying "You can live without luxuries, but you can't live without friends", but I couldn't agree it more.

One of the "gangs" (not that I'm a gangster ok, though...you know Sibu...*sensitive issue*) I hang out with is this gang of six (excluding their partners). You want handsome got handsome, you want pretty got pretty, you want cute also got cute. Whatever you ask for, you can get it here (just not the ugly, pendek, ah-bui because we are beautiful in OUR own eyes).

These pictures were taken during our last gathering, so-called "one last gathering" before Henry and I shoot off *sob sob*. They're also our (ex) colleagues. Life's never dull with their presence. Now let me present you the beauty of the gang. *drum rolls*

Monkey called her Ah Lin, I will call her Gorgeous.

Gorgeous bride-to-be. Or soon-to-be-ex-Miss wakakakakaka~

I don't know what we were doing but we're not brokeback mountain, OK?

Monkey's wife was also there with us that night. An all-time shy lady to me. She's got very sweet smile. Whenever I look at her, I can't help myself to be not happy. No wonder Monkey is always siao-siao. Good job, wifey~hehe. Though it was a pity Amy couldn't join us that night. It's exciting to know that the beautiful mother is expecting her little baby in the next two months. Let's all pray for the mother and the baby.

Friends, never take them for granted. Cherish the people and the moments.

He who keeps secret the secret of his friend,

will get himself a name for good faith.

~Proverbs 27:16~