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Friday, October 03, 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:40:56 GMT

This Is History

Yes, we shall all leave the past behind whether it's good or bad.

But in my case, it's BAD because XANGA SUX BIG TIME though I've been using it for over 2 to 3 years!

I will still maintain this site as it has been with me through ups and downs, in and out for so many years. Anyway my NEW SITE is deng deng deng

M IDNIGHT CHARM (www.zilingl.blogspot.com)

Please untag this site and tag the new one if you are already tagging me. For those who have not tagged me, go tag me!

Bye Xanga!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:43:04 GMT

Jane's Farewell

I've been so busy lately that I can't even find time to blog though I have lots of things to blog about.

Jane has tendered her resignation and left URC for almost 2 weeks now for a better future and a better company. It was indeed a very sad occassion for me as she was like a big sister to me in everything - work, relationships, friendships, gossips... you name it! After Ivan the Singaporean left, life was so empty at work as I lost a big brother. Now, I lost a big sister. No words could ever express how sad and how empty life can be, especially at work.

Since she is the 'Tai Ka Cheh' at URC's Marketing Department (for the non-Managers only), we all love her too much to let her go just like that. We have prepared the perfect farewell for her!

We slim-wrapped her computer, her mouse and mouse pad inspired by Chanttal and a 'U'RE FIRED' inspired by me!

We slim-wrapped her chair, her Zara shawl (which I've been eyeing since forever) and her Tara Panda

We also slim-wrapped her keyboard and her 'family' (Octopus is her hubby, Big Tortoise is her while Little Tortoise is Tong Tong)

Tada!

Believe me, she screamt on top of her lungs when she saw her cubicle when she came to work! Buahahaha!

Since it was her last day of work, our Boss dated her for a farewell lunch in which those remaining subordinates still taking salary from URC are not allowed to join. Haha even better as we have a better plan for Jane when she comes back from lunch!

I have custom made a certificate for her with everyone's signature (Marketing Department + Eric)

Since she likes branded stuff as much as I do, we incorporate her favorite brands with Jack n Jill Potato Chips in the certificate too.

Not only that, we made a trophy for her too ok!

All the great ideas above came from ME, I think I really have good potential in the advertising industry, don't you think?

Since Jane was not back from lunch yet, we turned the department upside down and created a mini stage for her for her speech later when all the managers were not in.

When you have a bunch of people with 2 cameras and 'Watak Utama' not in yet, what do you do?

Pose for pictures of cos!

Wah don't you think the certificate matches my nail color?!

Chanttal posing as if the award is for her

Hiao Po as Cleo's cover girl for the month

Kevin as 'Beca' man ambassador

Ridian, spokesperson for 'Save The Planet By Going GREEN'

Lam, the person who demanded many shots for one acceptable picture because she will put the camera person to jail as her dad is a police.

Alton as 'Kiasu Lang'. People ask him pose with the cert + trophy, he posed along with his anime figurine.

Knowing Chanttal, she loves camera a lot. As in, she faces the camera, not behind the camera.

Haha Me too!

Group Picture of the 'Keh Leh Fehs' a.k.a The Crew

When Jane stepped into the department,

WAHHHHHHH

And she thought the slim wrapping of her PC was all we had for her farewell

Then she gave a very long speech for each and everyone of us, then it all got really emotional which made her cried. My eyes teared too during the speech.

Since I was forbidden to pose emotional pictures, I'll flashback a little on the time we were together.

The brand which she stood by and guided me before I was independent and strong enough to handle it my own

Her Zara shawl which I always curi when she is not around

And yet she always give me gifts when she knows I like or will like. My own boyfriend also didn't do such things for me! hint hint

I'm Cool, she's Clean... Buahaha

In between the two 'Powderful' women

Before Jane chopped her hair short

Dressing sexily for the beach. I mean her, not me.

When the stupid Singaporean was still around, our team is always the craziest!

When Singaporean left, Jane and I cried like mad (see, I curi Jane's shawl again)

Then, Jane left which I also cried.

Now both also no longer here so who will cry for me in the future?

Life is so unfair!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:45:16 GMT

In Loving Memory

After two weeks of not updating my blog, I shall start my entry with a sad news.

On Wednesday, I was rudely waken up with the news that one of the best neighbours around, Uncle Peter Hastie passed away due to a heart attack while playing badminton the night before. He left behind his wife, Auntie Frances, sons Scott (8 years old) and Little Ian (6 years old).

Uncle Peter Hastie

Marketing & PR Director (Volvo Car Malaysia & the Asian Hub)

One thing for sure, I would miss seeing him at his garden watering his plants, walking his dog around the neighborhood, cycling with his family and playing badminton with his two precious sons. Life indeed will never be the same for his family as Auntie Frances has lost a loving husband while Scott and Ian will never feel the love of their Papa anymore.

I attended the wake and also the funeral service last week to pay my last respects for Uncle Peter. All I noticed was that he looked so peaceful as if he was deep in sleep while Auntie Frances looked really frail and without a smile, for the first time. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon and approximately close to 80 people turned up. During the final moments of the funeral service, everyone got really emotional when the casket was closed. My heart wrenched when I saw his two sons, Auntie Frances and Uncle Peter's mother cried when they pushed the casket into the hearse. I, too couldn't hold back my tears.

Friday, September 05, 2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:29:29 GMT

Back From PD

I wrote a very nice blog entry before my trip to PD but Xanga decided to 'hang' after I finish it and before I could press the word 'Save & Publish'

Stupid Fucking Xanga!

Anyway, yes, I'm back from Port Dickson this afternoon for some 'Management Alignment Training' organized by my company for all Sales Managers and Marketing Department. It was boring!

Imagine sitting in the conference room from 2pm - 7pm on first day, 8.30am till 7pm on second day and 8.30am till 1pm on the third day!!

Goodness! I wonder how did I even survive the entire training!! We did not even have time to explore the hotel.... We stayed at THE LEGEND WATER CHALETS..... but too bad the only thing we managed to utilise the whole trip was the conference room, the sauna for 30 mins on 2nd night and OUR ROOM just to sleep for a few hours.

I wish to blog with pictures but my PC just came back from Mr. IT Doctor and he reformatted the whole thing!!! Even more reasons to get pissed now! I shall blog when that guy comes over to fix the thing properly for me again!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:54:28 GMT

When Money Isn't Enough

I had such a good weekend!

Quan called me out for Red Cliff at Pavillion on Saturday after finding out both of us have yet to watch that movie. It's funny how both of us who did not have much conversation ended up exchanging numbers and msn and landed up being movie and shopping kaki!

Haiyo that guy ah, first time go out with him already gave me a heart attack on my Waja! Nope, he did not bang my car but...... errr... close to that..... hehe

On Sunday, Vince picked me up with his white carriage for lunch at Pyramid @ Michaelangelo's Italian Kitchen before proceeding for a Chinese movie 'La Lingerie' with the rest of the gang. After that, I went home with Lian King to catch the closing ceremony of Beijing 2008.

From Black Altis to a modified WHITE ALTIS

Too bad he wasn't clad in a shining amour suit or else it would be perfect!

Anyway, tell me, how can one saves during the Mega Sale period?

On top of the Vincci heels, Padini shirt, G2000 pants, Sisley jacket, Beaded stripe top, Grecian Bandeau Dress, I have also continued my shopping adventure to add into the list.

Magenta sleeveless top from Giordano Concepts (throat-cutting store)

Giordano Concepts at Pavillion offers almost the same thing as Giordano's or G2000 but in a more throat-cutting manner. Everything's overpriced!

Simple black top from Esprit

Silver wedges from Primavera

Magenta coloured shawl from Forever 21

Gold colored Aviator glasses from Forever 21

I have also ordered and paid up for a BLACK SHORT PANTS from online shopping, but yet to arrive!

Haiyo die la die la. If I keep buying like that, I'm gonna owe the Ah Long lots of money!! But as long as there's stll SALE going on, I really can't get enough of shopping!

Blue-White Colored Cashmere Shawl (I think) from Topshop

Ooooo I got a surprise gift from someone! I'm not gonna name the person because it will create a lot of jealousy out there. I'm so happy to receive that surprise gift especially when I did not expect anything from anyone at all!

Topshop

The person knew I am searching for a nice shawl to use in the office (besides the beige colored cashmere shawl) but still could not get a nice one after a couple of weeks. So sweet!

Sometimes, small thoughtful things like that can really brighten someone's day!

I'm such a HAPPY GIRL right now I can actually forget all the sad things instantly! Hehe..... This weekend, I learnt something. I have actually neglected a lot of my friends throughout the few months. Perhaps it's time to un-focus on the people/things that I've been focusing too much on and try to notice and give more attention to the others.

Next weekend, journey to IPOH with FUN PEOPLE!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:13:30 GMT

Online Shopping

Okay, sad things aside. Today we talk about things that make people girls HAPPY!

Things has been pretty tensed lately in my life in every aspect. I have been a very frustrated and upset person lately but what better way to heal my unhappiness?

Retail Therapy of course!

But how does one do it when she couldn't get out to the malls?

Online Shopping is the answer!

Seriously, I'm not a fan neither do I believe in online shopping until I saw those clothes in those online boutiques and I knew I must have it! There I was, spending most of my time in front of the PC browsing for tops, pants, skirts, dresses, shades, accessories, shoes and bla blahs.... It's pretty addictive you know?

Beaded Striped Top from My Closet Giggle

Grecian Bandeau Dress from Dressing Lab

This Grecian dress was exactly the one I saw from Topshop (purple) for Petites selling for RM 249! I got it online for RM 58 (including postage)! What a steal!

The only disadvantages to online shopping is U CANNOT TRY THEM. If it looks nice on the model, doesn't mean it looks nice on you. That's why i stick to FREE SIZE or elastic stuff.

Secondly, those stuff that you like are selling like hot cakes! Once you see something that you like, you need to reserve them and quickly make the payment or else somebody would have grabbed it! Therefore, this is the time to reveal and to practice your KIASU attitude!

Welcome to the new era of shopping (for me of cos)!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:39:58 GMT

The Mask

Something has been bothering me for many nights. In fact this issue has been bothering me for a long long time.

It came, went away then came back again.

Everyday, I have to put on a mask the minute I wake up from my bed. I am feeling very upset and frustrated in my heart, yet I can't reveal that feeling to anyone. I am tired of being someone whom I am not. I am tired of putting that smile on my face when I am so heartbroken deep down. I drenched my pillow with tears for so many nights but nobody knew of it because I am ashamed of myself but I couldn't help it because tears are the only thing I am comfortable doing in which I need no mask nor to fake that smile.

There are times I would like to have a shoulder to cry on, or someone to hand me a tissue to wipe the tears away. I would like to be reminded that I am not alone but the truth is always something we all would not want to accept.

I am all alone.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:38:41 GMT

Makan Makan @ Ipoh & Penang

Day One

When we were heading to Penang the day before my Birthday, G and I stopped by Ipoh for breakfast. I brought him to my favourite Pork Noodle place @ Greentown

Pusat Makanan Sun Hor Lok @ Greentown, Ipoh

My favourite Barley with Fu Chok and Gingko

Chee Cheung Fun in Mushroom Sauce (Ipoh style)

Pork Noodles

My breakfast was heavenly! Drinking my favourite drink with my favourite Chee Cheung Fun and my favourite Pork Noodles together with G, what else could I ask for?

After another 2 hours drive, we reached Penang but couldn't check in yet so we explored somewhere near to the hotel for lunch,

Lok Pin Cafe @ Somewhere near The Northam, Penang

Assam Laksa

Nasi Lemak Ayam

Both food was BAD. To make things worse, the foreign worker taking orders for drinks couldn't speak anything but Hokkien, which is not my forte, neither is G's. We ended up ordering 100 Plus instead

At night, we headed to the famous Gurney Drive

Fresh Coconut

Assam Laksa

Ho Chien

Char Kuey Teow

Ikan Bakar

Penang Rojak

The Assam Laksa was GOOD. The rest of the food was BAD! The Ho Chien is too bland, the Char Kuey Teow was tasteless, the Ikan Bakar was ok-ok while the Rojak was too sweet!!

Day Two

Mee Mamak @ Bangkok Lane

We went to the famous Mee Mamak @ Bangkok Lane and it was GOOD though I'm not a fan of Mee Mamak. Two thumbs up!

Then, we went to Lorong Selamat to search for the famous Char Kuey Teow but it was closed. Went to this shop instead.

The prawns were BIG but the food lacked 'wok hei'

After that, we proceeded to Kek Lok Si where we stopped by for another Char Kuey Teow, as recommended by one of the locals.

Ice Kacang

Char Kuey Teow with Extra Fat Taugeh

The Ice-Kacang was too sweet but the Char Kuey Teow was quite good. The only drawback is that it is too plain as they ran out of prawns.

Before reaching Kek Lok Si, we stopped by the famous Assam Laksa before heading up the hill

The famous Assam Laksa opposite the market.

This Assam Laksa is so diluted and there's nothing to shout about at all!We just do not understand whats the Hu-Ha about it?

At night, we proceeded to Batu Feringgi for Walk-Walk

Yin Yong (which I hate Bihun in my Wat Tan Hoh)

Ho Chien

Char Kuey Teow

Despite my hatred towards Bihun and anything foreign except for Kuey Teow in my Wat Tan Hoh, G still ordered it!! That's because he hates Kuey Teow and Wat Tan Hoh!

However, I have to admit it was actually not too disappointing. The Ho Chien was a tad too oily but then full of oysters. Yummy! The Char Kuey Teow was just OK-lah. Nothing fantastic about it.

Day Three

G began to complain that we had too much of Assam Laksa and Char Kuey Teow and he needed rice to feel complete again (such a Chinaman!)

We passed by Fatty Loh Chicken Rice and decided to give a shot!

Steamed Chicken

Hot & Sour Vege

My Kuey Teow soup while G ordered rice

Food was again BAD especially the Kuey Teow. However, the steamed chicken was pretty GOOD as the flesh is tender and smooth.

After brunch at Fatty Loh, we headed back to KL but stopped by Ipoh for some food.

Famous Char Liew under the Big Tree @ Ipoh

Assorted Char Liew

Dry Kuey Teow

G was curious what is Char Liew but after I showed him, he insisted that it is Yong Tau Foo which is absolutely UNTRUE! Char Liews are like the normal way of how we Ipoh-ians eat out noodles while Yong Tau Foo is like how KL people eat their Chee Cheung Fun!

Not same okay!

Btw, the Char Liews was so good, I tapau-ed 60 pieces for my family and colleagues!

Last Stop at Hoong Tho @ Ipoh Old Town

The best Fried Tong Fun in Ipoh

Fried Wan Ton

G said it's Fried Egg with Tong Fun instead of Fried Tong Fun because there's a lot of egg inside the dish. Overall, both dishes are good cos it's recommended by ME!

Overall, Ipoh food is still THE BEST while Penang's ones are really DISAPPOINTING though those are the famous ones recommended by the locals.

Since I had so much of Char Kuey Teows, it is time to go on a DIET!

Btw, ALL FOOD paid by ME! Lucky BF!

Thursday, August 07, 2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:40:04 GMT

22nd Bday @ The Northam, Penang

G wanted to be different as always, therefore this time he decided to take me away from everyone to Penang during my 22nd Birthday. He searched for the hotel, paid them, looked for information all by himself while I did not contribute a single thing.

Hey it's my Birthday wert!! Btw, he didn't want to tell me which hotel he booked and kept it a secret until the day we went there on Saturday.

The Northam All Suite, Penang (one of the best business hotels in Penang)

The breathtaking view from the swimming pool

Our room shares the same view because G requested earlier to have a room facing the sea

We settled for Junior Suite, which is a lil pricier than Studio Suite for a 2 night stay, all accommodation and transportation costs borne solely by G! Somebody's salary donno how many times higher than mine so no need to feel sorry for him because I paid for all food and parking! Pity me instead!

Mirror and desk at the entrance

A specially built small toilet at the entrance to Mm-Mm so that the whole place won't stink!

The living room area with a couch and a TV

The TV and all our luggages

The working desk

The sliding door to the bedroom and toilet

Our extremely large comfy bed!

The washing basin

Shower and Shee-Shee area (this one not for Mm Mm okay!)

And THE HIGHLIGHT of the room....

A JACUZZI!

How-To-Operate-A-Jacuzzi-For-Dummies

A jacuzzi right at the comfort of my own room!

When you add scented candles and lots of bubble, it's HEAVENLY and you can just fall asleep there!

G always emphasizes on the importance of a very comfortable hotel room while I don't see a point in staying luxuriously as I rather spend the money outdoor. Now I know why he insisted on always booking comfortable and cozy rooms because he would like to spend more time indoor as it is a vacation not an adventure holiday.

No wonder I always felt so sleepy throughout the whole trip!

Stroke midnight when all the SMSes came in, G presented me a Birthday present!

In which I insisted because a present means a lot to me because it is something that I can see, touch and remember it apart from the whole holiday. Not because I am materialistic okay!

A pink colored GUESS watch!

Gave me a watch must be cursing me to die faster so can find new gf! Hehe

Though I did not verbally thank him, I know he reads my blog. I shall dedicate this entry to him because I am really thankful and I appreciate his effort a lot for doing all these for me and for us though we have only been together for not-so-long.

Thanks G!

(But you're still in the probation period )

Now, you owe me a proper Birthday dinner! I don't care you must take me to somewhere nice for dinner!!

That's for being selfish by taking me away from everyone during my Birthday and making me not able to have a proper dinner!! I haven't even blown a single candle this year!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:40:33 GMT

Three Steps For Baked Juicy Salmon

By eating in the office for my lunch, I figured that I could easily save a minimum of RM 30 per week! Okay let's do some mathematic here:

5 days x 4 weeks x RM 6 per day

= RM 240

And that's only a minimum saving. Sometimes I spend more than RM 20 for lunch depending on where I eat. Now must save money a bit because inflation rate so high, fuel price going up but salary never goes up. In addition, my Waja is famous for consuming petrol even faster than a human drinks water.

After having oats for many many days for lunch until it began to look and taste like shit to me, I know it's time to eat something new but healthy. Therefore I pre-packed some ingredients from HOME to cook in the pantry.

Step One

Took 3 pieces of salmon which can lasts me for 2 lunches.

Freshly Ground Black Pepper with some-other-donno-what-pepper-from-Dubai

Mixed Herbs

Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Step Two

Sprinkle Mixed Herbs and Black Pepper onto the Salmon and then pour the Lemon Juice in it.

It is somehow better to use Lemon Slices but I do not use that because Lemon dries really fast if kept, therefore I squeeze the juice out.

Step Three

Wrap in Alumium Foil then throw inside the oven for 10-15 minutes

Picture looks ugly cos I korek the Salmon to make sure its cooked.

Very simple preparation yet really healthy because not a single drop of oil/ butter was used and to top it all, Salmon has very healthy donno-what-Omega. Anyway, you can always create your own salmon dish because this recipe is SOLELY MY OWN CREATION!

And the best of it all is IT'S FREE cos I curi everything from the house kitchen!

*****

On the other note, work has been really hectic and busy for me as my work load gets heavier as time goes by. So many ongoing projects and so many management reports to rush at the same time until I do not even have the time to go to the toilet to even pee at times.

To top it all, since I am the the so-called operator for the whole Marketing Department, I have to pick up EVERY SINGLE call, filter or transfer them and it gets REALLY IRRITATING when I'm really really busy or focused in my work but the phone wouldn't stop ringing!

You might think it's a small matter but try being in my shoe and tell me how would you feel.

Work has been so busy that I've been staying late at work for a few nights already.

Suddenly there is a family 'crisis'. This time it has nothing to do with me but the issue is so BIG that it does affect my sisters and I. Mother's mood has gone from BAD to WORSE because of this and she gets agitated so easily. I just got scolded really badly and yelled at early in the morning for not wiping the tupperware after washing it.

You get the point?

It just doesn't help when that ISSUE has resulted in parents distubing my sisters and I at work. Dad called from Dubai telling you THIS. Mother called you telling you THAT. It's really frustrating when I get disturbed at work because of issues like this when I can't do anything and especially something that is NOT MY FAULT but I still get disturbed by it when I'm busy rushing for stuff.

Just when you get home after a tired day at work, Mother would not leave us alone and would find every single reason to get pissed at. The next time it happens again, I would rather avoid going home by just staying in the office seriously.

I shall just hide myself somewhere

If that's not all, SOMEONE got on my nerves when I obviously do not need any more problems in my life. Reminded SOMEONE of SOMETHING but all I got was hurtful words and insultations.

...<insert number>.. FREAKING MONTHS AND NOT EVEN A WORD OF APPRECIATION!!!

It really hurts to know in the end, you're worth nothing.

Enough is enough. I have enough of pressure at work, pressure at home and now pressure in my personal agenda. ARGH!!!

'IGNORE MODE ON' BECAUSE I AM NOT GONNA CARE ANYMORE FOR I AM GONNA BURST SOON IF I CONTINUE TO BOTHER!

Just Leave Me Alone