Last Day of 2008…

was the first day I had my own moment in my own house. I stood at the balcony overlooking the lights of Bayan Lepas area. Straight ahead, I could see Butterworth. I really like it. As I was lying down on my bed, I was counting aeroplanes taking off and touching down. It was really an awesome feeling. I finally made it to having my own place which I can proudly call home.

Looks like I will be home tonight for the countdown. I’ll either watch CSI on AXN or Gossip Girl on my notebook. With the anticipation of a bad traffic crawl, I definitely want to stay in. Not going back to Taiping tonight as I’m on duty tomorrow, earning myself some extra cash.

xo xo

Cravings

I've made it to work today and lasted the whole day, after one whole week of break. I don't know why, but something inside of me does not feel right. I am feeling pain and a little bit uneasy. But there is no one I can relate it to, and no one would really understand too. I'm really trying hard to move on. A little bit more time, that's all I need.

2008 coming to an end

Another 2 more days and 2008 will just slip away. I've been on leave for the whole of last week. Haven't done much or gone anywhere for the holidays. Christmas was just like any other ordinary day. Taiping was kinda dead. I wonder where all the people went, cos normally there will be alot of out-station cars during the holidays in Taiping. Is the economy that bad that everybody is staying put at wherever they are, so no one is coming back to their hometown anymore? Petrol price is at RM 1.80 per litre now. Hey, where has everyone gone to?

I've finally moved to my own place now. It's a neat place. I have all the space to myself and don't have to worry about anyone messing up my bathroom. And I can walk around the house naked too. It comes along with a nice night view as I am living on the 27th floor. I am feeling ecstatic about it. Just that for the past few days, I had many guests, so I don't have my own quiet moment. I am going back to work tomorrow as I haven't got anything else better to do. I still have 5 more days of leave which I will see if I can make it to New Zealand next year.

With all of this, year 2008 has been good to me. I've earned enough to make myself a decent living. Of course I'd wish to be making more money next year. I am grateful that I am still holding my job. I am also grateful that I have more than enough to spare. And here's wishing all of you, another great year ahead and may you all have more achievements than this year to brag about!

Christmas 2008

When I was in Singapore last week, there were Christmas decorations in the streets already. It's like another month to Christmas, but the streets were lighted with christmas trees and candy canes. Isn't it abit too early for it? I feel that sometimes all these celebrations are too commercialised. It's just another avenue for making money. Hey, I even heard Chinese New Year songs on TV already!

Ritz-Carlton also started with it's decoration, with this big Christmas tree erected at the entrace of the lobby. Beautiful, it's nice. Unfortunately, you won't find this kind of decos in Malaysia. Here, it's just going to be another public holiday, without much of a celebration though.

Even in the office, I am seeing a few Christmas trees around. Every department have it's own Christmas tree, except for mine. We used to have a big Christmas tree. I think we've run out of space to put it up. Am not sure if we are going to put it up. I won't be around, have taken leave on the last 2 weeks of the year.

Leave Out All The Rest - Linkin Park

Congratulations, baby!

A very good friend of mine is finally giving up his bachelorhood to get married. Another mixed feelings that I am having now. But first, I have to congratulate him. Congratulations, baby! May you live happily ever after with lots of cute, chubby kids like you.

Well, till now, it's almost 2 years that I myself am married. I don't see any difference before and after marriage. 3 years ago, it didn't occur to me to get married. But I am living the life that I didn't want to now. So, what is marriage really all about? Beats me.

Maybe marriage is just part of the plan. Having kids and a family will complete the circle. I'm not sure if I am ready for this. But, when will you know if you are ready? People last time could handle a dozen kids, I'm sure I can survive one. Ah, I'm not young anymore, maybe it's really time for me to plan one. Then, what's life going to be like with the kid running around the house like a little monster? That will be another mystery to unfold.

The sweetest thing

They are the sweetest thing on earth, Bryan and Sarah. Bryan's turning 5 and Sarah is 2. Oh God, they are so cute. They were up in Penang last week, just before I left for Singapore. There's also Adrian, but I don't have a decent picture of him. Adrian is 1. He is so chubby and cuddly. Well, I love all of them so much. Those are Raymond's kids, the loveliest ever!

Look what I found

I was sent to Singapore last week to assist SITEX. It was fun travelling by myself, all the peace and quiet. My first stop was to check-in to Ritz-Carlton. Yea, baby, I had the whole big room to myself in THE Ritz-Carlton. I even requested for a king size bed. As I arrived early, the room wasn't ready yet, so I decided to have lunch. Called Ivan, and he asked me to have lunch in Shangri-La. How about lobster for lunch? I'm not really a seafood fan, but if you serve me a lobster every once in a while, I think I can handle it. I enjoyed my lunch for about an hour.
Did you know that Sunny Side Up is not just an egg? I found this drink in The Line, the restaurant I was having lunch in in Shangri-La. It's a concoction of Belvedere vodka, Malibu, Galliano, passion fruit essence, orange juice and whipped cream. Looks so refreshing, and it costs SG$ 17 ++.

After lunch, I headed to Singapore Expo to start work. This time, our booth is divided into 4. So, we only got quarter of a booth. I think the storeroom is smaller than my bathroom, but I got to make do to have 2 scanner boys and 2 cashier girls with Clifford and myself stationed in there. Also, we had to make some space for the flyers, boxes of water and empty boxes for the system. Nothing else! With the small booth that we got, setting up was pretty fast. Alex and Taufiq set up the systems, while I set up the scanners and charging terminals.

The next morning, the real day, I started with breakfast at the Greenhouse. I had my sunny side up with a toast, some cereals and coffee. Eek... the coffee sucks. Hey, stupid me again. It didn't occur to me to ask for tea instead. I asked for coffee for all 5 days I had my breakfast there. Stupid me indeed!

I didn't have any good coffee in this trip, come to think of it. We used to have Starbucks everyday previously. What was I thinking? Maybe I had too many things in my head. But, I found this really delicious drink in the hawker stalls that I have dinner with the kiosk boys at night. Tea Chino. I think it's made of fresh cow milk with tea. I craved for it every night after that.