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Monday, April 11, 2005
Apr 8 – No Sunshine Square Foodcourt Please!
I dun really dislike ppl for such attitude. What made me boiled was she was close with a shorty bitch from my previous department. This shorty bitch damn free, she only eats and play games at work. I was handling reports that time, so I had to extract lotsa data with 2 PCs, hence I was seen doing nothing during office hour. What ppl did not see was when I worked till 10pm or when I did not go home and when I came back during weekend or when I worked from home. U see, my department damn kiam siap (stingy), dun wanna get me workstation or server, I had whole lot of data to extract and compile plus analyse. So this shorty bitch stabbed me from the back, gossiped to my lesbian boss at that time and her good fried ‘Kuan Yim Ma’ (KYM).
I knew about it when I applied for transfer to Jen’s department. I found out later from Jen coz the big boss asked Jen if I was such terrible person as mentioned by KYM. Luckily I got the position. Shorty bitch, KYM and lesbian boss were surprised I was leaving the most politic department.
Oops…got too carried out talking abt KYM. Back to Friday hor. Time passed fast when u have things to do. It was lunch time while I was busy figuring what to do first. Chuah, the shy and quiet tall guy joined us for lunch. Had McD at Sunshine Square. No way I would eat at the foodcourt. I banned the place coz clothes and hair very smelly when back to office, really cannot stand. Allan, Gavin, Ken…many others like to tease me during lunch time, they would purposely (and pretend to) choose SSQ foodcourt. I always said ok, I will meet you guys after lunch. Haha.
We eat near SSQ coz wanna buy Oral Aid and Coffee Mate for Allan in Xiamen (Alice to bring to him). Oh, back from lunch, saw Chuah talked to Rosalind (sister’s college mate). Turned out that Chuah was my sister’s classmate. I wonder if my sis still remember him.
Meow reached Penang slightly after lunch, had short nap before fetch me after work. We wanted to go for Rojak but was too tired. Brought my sons over to his place as I won’t be going home till Sun. Meow helped me configured my laptop, so can use the Wireless at his place.
12am…Gavin called to sing me birthday song. He was the first to wish me. Then I received dad’s SMS. I was surprise to receive Jason Mumbles SMS too. So touched.
That night…Meow and I talked. I could sense he was not comfortable with my ex sending me home, so I asked if he thinks that my ex still likes me or I still cannot let go of my ex. Meow said Yes wor. Hmmm….I dunno…I guess I dun wanna think too much. But sometimes I wonder too, dunno how to explain…but can feel lo. Anyway I told Meow he’s the one I love now and it’s not possible to be back to my ex liao. I know my ex, even if he still likes me, he will never come back, he has too big an ego !
Apr 7 – Favour from Ex
I am not gonna write in detailed coz I cannot remember much liao (It’s 2am 11th Apr when I am writing this).
Well, let’s summarise a bit. Waa…my readers must be happy to know it’s gonna be a short post.
Meow went to Ipoh with another male colleague and back only tomorrow. I’ve asked Gavin to give me a lift back but he has to work a little. I wasn’t comfortable due to my AV…I wanted to go home ASAP. So how ? I called my ex and asked what time he planned to leave, he said to let me know later. At around 7pm, he told me would leave office at 8pm. Ok, anything la…luckily that time tummy not so pain liao.
I brought back my laptop first time. Ex saw my Targus bag, said not suitable for ladies to carry. Actually I dun really bother, as long as easy to carry, anyway, that bag cost more than RM 100 ler…of coz no need to pay, comes with the system ma, charged to cost centre.
We had dinner at Jelutong…aiya, favourite Char Koay Kak not open wor. I had Hokkien Mee while he had those fried stuff like spring roll and kuihs (dunno how to call la). He didn’t eat much coz tummy not well. Earlier Meow called just as I was about to enter ex’s car. Told him I was taking a lift from ex…Meow’s first question was “Gavin can’t fetch u meh?” Oh…oh…I sensed jealousy. He did not ask further, told me to call him when reach home. He was in hotel liao.
Back home, I called Meow…indeed he was jealous. I ironed some clothes before shower. Called my ex to ask something ( cannot remember what liao ). Then as soon as I hung up, he called back. He asked if I still have the Korean CD he bought. Excuse me ? I thought I bought wan leh. I told him I dunno…but I have another Korean CD. Later I tried to find…dunno where I placed liao. Until now (11th Apr) still cannot find, not in Meow’s car wor.
I called Meow again after I shower and ‘kao tim’ (settle) my kids food and cage. As usual, I slept late again. I didn’t even have time to on my pc to update my blog. Too tired liao.
See…as promised…short post nya. ;P
Apr 6 - Excited
I went to collect my laptop from IS. Was checking my mails…wow, I still receive mails from Data Warehouse, I guess they did not remove my email address when I resigned. Gavin came and we went for free medical checkup. I paid RM 50 for another 5 tests which include breast, colon, ovarian cancer. I forgot what the other 2 were. The nurse couldn’t find vein on my left arm, so she poke my right arm. She poked but no blood flow out, so she shifted the needle…here….there….up…down…walau eh…u think that’s joystick meh ? Luckily blood started flowing into one of the three bottles. When she stopped to change for 2nd bottle, no more blood. She said never mind, will take from first bottle. Phew ~~!!
Today my boss came from Singapore. She reminded me to claim OT if I work late. First lesson…Relationship ! She kept reminding that’s important to build rapport…haha…no problem I guess…one of my best skills ;)
Three of us (Boss and Gavin) went to another site in mainland to build rapport with Logistics and Production Control. We had lunch with one of the managers, got my ass on Harrier’s seat !! Japanese food at Auto-City. Boss treated us, saw her took out RM 300.00
I didn’t eat much coz I dunno how to eat raw food. We went across to buy 2 cakes from Secret Recipe for the 2 departments. After that, we headed back to Island and straight to airport coz Boss had to go KL for customer’s new office warming party.
Back to office, almost 4pm…time flies huh. Meow came to fetch me after work. He took his car for service and tyres alignment. We had dinner nearby while waiting. However, car still not ready and remember I was in long-sleeved cardigan ? I was experiencing sauna for more than 15 mins until I decided to walk back to his house. Although my feet were damn sore and tired, I would rather not die of heat. I called him when I reached and headed straight to shower. Later I found that AV finally arrived after 40 days !! Good thing was it didn’t come when I was in KL for my convo. Thank God for answering my prayers.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Apr 5 – First Day 2nd time
Before I even managed to reach my cube, I met Gigi ! Sooo happy to see her. She too, I guess. She was on the way free medical checkup.
I gave one curry puff to Gavin but he was too busy to eat. Initially he wanted to go townhall for free medical checkup (Urine & Blood tests)…but he couldn't…anyway, tomorrow still can go. He managed to brief me a little. I was busy catwalking whole day. Thrice to HR department…twice to Security for my new badge…once to downstairs for fingerprint scanning (unfortunately have to wait till I have my badge)….oh…few times to IS to have my laptop installed / configured. And…few trips to the ladies and pantry (for Coffee of course!). I regretted wearing the 3 inches high heels. My feet damn tired and sore …walking to the car park at lunch time was almost killing!
Talking about lunch…Gavin and Chris were so happy when I brought out my tissues. They said they have not used any tissue for 8 months since I left. Just licked their lips…haha…so pity. I had Nasi Lemak at BJC's foodcourt. Gavin whispered to me “Thank goodness u are back, at least now I dun have to listen to Chris blabbing abt his work everyday”. It's not that we dun wanna be ears to him…but he was explaining in details abt how he structured those Mods in the database, how the bundles were tied in…er…maybe next time I should tell Chris why I chose to leave that Dbase Analyst position…hahaha…not my cup of tea.
I was stopped by many familiar ppl….mostly asking the same questions...I should've recorded my response on my hp. Funny why many asked “Hey, u are back ?” Yaa…of coz I am ! More practical ones asked which department I am attached to. Meow said I should try “Ei, u can see me ah ? U shouldn't be able to see me…I am not here….” Hahaha…will try next time. Shereen told me she misses my Bananas….oi, not ‘that’ la. I dun have…but when I was in the same department, I always buy them bunch of bananas whenever I go for lunch at BB coz the fruit stall is nearby only (near Sunshine Square). Gigi and Peng said they miss my dad's Mango/Banana Cakes.
I bumped into my ex on the way to IS. He asked where I sat, told him, he saw my notebook and peril said now I got laptop…different liao….not like last time, whatever, me just smiled and left. I felt good that day meeting old buddies…but of coz there were few I tried avoiding…those who back-stabbed, evils ones, bitches…however, now that my job requires me to have good rapport with
Back home, I was kinda glad I had some time to post my blog after feeding my sons and cleaning their cage. Meow went for badminton. I selected what I wanted to wear for next day. I slept around 2am+ again. Can't help it…my brain just won't shut down.
Apr 4 – Medical Checkup
I continued to sleep till 9.30am. Dad fetched me down. So many ppl waiting. I asked the receptionist, she told me some just came along to kepo. I had to stand, dad waited outside of the clinic, smoked his pipe. Saw a guy in grey shirt and black slacks…my guess, a candidate for the same company.
I waited for about 10 mins before I was called in. Had to remove my shirt and bra, skirt pulled down a bit….inhaled and held breath for about 5 seconds, done ! Damn fast. Was told to wait outside, another 10 -15 mins…got my film ready.
Dad brought me to Tg Tokong for lunch. Nice Malay food at this flat (Dunno what name), it’s next to Tulang corner which was hit by December’s Tsunami. Very laku, a lot of ppl came; luckily we reached the stall before 12noon. Two office ladies shared table (we were finishing). I overhead one saying that there were no Fried Chicken or Fried Fish…I told them there were some, but finished liao, they should come earlier. She said they thought they were already very early…12.20pm….well ladies, not early enough to get yr fried chic or fish ler.
Back home, I showered and had a short nap. Damn sleepy and tired. Woke up at 2pm, quickly put on my
Saw a bunch of guys with the same big envelope (X-tray film)…I think abt 5 of them then. They look comfortable talking while I was busy looking out for familiar faces. A technical training senior whom I once saw at the hair saloon near my house came to say hi. He asked whether he saw me somewhere…I told him…he didn’t know it was me then. Turned out he’s staying only 2 roads away from my house. Kim called the security to check if all candidates turned up, there should be another 6 (late comers !!) coming….overheard the guard said.
Upon hearing this, those guys went to sit at the nearby bakery. I continued to stand where I was…still bz lasering around for familiar faces when I was
We were brought to Clinic for the tests and there were abt 5 forms to fill. Chinese nurse very ‘cheong hei’…kept repeating her instructions. I didn’t bring my specs…didn’t cross my mind there would be eye test. I told Malay nurse I didn’t have my glasses with me. She asked me to try anyway, to read second last line. I wasn’t sure on only a letter …it was a “C” but I said “O”. She told me to bring my glasses next day and test again wor. Then she went into another room to check on the urine. She told Chinese nurse that I need to retake eye test before she went. As Chinese nurse (btw, both the nurses old enough to be my mom) is long-winded, she asked me again…I told her I managed to read except one letter…and I was without my glasses…she said…”Oh, then yr eyesight consider very good”. Damn the Malay nurse…luckily I voiced out, otherwise I had to go for second round and maybe wasted another day.
During the tests, Chinese nurse busy explaining what/how to fill in. There was this section about Habit. She gave examples….”u can put in your bad habits….like if u are heavy smoker, alcoholic, like to shake yr legs, always have headaches, bite yr nails when nervous, twitch yr eyes, sleep-walking, etc….write down, no worries, this is for us to know so as we can help u, we can help to arrange free tests for u”. Ya right, u think u are talking to 3 year olds, aunty ? Wanna trap us huh ? Not that ‘soi-soi’ (silly). I wanted to put none, but in the end, I wrote that I had trouble falling asleep, need at least an hour.
After the almost endless check-ups, we were brought upstairs to a meeting room in the new area…not enuff place, 5 of us, another 2 guys and 2 girls had to sit at the new pantry to fill up another 10 forms I think. I sat down, the 2 guys sat with me while the 2 ladies sat at another table. Only one introduced himself as Alex earlier. Both of them joining TS. I did talk to the ladies earlier. Believe it or not, we took 1 hour to fill up those stupid forms. I dun understand why we still need to fill up “Application form” when we were signing the Offer Letter already. Meow called and asked if I was ready to go, I told him to go back his office (he just left from customer’s site).
I managed to lepak at Alvin’s cube for a while. Saw Gwen (super big size)…she so excited…she came to shake my hand and ‘hayun’ (swing) non-stop…I almost fell off. Miss Water Tap (she is like CNN, she gossips and spread it very fast, also pro at back-stabbing, oh, she damn kiasu as well) damned ‘hao lian’ (show off)…pretended not to see/hear me until I called “Oi, wanna get married punya cha bo (lady)”….waaa…then she kesi-kesi (pretend) so bz and hesitated to turn her head around…memang ‘buey ta han’ (cannot stand) her ! She was the main reason I left that department. She tried influencing Gigi (my good friend of 16 years) to go against me. Saw her new specs…orangey red at the sides, frameless but the lenses damn thick….worse than her earlier ugly specs.
I had to go coz Meow called me liao. On the way out, I passed by my ex’s cube to say hi. Asked when I start work….next day !
I slept around 2am coz update my posts ma. Damn…will have to forego my Chinese and Korean shows liao.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Apr 3 – Convo
6.30am dragged myself to toilet. I think I barely slept. We had breakfast at Topas Restaurant….included in the package. First time I had beef bacon, not bad. Meow had 2 bowls of porridge besides the French toast, sausages, bacon…he couldn’t resist the ‘tau joo’. By 7.45am, we left for Hotel Nikko. I saw a lot of graduates snapping pictures with family and friends from lobby to 2nd floor (where the Grand Ballroom is). I registered and took the gown. Then went to ‘kepo’ on the photo package. Chose the simplest, 3 photos – self-pix, family pix, receiving scroll pix…RM 200 + RM 60 (for delivery postage). Dad bought me a cute teddy bear sold at the counter – RM 59 !! Those ppl really know how to make money eh.
Meow told me that later I will have flowers…Sis and him pakat. Sis sent him money to order flowers for me. So ‘kam thong’ although she shouldn’t have, waste money ler. The florist delivery guy did not call Meow, instead he sent to the USQ registration counter…knew about it only after the ceremony when I asked about my cert (without signature). Poor Meow calling his sis and worried abt the flowers. Oh, the cert was a temporary cert for ceremony purpose coz I had received mine last year by post. However they did not send me my transcript.
We managed to snap a few pictures before rehearsal. My square-hat kept falling off, I didn’t bring any hair pins…forgot abt it…one hotel staff was nice, gave me a pack, said he heard me searching for pins…I thanked him, but as I went up the elevator, I opened the packet and turned out it was the sewing kit…he thought I wanted safety pin~! I managed to changed a fitting one just minutes before rehearsal started. I was seated at the last row, last person on the left side.
Guests queuing to go in at 10am. Meow, Sako and Dad seated quite far behind…but luckily the video camera we borrowed from Meow’s sis has damn good zoom. Only thing is, pity Meow, holding the camera high to shoot from the moment before I went on stage till I was seated back after the handout of my scroll. Thank goodness the ceremony finished before 12 noon, otherwise I would’ve fainted, so hot…and my own shirt quite thick.
There was light brunch buffet, Dad and Sako ate some, I was too thirsty to enjoy any food, couldn’t find water, only coffee. Meow went searching for my flowers…that was when I noticed my cert has no signature and went to ask about it, eventually found my flowers. 2 dozen of my favourite yellow roses with small white daisies and forget-me-not flowers…felt so heavy…I just weighed – 2kg!! Luckily my dad’s gf or Meow didn’t get me more flowers…else ‘tangan patah’ (broken arm). The lady asked me to return the gown right away…(but website mentioned return by 2pm). She said, no, have to immediately (no way…I haven’t taken any pictures with the flowers leh, some more so many others out there gobbling food…me not stupid ler). I put on my colgate smile and said, please….give me another 30 mins, wanna take pictures ma. She said, ok, 10 mins (ya right…u wait la).
We went to downstairs, took some pictures at each floor. There was a nice landscape with small waterfall behind a glass door. Glad the pictures came out ok. Waa…I think I smiled so much, I felt silly liao…hehehe. Returned the gown and collected my RM 250 deposit back.
We reached Micasa before 1pm. Aiks…elevator not moving up…checked with receptionist…she said it was because we had passed the 12 noon check out time. I felt like shaking that Mr Johnny, he was lucky not to be there then. Now, what boiled me up was that lady receptionist asked me with her darlie smile, “Would you like to extend for another day?”
Is this how u do business? I need to extend and pay more just to get my things away from yr hotel? I was trying to not raise my voice…but with a very annoyed tone, I told her Mr Johnny has agreed with the 2pm checkout time. Hearing this, she quickly went into another room for a while before coming out and give us new key. Hmmm…I think next time I might not stay there even though the room is satisfactory. I damn dislike the service.
After shower, we had rest, Meow took half hour nap.
We started journey back to Penang at around 2pm. I was hungry but can tahan (hold) till Rawang. We had lunch at a coffee shop. I had chicken curry noodles, Sako had soup noodle with lotsa cili padi. Meow had Wan Tan mee while Dad tried Meatballs noodle. A short while after we resume our journey, Sako was in pain…tummy upset, upper part of abdominal. We stopped to buy Pomelo and biscuits at Tambun, Sako waited in the car, she was having terrible pain. We had quite a lot of stops on the way back, trying to find her medicine…in the end, gave her Eno…but no help. I was sleepy but couldn’t sleep, coz Sako was really uneasy…and Meow was sleepy…he kept eating the sour candy…so afraid he fell asleep behind the wheels.
Took Sako to Klink Aman at Gelugor once we crossed Penang bridge. Told the lady at reception counter that my aunt is having terrible pain, if she can inform the doctor and let her in. She said got patient with doc and still have to wait for another child waiting with her dad. My goodness !! I will never step into that clinic again. After some 10 mins…my aunt was asked to wait up at the other side. That was when I saw Munira, an ex sch. mate. I asked if she was sick, she told me…she was waiting for her mom and grandma….oh…so I see…that’s y we had to wait so fucking long !! We waited like almost 25 mins before the doc attended to my aunt. Poor Sako, she was really in terrible pain…almost in tears. Doc said could be gastric, gave her a jab and some medicine.
Helped Sako up to her apartment, she said she will be ok. Told her to call me, later she did when I was in shower, she told Meow she is ok, sleeping after taking medicine. Dad went out for Nasi Kandar while Meow and I had Korean instant noodles. Actually I wasn’t hungry, was too tired…but ate anyway.
11pm, Dad’s gf called to asked abt the ceremony. My ex called while I was still on the phone…so Meow answered the call, asked him to call back later, but ex said he was about to reach my house, wanna pass me back house keys.
He came in by himself and was waiting downstairs by the time I finished my conversation with Aunty. Meow was in toilet. I passed ex the pomelo and biscuits as appreciation for his help. He told me he used my bathroom earlier when he came in to feed my dogs. He called at about 2pm, telling me he fed them. He asked whether I noticed the cup of water next to my computer…I did…I lied to him that I accused Meow, actually I suspected he checked some thing on my PC. Well…who knows…he might be reading this now ? Hmm…anyway…I dun really mind liao…coz Meow also reads…strangers read…so…if I post this on the internet, any person can read right ? Not that I purposely force them to read ma. However I wonder…why would anyone be interested to read my damn long posts? Can tell me ah ? For those who knows me…maybe sometimes get excited when I mention their names kua, is it ah ? Hehehe…
Anyway, dad came back about 10 mins after ex came. Both Meow and ex left soon after. And I was too tired to even on my pc then as I had to go for medical checkup next morning. I left HR a message to call me in the morning.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Apr 2 – To KL
I let dad sat in front while I sat with Sako (aunt) at the back…coz I know the two of them not really in good terms. Initially dad didn’t want to go…but sis and his gf managed to persuade him.
We had brunch at Ipoh. Yummy Dry Curry Noodles (choice of Hor Fun/Mee) near Lorong Panglima. Dad and Meow had 2 bowls each. Then we walked around the corner to buy thin slices of Peanut biscuits. RM 0.35 each, the uncle took about 10 mins to pack 4 packets of 40 pieces…very very carefully slot each piece into the plastic bags. Meow took video of the place to note down the landmarks (in case he forgets the way) so as he can ask his colleague to bring him there next time they go visit customers in Ipoh.
We made a few stops for toilet breaks, reached KL and checked into Micasa Hotel at aroung 4pm. I was disappointed when told my reservation was for 1 room. I booked for 2 ! Lady receptionist took my IC, photocopy…then, an Indian guy, Johnny took over my case and asked the same thing. We were tired and I felt bad as there wasn’t any sofa for the rest to sit while waiting…just 2 chairs at the registration counter. Stupid guy, he asked for my IC again…and went to photocopy. My dad shifted the earlier photocopied IC 4cm away from where the lady left it, right in front for Mr Johnny to see…but guess what, he appeared clueless and acted like it was okay to Photostat twice. Next, he asked me how many keys I wanted, need to deposit RM 20 per key. And dunno altogether RM 250 for down payment. WTF ?! I told him if I could pay by Credit Card and shouldn’t that be when I check out? He thought to himself for few seconds before saying ok. And he really made my blood boil with his next idiotic question. He asked for my Credit Card details !! ** Pengsan (faint) **. Showing annoyed face :
I said : I’ve given Ms Carol my CC details when I called to book, please check in your database
Johnny Ai-Bin (want face) : I need your CC details again
I said : (Saw my CC number on the screen display) Shouldn’t you have it in your record already ? (I so wanna whack him)
Johnny Ai-Bin : (Eyes searching round the screen for few seconds) Yup, but I need your last 3 numbers (walau eh, like that also can, cover his dumb mistake).
I said : bla bla bla…(I had to repeat 3 times).
I dun understand…nice hotel but poor service. And best idiotic thing was, that lady who served me earlier was happily chatting away with another
Got into the lift, got one cute Ang Mo (white Mat Salleh) in there. He was so nice, told me we need to fit the “button” of the key to activate the key. Standing there stunned and like a helpless child, I let Mr Cute took my key to activate the elevator for us, he went out at 3rd floor (I think) before passing back the key to me. I was still trying to gather myself, brain not functioning fast enough…then I felt so ‘pai seh’….duh…need a foreigner to help me in my homeland. Embrassing nya ~~!!
Our room at sixth floor…nice room, luckily it’s nice and comfy, otherwise I will complain. My Johnny called to check if we are ok with the room. We have welcome gift, cookies in nice box. Meow and Dad shared a room while Sako and I took the Master bedroom. Too bad our room not facing swimming pool. We rested for a while. Dad had a nap while waiting for his business partner. Sako, Meow and I went to KLCC. We only browsed about 2 floors before we decided to have dinner at the foodcourt. Called dad to check if he wanted dinner. His friend not there yet, so we packed Sate with Nan Bread for him before driving back. Saw dad waiting at lobby for friend, he told us he will eat dinner…so we shared the Sate thing for supper.
Sako watched CNN about Pope’s condition. Meow and I went for a stroll along Jln Ampang and we went in to check on Nikko Hotel. We saw a staff keying the function details for my convocation at the screen…so we went closer to have a look (which ballroom)…we were damn close coz we stared at a piece of paper next to the screen (coz he hasn’t keyed in the venue). Oops, we accidentally saw the package price paid by Uni….RM 57k ++ ! Wow ~!
Waited for S.Ping to pass me gift for my Convo. She gave me a cute small red dragon soft toy and jelly beans (in a bottle like pills from Australia). We managed to exchange hugs, she had to run as her colleague waiting to send her back. Meow and I walked back, we saw a Nasi Kandar Penang outlet next to Nikko Hotel. I bet it’s not as nice as ours in Penang…dunno, we were too full to try. Sis called when we were walking back. Felt so kam thong, so many called. She also very excited…some more said I should be proud of myself, for working and studying same time (no classes), financing half of my fees. Ya, it was indeed very tough to be studying when u work in MNC environment, fast paced and stressed out.
Dad came back just when we started eating his supposed-dinner. He ate a little too, and we finished off the egg tart and Seremban Siew Pao we bought at Ipoh. Wow, by 12am, all went to bed. But I couldn’t sleep…too cold…my aunt said warm wor…I was freezing cold…I couldn’t stand and went to squeeze in with Meow….ahh…better….but later…I felt a bit too warm…then back to Master Bedroom…so I didn’t really sleep.
P/S: I told Meow I went out with ex yesterday. He made a face, and asked if he go out with other girls then only tell, can ? Hmm…CANNOT !! I went out to makan, not date. :P
*** Too tired to continue my post for 3rd April, next time, maybe few days later, already typed 2 hours, tired liao ***
Apr 1 – No April Joke
I didn’t get to sleep late on Friday. I have lunch with future director, colleagues and ex-boss & ex-colleagues. Gavin came to fetch me along with 3 other girls. Lunch was good, 8 dishes…Mun Shang Restaurant at BJC 5th level. I sat with ppl I am familiar with, so quite relaxed. As we left, Gavin introduced the director to me. He looks ok, quite short for a guy, friendly. He apologised for the delay in getting me in.
Had shower and rushed downstairs for my Chinese show, hence I left my hp in my room. I had a feeling someone would call me…so, at the first commercial break, I went up to get my hp, 2 missed call, one from Gavin, another from the HR senior manager (I called back and heard his voice greeting). I called back, no answer, no choice, just left message. He didn’t call back wor…I kept trying, finally, got him before 5pm. Clarified few things with him. Too bad, he kept using the stupid HR policy as excuse…hence, I didn’t get the expected offer and had to ‘swallow’ whatever fixed (which still looks good). I had to console myself to work hard and get back what was promised by the direct manager later, after performance review. I was told to call his staff who will coordinate X-tray and medical checkup for me on following Monday. Definitely tiring for me as I am going to KL till Sunday.
I went online for a while. Dinner with Y.Nee, Jenn, Claire, Sui Eh (pretty one), Alvin and Meow (Albert couldn’t make it) later but turned out Y.Nee wasn’t feeling well…emotionally, she couldn’t go. I felt bad, at first I thought she was playing April Joke on me…
*** this message is for Y.Nee ***
…sorry Y.Nee…I dunno how to console u. PLEASE take good care of yourself…that should be the main thing. I hope she is ok (coz she didn’t return my call today – 4th April, so I called her). It’s not the end of the world…there is a lot of opportunities, open yr heart and seek…dun hide and despair too long. U can blame it on bad luck, but I would rather think of it as “it happens for a reason”. Maybe it’s not meant to be…dun worry ok, things will be better, as long as u dun give up. Start by having more confidence, think positive and u will notice, there are many ‘others’ suitable. I know right now u won’t want to listen…choose not to listen, just feel like everything is shit…cry…asked why…self-pity…I know how it feels (although different thing)…but u must try to stand up again. Have confidence in yourself and God. Better things are yet to come, be patient. Dun forget u have our support here ok. Please love yourself and take care. Your family care, and we care too ! Hope to hear from U again…SOON !!
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I thought of calling off the dinner but Jenn was already at Tesco while Claire was on the way. So, we proceeded with the dinner at Pizza Hut. Meow and I were late as he went back home first…anyway, I didn’t know the exact time until I asked Y.Nee. Claire and I made up excuses for Y.Nee’s absence. I received a cute poodle pendant from the group, Sui Eh got a jewellery box while we shared a Nike T-Shirt for Albert’s birthday. Jenn left first as she lives in mainland, Sui Eh went off after that while the rest of us continued talking. Meow appeared a bit bored…he took out his new delivered PDA and started ‘poking’ at the screen…but he did join in the conversation later.
We didn’t go for our planned Rojak as Meow was tired. Hmm…I missed that Rojak, no choice la…next week maybe. Back home, my ex called, said coming over to ‘see’ my dogs. I passed him the can food and keys. He asked if I wanna have supper…hmm…can also, since my pizza digesting away. But I didn’t tell Meow coz I dun wanna upset him, anyway, Meow was tired or else will ask him to go.
My ex wanna go home shower first. He passed back my Korean CDs which Allan gave me as present and a singlet I left at his place. He showed me his extended kitchen (renovated recently), then I waited in the living room…talking to his mom. Ya…talked like almost non-stop, dunno why after break off, so much things to talk eh ? More than my 3 years plus with him.
It was raining when we went out, he wanted to have the BKT at Perak Road (near ICS) but it was closed (so, Friday close for business). So, we ended up eating at coffee shop next to Green house. He managed to have BKT which he claims not bad also and good service. I had Dry Pan Mee. He asked if I called to inform Meow to avoid misunderstandings…I told him no…I will tell him later. I want Meow to have a good rest as he will be driving my dad, aunt and I down to KL next morning. We talked for a while, like normal friends…from what gather, he’s not seeing anyone in particular yet. He didn’t wanna talk about C.M.Ling (sis’ schoolmate) when I asked abt the progress. He told me got a cute girl at Serv. Ops…I am glad to know at least he’s not focusing on C.M.Ling, any girl will be better than this materialistic wild girl.
Reached home, almost 2am, cleaned cage and refill food for hamster. Dad’s gf called to congratulate me, she sounded more excited than I. Sis called but I was away then.
Packed my stuff and retired for the nite…I think I had like about 4 hours sleep. So tired.
P/S: Chun Kit’s birthday but I forgot to send him greeting (I remembered earlier but was too early to send, now I forgot, duh)!
Friday, April 01, 2005
Mar 31 – Dating few months…then?
As there wasn’t enough time…I told Meow I’ll just tah pao the Nasi Lemak, so we didn’t get to eat breakfast together. The Nasi Lemak looked good and yummy…too bad…the first packet I opened…got hair on it…sigh ! How ah….pull the apprx. 5cm hair away and proceed to chew and swallow lo. Luckily taste good…coz spicy !! Yeah…I couldn’t take the 2nd packet, too big la…so I had the second packet for my late lunch.
Sako came over today…she brought me chicken finger and onion rings which she ‘fried’ using her Turbo cooker, requires no oil. Ya, me ate again…sigh…how to lose weight. Cham lo…
Jessica Sierra ( I hope I got her name right ) got voted out on A. Idol…hmmm…I thought it could’ve been Scott ( he was off pitch, but I think he’s cute…hey, fat also cute ma ) or maybe Nikko ( I dun like him…he sounds like any other black guy, nothing unique…am not saying he can’t sing, but like Simon said…he’s like a duplicate, dun like his specs…look so ‘lao eah’ – lousy/old-fashioned ).
After Sako left, I spent some time on the net doing what I’ve been addicted to lately until Meow called…he was already outside my house…aiya, I had to quickly change and feed my sleepy sons before we go for dinner.
Talking abt dinner, we had the worst and yuckiest Char Koay Teow…I think I can fry better than Uncle…duh…some more we had to wait for about 15 mins, dunno why so many ppl queuing to buy from him…even the roadside’s economy koay teow tastes better anytime. We didn’t finish it, and I really hate to waste food…however, I had to do it this time, sorry ~!
While waiting patiently for that lousy Koay Teow, opposite me ( about 3 tables away ), there’s this HSK-looking Indian guy ( around 40+yr old), kept staring at my direction. I couldn’t confirm if he had his eyes open or wat coz : 1. He was wearing glasses & 2. He is very dark, so I can’t see his eyes. He had a whole bottle of Hennessey on the table and he didn’t move much. I asked Meow if that guy was really staring at me…but Meow was more interested with display on the TV screen. Teng !! So, I had to ignore and not look at that direction…tried putting on an annoyed expression…and stared back at him…still, he didn’t move…my guess was…he must be hallucinating or fantasising karma sutra positions with Kareena Kapoor.
As we left the Coffee Shop, Meow said he wanted to buy prawns for his fishes. He walked and walked…eh…how come didn’t wait for me ? I felt displeased and told him he always waited for me, took my hands…but now ? What happened ? I asked if this is the outcome of having dated for some time liao ?
Back to his place, he sort of ignored me. He watched Initial D in Japanese version but with Chinese subtitles…so…for a Banana like me…I dun understand a thing. I felt so damn bored for almost an hour. But I kept quiet…although my mind started some crazy thoughts and these were what I ran thru during that frustrated period :
1. Why do guys promise girls sweet stuff and later …sigh ~!!
2. I was wrong…Meow has his ego too…although not as much as my ex.
3. The hand holding part…reminded me of my ex…he used to hold my hands…but later... :[
4. If Meow wanted some private time, he could’ve told me. I too dun mind some private time. I dun wanna be stuck like then, looking like a fool while he enjoyed his cartoons or Chinese documentary. And when I told him later, he thought I was complaining…sigh~!
5. Overall, why the big fuss…well, to me, in the beginning, Meow had sort of crafted a nice mould of this nice bf…one who never raises his voice to me, never complains, always pleased with me, never ignores me, etc (almost 80% opposite of my ex)…but lately, all these happened wor. So, how…how am I to believe…I wasn’t prepared and did not expect leh. And when I asked him why like this, why like that, he got frustrated…and that made me even more frustrated. Dunno la…lately kept having arguments. I guess I am over sensitive…well, I am…ever since my last breakup with ex. Can’t help it la…how ah…Meow Meow, I know u are being very patient…I will try la…let’s not argue anymore ok.
One good thing though, we never have overnight fight. Ya, he buried me with kisses, so much that my face hurt from his pricky mustache. He won’t let pull mustache’s hair coz too painful wor.
He dropped me home and off for his badminton session. I ran through my cupboard and selected clothes I wanted to wear for tomorrow’s lunch with future Director. Then I ironed together with some others which I am bringing down to KL this weekend.
Oh, btw, my friend called to inform that he has escalated that HR manager for her slowness in processing my offer package. Her boss, the Senior Manager told him that the stupid lady has tendered her resignation….ha…no wonder so ‘nua’ (sloppy). This Sr Mgr promised to handle my case and asked for the documents and forms (hello ? aren’t u suppose to get from that lazy bump?) He answered that that lazy is away on BPI training….ya, now u tell me, why would the company or department sends a staff who has resigned for BPI training ? This is not helping the company to save any cost, it’s incurring further cost ! Dumb and worthless !! And no, I still have NOT receive any call…taking about efficiency…sigh…those HR ppl…a bunch of leeches…ass stuck to the same spot for hours and does nothing except sucking the undeserved pay ! I could’ve started working and contributing to the company for 3 weeks….nvm, let me just enjoy my break.
I attended to my sons before shower, then here I am, hands busy typing and scratching my legs…damn the mosquitoes. Meow called to say goodnite…hmm…me a bit hungry…will eat some biscuits later la. Wait, I got Mamee snack :)
Oh…one more thing…I know Buaya69 no more liao…but I am not taking it away from my Nescafe Blogs... yet, coz I am hoping it will be his April Fool’s Joke.
Mar 30 – No more Roti Planta
Dunno why so blur, yesterday I sent a mail wishing my 1st ex Happy Birthday…it should be today.
Like almost everyday, I wished to sleep longer but cannot, cannot miss my Chinese show…alamak, I snoozed my alarm till 2pm ! Skipped output, no time for shit yet...shit can wait for another hour. Hehehe…aunt came over while I was having shower. She bought me some Korean noodles, yummy!! I immediately boiled water and cook it with mini corns and cabbage. We watched Korean drama till 4pm, then A.Idol…I switched back to Korean drama whenever Channel 70 had commercial breaks.
I was so lazy, I didn’t do anything except surfing while listening to Korean MP3s. Am trying to compile some nice ones and burn into a CD later. Meow called after 6pm, asked me to quickly change, wanna go borrow video camera from Ronnie. Then dinner…I followed Meow to order his favourite Roti Planta…aiya…I didn’t know Roti Planta got sugar inside wan…I thought only butter…ok, next time must not order coz I can’t much of sweet stuff….can’t in the sense I dun like the taste…and will puke if I take too much. Of coz, drinks & fruits excluded la….these must be sweet then only nice ma. I prefer spicy and salty stuff….like….ahhh….KFC spicy flavour !! Oops ! Fattening food again. My main meal must have spicy/hot taste…must at least have cili padi or chilly sauce…otherwise, it’s meaningless to eat at all. That reminds me of the time when I had chicken pox…goodness…almost everyday eat ‘tao chiam’ ( a kind of noodle like koay teow ) and almost tasteless soup…for 40 days ! Ueekkk ~!! Thank God we have chicken pox only once a lifetime, although some ppl have it twice. Please…please…no more torture for me.
After dinner, back to Meow’s place to rest…actually he had rest while I enjoyed my usual hair-pulling fun on his chin. But before that, we were reading Michael’s Blog ( old archives ) for more than an hour. Later he asked me to stay over at his place. But I was worried about my hamsters coz I didn’t put much food when I left the house. So, after supper ( I had Char Hor Fun but dunno why still felt hungry so I bought some curry puff ), went back home…bought Kuihs for dad as well…cleaned the cage and refill food for my sons…told dad me sleeping over at Meow’s.
Well, since I Meow gotta work the next morning, I didn’t wanna type my blog and wasn’t in the mood…so, I just posted a short one lo. Meow watched dunno what Chinese documentary and fell asleep. I couldn’t sleep…I think got la, merely an hour or two coz I felt uncomfortable and pain the joints…yup, it was raining…so, like an old ah poh…I will know if it’s gonna rain at night. I had to rub medicated oil before I could catch a wink or two.