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Saturday, April 30, 2005

Apr 28 - Worried for Nothing

Since tonight got dinner, I wore my heels. Luckily my back is ok liao. Can jump or run, but better not ler. I wore pink top…come to think of it, I've been wearing either pink or black this week.

Meow's dad hospitalized, I couldn't go, had to work and later had to attend the dinner invited by Sales Director…kena 'give face'. Told Meow I will call him after the seafood dinner.

Dinner was ok, sat with the director. We had lobster with cheese stuffing, dry chili crab, assam ko prawns, steamed fish, etc. The shark fin soup was the best. Gavin and I were late as we had to settle some issues before going to Oriental Seafood at Gurney…this restaurant kena ‘tsunami’ last December. Before dinner ends, I excused myself to the ladies, made a phone call to Meow. He said he was driving, so I told him I would call back later.

Back home, 10.30pm liao…we didn't join them for karaoke after that. (Heard that they sang till 3am). I tried calling Meow twice, no answer. Sent him sms asking him how was everything and his dad. He replied that he would call me back later without giving a hint on his dad's condition.

Well, I went to shower with many things in mind…mostly worried about his dad...I mean like why he cannoy answer my call...something serious ? He never delay calling me for too long...this is the first time. I got more and more worried.


Later I joined my dad downstairs watching A. Idol's result. Constantine's out and Paula Abdul shed tears for his lost. Hmm…I dunno, I prefer Bo. I have a feeling Carrie might be the winner, she never got the bottom three so far :)

I gave some green pear to Yoda and Sky Walker, they were so happy, juicy and sweet…yum yum…of coz, I finished the rest.

After the programme, I was tired, went upstairs and ready to sleep. Meow finally called. I asked what happened; I mean what took him so long to return my call. He said he was on the phone with his bro (in KL) and later went to play badminton. What??!! I got so mad…I was worried like hell…and there…he was too busy to return my call b’coz he had to see his captain and play badminton. Damn upset. We weren’t really talking on the phone…both angry. Later, sent him SMS to ask for his dad’s name…wanna say prayers. After prayers, I dozed off…too tired liao. Had to prepare for next day, most hectic as I foreseen lotsa issues due to last minute download of orders by Sales. No energy to argue…dunno la, lately we were like almost arguing…but did not really. Kiss and make up…fight liao…upset nya…what for.

Apr 27 - Love less liao is it?

** Oh dear, I cannot remember what I did on Wednesday, have to crack head liao...sigh ~! **

Today better liao, can stand straight, but still...have to walk slowly and just to be safe, no heels.
I remembered going back early after work. I needed to rest. Had quite a hectic day at work. Counting down to Friday, last day of Qtr end.

After dinner, Meow went out to have a drink with an old pal. Great, I got to blog. Have to la, otherwise if I leave it for too many days, I cannot update my 'online diary' ma...what to do, poor memory...or in a nicer way, I've got selective memory :P

Meow came back and my sensitive nose detected cigarette smell ! Grrr, break promise again and again !! I was very sad and disappointed. :[

Last time he said he will quit because he loves me...does it mean now he loves me less ?

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Apr 26 - Blogging's a Must

Waking up from the bed was tough, not to mention going to bathroom and walking...every single step/move hurt ler. I had to walk very slowly and hunching. My god-bro saw me and teased that only thing missing was a walking stick. Celaka !

I wanted to take MC but cannot ler, just joined back, some more Quarter end...lotsa things to follow-up closely.
Pretty hectic day for me. I tried minimise cat-walking walking around. Can u imagine...I only had a cup of coffee instead of my standard 3 cups per day ?

I called the company nurse to check for panel clinics...

Nurse : Yes Joez ? ** sounds like very bz **
Me : Hi Ju...er...actually I sprained my....
Nurse : Nope, doctor's not in today!
Me : ...back. I am not looking for doc, just wanna check which clinic I can go...
Nurse : bla bla bla....** sounds like TYM (having period) **
Me : Ok, thanks.
Nurse : ** CLICK **

Didn't know this aunty still having TYM...she might already have few grandchildren.

Lunch time, Gavin wanted to bring me to Klinik Malaysia at Kg. Jawa, but heck, no place to park...so we went to BJ...where the famous Pan Mee stall is. I told him not to worry, will go after work. I met S.Imm my classmate. She still looks the same...I mean still young. Not sure if she's married yet, didn't ask.

It was really a torture sitting in the office for hours...and I can't walk much, sigh ~! Jason offered to carry me to the ladies...siao ~!

After dinner, went to Klinik Public in Sg. Ara...so many ppl...my number was 17 and it was only patient number 10 then. I asked Meow to go back first and come back later. I saw his grandma few minutes later. Chatted with her, she was there to have her blood pressure checked and get her medication which she stopped some time coz she lazy to wait. I told her cannot stop. I exchanged number with her, hers was 22. Half hour later, reception called for Num 17. I followed her in...just to hear what doc has to say...and best was I dun have to wait till 22. Doc said for a young lady like me...it's serious to have injured my back by cutting mango. Eh...I was smiling inside la...he said 'young lady' wor. And he's not that old too...mid 30's I guess. Told him abt the pain on my right wrist which I've suffered for 2 years liao. He wrote a letter for me to go check-up with specialist. If serious, might have to do physiotherapy or worse...operation !

Later Meow came, told him to keep track on his grandma's pills...he set a reminder on when her medication needs to 'top-up' again.
Meow sent me home coz he had badminton. Told dad abt my back, he said will massage for me later...FYI, my dad used to massage for ppl...he knows quite a lot abt reflexology. Too bad, he got company...a couple...the guy seeked my dad's help to fill in Income Tax's form. I couldn't wait...I went to bed around 12.30am after typing my blog. It was quite tiring and painful sitting upright but I dun wanna postpone too long...as u know, I have poor memory. : p
Blogging has become a part in my life now...can't live without it...teng ~!

Brochure in Toilet

I wanted to blog about this for some time but kept forgetting every time I went back to my cube.
U see...whenever I need to answer Nature's call...I usually go to the new toilet. When u pee...u dun exactly look into the bowl all the time right ? So, I was looking at the door and there's this brochure on the latest model or promotion (supposingly)...right in the middle at eye level.

I dun understand what those marketing ppl had in mind...come on, u dun expect us to read thru the brochure ma? Some more the font size 10 nya...as if we give a shit to the new promo bundles. Curious, I looked at the date...apala...promo ended last month. Hmm...only possible reason I could think of was...the brochure might serve as other purpose after all. Perhaps it's for us to wrap our 'yee ma kan' (sanitary pad) or maybe for emergency use...esp. when the cleaner's too busy to put in new toilet roll...so, use it to wipe ass ah ? Maybe lo...

But today...I noticed, the brochure's gone...perhaps someone ran into that sort of emergency, hehehe.

Apr 25 – Mangoes the Cause?

Jeans and flat shoes, no heels as feet too painful, had been walking too much with heels, esp. when I went shopping on Sat. Hurt every step I took…this is ‘Oi Leng Em Oi Meng’ (want to look nice, dun want life – direct translate). I was almost limping liao.

I had on a pink top with maroon cardigan over it. Jimmy said I look ‘bright’ today while my god bro said, good choice of colours. He would mess my hair every time he passes by my cube. So, I know, he likes to see women in colourful or bright colours clothes. No wonder he called me ‘Aunty’ when I wore dark colours.

Gavin joined Sales for lunch, Chris also got date, so I got to join Meow for lunch…with his 2 female colleagues at BJ’s coffee shop. Try to guess what he had for lunch? Yeahh…Laksa again. Soup pun habis (finish).

After work, I quickly settle my Income Tax, photocopied forms, statements and receipts. Asked Gavin, P.Ling and ex, just to be sure I filled in correctly. Luckily got E-Kalkulator, so easier for me. Haha, I dun have to pay, in fact Govt should pay me back.

I couldn’t leave when Meow called. So, he went for his badminton while I continued working till 8pm. Just minutes before I shut down my laptop, the Sales’ Country Manager came over to say hi and told us about more deals coming in. Gavin helped me to check with Materials before leaving, He dropped me home, on the way back, his hp rang non-stop, work-related…soon…it would be mine ringing…meanwhile, let me enjoy some peace first.

Had shower and swallowed 2 packs of Nasi Lemak bought from Bakery before left office. My dinner cost – RM 2 only.

Earlier, when washing clothes, I felt my muscles on my right shoulder tore…dunno la, but very painful ler.

I called Meow asking him to come over after his game. He had to sign the last page of his Income Tax form. I was cutting ‘Sor Nya Chu’ when he reached. Halfway cutting, I felt terrible pain on my back, must be the spinal cord…I couldn’t stand straight. Had to walk like old lady, hunching all the way. Pain was almost unbearable. I thought would feel better if I lie down…if I could move my body right, probably will be ok after a ‘krackkk’ but no wor…cannot ler. I had to shoo Meow home early coz I cannot wait to lie down on the bed.

Believe it or not, I was on bed by 11.30pm. Managed to clean my son’s home before I lie flat on my bed…every move is like a torture. Could almost feel my tears.

Half asleep, waited for Meow to call, but I couldn’t wait by 12.15am, I called to wish him goodnite before I board the ‘train’ to Dreamland. But journey postponed for an hour as Sis called to chat. It was nice to talk to her again. She couldn’t do anything as Ryan didn’t wanna sleep. ‘Talked’ to Ryan, could hear him ‘baby-talked’ back. Sis said maybe will come back end of the year…can’t wait for then. Miss her !!

Apr 24 – Marriage Registration

Crazy or what, we went back to same place for lunch. Meow ordered same thing, while I settled for Curry Mee wit extra chilli…the whole bowl looks so red…damn ‘kick’. The coffee shop’s always packed, we had to share tables.

After that, ‘tah pao’ Muar Chee and sweet corn, leong fan and buah ciku. We reached Che Hoon Khor Moral UpliftingSociety early, so we picnicked in the car for half hour before going in for Shereen’s marriage registration. Supposed to start at 4.30pm but we had to wait for other couples before Shereen and Timmy’s turn. Shereen looked pretty with her simple make-up and gown. After tying the knot and ‘forced’ to made some donations, it was photo session. Ended at around 5.30pm. Gigi gave us some ‘Sor nya choo’ (mangoes)…Meow damn happy…not me coz I dun take sour fruits.

Back to his place to rest before we had dinner at Relau. Then, as usual, he was busy with his PDA while me on my blog. Dunno why time passes so fast on a Sunday…it was time to go home. I had lotsa things to take, including my two sons. Sad to let Meow leave, I hug till ‘kao pun’ (enough) before bid him goodnite.

P/S : Wow, short post eh ? This is what happens when I dun blog for few days.

Apr 23 – No worries, just shop and eat!

Feel nice to wake up late and not having to worry about work. I wished I could sleep longer but had to go take my transcript at Informatics.

Meow was supposed to have his picture taken for bagde but he said not on the way wor. I was happy to eat my favourite ‘Tor Phui Mee’ or ‘Tai Lok Min’ (Fatty Noodle) at Genting. Shared Laksa with Meow while he enjoyed the yummy Char Koay Teow. Seems like everything tastes good there. We packed back 7 boxes of ‘Tau Hua’ (soya bean curd).

Proceeded to Info for my transcript…damn, the counter guy asked me to fill up some stupid forms for survey and keeping my information (potential master courses). I told that guy I dun wanna fill in coz I graduated and dun intend to further waste money study in Informatics. Lousy and poor management, I’ve even written to USQ to complain, but no action taken. They are only concern about $, dun give a damn to any important matters/date pertaining to our courses, assignments or notes. FYI, I never had any class, yet I paid the same amount. Reason given was not sufficient student to open a class.

Anyway, back to the form thingy, the guy at the counter said it’s his duty to ensure the forms are filled and kesian, he looked like he might get scolding if I dun fill ‘em up. Ok, so I wasted some 10 mins filling….more like scribbling….there’s a part where the question went like this :

Would you recommend your friends to study in Informatics?
As u can guess, I choose ‘No’.

Another part was asking for any Comments.
I wrote “ Very Disappointed with Informatics’.

There…done…smiling…I handed to him and ciao ~! That was my last time in Informatics which had to do with my course. Adios ~!!
On the way out, Melissa introduced her bf to me, not sure if he’s the new guy or her ex which she said probably back together. Anyway, I had to excuse myself as Meow was waiting for quite a while liao.

Next, to Prangin Mall…yeahhhh….shopping time. Poor Meow, had to follow me into almost every shoes and clothes outlets. I didn’t buy any clothes but got myself two pairs of heels…one for dancing, another pair (3.5 inches) for my long slacks. I asked Meow to wait for me at Starbucks when I bought the last pair. It’s hard for me to get shoes, size 8 not that many left. I envy those ladies with small feet, they can just try on any shoe on display while I had to think and confirm about the pattern before asking the salesperson if they have my size....80% of the time, none ~!

We lepak at the sofa till 6pm before we left for….ROJAK at Esplanade ~! Yeahh….it’s food and shopping day ;)
The stall just opened for business at 6.30pm. One medium plate of mixed Rojak (u can find Rojak’s picture at 5xMom’s Penang faces blog) – RM 5 and ordered one separate plate just Bali Pineapple and ‘Sengkuang’. Yummy ~! This time we got to sit nearest to sea…few ppl fishing down there.

On the way back, dropped by my place to pass a box of ‘Tau Hua’ for dad and took my kids over to Meow’s place. I cleaned their cage and later had headache figuring how to fill up stupid Income tax forms. Meow was busy transferring video to my notebook before burning into CD.

Late dinner at outside’s coffee shop. Meow had Tom Yam…eee…sour stuff again, dunno why he likes sour food. I opted for Fish Maryland,,,ooops, fattening food again !

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Sorry No Posts

I wanted to update last nite but I sprained my back, so will be MIA for few days.
If u see a not so old lady walking like 'Ah Po', that might be me ler.

Sunday, April 24, 2005

Apr 22 – Quit smoking for me

Am trying to get use to my new cube. Lotsa ppl would pass by to get water, there’s a water cooler just about 4 metres from where I sat. I tried not to be so kepo to look up whenever some pass by. I got few greetings when some who know me, stopped to say hi or chat. My god-bro would shake my head every time he passes by. Teng !

I talked for a while with my new neighbour….damn, forgot his name. I have difficulty remembering Chinese names. Anyway, got to know he is on job training, still waiting to complete his degree course. So, I guess I will have a new neighbour in another 2 months’ time when he’s done with his training.

It’s Friday and usually it’s pretty hectic for Sales, and if Sales is busy, I will be too. More MWD cases to follow up and a few mails on expediting shipments. Can’t ask Gavin much now coz sitting in different row…our backs are facing diagonally. Will have to shout a bit if I am lazy to walk over to his place.

As I mentioned in my previous posting, I met Mr Fragrance in the morning but he acted as if he doesn’t know me when I greeted him. Saw him again during lunch at Batu Maung. But I wasn’t sure if he saw me, coz I only saw his back when I was about to finish my economy rice.

Came back from lunch, Jess bought me a cup of Nescafe from old pantry’s coffee machine. Machine ‘khi siao’, RM 0.10 per cup…and guess what ? There was long queue buying Nescafe/Milo. One guy very can…used the microwave’s plate as tray, salute ~ !!
Gigi perli me, she said the machine could sense me coming back.

Last time, I was working OT at night, I went to buy coffee with my RM 1 coin. I was really thirsty for Nescafe…slotted my coin but it went right out into the change box…tried another 2 times, same thing happened. Damn…I was disappointed and a little ‘boh kam muan’, so I pressed the Nescafe button hoping for magic…mind u…there was MAGIC afterall ! Out came a cup and hot water plus nescafe mix started filling in….voila…there, my nice aromatic Nescafe ~! Cool. Then I looked at the amount display – RM 0.13 ?! Weird…puzzled…I hit the button again without inserting any coin…and out came another cup…cool eh ! I started feeling excited, placed the 2 cups on a nearby table and ran to Azian’s place, asking her to follow me. She had no idea what I was up to. Like a small kid and feeling proud, I showed her the ‘Magic’. Wow, that night, I had free coffee…two cups only. Siao meh, even though free…cannot drink so much ler.
Next morning, on the way to my cube, I saw long queue at the machine, and some with file’s tray (u know those tray where u labeled ‘IN’, ‘OUT’ or ‘KIV’) and some with frees be (used as tray). What a whole lot of kiasu and al cheapo…haha, Malaysians….anything free…u will see us. Celaka, I got teased by my colleagues, they asked me to go do something with the ATM machines in the cafeteria, so that got cash coming out without ATM card…ya, like I very the can !!

3pm, I was supposed to have a short meeting with the CA gal but she was too busy. She promised to take a look on the soft copy summary I sent her and will get back to me on Monday. Since no meeting, I went to Alvin’s place to lepak for a while. When I went back, Jason MSNed me, asked why I went toilet so long….haahaa…what la…passed by pantry, then used another path to go back my place…he thot I went to ‘pang sai’ in the toilet kut. Cehh ~!

I still cannot get use to the table’s / chair’s height. Maybe later will bring a cushion to place on my butt. Now my table still clean and not much décor stuff. Hopefull can maintain la…I always kena perli having most things on my desk compared to my few close colleagues. Well, I feel more ‘at home’ if I have lotsa things…dun u think so?

After dinner, Meow wanted to play badminton, so I had some time to wash my clothes, pack my stuff, sorted my Income Tax’s documents (yep, I know, dateline is 30th Apr). Then I wash hamsters’ cage before I caught a few winks till Meow called me. Supper, joined his badminton friends. I wasn’t really enjoying my Char Koay Teow…luckily Meow understood, we left as soon as I finished. I knew Meow smoked again…every time he goes badminton, he smoked. It’s sad that he breaks promise again. If he goes badminton 5 times a week, then it’ll be 5 cigarettes at least ! I told him how disappointed I was, and he kesi-kesi tried to avoid eyes contact with me. Hiyo…how ah ? How to make him quit…last time he said he quit for me…I was so ‘kam thong’….but what about now ? Sad la.

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Bumped into Mr Fragrance

I am too lazy to update my blog, been reading some blogs..giving priority to those in my Nescafe Blogs ;)
Anyway, just wanna update on Mr Fragrance. Actually I bumped into him on the way to bakery in the morning. Our eyes met for 2 seconds, I greeted him "Hey"...guess what was his response ?

Well...nothing...he continued to walk into the Employee Entrance and pretended he never saw me or never knew me.

That bad huh...well...I dunno la, I will still say hi to him if I ever bumped into him again. To acknowledge me or not, up to him la. At least I've done my part in letting him know that I am still his friend, as I've promised him before.