Evening from office

Saw this while I went to the other side of the office intending to disturb a colleague after work... So, nice... :)

Malay Wedding

Mom told me that our Malay neighbour invited us for his son's wedding today. It's been a long time since I last went to a Malay wedding. I decided to accompany mom there after church.

Mom rang me when I was about home. (We drove differently to church today as I was on duty for Children Church. My last lesson with them as I have decided to take a rest. Well.... that's another totally different story by itself.) She told me that I gotta parked my car at the road side cos there were lots of motorbikes in front of our house. hmm..... well.... Should I be angry? I wasn't very happy but, I think I still can tolerate that as my neighbour must be having lots of guests.

When I got home, it's full of cars and motorbikes as told earlier. What surprises me was the kumpang was also in front of our house? Even right up to the door steps. So, I decided to take pictures, not to complaint but, just to blog. But, those boys were scared seeing me taking so many photos. And I told them, no worry, just leave it there.. I just wanna take pictures. They were shy. hmm....

Then, we went for the lunch invitation. Mom and dad told me surely they will provide fork and spoon. But, I have a feeling that they will not. So, I was right. They didn't. And I gonna use the hand to eat, just to follow the custom. hmm.... It's gonna be a challenge. Purely using right hand to eat. Well, slowly and surely all the food went into my stomach.... It's a big tasks for me though. And I really amazed how did others do it? Even mom did it. WOW!!!! Even tearing chicken and eat it. I knew it's gonna be tough, so, I didn't take the chicken at all... :(

Then, about 1pm, the bride came and all the boys took the kumpang and get ready. As the bride and groom walked to the house, the kumpang started to play. And there were also others holding gifts following them.

It's really fun to see the wedding traditional of other race as well. Then I noticed, they don't have their car decorated like Chinese or Western ppl do.... And what about the wedding reception aside the lunch? Or was that all?

p/s: It's my sister's birthday today too....

Lesson learnt

Was on my way to KL for the strategy meeting. As I just passed the traffic light in front of Summit (traffic jam), there's this police siren from behind, the car in front moved, and so did I. Next, I heard 'bang'... Gosh.. I knocked into him. I didn't noticed until I heard the sound. How could that be?

I went down, wondering how much should I pay him? I looked at his bumper, ok. The right hand side dropped, apart from that, it seems ok. Then, I looked at my own car. Oh.. NO!!!! Bonnet, bumper, head light. Can I still drive the car???

That guy asked how would I wanna settled? I said, let's go make a report. He doesn't want. OK. Then, I offered to pay him RM100, as it appeared to me really nothing much. Which he said, too little. I asked how much, he didn't answer. Then, the traffic police came and asked us to drive aside to settle or go to police station. Well, after some more talking.... which I learned my 1st lesson, settle everything at the scene before leaving.

So, I drove back (since the car is still drivable). Called dad, he was shocked. hmm... Well, I knew I will get lecture. And I text Ole and Michelle that I got into accident, without telling them how bad was bad, that I will be late to the Roller Coaster. I thanked God that no one was injured. Really thanked God.

At that moment, I learned my 2nd lesson: sleep/ sufficient rest is very important. Not only for health, for safety too. I must admit that I had been sleeping only about 3 hours for the past 2 - 3 weeks and my body is trying to send me signal. Gosh... God said rest on Sabbath, I should have obey that.

I got home. Mom asked me to call Eddy Kok if he knows any workshop. Thank God for his help. I managed to get the car fixed within 1 day.

Of course, I went back to KL for meeting, to start the Roller Coaster. Well, I must say that I couldn't concentrate as there were so many phone calls to settle about the car thingy. I really thank ba and Eddy Kok for helping.

At that very same night, there's a show of Mama Mia which Karim and Sherine did invite me to go. Though I really very much would like to go, don't think so especially had the accident in the morning and ba was helping to get the car fixed. There are things in life where we need to give priority to.

Then, the guy that I hit into was kind enough to drove the car to fix in Seremban too.

So, altogether, I paid about RM1.5k for the entire experience. It's definitely a very expensive experience.

Rest.. rest... rest... I am telling myself to rest though I still think that sleeping can be a waste of time. I do know that my body is giving alarm as there are times that when I drove, I just couldn't focus which is super dangerous.

Still, slowly, I need to adjust myself back to normal lifestyle. Sleeping/ resting is IMPORTANT!!!

Christmas Musical - His Story

Church was having Christmas Musical for 3 nights, 12 - 14 Dec. I was a greeter where I was asked to wear like a cast, standing at the door to welcome guests.

I didn't get involve at all this year as the office work is flooding me. In fact, the weekend was horrible. I worked in the day and go church in the evening. Finished at 11++pm, got home and continue working till 3am - 4am. Why? Cos DMT target meeting, Board meeting, Board strategy meeting, TMT strategy meeting, etc... All in 1 week.. really pengsan...

But, I had fun serving as a greeter. Mom was helping at the costume. And this boy, Kenneth, the very lovable boy....

Singapore

It's a planned S'pore trip. Visiting aunt, grandpa and grandma. I found that I don't fancy going to S'pore ever since sis left to Perth. Well, mom still gotta go. We drove there. Surprising no jam.

Upon arriving at aunt's place. We had some tea before heading out for lunch. Japanese (again) lunch at Lot 1. hmm..... Well, it's not about the food, for me, it's the company.

Then, we shopped awhile. Gosh... the sales girl in the shops really got me trying most of the clothes. I literally just stay in the changing area. pengsan... and everything also they said nice. Until I told them, since everything is nice on me, I am gonna charge you for modelling. errhh......

The next day, after meeting Pei Ling (my secondary school friend) for lunch, aunt picked me up from Lot 1 and we went to Vivo City. It's really a lot of people.

We saw The Dulous ship. I think they kinda just arrived. Then, after some shopping. We went for Haagan Daz ice cream, outdoor. It's really relaxing. I like it (the relaxed, the ice cream, the atmosphere).. :)

In the evening we went to visit another grand-aunt. She cooked so much. Of course, they talked a lot too. She stays in HDB flat which is so high up and able to see the plane passing by. On the way back that night, we actually passed-by where sis used to stay, The Champaign, suddenly I missed her so much. I have not see her for 1 year 2 months now...

Before returning to Malaysia on the 8th, we went to meet up another grand-uncle (big family I have, uh?!). Well, I have not seen this family before due to some adults issues. But, I can see that they are a very loving and united family.

It was about 6pm by the time I got home and I still gonna work the next day.... :(

Japanese Dinner

We went to dinner with a friend. Catching and missing each other. It was at Japanese restaurant @ PJ Hilton.

Boon Hwa got his new Canon camera, 50D Mark II and was trying out on us. And me with my IXUS 850. Well, I actually felt like hiding my camera. But, well, who cares? So, I still had my pictures taken. For me, a camera is to capture the moment. heheh...

The dinner was well. I realised even my phone also had some egg on, gosh.. what's happening.. My phone got hungry too??!! Or, someone simply feel like feeding my phone?? hmm... Well, the atmosphere was cool.... We were the 1st customers to arrived and last to leave. Not bad uh.. Optimization.... haha... pengsan (fainted)...

Kjersti was touched when we gave her the photo frame with picture. Michelle was emotional, a bit.

Then, the adults talked and the kids got quite bored. I thought them to make boats and many they make and in water as well.. hahaha... :D

Well, all of us had a good time, I hope. At least, I did. :)

The Moon is smiling at U...

Fong rang me and hurried me to look at the moon. What?? The MOON???? I was still in office finishing the last bit and about to go when I got a phone call from her. She told me the moon is smiling at me? WHAT??? I thought she must be joking. But, well, it makes her to call me, it must be something special. (F0ng, I really appreciate that you rang and told me about it that I didn't miss it...)

I took my camera, walked near the window at my area, couldn't see. Walk to the other side of the building. Still see nothing. OK. I thought, just let me quickly finished whatever I am doing (not that urgent anyway) and pack to go.

Once I stepped out of the lobby... WOW!!! Amazing!!! The moon is really SMILING at me... It's so nice.. So, what did I do? Dropped my computer bag, and papers on the floor, picked up my camera. I knew it wouldn't be so nice as I am just using Canon Ixus 850. But, well, just tried and tried... Wow... not bad..

I called Kamal to come down to look at the moon as well. And I called a few more ppl and smsed to a lot more. I also rang home... (ok.. I know I sounded crazy...) hahah.... Good things must be shared!!! :) Oh.. Later, I also rang my sister in Perth wondering if they can see too. And yes, they can see that too and she was out taking pictures and video.. haha... Later, Kamal told me, the 'eyes' were Jupiter and Venus.

Strangely, the moon seen at naked eye was yellow, some pictures captured as yellow. But, some were blue and red too.. ?! Weird-aye!!

Later, I found this web: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/081121-ns-jupiter-venus-moon.html

This is really cool... I have always interested to look at the sky/ stars. But, it's too bright at night in the city. I missed my childhood.... oh.. Skyline in NZ was very pretty too, especially at clear summer night. All the stars.. wow... I can only recognised a few...