Morning

Another morning at Kepayang hill

See-ya, Morten Lundal

Morten was my CEO in DiGi. At last, this was the day to have a full stop in DiGi. He will be starting a new Chapter in Vodafone, UK.

Well, my 1st contact with Morten was in IC. And more IC meetings.

The more recent event that I remembered very well was he was actually working with me in getting the 2008 Capex Plan slide for Telenor and Board. He is a person who truly lives up to the DiGi values. He will talk and work at all levels.

Another incident was where he visited Finance, and he walked pass our (me, Viveen and Christine) tables and commented that we have the messiest table in DiGi. Well, I was having 1 desktop, 1 laptop and there were food on our table.

And now, he is actually leaving us for his new chapter.
Speeches were given by Johan (new CEO, ex-CFO, ex-CMO), Morten himself, reps from various divisions.

Sarah, Morten's wife, joined the party.

It's how amazing we turned townhall to a party ballroom. It's the same place where we turned it in to D'Spa.

At the end, Morten went off in a Pronto Saga. He has never been in Proton.

Will always remember you as my CEO. See-ya, Morten. Take care.

Kepayang Hill

Have been and will be hiking/ walking at Kepayang Hill at least every Saturday with Fong. Why? Coz, I have to prepare myself for Mt. Kinabalu in July lor.. pengsan..

The sun rise and view is different each time we went up there.

Easter Weekend

Planned to make something for the Fellowship for Easter. For me, I think Easter is much important than Christmas. Without Easter, we are nothing. Christ died on the cross for all our sins and He has risen from the death. He has overcome the death.

I was at Auntie Cherry's house and they were talking about jelly eggs. So, I said, ok, let's do it. Then, we started to prepare the egg shelves.

I went there again on the following Thursday, after the Gasing hike to make jelly and pour in the eggs. Of course, washed and egg shelves and dried them. That's why I needed to prepare those 1 week earlier.

And I also make the jelly into other mould as well.

I was glad that they like it.

Gasing Hill

We planned this hike especially for those who are going to Mt. Kinabalu in July. (Yes. I know. I think I must be crazy, so crazy, that I am going to Mt. K again, gosh! Well, with different group of ppl, but still...). And guess what? We found out Kjersti (CTO) likes to hike also and we extended our invitation to her. And she came. Ling Ling joined us as well. :)

We were supposed to meet at 7am. But, only most people came at 7+am. We started at almost 7.30am. It rained the day before, hence, it was a bit wet and muddy. And there were so many people came here for morning 'walk'. Kinda crowded.

We stopped at the lookout area to rest and enjoyed the view a little.

Kjersti had her son with us as well. Very energetic. He was so excited when we reached the suspension bridge. Actually, I was too. haha...

Then, not far ahead of us is kinda straight climb. It looks hard, but, actually, not really. There were ropes at the side to help which makes it easier. Hand is not needed to help to push yourself.

And I was kinda disappointed that the top was just like normal. I was expecting a flat lookout area, like Kepayang Hill, at least(?)... hmm..... Well, at least, I've been there. :)

John's sole came off on the way up. Well, at least now than Mt. Kinabalu.

Finally, back to civilization after 2 hours hike. I realised people tend to be nicer to each other in the during the walk. Greeting each other though we don't know each other. But, it never happens in our daily life. Probably, people will think we are mad by doing so. Why??? Shouldn't we be the same?????

Anyway, went for breakfast. All of us were so hungry. We shared nasi lemak, and I ordered this roti segi empat (square roti(?)). It's crispy. Of course, I had my Milo as well. :)

It was a good outing. I think we should have the next one soon. Hey, we need to practise for Mt. Kinabalu lar...

Then, we head home separately. I went back to Seremban coz I needa make something.

Gathering

This time Ling Ling is leaving pulak... So sad.. We just started get more comfortable and closer to each other and she's gone.

She is such an energetic and positive lady. And she is so helpful and smiling all the time.

Since she has a tight schedule. We decided to have a gathering (instead of farewell) after she left. ha... I think this is better. This is friends do, always catching and meeting up.

Picnic Lunch

It's another events with Morten. Also 100 participants only. We had local home cook food instead this time. Some didn't have the time to buy, so ta-pau lor...

Adzhar can make really nice teh tarik.

The weather was hot. I think everyone enjoyed though.

Finally

The day has come. It's Christine's last day in DiGi. Time flies. I will surely missed her especially morning, as we were in the office very early. And I will missed her for all the arguments especially when it comes to quarterly forecasting between us and Viveen.

I start missing her already.

Sarong Party

The party was meant for Morten, my CEO. He is leaving DiGi soon. So, DiGi decided to have Sarong Party. This party is only limited to 100 people on 1st come 1st register basis.

On the day itself, Sherine gave me a sarong and we attended. It's how amazing that Ole and Nathan can wear a sarong so well. Ole is from Norway and Nathan from USA and he is very local.

The party was served with local fruits. It was fun.

Visitor

Baba saw this visitor in the garage walking around. So, he picked him (I assumed) and started to feed this fellow. It was such a huge prawn. How on earth landed at our house?

*Note: It disappeared after a heavy rain on Friday night. We discovered that he was no longer at his home on Saturday morning. So sad. I was still talking to him on Friday. I hope he is still alive now. Miss u, prawn.

See-ya...

Christine's decided to expose to outside world after about 4 years in DiGi. It was kinda sad to know about that.

So, boss wanted a dinner. We went to The Curve.

Speeches were given by Michelle, Edmind, Tann Tjun, Hock Chye and Christine herself.

Well, life goes on and I pray for the best for you, Christine. May our relationship that has developed continue to flourish. Wish you well! And surely will miss your 'noisiness' and 'blur-ness'. ;p

Donut...

I went over to 'kacau' Ling Ling and Kang Wei and Kang Wei offered me this donut. I did not want to eat it as I was having a farewell dinner with Christine later on.

But, since I love donut so much, I decided to take half. And... the 1st bite.. it was soooooo YUMMY!!!! And I finished the whole thing. Felt so guilty, so pai-seh (shy), so satisfied...

Thanks Kang Wei. :)

Chinese New Year 2008

The Fellowship decided to have a CNY lunch instead of visiting Reload (Reload = cafeteria in DiGi) all the time.

So, we went to the Chinese Restaurant nearby.

Sure we had lau-sang. Instead of did it at the beginning, we did it last as not all were there when we started.

Sharing

woohoo!!! Cherries in the office!? Yupe!! Audrey shared her cherries with us. It was so sweet of her and of course the cherries too. Thanks, Audrey!

Long Time

James, my friend from Jakarta sent me a text over the weekend that he will be here in KL for work. We know each other in varsity through OCF. It's been about 10 years that we didn't see each other. Gosh.. time flies...

So, I picked him up from his hotel after work. We are supposed to go to Jalan Alor, but, it's been raining. So, we settled with Madam Kwan in KLCC.

And after dinner, went back to the hotel lobby and continue to chat. So much to catch up. Then, his colleagues from global joined and yes. It was fun to get to know people and how all these IT people works.

I went back very late.

CNY Feel

I went to meet up with Khim. I know her through the OCF reunion. And we met at 1U and it's near to CNY.

Always nice to catch up with friend. :) And I need to make more time for this.

Dinner

It's been my mind to appreciate them (Alex, Sherine, Karim & Boon Hwa) for taking care and supporting throughout 2007. And I wanted to do it before CNY. So, I arranged.

It's easy to decide the time but not the venue. I checked with Szet-Anne and Hazel to get some info as I remembered reading Hazel's blog something about pancake. And Hazel was already in HK. ha.. Well, thank God, I managed to talk to her via MSN. (Thanks, Hazel. Good recommendation).

And we went to Paddington House of Pancake. None of us have been there except Alex & Pat. We were so excited to try something new-new. 138 menus. pengsan... and only managed to decided after 30 minutes of looking the menu and asking the waiter.

Karim ordered Dollar pancake. Well, since it's CNY, so, everyone has to eat at least a Dollar. :) And I think I know why some people has more $$ than the others. (My logic: eat more Dollar, get more $$ lor...)

Hotdog with cheese was yummy as well.

Then, our Amsterdam pizza got flooded cos Boon Hwa was too excited. Poor Amsterdam pizza.

The food was great. I like it, at least. And I had a good time too.

Note: When I said, I pay. It means I pay not I eat, have fun and enjoyed. pengsan... I wonder if the communication gone wrong somewhere or it's generation gap?!

Best Friend's Wedding

Susanna informed me of her wedding and asked me to get Air Asia. At the end, I fly with MAS to Miri. About RM200 different and I think MAS will be better.

I knew Susanna in university. Then, we grew close and closer and we are good friend. It's hard to find good friend in the 'real' world. And I treasure all my friendship.

So, I went. Just for the wedding.

I don't know why I ended in the brothers' team instead of sisters. Anyway, I still went to her house and her sister quickly let me go to Susanna's room. haha.. :D

And went through the traditional tea ceremony. Then, went back to the resort to rest. Then, evening came for her dinner.

It was a grand dinner. And I was the guest of honor (bribe's good friend wor) and I have the privilege to be at the main table.

I stayed back after dinner just to have more time to talk to her as I have an early flight back to KL the next morning.

It's cool that they sent me to airport using the wedding car. It's a convertible Brunei Merz. Don't play-play.

And I made the crosstich for them as their wedding present.

Susanna & Max, 一定要幸福哦!!!

2007

It's a very happening year. I just find that it is an important year for me.

1st time on business trip with Tech ppl
1st time watching live football match
1st time to USA
1st time to Canada
1st time doing backpacking
1st time doing white water rafting
1st time going to Sabah
1st time summited Mt. Kinabalu
1st time to Miri, Mulu, Brunei
1st time taking Air Asia
1st time Christmas without jie2 and her family
1st time having Christmas in S'pore
1st time...
1st time...

And the list will go on.

I thank God for His provision, protection, blessings, seeing and guiding me through.

I thank the people around me who supported me, encouraged me, challenged me at all times. Because of you, my life is never the same. :)

What about 2008? What will happen in 2008? I shall continue to learn to surrender all unto Him and depend on Him. I shall continue to count His blessings in 2008 and give my very best unto Him.

Singapore

It's my 1st time to have Christmas in Singapore. This Christmas is different without jie2 and her family. They have moved back to Perth around Oct. So, we went visiting grandpa, grandma and Mimi ah-yi's family in Singapore. Else, jie2 and family will be back from S'pore to home to have Christmas with us. So, we missed them so much this Christmas. It was quite emotional when we rang them on Christmas Day.

Well, in S'pore we went out to Orchard Road. So many people. pengsan... So humid as well.

Ah-yi took us to her friend's place for BBQ. Her friend work as a warden in NUS. So, we went to her place at the hill to have BBQ. :)

Of course, we celebrated May Hui's b'day as well.

It was a different Christmas altogether and I don't like this different feeling at all.