For the first time, I did not take even one single picture during the trip up north. I have missed Penang so much. And during the weekend, I just want to take everything in and just feel the place. Not even a single shot!
Weather up there is not much different from KL. Hazy. High temperature. It did not rain the two days we were there. We went to eat at Hammediyah, a must go destination every time we're in Penang. The place has been refurbished, neater and nicer looking. Although CapalPerak said somehow the food did not taste as good as it was when the makan place was not so pretty.
While we were there, I came out with lots of ideas that CapalPerak reminded me to write everything down. Other than that, everything else is looking up. InsyaAllah dreams will be realised. Can't wait to get everything moving.
Owh! I learned some new skills too. I can now laugh myself to sleep AND sing myself to sleep. Impressive, ey?
August 11, 2008
August 8, 2008
Auspicious It Is! Ameen!
It is a Friday. It's the Olympic Games Opening Night.It's a day with auspicious number. Even so, it is not suitable to get hitched today (according to the numerological guru).
Few days back one of the skeleton in the closet came knocking. Instead of answering the knock, I again repeated the same question that I asked every year every time it came knocking for the past five years. And the answer remains the same. This time around it's because there will be some celebration in November. I finally decided that enough is enough. I hope this time the skeleton understand where both of us stand. And I'm leaving it to the Almighty to decide on the outcome. Although I hope everything will turn out great for all.
Friends. You can't live with them, you can't live without them. Sometimes they are well meaning in their actions without thinking of the consequences. I am blessed with great friends. Just this week I made contact with several of my old friends. I'm glad. It has been years.
What goes around comes around. I believe in Karma. And I believe that what we face as challenges are the reason why we're still here. God tests us with things that He knows we're able to face.
On this day, the king of all days, I am taught by Him the greatness of being fair and just. Of being able to put yourself in someone's shoes (and I'm not talking about the skeleton, because skeletons don't wear shoes!).
Yesterday morning, the front desk lady was extremely rude to me. Never had I experienced a stranger screaming at me like that. And I did nothing wrong at all, I was asking for her assistance. So, instead of screaming back at her, I went straight to the management office and filed a complain. Today I met with the manager in charged and my suspicions were correct. She's a single mother and she was having trouble at home. I just put that image in my head yesterday to stop myself from saying not so nice things to her... And it turned out to be true. I told the manager that I do not want her to be terminated, I just want her not to repeat that attitude again because no one deserve to be treated like that. I hope whatever they do, they won't terminate her. I was told that she had already being given warning letter yesterday evening and a talk this morning. I hope that would be it.
So, lesson for today, before reacting to intimidation or rudeness, maybe it's wiser to step back and be the person for a while. We're humans after all. We're not spared from being emotional when trouble is brewing at home, kan?
Famous saying, what goes around comes around. Karma bebeh!
Few days back one of the skeleton in the closet came knocking. Instead of answering the knock, I again repeated the same question that I asked every year every time it came knocking for the past five years. And the answer remains the same. This time around it's because there will be some celebration in November. I finally decided that enough is enough. I hope this time the skeleton understand where both of us stand. And I'm leaving it to the Almighty to decide on the outcome. Although I hope everything will turn out great for all.
Friends. You can't live with them, you can't live without them. Sometimes they are well meaning in their actions without thinking of the consequences. I am blessed with great friends. Just this week I made contact with several of my old friends. I'm glad. It has been years.
What goes around comes around. I believe in Karma. And I believe that what we face as challenges are the reason why we're still here. God tests us with things that He knows we're able to face.
On this day, the king of all days, I am taught by Him the greatness of being fair and just. Of being able to put yourself in someone's shoes (and I'm not talking about the skeleton, because skeletons don't wear shoes!).
Yesterday morning, the front desk lady was extremely rude to me. Never had I experienced a stranger screaming at me like that. And I did nothing wrong at all, I was asking for her assistance. So, instead of screaming back at her, I went straight to the management office and filed a complain. Today I met with the manager in charged and my suspicions were correct. She's a single mother and she was having trouble at home. I just put that image in my head yesterday to stop myself from saying not so nice things to her... And it turned out to be true. I told the manager that I do not want her to be terminated, I just want her not to repeat that attitude again because no one deserve to be treated like that. I hope whatever they do, they won't terminate her. I was told that she had already being given warning letter yesterday evening and a talk this morning. I hope that would be it.
So, lesson for today, before reacting to intimidation or rudeness, maybe it's wiser to step back and be the person for a while. We're humans after all. We're not spared from being emotional when trouble is brewing at home, kan?
Famous saying, what goes around comes around. Karma bebeh!
August 7, 2008
August 6, 2008
Sharing is Caring?
I believe that CapalPerak and I have come to the next stage of our relationship. It has something to do with sharing your partner with the family members.
For almost two years I sorta have him all to myself. Minus the days or nights he's out with his friends and my being back at my parents'. And minus the times we are at work or at our respective abodes. Other than that we're basically attached to the hip like Siamese twins.
It has been two months now since his sister starts staying with him. Things have change a little bit. Some of the outings are shared. There are times when we are unable to do the things that we always do together. Basically, we are in the adjusting period. He's a good man, very family oriented. And I love that about him. While I grew up with the same thinking, I also value my privacy highly.
So one night, I told him this. I shared my feelings and thoughts. And you know what? He said he understands. And he realises the changes the both of us have to adapt to. We are learning. And I have to admit, I have difficulty in the beginning sharing my thoughts and feelings for fear of hurting his feelings, for fear of him getting annoyed or angry. This phobia has to do with my errmmm... past experience which I shall not say more. CapalPerak would be more annoyed if I don't tell him what I disagree about what he's doing!
So I value this learning curve. This period of getting comfortable with each other. It has been almost two years, and the learning has not stop. I know there will be a lot more to come. It will never stop.
This morning in Fly FM, during the Fix-It slot, a couple who just gotten to know each other for 3 months wants to get married; the parents are okay but most of the relatives and friends are skeptical. So the discussion was on whether or not it's okay to settle down after three months or should the couple stretch the courting period.
All the callers gave brilliant insights, some okay with the short period, some say should wait for two years. But who's to say what's the right duration to really get to know a person? One lady caller said that she got engaged within one month of getting to know the hubby and they have now been married for 8 years. It's true when they say that if the person accepts you 100% for who you are and love you because you are you, then that's the right person to settle down with.
And mostly I believe that parents' blessings are the most important. Without which your relationship will not sail happily. Friends and relatives? Their advice can be heard and pondered on, but never should they intefere or dictate where the relationship should go. And I repeat, who has the right to determine when the honeymoon period should be over anyway? I believe as long as both partners are willing to put effort in elongating the mooshy wooshy feeling, the honeymoon period will never be over. It's a matter of choice.
For almost two years I sorta have him all to myself. Minus the days or nights he's out with his friends and my being back at my parents'. And minus the times we are at work or at our respective abodes. Other than that we're basically attached to the hip like Siamese twins.
It has been two months now since his sister starts staying with him. Things have change a little bit. Some of the outings are shared. There are times when we are unable to do the things that we always do together. Basically, we are in the adjusting period. He's a good man, very family oriented. And I love that about him. While I grew up with the same thinking, I also value my privacy highly.
So one night, I told him this. I shared my feelings and thoughts. And you know what? He said he understands. And he realises the changes the both of us have to adapt to. We are learning. And I have to admit, I have difficulty in the beginning sharing my thoughts and feelings for fear of hurting his feelings, for fear of him getting annoyed or angry. This phobia has to do with my errmmm... past experience which I shall not say more. CapalPerak would be more annoyed if I don't tell him what I disagree about what he's doing!
So I value this learning curve. This period of getting comfortable with each other. It has been almost two years, and the learning has not stop. I know there will be a lot more to come. It will never stop.
This morning in Fly FM, during the Fix-It slot, a couple who just gotten to know each other for 3 months wants to get married; the parents are okay but most of the relatives and friends are skeptical. So the discussion was on whether or not it's okay to settle down after three months or should the couple stretch the courting period.
All the callers gave brilliant insights, some okay with the short period, some say should wait for two years. But who's to say what's the right duration to really get to know a person? One lady caller said that she got engaged within one month of getting to know the hubby and they have now been married for 8 years. It's true when they say that if the person accepts you 100% for who you are and love you because you are you, then that's the right person to settle down with.
And mostly I believe that parents' blessings are the most important. Without which your relationship will not sail happily. Friends and relatives? Their advice can be heard and pondered on, but never should they intefere or dictate where the relationship should go. And I repeat, who has the right to determine when the honeymoon period should be over anyway? I believe as long as both partners are willing to put effort in elongating the mooshy wooshy feeling, the honeymoon period will never be over. It's a matter of choice.
August 5, 2008
Snippets!!
Right. Let's recap what happened the last few days.
Saturday
CapalPerak's sister managed to get her hands on 3 tickets. For MTV Asia Awards (YEAY!). No post party pass though, but that's okay, I'm just glad I was there enjoying good music. We headed to Genting at noon, dropping by at my parents' for quick snacking. Once up there, we were happily walking around First World Hotel shopping area, and time got by us too quickly. We managed to get in just in time to see PCD bust their moves. There was a bit confusion about the sitting arrangements; ours were the free sitting at B-Zone, then we were told to move to the C-Zone, once we were seated right opposite the stage, a lady came to check our tickets and told us to get out butts off there. We were sad, a bit enraged, but being there was just too fun to feel angry. So we moved back to the B-Zone where our views were being blocked by the stupid wall. Couldn't see the podium, so had to make do with the projection. We're still able to see the stage, although pictures taken from the angle do not turn out as great as I hope they would. And because of the moving here and there, CapalPerak didn't really get to see PCD as much as he'd want to. :-p
Owh... there was this lady holding a cardboard saying no taking pictures. She even waved the cardboard in front of the girls who were sitting several rows in front of us. I see no point of asking people not to take pictures, when that's the whole point of being there! I told CapalPerak if she comes over and do the same thing to us, I'd just turn an take her picture. Maybe she won't look so constipated.
Anyway. I enjoyed the performances tremendously. Leona Lewis was awesome! Seriously. So is One Republic. I'm a bit disturbed because there were no performances by Malaysian artistes, which I feel a bit stupid, since the even is organized in Malaysia. And why does Siti Nurhaliza needs to be nominated at all? Good thing she didn't win. Ha ha ha... I'm so evil. Owh, as I was enjoying the show, it suddenly ended. Ha ha ha.. And the ones with the post party pass quickly disappeared.
The guys sitting in front of us, kept showing off their post party passes. I got sick of it I mentioned to my companions that the next time they take out the passes, we should quickly snatch them and run out from the hall! They did do it, but we didn't do what I said. Bummer.
All in all, great Saturday night outing! The weather... man! I love the cold cold cold after the hot hot hot in KL.
Sunday
Woke up a bit late. Clean up the house. In the afternoon, went to MidValley thinking of buying washing machine, but decided against it. Hah! Nothing else happened except a lovely almost romantic dinner by the roadside with CapalPerak. He he he...
Monday
Jejak Kasih. Haih.... ITIK JAWA!! That's what she called herself when we were 16 years old. I miss those times. The laughter that we shared. We have not seen each other, neither talked for almost 12 years! I found her through FaceBook. And we just clicked back again! He he he... Seriously. I miss you la babe. We should meet up one of these days. Dem. I didn't even know she's married. Dah lama plak tuh! Ha ha ha...
Tuesday
That's today. And I have to stop now. Lunch date with the love of my life. He he he...
UPDATE at 1:53pm
Why do banks adamant to make your life miserable? Nak bukak account pun susah! Kene kawin dulu. Should grab a Tok Kadi before going to the bank! Nak buat housing loan kene reject sebab tak de credit line! Ha ha ha.. No debt, no loan, lots of debt, still no loan! muahahaha...
Jadi cleaner pun can practice double standard! That's just amazing. This guy, the one whose job is to clean the tables at the food court, I gave him my tray and said thanks, he sort of sneered with sour face. Later, he came to clean the table next to us, he was so ferking friendly. The ones seated there are foreigners.
Malaysia and its whole social strata is going down the toilet. From the bureaucracy of the financial institution to the midgets that made up the layers. Blurgh.
Saturday
CapalPerak's sister managed to get her hands on 3 tickets. For MTV Asia Awards (YEAY!). No post party pass though, but that's okay, I'm just glad I was there enjoying good music. We headed to Genting at noon, dropping by at my parents' for quick snacking. Once up there, we were happily walking around First World Hotel shopping area, and time got by us too quickly. We managed to get in just in time to see PCD bust their moves. There was a bit confusion about the sitting arrangements; ours were the free sitting at B-Zone, then we were told to move to the C-Zone, once we were seated right opposite the stage, a lady came to check our tickets and told us to get out butts off there. We were sad, a bit enraged, but being there was just too fun to feel angry. So we moved back to the B-Zone where our views were being blocked by the stupid wall. Couldn't see the podium, so had to make do with the projection. We're still able to see the stage, although pictures taken from the angle do not turn out as great as I hope they would. And because of the moving here and there, CapalPerak didn't really get to see PCD as much as he'd want to. :-p
Owh... there was this lady holding a cardboard saying no taking pictures. She even waved the cardboard in front of the girls who were sitting several rows in front of us. I see no point of asking people not to take pictures, when that's the whole point of being there! I told CapalPerak if she comes over and do the same thing to us, I'd just turn an take her picture. Maybe she won't look so constipated.
Anyway. I enjoyed the performances tremendously. Leona Lewis was awesome! Seriously. So is One Republic. I'm a bit disturbed because there were no performances by Malaysian artistes, which I feel a bit stupid, since the even is organized in Malaysia. And why does Siti Nurhaliza needs to be nominated at all? Good thing she didn't win. Ha ha ha... I'm so evil. Owh, as I was enjoying the show, it suddenly ended. Ha ha ha.. And the ones with the post party pass quickly disappeared.
The guys sitting in front of us, kept showing off their post party passes. I got sick of it I mentioned to my companions that the next time they take out the passes, we should quickly snatch them and run out from the hall! They did do it, but we didn't do what I said. Bummer.
All in all, great Saturday night outing! The weather... man! I love the cold cold cold after the hot hot hot in KL.
Sunday
Woke up a bit late. Clean up the house. In the afternoon, went to MidValley thinking of buying washing machine, but decided against it. Hah! Nothing else happened except a lovely almost romantic dinner by the roadside with CapalPerak. He he he...
Monday
Jejak Kasih. Haih.... ITIK JAWA!! That's what she called herself when we were 16 years old. I miss those times. The laughter that we shared. We have not seen each other, neither talked for almost 12 years! I found her through FaceBook. And we just clicked back again! He he he... Seriously. I miss you la babe. We should meet up one of these days. Dem. I didn't even know she's married. Dah lama plak tuh! Ha ha ha...
Tuesday
That's today. And I have to stop now. Lunch date with the love of my life. He he he...
UPDATE at 1:53pm
Why do banks adamant to make your life miserable? Nak bukak account pun susah! Kene kawin dulu. Should grab a Tok Kadi before going to the bank! Nak buat housing loan kene reject sebab tak de credit line! Ha ha ha.. No debt, no loan, lots of debt, still no loan! muahahaha...
Jadi cleaner pun can practice double standard! That's just amazing. This guy, the one whose job is to clean the tables at the food court, I gave him my tray and said thanks, he sort of sneered with sour face. Later, he came to clean the table next to us, he was so ferking friendly. The ones seated there are foreigners.
Malaysia and its whole social strata is going down the toilet. From the bureaucracy of the financial institution to the midgets that made up the layers. Blurgh.
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