Thursday, March 31, 2005 

CSI NY Coming Soon!

I am a die-hard fan of CSI. If there was one TV show that I cannot miss, this would be the one. There are many investigations and cop stories on TV but none come as close as CSI. I still remembered the first time CSI was aired, I got so attached to the show. Then came CSI Miami which everyone said is not as entertaining as CSI Vegas but to me both shows are at par. Next, CSI New York will be invading AXN!! I will be filled up to my head with CSI and enjoying every moment of it!

My interests in forensics and investigations with CSI are probably due to the fact that the thorough investigations that they do and all the laboratory experiments and chemicals just excite me. I have been fascinated in Chemistry since I got introduced to Science in Form 1, that's why I decided to further my degree in Chemistry. Although I am working in an Internet based (ISP) company now, watching CSI gives me a sense of déjà vu and at the same time I got to refreshed my brain on all the chemical terms. I can always relate the episodes with my chemistry mind , with the once-so-familiar terms of the chemical solvents and solutions and lab apparatus (Mass Specs, UV, GC-MS, NMR and lots more). While some CSI conversations will leave my friends puzzled, I can give a wide grin that said "I know what the guys are talking about". Cocky huh? Ha ha.

Both the senior forensic officer in Vegas and Miami; Grissom and Horatio has different approaches in solving the cases. Grissom being the more meticulous, quiet but observant guy. He can be too workaholic at times and married to his job shall I say?
Horatio; the detective who's tough, rugged but at the same time is a savior to all the victims and their family. He will not settle down until the case has been solved. More like the knight in shining armor approach.
I have yet to watch CSI NY but I will certainly be keeping an eye on Detective Taylor (played by Gary Sinise) and his team.

I am definitely turning into a couch potato but honestly I don't really care about that. I always have this satisfied feeling washed over me after watching every episode of CSI. What will I do without AXN?that reminds me, we have to pay the Astro bill on time to avoid service interruption. Wouldn't want to miss even one episode!.


2:44 PM | |

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 

Grieving Over A Loss

I'm grieving over a friend's loss today. She had gone through labour but lost her baby. She's fine but her baby didn't make it. Her baby was one of the toughest survivor I have ever known. Eventhough diagnosed with some complications and doctors weren't certain on his survival, he continued fighting for his life because he knew that his parents loved him so much and prayed for him to be fine at all times and be born into this world. He survived for 8 months in his mom's womb before GOD decided to take him away. As much as his parents loved him, GOD loves him more. I know this is the toughest time for both his parents, especially his mom.

I can't say that I understand her even if I had lost two pregnancies. Every pregnancy is unique and individual. I can't say that I understand her losing her baby cause I've lost mine because it is simply not the same. I can't say that she's still young and can have children later in the future because losing one baby cannot be replaced by another. Even for me, InsyaALLAH if I had children in the future, I will always remembered the ones that I lost.

The grief of a mom losing a baby is unbearable at times because you had to keep on living with the thought and memories of your lost child. Never had the opportunity to hold them in your arms, touch them and kiss them. But no matter how hard it is, we as Muslims will always believe that there's always a hikmah to every thing that has happened. And we have to keep on berusaha, berdoa dan tawakal. Good things will come our way finally.

To My Dear Friend,
I am so sorry for the lost of your baby. Although friends can only comfort and console, please know that we care and will be praying for him. Please be strong dear friend because our life journey is still long. There will be more hurdles along the way, but I know you're a strong-willed person. Please be assured that your baby boy is resting peacefully now with GOD. He will be waiting for the days to be reunited with his parents di Akhirat nanti kelak, InsyaALLAH. Just remember him in your prayers and I'm sure he will be remembering his parents and anticipating the moments to return to you in another world and another time.

I am writing this with tears in my eyes. Reminiscing the loss that I have experienced and imagining what you're experiencing right now.

The agony and pain will eventually pass, leaving behind a dull ache everytime our memories go down that lane. Take care and recuperate soon. Your friends will always be here for you.

New Day

by Chi-Chi Phiona Osai

I cannot feel the pain you bear,
Nor the emptiness that comes with losing someone dear,
I do not know how many times you have wept,
How many dreamless nights you have slept,
I see, though, that you are in mourning,
Of a cherished soul that left before the day’s dawning,

My dear heart, I weep too,
In my prayers, I place you.

He hasn’t fully passed away,
Believe me, he’s with you everyday,
As long as he’s your treasured stone,
His love will comfort you when in pain you groan,
He takes every step you take,
Though his reflection may not appear on the face of a lake,
Like true soul mates you are,
He’ll be your guiding star.

Don’t you worry, he didn’t sleep alone,
The angels were there to guard their own,
That is why you should smile,
With your fate, you should reconcile,
Maybe his departure is a sign,
Maybe he is your passing angel, your future vine,
Bleed no more, you will be blessed,
You will be seen through this difficult test.

9:39 AM | |

Monday, March 28, 2005 

Gold fish & Arowana

It's been quite a while since my last entry. I have been quite busy with life and work lately. Guess what? I have an aquarium at home right now! Frankly, I'm not really into pets. I dun have any interests or disinterests in them. This is the first time that I have fishes as pet. My husband is a fish lover. As pets and in his meals as well. Ha Ha , i guess he just loves fish. Probably because he's born under the Aquarius sign. So now we have 5 gold fish *blobb *blobb and 1 arowana fish. Ikan kelisa la tu. A pearl arowana.. So cute, it is only about 10 cm long. But that's good enuff. Bigger arowana means big bucks, up to thousands. So hopefully, we can take care of our arowana until it is big enough and sell it for RM20,000. Ha ha talk about making money.

One thing I'm concern about is who's going to wash the 3-feet aquarium every month with all the little droppings the fish left behind? He he...leave that to my hubby of course. I didn't know anything about fishes in the first place. Only that it will make a great meal. Those edible one of course. But it is really fascinating to watch them swim freely without a care in the world and no predators also. Another great thing is , it is a huge distraction for my hubby. He wouldn't mind passing the TV remote control to me as he's busy watching the fishes. Eheh talk about heaven.. I have the TV all to myself....

2:54 PM | |

Wednesday, March 23, 2005 

No Problems, No Worries, No Troubles, No Fears - No Life?

2:19 PM | |

 

Late To Work Today

I woke up with a headache this morning. Dragged myself out of bed, went to the living room and lie down on the sofa. Luckily Aqus took a ride with a friend to his office and I will drive to mine. I woke up from my sofa slumber at 8.05am, showered and get dressed. Suppose to be at office by 8.30am.
I arrived at the office at 8.45 am and Guess What?? Out of all days, the HR decided to take late staff attendance TODAY. Arrghh as if my headache is not enough.
It is kinda ironic when you're early everyday (usually I arrived at the office by 8.00am), and nobody is there to check on the attendance. This one day you're late and the whole HR Department is there at the lobby to take ur name. Oh well, that's the only thing they are efficient in, anyway.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about getting my name taken. There were dozens of names in the lists. Looks like everyone is late today.
They can give us show cause letters for being late, if only the staff could give HR show cause letters, there will be dozens of them for being incompetent in so many perspectives.
It is a sad thing when company punishes you for being late but did they ever reward your work, or even appreciate you staying back?

I guess to punish is a lot easier than to appreciate.

11:16 AM | |

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 

Mind Your Own Business & Leave Me Alone!!

I get irritated with people who likes to comment on my appearance and especially on my weight. They will stop by at my cubicle and start saying things like " I noticed you have put on a lot of weight" or " Why is your face so chubby?" and stuff like that. It's like suddenly I have a pemerhati team who has no work but to comment on how I look or how much I weigh. It has always been like that since ages. When I don't go out to lunch, they will assume I'm on diet. When I lost weight, they appear concern whether I'm ill (or plain jealousy perhaps?). When I gain weight, they ask dozens of questions. I feel like telling them to buzz off and mind your own business. The irony part is that those who asked on my weight aren't supermodel sizes either. No, correction. They can't even pass as medium sized. So, why bother me? My family doesn't care if I am fat. My husband loves me the same. Sometimes i feel they just like to make me feel bad or as if i didn't notice myself that I no longer fit in my old clothes.
But do they stop to ask why? Or what is the possible explanation behind my weight gain or whatever it is? Do they know that I don't pig out on food and that I almost everyday skip lunch after I ate my breakfast? Or that I CANNOT GO ON A DIET?? I can always lose the weight anytime and be a babe-licious lady any time i want, but i don't want the risk of taking all the extra effective pills but lose my chance on having a child.
Of course this things don't matter to these people. Sometimes I wish I can just lash out to these people and shoved their words back in their nosy throats.

I almost feel like telling them the following but I am the type to swallow these words and keep it all inside.

- Kalau aku gemuk pun, bukannya aku makan nasik kat rumah ngko, so beras ko tak habis pun
- Kalau aku gemuk , ko ke yang sakit??
- Ko nie tanya banyak-banyak, jeles ke? Aku tau kau nak jadi mcam aku
- Bini/ laki ko tak kasik ke semalam (har har)
-Siapa upah ko tanya aku banyak-banyak macam polis nie?
-Sejak bila kau keje part-time jadi paparazzi?
-Kalau aku gemuk, kau tak dapat gaji bulan nie ker?
-Sejak bila aku hire kau jadi personal consultant aku nih?
- Aku bersyukur ngan nikmat Tuhan beri, gemuk ke bulat ke, comel ker, itu rezeki DIA pada aku, esok lusa dia tarik nikmat tu dari ngko jangan nyesal la.Belajar bersyukur dari skarang.

"I am beautiful no matter what the say, words can't bring me down"

-Superficial world, superficial human-

3:32 PM | |

Friday, March 18, 2005 

Happy 24th Birthday To Azah

Happy 24th Birthday to My Sis Azah a.k.a Cikopek. May You Have All The Best Things In Life

8:32 AM | |

Thursday, March 17, 2005 

I Am Constipated

I have been experiencing constipation this past few days. I find it difficult to pass motion lately. Not like the usual 'easy' going me. What could be the reason? I've been drinking galloons of water in the office, had not much protein, haven't been taking MILO or chocolates ( they say cocoa can make your stool hard) and I take two heap of table spoonful of lecitihin granules every day. Still this few days my bowel is giving me a hard time. Read from this article on the possible causes of constipation http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation/:

  • not enough fiber in the diet ( i take vege often, cannot be)
  • not enough liquids (ermm, i'm practically bloated from all the water i consume)
  • lack of exercise ( once a while go gym not enuff aa?)
  • medications (i'm not on any medication)
  • irritable bowel syndrome (i don't have IBS, i think so)
  • changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, older age, and travel (pregnancy? ermm unlikely; older age ? hey, I'm only 27 err going 28; travel? hardly)
  • abuse of laxatives (hardly take them except Teh Orang Kampung once in a while)
  • ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement (haiyaa? can ignore meh when nature calls?)
  • specific diseases such as stroke (very unlikely)
  • problems with the colon and rectum (so far my colon and rectum are A-OK)
  • problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation) (hope not. that sounds chronic)

You know, Constipation can really make you feel sluggish, tired and bloated. Somehow it made me agitated too..Now I dragged my feet out of the bed every morning. It felt like I only slept for 1 hour when I have slept for 6 hours. Can relate this to constipation aaa?

*sigh. Hope this condition well get better soon. I'll be okay when all the toxin in my tummy is flushed out. Don't ask me to go see any gomen specialist. I haven't even gotten my blood test results from the previous pharyngitis infection. If it was a chronic infection, I would have been a goner by now.

If things aren't getting better, maybe I'll take laxative like Brooklax or something. But for the time being, I'll just have to "hang-on" with it. Get what I mean? Here's some joke to cheer up everybody and also my constipated tummy. Hopefully it finds the joke so sick, and will give way for a "passing motion" session. Ha ha.

1.Did you hear about the constipated mathematician? He worked it out with a pencil. (Eeeww..)

2.Why are contipated folks unkind and rude? 'Cause they don't give a crap! (Crappy, huh?)

3. A construction worker goes to the doctor and says, "Doc, I'm constipated."
The doctor examines him for a minute and then says, "Lean over the table."
The construction worker leans over the table, the doctor whacks him on the butt with a baseball bat, CRACK... and then sends him into the bathroom.
He comes out a few minutes later and says, "Doc, I feel great. What should I do to prevent constipation in the future?"
The doctor says, "Stop wiping with cement bags!" (That's a good one, especially to those who pratice wiping instead of washing)

4.Did you hear about the new movie ''Constipation?'' It hasn't come out yet (Ha ha..stuck somewhere?)

5."Constipation is the thief of time but Diarrhoea waits for no man! (Whose line was it, anway?)

6.Woman - ‘My husband has alcoholic constipation’

Friend - ‘What sort of medical complaint is that?’

Woman - ‘He can’t pass a pub’

(I guess women like us has "window shopping constipation" - we can't pass a mall..ahahha)

7.A man was constipated, so he decided to go to the doctor. The doctor examined him and explained, "I'm going to give you some suppositories. I'll insert one now, and then I'll give you another one for later this evening."

Later that evening, the man asks has his wife to insert the suppository. She agrees reluctantly, then puts one hand on his shoulder and inserts the suppository.

Suddenly, her husband shrieks, "Aahhhhh!" "What's wrong? Did I hurt you?" she asks. "No... I just realised that the doctor had *both* his hands on my shoulders!" (The doc's a freak..ewww)

That's all folks. Hope you're not too disgusted by the jokes. Take Care.

10:19 AM | |

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 

New Blog Looks

I did something to my previous blog and everything was topsy turvy. Ahaha..now i got to change the skin and everything. Got few things to change here and there. Will do that later. Cya guys around..

3:08 PM | |

Monday, March 14, 2005 

Mario Drops Out Of American Idol?


I am so sad and utterly speechless today when Farah broke me the news.... Uwaaa...Mario Vasquez drops out of American Idol? How can he do that? Eh..sure him or not...Maybe it's Constantine or Scott? Not my Mario.. He's my favourite 4 finalists and now he's dropping out. Seriously I think he can win the competition. He's got the whole package..looks, vocal, charm and that oh so sweet smile *sigh. As if today being Monday is not enough to make me *blue*. I will be *blue* for the whole week. How dare you make me *blue*. Only Mondays can make me *blue*. Now it's Monday and Mario. And I will be remembering Mario everytime I see the others performed on American Idol. Well, at least my final 3, Anwar, Carrie and Vonzell are still around. They better not drop out. It is also a blessing for Nikko Smith.He will be replacing Mario in the top 12. Lady Luck is smiling on him. He's got a good vokal but he's not Mario...*sob *sob.

Maybe Mario got a recording contract. Or his mom is sick. Or he struck the lottery and got rich. Or he's got a terminal disease. Or he knocked his head and got amnesia and couldn't remember any note. Or he got married. Whatever the reasons are, he's not telling. I wish him all the best in his future undertakings. There will be one *blue* Azalea for this whole American Idol season.Along with his other fans of course,..

From this competition they say you're going
I will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brighten Azalea's path a while

Goodbye dear Mario...I will be missing you.........

2:36 PM | |

 

Selamat Pagi Duhai Mentari




Selamat Pagi Sang Mentari
Di Celahan Tingkap Terbias Sinaran
Kehadiran Mengejutkan Insan
Yang Sedang Enak Diulit Mimpi
Untuk Bangun Dan Meneruskan Perjuangan
Menyedarkan Umat Yang Lena
Akan Watak Dan Peranan Mereka
Di Dunia Yang Fana Ini


Biarkan Aku Lena Wahai Mentari
Meniti Malam Demi Malam
Berada Dalam Pelukan Kekelaman
Agar Bisa Fikiran Ku Tenang
Dan Jiwaku Kosong
Dari Segala Kebingitan Duniawi
Yang Mengundang Resah
Pastinya Menambah Derita


Selamat Petang Duhai Awan
Betapa Ku Menanti Kau Di Sisi
Bersama Bayu Mendamaikan Jiwa
Bisikanmu Mesra Menggamit Daku
Di Saat Keresahanku Kian Memuncak
Konflik Dunia Menyesakkan Nafasku
"Pulanglah" Sapamu Penuh Kelembutan
"Tinggalkan Beban Mu Buat Seketika"


Gamitan Senja Ku Sambut Ria
Kerana Ku Tahu Di Saat Itu
Malam Bakal Menjelma
Membawa Daku Bersama
Meniti Keindahan Kegelapan Itu
Biarlah Mataku Tidak Bisa Melihat
Atau Telinga Tidak Bisa Mendengar
Asal Aku Tidak Lagi Dalam Gundah Gulana
Menjadi Watak Dunia Materialistik


Izinkan Jiwa Dan Benakku Kosong
Dan Hanya Ada Aku Dan Malam
Pergilah Jauh Sang Mentari
Jangan Datang Menjenguk Diri
Kerana Di Saat Ini Hanya Ada
Aku Dan Malam
Dan Sesungguhnya


Aku Adalah Malam
Dan Malam Itu Aku.........



Nukilan : AZALEA


(Sebenarnya Kes Malas Nak Kerja Pagi Isnin..Haha..Monday Blues)

1:02 PM | |

Tuesday, March 08, 2005 

Which MARVEL Superheroine Are You

Yo! I am EMMA FROST..errr whos dat?


Which MARVEL Superheroine Are You?




http://www.liquidgeneration.com/quiz/images/emmafrost.jpg

5:44 PM | |

 

Going For Pap Smear Soon

It is already March 2005. Time seems to fly by swiftly. A few of my office mates are expecting their babies soon. Most of them in less than 6 months time. I am so happy for them. Seems like the Rooster year is a productive year for having babies. As for me and some of my friends who are still hoping to conceive, we must keep the hopes alive and believe the best will happen. I plan to get pregnant in April, which will end my 6 months waiting period, hopefully. My gynae requested me to wait for 6 months to avoid further complications. Even that, I am worried sick that this time around, I will face complications again but I guess after losing my pregnancy twice, I became a lot stronger and InsyaALLAH will brace myself. As much as I fear for the worst, nevertheless I am willing to take the risk and try again. I wanted to go on a diet and lose some weight but the doctor was against any dieting since my body is depleting in nutrient. Thanx to my years of dieting before, now the result of my actions is visible. So, I'll just have to continue eating normally and go to the gym now and then during the weekends. I can't hardly wait for April to come by but before that I have to go for pap smear and also blood test to check my HCG level (the last time I checked it was 11) to check for any uterus abnormality ( I hope there's none) . Here's some facts and information on pap smear. Thanx to www.4woman.gov/faq/pap.htm


What is a Pap test?
The Pap test (also called a Pap smear) checks for changes in the cells of your cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens into the vagina (birth canal). The Pap test can tell if you have an infection, abnormal (unhealthy) cells, or cancer.

Why do I need a Pap test?
A Pap test can save your life. It can find cancer of the cervix - a common cancer in women - before it moves to other parts of your body (becomes invasive). If caught early, treatment for cancer of the cervix can be easier and the chances of curing it are far greater. Pap tests can also pick up infections and inflammation, and abnormal cells that can change into cancer cells.

Do all women need Pap tests?
It is important for all women to make pap tests, along with pelvic exams, a part of their routine health care. You need to have a Pap test if you are over 18 years old. If you are under 18 years old and are or have been sexually active, you also need a Pap test. There is no age limit for the Pap test. Even women who have gone through menopause (the change of life, or when a woman's periods stop) need to get Pap tests.

How often do I need to get a Pap test?
Many health care providers tell women to get a Pap test every year. But, your health care provider may recommend a Pap test every 1 to 3 years after you have had 3 normal Pap tests for 3 years in a row. Talk with your health care provider about what is best for you.
Is there anything special I need to do before going for a Pap test?

For two days before the test, you should not douche or use vaginal creams, suppositories, foams or vaginal medications (like for a yeast infection). It is also best to not use any vaginal deodorant sprays or powders for two days before your test. And, do not have sexual intercourse within 24 hours of your test. All of these can cause inaccurate test results by washing away or hiding abnormal cells. You should not have a Pap test when you have your period. The best time to have one is between 10 and 20 days after the first day of your last period.

How is a Pap test done?
Your health care provider can do a Pap test during a pelvic exam. It is a quick test that takes only a few minutes. You will be asked to lie down on an exam table and put your feet in holders called stirrups, letting your knees fall to the side. A sheet will cover your legs and stomach. The health care provider will put an instrument called a speculum into your vagina, opening it to see the cervix and to do the Pap test. She or he will use a special stick, brush or swab to take a few cells from inside and around the cervix. The cells are placed on a small glass slide, then checked by a lab to make sure they are healthy. While painless for most women, a Pap test can cause discomfort for some women.

What happens after the Pap test is done?
If the cells are okay, no treatment is needed. If an infection is present, treatment is prescribed. If the cells look abnormal, or not healthy, more tests may be needed. A Pap test is not 100% right all the time, so it is always important to talk to your health care provider about your results.

What do abnormal Pap test results mean?
A health care provider may tell you that your Pap test result was "abnormal." Cells from the cervix can sometimes look abnormal but this does not mean you have cancer. Remember, abnormal conditions do not always turn into cancer. And, some conditions are more likely than are others to turn into cancer. If you have abnormal results, be sure to talk with your health care provider to find out what they mean and what you need to do (if anything) about it.
What will happen if my Pap test finds something that is not normal?

If the Pap test shows something confusing or a minor change in the cells of the cervix, the test may be done again. If the test shows a major change in the cells of the cervix, the health care provider may perform a colposcopy. This is a procedure done in an office or clinic with an instrument (called a colposcope) that acts like a microscope, allowing the health care provider to closely see the vagina and the cervix. Your health care provider may also take a small amount of tissue from the cervix (called a biopsy) to examine for any abnormal cells, which can be a sign of cancer.


What increases a woman's risk for cancer of the cervix?
Any woman can get cancer of the cervix. But, the chances of getting cancer of the cervix increase when a woman (which I am negative for all) :
Starts having sex before age 18.
Has many sexual partners.
Has sexual partners who have other sexual partners.
Has or has had humanpapilloma virus (HPV) or genital warts.
Has or has had a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Is over the age of 60.
Smokes.

11:57 AM | |

Friday, March 04, 2005 

The Oracle Has Spoken

I am at the point of deciding 5 Main Issues In My Life:

1. Apply for a new job
2. Apply for VSS (Voluntary Separation Scheme)
3. Go for a vacation
4. Set up my own business (wedding hantaran, florist & bunga telur)
5. Have children.

And this is the outcome. Basically what the test do is intrepret what I keyed in earlier.



The Oracle Advises...

have children

Ask the Oracle a Question



choices mind gut heart Total
have children [10] [10] [10] 30
setting up own business [10] [10] 9 29
applying for VSS 7 [10] [10] 27
getting a new job [10] [10] 7 27
going for a vacation 6 [10] 9 25


Ermm..full marks on the gut..I guess I follow my gut a lot...Hey I got guts man!!!
By the way, maybe I should proceed with having children. Frankly, I still fear my previous experiences with pregnancy (once miscarried, once ectopic baby), I guess it's about time to have children. I think both me and hubby are prepared. We can try and leave the rest to God. At the bottom of my heart, apart from work conflicts and need to go for a retreat, I know that having a child is my PRIORITY at the moment. So, pray with me on this and wish me luck this time around. I need all the prayers and luck I can get from everyone......

12:38 PM | |

Thursday, March 03, 2005 

The Jung & Enneagram Test Results

Jung Test Results


Introverted (I) 53.85% Extroverted (E) 46.15%
Sensing (S) 51.28% Intuitive (N) 48.72%
Feeling (F) 56.52% Thinking (T) 43.48%
Judging (J) 68.57% Perceiving (P) 31.43%

ISFJ
"Conservator". Desires to be of service and to minister to individual needs - very loyal. 13.8% of total population.


Main type
Variant

Enneagram Test Results
Enneagram Test Results
Type 1 Perfectionism86%
Type 2Helpfulness76%
Type 3Image Awareness70%
Type 4Sensitivity33%
Type 5Detachment66%
Type 6Anxiety66%
Type 7Adventurousness46%
Type 8Aggressiveness43%
Type 9Calmness80%
Your main type is 1
Your variant is social

2:23 PM | |

 

Too Tired For Writing Or Talking

I'm sleep walking today. Too tired from yesterday's department meeting which lasted until 10pm. I'm too tired to write or talk. I didn't even get to watch CSI yesterday. Too tired to wait for the rerun at 1.00 am. I feel unrejuvenated from yesterday's sleep and my energy level is barely 50%.
Just doing some personality tests today. Caza, I cilok this from your blog. Very cool tests available in this website. Hope you don't mind.


Advanced Global Personality Test Results
Extraversion46%
Stability43%
Orderliness76%
Empathy50%
Interdependence43%
Intellectual83%
Mystical63%
Artistic90%
Religious90%
Hedonism10%
Materialism63%
Narcissism56%
Adventurousness56%
Work ethic70%
Self absorbed76%
Conflict seeking63%
Need to dominate43%
Romantic70%
Avoidant30%
Anti-authority70%
Wealth36%
Dependency43%
Change averse43%
Cautiousness56%
Individuality56%
Sexuality76%
Peter pan complex23%
Physical security56%
Food indulgent83%
Histrionic43%
Paranoia43%
Vanity43%
Hypersensitivity63%
Female cliche83%
TRAIT SNAPSHOT:
clean, organized, dislikes chaos, semi neat freak, perfectionist, traditional, realist, fits in most places, enjoys managing others, risk averse, good at saving money, prudent, respects authority, high self control, hard working, does not like to stand out, follows the rules, finisher, resilient, takes precautions, cautious, honest, unfamiliar with the dark side of life, practical, dutiful

LOWEST POINT : HEDONISM 10%
As you can see from the test my hedonism is only 10%. This simply means i'm not pleasure- seeking, high-living, extravagant or stuff like that. Well, I guess that's right, I dun really go for the fame or glory. I'm happy if I can just live by another day not as long as I don't have to worry about getting a roof on my head or food to satisfy my tummy. I didn't come from a rich family, infact we were very average but manage to get through life and education. I like being average.
HIGHEST POINTS: ARTISTIC & RELIGIOUS 90%
That is a relief actually .At least I know where my stand is. I believe so. About artistic, I'm not into paintings, music or stuff like that, but I like handicrafts a lot. Things that you can create with your own hands. I'm beginning to get serious in handicrafts since it is a great stress relief especially when you're having a bad day in the office, it would be a great retreat to do something you enjoy at home.



12:29 PM | |

Wednesday, March 02, 2005 


Garfield - An Urban Legend?

12:17 PM | |

 

Urband Legends & American Idol

I missed the American Idol show at 8.00pm last night since I had to pick up my hubby in Kelana Park View at 6.30pm and we had dinner outside. By the time we got back home it was around 8.15pm. I have this habit of not watching a show halfway because I won’t enjoy it half as much as watching from the start. So, I decided to watch the 11.30pm show instead.
While waiting for the show to be on air again, we watched the Discovery Channel on Astro channel 50. It was a documentary on Most True Stories: Urban Legends. It fascinates me to watch interesting documentaries that provokes your mind and tells of something-out-of this world stories. Americans have this Urban Legends which they passed down generations t- generations. Some are logical and can be accepted but some are so bizarre that you wonder whether they were possible or just a product of an imaginative mind. So, yesterday I managed to watch 2 urban legends ( didn’t finish until the end since it was time for American Idol, heh heh ). The 2 urban legends were:

Urban Legend No. 1
Rapist who pretend to be policemen and stop victims especially female driving alone in the middle of the night. They do this by pretending to check on the car or whether the victim was drunk and checking the breath on the breath analyzer. Even if the victims insist they were not drunk, they were forced to abandon their car and follow the guy in the patrol car. This rapist will then take his victim to a lonely, remote road, raped them and left them by the side of the road.
My verdict: This urban legend is possible since citizens have always been intimidated by authorities in uniforms. Criminals can take advantage of this situation. We can ask them to flash their ID but how to tell fake IDs from the original ones? How many of us has actually seen an original police ID?

Urban Legend No. 2
An overweight woman who wants to lose weight saw this TV advertisement on weight lost pills for only US$19.95. Thinking that she had nothing to lose since it was cheap, she bought the pills and when it arrived the next day, was surprised to see there’s only one capsule. She swallowed it down and weight herself few days later and was surprised to see she lost weight. She continued to lose weight days after that even when she ate a lot. She constantly feels hungry and forever bingeing on food but still she loses more weight. One day she woke up from bed and found her nose bleeding. She jumped out of bed and saw a lying tape worm on her bed…Ewwwww! It seems that the capsule she swallowed contains tape worms and they breed in her body and intestines and became parasite. That’s why she keeps losing weight because she’s been feeding food to the tape worms until the multiply in her body.
My verdict: As bizarre as it sounds, I dun think you want to lose weight by having tape worms in your body. It can definitely infest your body and make you feel sick and probably make you lose weight, but the illness that comes after that is worse. It can even go to your brains and other parts of the body. Ermm…scary, I’d rather exercise and eat wisely rather than taking the easy way and let the worms do all the work. I mean, it’s easy to consume them, but how do you remove them once they’re in? If there’s too many of them, like in thousands, I dun think that Zentel would work.

Oh well, I had to leave Discovery since it was time to watch American Idol. As I expected, the guys performed extremely well this week. It’s amazing to hear Simon praising almost everybody and even apologizing for his harshness to one contestant on the previous round. Ermm… maybe he’s not so vocal after all. I’m putting my hopes on Mario and Anwar as usual but I’m setting my eyes on Bo Bice. Randy called him Da Bomb last night. The truth, I think he deserved it, he was good. Real good.

12:03 PM | |

 

Going Mystery Shopping

My manager requested me to do some mystery shopping on Tuesday. Do you know what mystery shopping is? Well, I have to go to several competitor outlets to get an overall look on their business centers as well as their staff courtesy and knowledge. It’s a good exercise as you can compare how this centers work and compare with our Clickers. So, yesterday I went to Suria KLCC and Midvalley Mega Mall. In Suria KLCC, I visited the Maxis I-centre and Anjung Mimos. I got some good ideas on what to comment on both centers. By the way, since I was in KLCC, I might as well walk around right? Ehehe..try to separate a woman from shopping complexes and see what you get. I bet no lady would just go in , do whatever assignments and walk out right? Of course we would “menyelam sambil minum air”. I got myself the Leka-Leka ice cream, This time I tried the Pistachio and French Vanilla. It was so yummy and I was enjoying every minute of savouring the delicious, melt-in-your mouth ice cream. I went to Parkson Grand to get a baby gift for my manager. She came back from confinement on 1st February and we haven’t got any gift for her baby girl. The baby is almost four months so I decided to go for a hamper with baby outfits for 6 month and above. Then, I stopped by at Watson’s to get some toiletries. By then it was almost lunch hour and I decided to head out for Mid Valley. I walked past The Swatch Shop on the Concourse Floor and I saw my ex-boss, Norita in the shop. She’s no longer in TM Net, now she’s one of the AGM for Brand in Telco. She didn’t notice me as she was at the counter either purchasing a watch or getting a new strap or whatever. Ehehe looks like I’m not the only one spending some of the office time to get a few things done.
I reached Mid Valley around 1.30pm and finished my assignments around 3.30pm, then only I had lunch at Dave’s Deli. Haven’t been there for quite some time. I had one of my used to be favourite, chicken schnitzel. It was an all-by-myself lunch but I was sitting facing the passage walk so I got to see everyone walking around. After lunch, I decided to head back and as I past KFC, I heard a voice shouting “Cikooopeek!” and I turned and saw my younger sister there having lunch with her friends. Ahaha thought she’s on diet , meh? She’s doing her Masters in UM and it just a few minutes drive to Midvalley. Lucky for her. If you’re wondering what “Cikopek” is, we dun really know what it means either, The word originated from my Chinese Auntie neighbour who used to refer to “Cikopek” whenever she talked about itchy, lousy, horny men. Ehehhe..if I could remember, she once said Cikopek means “itchy men” in Chinese (not sure Cantonese or Hakka or Mandarin). Since the word is so catchy, we started to call each other and everyone else we talked about as “Cikopek”. It somehow stick and we’ve been using the terms for years but of course we do it behind the auntie or she wouldn’t be so pleased. Eheheh…

10:50 AM | |

 

Blissful Sunday But Wait Here Comes Monday..Tuesday

It's been 4 days since my last entry. I've been quite busy with work and all, what more we're having a unit meeting today, I got to finish my presentation slides on competitive analysis and my "mystery" shopping. Ermm.. last Sunday was a totally relaxed day. I spend the whole day just relaxing and yes, I cooked for my hubby! Been quite some time since I last cooked since we hardly been at home during weekend and I'm not much of a cook either. Luckily my husband never complained. Just as long as I cooked, he'd be happy. We went to Pasar Borong quite late, it was around 12 am. It was a Sunday, so we dun feel like going out of the house early, just watched TV and lazying around. By the time we got home it was already 1.30pm. I got to cooking straight away, cooked the sambal berlada, ikan masak sambal tumis, taugey masak kicap, ikan kembung goreng and his favourite ikan bacin. I finished cooking at 3.30pm. 2 hours just flew, pheww... Luckily it turned out okay, after we had lunch, I performed the Zuhur prayer and was just relaxing on the bed. Felt kinda tired, maklumlah jarang memasak with me being sick for 2 weeks. I dozed off and woke up around 6.30 pm...that was almost 2 1/2 hours straight...Hehe I must have been exhausted without realizing it. Then woke up and after that onwards was just sessions in front of the TV. I was doing my officemate's bunga telur (wonder who?? *wink *wink) while watching Tru Calling ( I have adopt a fondness to this show!) and The Apprentice. Too bad I dun have any digital camera to share the bunga telur pics here. Went to bad at 1.00am dragging my feet knowing that tomorrow'a going to be another Monday.....

By the way, I do take bunga telur and wedding hantaran orders for those interested. I have a few designs but if you have any ideas, you're most welcomed to share. Very affordable prices compared to those you find in the kedai hantaran.

9:58 AM | |

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