7th Heaven

Quality time...

2007-09-02T22:53:00.000+08:00

Hmm... It was a very relaxing weekend... albeit the stupendous Merdeka celebrations, I got to spend quality time with my family and a few of my close friends. It would have been perfect if bro was here with us too. Sob… miss ya ‘boy’!

People say that time goes by faster when you have good company. I find that very true indeed. Perhaps that’s why we tend to feel that our weekends and holidays pass by in a flash! It was only bout 2 months ago that my brother was back for his summer break… and now he’s back in Ukraine again. Sigh. It certainly feels as though he was back just yesterday. Oh well, in 10 months… he’ll be home again… ‘Til then bro, take good care of yourself and angel too! Hope Ukraine’s treating you well! :)

Quality time with family and friends is very important. No matter how busy our lives may be, we should spend some time with them. I guess being able to have dinner as a family is good enough for most parents. But a lil extra time won’t hurt! An outing together would be good… or just a simple thing like watching a movie together instead of spending all the time in front of the computer as most ppl do nowadays. Even I myself do hog the computer at times. But I’ve been trying not too because I’m glad that I could still have them by my side, to see, to hug and to talk to. I love chatting with my mum and dad in their room… especially when they tell me about my childhood days or… theirs (which I think most parents luv doin!). As I mature into the fine lady that I am now (hee hee), I understood the meaning of unconditional love; being that my parents would give up anything and everything just to see me through. I would say that they have groomed and molded me well (forgive my 'perasan-ness' :P). I thank God that I have such wonderful parents who loves me unconditionally :)

Last Thursday, my 2 close friends and I had drinks at my place. Just to chill out and catch up. Pretty relaxing, creating our own concoctions… midori, vodka, Bacardi, whisky with sprite & lemon. We had nuts, chocs and ice cream too. It was kinda like a slumber party. Hahaa. Just without the sleepover. :P We drank and chatted til it was nearly 4am! Hehe. It’s amazing how a few hours of chillin’ strengthen the bond of our friendship. Maybe we could have one with a sleepover next time eh girls? :D

Hmm… with the merdeka hols over, I guess it’s back to my unexciting life all over again… where I would be sitting in front of the computer aimlessly searching for things to do or bugging my friends who are at work on MSN. Sigh. Yea yea… I neeed a life! A job too!! Keeping my fingers crossed!! :P okie, time to hit the sack, nitey!

mission failed... hahaa...

2007-07-26T19:37:00.000+08:00

Hmm... getting a gift for a friend isn't really the easiest thing to do! Well, especially if it's for a close friend. You would tend to worry if he/she would like it, if it's his/her style, if it fits, if that's what he/she is looking or hoping for...and plus, the older we are, the harder it is to get gifts. I tend to look for items that are practical yet meaningful. Flowers or perfumes aren't top of my to -buy list. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind receiving them as gifts :P ** hypocrite** hahaaaa.... nah... i just don't like giving someone something that at the end of the day has no sentimental values. Hmmm.. maybe that's why i find buying gifts soooo hard! ahahaaa... *smack own forehead*!

Anyways, went on a mission to buy gifts today... end up buying a tee for myself. Oh oh.. no... actually bought one for dad too (pic below: in white tho). It's from bossini- The Simpsons. Super cute! Supposedly for father's day but since the movie is out today, they (i think) put it up for sale again at a special price. Which i think is a pretty smart move! Well, at least they got my attention. hahaaa. Hopefully, my dad would wear it. We'll see. hahaha... I think he'll just wear it to bed. hahahaaaa. oh well, better than not wearing at all aye? :p Hrmmm.... Now i knw how my mum felt when I didn't wear the PINK tee she bought me from HK. Sorry mummy! I love youuuuuu :p

Gonna watch The Simpsons movie tmrrw! can't wait!!~~ maybe i should wear the tee i got today. Hahahaaaa... isn't it a cutey!! couldn't resist it. The outline of Bart are of the phrases he says in the cartoon! can't see it from the pic... but yea... you get the picture. :P
okie.... "ciao, babe!"

Hug-huggy-hugz!!!

2007-07-25T14:54:00.000+08:00

I love getting hugs!! and giving hugs too! :) A lil hug can mean so much. It can be a simple sign of love and affection or comfort and support.

Hmmm... haven't been getting any proper hugs. Mostly, hugs that kinda say " Don't you dare come too close!!". Maybe I stink...?? hahaaa. Oh well, maybe it's jst not common for some people to hug each other unless there's something depressing happening to that someone or when someone's leaving home for somewhere far. Which is really a nice thing to do... But I guess, hugs can be shared anytime, be it happy or sad, or jst to say hi after a week or more of not seeing one another. You can hug someone after dinner or 'yum cha' to say goodnight, take care, meet up again... somewhere along those lines. hehe. Sometimes, I do miss my friends in NZ because it's just a norm to hug each other when we meet!

Hmm.. maybe tt's why the Free Hugs Campaign started by a guy known as Juan Mann who wanted reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.

How it all started? He was living in London but had to return to Sydney when things turned upsidedown. When he arrived at the Syd Airport, no one was there to welcome him. No smiles, no welcome hugs. Seeing how others had family and friends welcoming them with smilling faces and hugs, he too wanted that same feeling. So he decided to hold a cardboard with "FREE HUGS" written on both sides at the busiest intersection in the city. Little did he knw that this was the start of something phenomenal! After 15 mins of stares, people started giving him hugs and some even volunteered to give out free hugs. Awesome huh??

In fact, 7/07/2007 was declared the Free Hugs day in order to support the campaign! Awww... I didn't knw that!! would have gone on the streets! hahaaa... Oh well, everyday can be a free hugs day aye? Just give your family and friends a big warm hug!!

"Sometimes, a hug is all what we need"

I have an accent... a kiwi accent!!

2007-06-03T01:38:00.001+08:00

Haha.. couldn't believe it. My aunt's fren from NZ said i speak like a kiwi. Wahahaa... i tot i have a very strong Malaysian accent. hmm.. but of coz i speak to them (kiwis) with a kiwi accent. After all, I have been there for a 5 yrs. I'm sure anyone would have picked up the accent by then. I know someone who actually speaks totally like a kiwi after a year in NZ! She speaks to her parents or other malaysians with a kiwi accent! sheesh... some ppl just don't remember their roots. SIGH! what a shame!

Back to my initial topic. Don't think kiwis can understand our "fast-paced" malaysian english. hahaa. Maybe some do. But most of them, they normally go... 'sorry i didn't get you??'. I must say that kiwis do speak a bit slower and clearer. Maybe most of them think that Asians can't speak fluently or we have difficulty understanding them if they spoke too fast. Well, true for some but definitely not true for most Malaysians. We do study English in school and most ppl are surprised that we have a pretty good command of English. It's only the accent that makes it sound as though we are speaking in another language. I still remember, during my first year in University, my taiwanese fren (kiwi born) asked if my fren and I were conversing in a malaysian language, when we were actually speaking in english, but with the accent. hehe.

Oh well, hahaa... i still speak with a malaysian accent as far as i'm concerned. At least i don't go speaking to my fellow malaysians in that way. I'm a Malaysian and will always be proud to be one! :)

A penny for your thoughts?

2007-05-31T23:53:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. was just thinking bout this whole blogging thingy. It is possible for any tom, dick or harry to read all our blabberings. Well, even if you don't mind ppl that you don't know reading them, what about the he/she that you blogged about? especially if it's about something negative. They could easily read them too. It might be alright for those whom you are not going to see or meet ever again, ut what about those whom you would be seeing in the near future? Wouldn't that make it worse? i.e. enemies in the making?? Why not just tell them how you feel and work something out? Wouldn't that be a better solution?

I know that blogging is the norm nowadays. A modern version of a diary/ journal. But ain't a diary meant to be private, just for ourselves? I'm not saying that it is entirely wrong, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that we can blog about anything, anything under the sun, but maybe we should be more tactful, especially when we are blogging about something sensitive something that could bring about hatred/hurt or even create unfavourable situations. We are all human beings and nobody is made perfect. We are all susceptible to experiencing anger, dissatisfaction, depression, bitterness or hopelessness some time in our lives. So try not to let these ugly emotions mar us from the beauty of life that has been given to us...

Hmm... a lot of you might beg to differ, but that's my penny for your thoughts...

Home sweet home!

2007-05-30T00:03:00.000+08:00

Hmm... been home for a week plus and still bumminnggg... haha. Enjoying the lifestyle of a "princess" a.k.a mum and dad's 'lil princess :) Being chauffeured everywhere because i'm not familiar with the routes and being stuffed with all the Malaysian delicacies that i couldn't get in NZ etc.. My friend Linda said I better enjoy it while i still can, because once i start work, I will no longer have that kind of luxury! Hahaha! So, Chillin' hard out!! :P

What have i been doing? " Eat and Sleep". That pretty much sums it all. hahaha... But of course, I do help mum with household chores :P Mum bought a DVD... SLIMSALSA... some sort of salsa to help you lose weight. Pretty interesting... Might get started on that sooN! do wanna lose some flabs that i gained from the yummmyyyy ice creams i had , junks, chocs, biscuits.... and NANDO's chips... hahaa! Do miss the nando's food over there... it doesn't taste as nice here... miss working there toO! miss the weather.. so freaking hot and humid here... Internet connection speed here is pathetic too... gone were the days where i used to watch series on utube etc. ... miss driving whenever, wherever i want... SIGHH.... can't have the best of both worlds eh? So, best is to be contented... i Am.. i mean.. I'll try to be :)

Met up with a few close friends for yum cha and movie during the weekend... watched POTC 3.. apparently it wasn't as entertaining as POTC 2. But i still think J.Depp is one of the best male actors in Hollywood!! Have yet to watch part 2! but even then, i still get the storyline. So, don't worry if you haven't watched the second part, but you should at least watch the 1st :P! waiting for my fellow horror/thriller movie friend to come back from HK. yes, ah sam.. tt's you!! we must watch 28 days later, the reaping and lots more!!

next mission.. is to get a haircut... everyone has been saying that my hair is SOOO long.. hahahaha.. wonder how short i should have it cut... maybe back to my hair style during high school days a.k.a "lion's mane" style... bet everyone wud kill me.. :P maybe i shud get it curled... muahahaa! Naaaa... too risky!! jst a 'lil trim will do... :))

weekend coming soon.. can't wait to spend some time with my best friend... didn't do much last weekend... some bonding time together, aye Lev? :) A year apart has indeed taken it's toll on our friendship. But not to worry, I'll be staying for a while... so,plenty of time to catch up! let's meet up girl! :)

A pretty long entry this time... it has been nearly 5 months since i last blogged... hahaha... anyways.... cheers for now!

Short post..

2006-12-04T19:18:00.000+08:00

Hrmm.. been almost a month since I last posted something. Been working hard out. Did about 40+ hours last week. The new uniforms were out, although I prefer the older ones. At least they have catchy phrases i.e., "Take me home, I'm basted", "Chics Rulz" etc. The new ones come only as plain black shirts (below). How boring!! :/ Wonder if it's the same uniforms in KL too? Heard they have to wear a bandana too. Whoa... luckily here no need! hahahaaa...

Aih... fridge ran out of gas... or maybe the compressor brokedwn... not too sure. Luckily my boss allowed me to keep most of my stuff in the nando's fridge! Akekekeke. Hopefully, it will be fixed by tomorrow la.

Xmas is coming soon. Wanted to change the whole layout but feeling kinda lazy at the moment. so maybe when i feel like it... haha!

Ok, time for me to hit the sack. Will write more nxt time. Nite peeps!

"強く前へ進め"

2006-11-08T18:49:00.000+08:00

Just finished watching a very sad but meaningful Japanese drama called １リットルの涙 (Ichi Rittoru no Namida) - 1 Litre of Tears. Think I cried almost throughout the whole series. *sobb* The title does live up to its name eh. So be prepared with at least a box of tissues if u decide to watch this heart-warming series! (mum, I think you will use up a whole box of tissue if u ever watch this!)

This beautifully moving drama is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Kitou Aya who suffered from an incurable disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration (cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the patient cannot walk, speak, write, or eat) when she was 15 years old, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary that Aya wrote about her struggles and deepest thoughts until the day she could no longer hold a pen. Her diary '1 Litre of Tears' was later published because of its inspiring and courageous messages that makes people happy for the simple fact that they are alive, and gives hope to those who suffers from diseases and also make them think positively about living instead of giving up easily. One of her simplest yet strongest message is "Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing"

Aya was touched by the unconditional love, support and patience shown by her family and friends. She learned to accept her cruel 'fate' by 'living' her life bravely and positively. Her integrity is inspiring, and I really feel humbled by her words and actions. God must have sent her as an Angel to bring hope to those who are sick or those who are struggling to cope with the difficulties in life, to change lives by inspiring each and everyone of us and also to remind us to be thankful for every second that we're alive. So folks, no matter how hard it is or how much hurt you are going through, you just have to be strong and have faith in God and also in those who love and care for you. I'll leave you with a phrase from the main song of this series,
"強く tsuyoku 前へ mae he 進め susume " which means 'Be strong, Go forward, Move ahead'.

*You can listen to this song by clicking play (player below ) or you can watch the MV here

'Only Human' by 'K' Lyrics;
translated by John wu

Kanashimi no mukou kishi ni
Hohoemi ga aru toiu yo

Kanashimi no mukou kishi ni
Hohoemi ga aru to iu yo
Tadori tsuku sono saki ni wa
Nani ga bokura wo matteru?

Nigeru tame ja naku yume ou tame ni
Tabi ni deta hazusa tooi natsu no ano hi

Ashita sae mieta nara tame iki mo nai kedo
Nagare ni sakarau fune no you ni
Ima wa mae he susume

Kurushimi no tsukita basho ni
Shiawase ga matsu toiu yo
Boku wa mada sagashite iru
Kisetsu hazure no himawari

Kobushi nigirishime asahi wo mateba
Akai tsume ato ni namida kirari ochiru

Kodoku ni mo nareta nara
Tsuki akari tayori ni
Hane naki tsubasa de tobi tatou
Motto mae he susume

Amagumo ga kireta nara
Nureta michi kagayaku
Yami dake ga oshiete kureru
Tsuyoi tsuyoi hikari
Tsuyoku mae he susume

One of my favourites!

2006-10-31T11:32:00.000+08:00

I took this awesome photo of the motel where my parents and I stayed at Lake Taupo last autumn. Love the sunset view and the colour of the sky at that moment! Our room number was No. 7 too! If you hadn't noticed, I'm using this pic as my background at the mmt. Grey-scale + edge detection= current background. Pretty cool eh? Have yet to learn how to change the the banner of the blog. Been trying for hours!! *sigh*

Jst got back from a staff meeting or rather just a chit chat session. only 6 out of 27 turned up. My boss said that he'll pay us for an hour of "work" for that meeting. Well, that better be true! Wasting my precious time for nothing!

Had dinner at Uncle Tung's with my aunty and cousins. Haven't had a proper dinner for a while now. All due to laziness. Hehe. Instant noodles and canned food are my best friends! :p We had honey pork chop, claypot egg plant with minced pork, beef brisket and deep fried tofu with salt and pepper. It was delicioussss~~ All for only $58 bucks which includes rice & tea! Oh, soup & dessert was on the house too! Looking forward to meeting them again some time this week. Nothing more important than spending time with family members. Missing mum and dad, bro and everyone back home. *sobb....* Hopefully we could all spend some quality time when I'm back next July!

Hmm... the Lilo & Stitch quote keeps running thru my head "Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind. Or forgotten". Such a sweet and meaningful phrase :)

Never underestimate a late night snack!

2006-10-30T20:53:00.000+08:00

Felt hungry after work just now. So decided to eat sumthing. Opened my kitchen cabinet and started looking for a “lite” snack. Griffin’s Lemon treats… Rocky road mallow puffs… Tim tams... Just when I decided to go for the mallow puffs… a bar of Snickers caught my eyes. Mmmm… not exactly the perfect “lite” snack… but what the heck! I’ll skip lunch tomorrow! :P
I noticed on the wrapper that they were giving 2 million bars away for FREE across NZ and OZ; Plus AUD$10,000 CASH to be won INSTANTLY!!!! See pic below.

Yeah rite. Zillions sold around NZ and OZ. So I tore one end of it and just when I was about to sink my teeth into it, I saw something…. Something that made my eyes go O_O!!!

OMGGGG!!!! I WONNN!! AHahahahaha~~!! What are the odds!!!!! So, it is true after all... Chinese ppl say that 7 months(premature) babies are very lucky and SMART!! And that's me... THAT'S ME!! Why smart?? Coz out of the snacks i chose the snickers bar and so happen tomorrow is the last day of the draw thingy. Wahahahaaaaaa~~~ Ok.. getting a bit carried away :P Self-praise is no praise... i know, i know. So, all praise to the LORD!! :)))

Anyways, I ripped the wrapper without delay and It says that i have to bring this WINNING wrapper to the participation outlet by 11.59pm 31/10/2006!! And I can get my prize... INSTANTLY!!! I have been pretty lucky all this while... I won a mobile phone after paying my tuition fees with VISA 3 yrs ago... and now this!!! Here's the pic of the wrapper... the "Winning wrapper"!!

YESSS!!!! That's right!! I have won myself A FREE 60g SNICKERS BAR!!!! HAHHAAAA!! Ain't I lucky or wat!!!! :P

Seventh Heaven

2006-10-30T07:41:00.000+08:00

Hmm... Wanted to start a blog ages ago but never got around it. Since it's STUDY BREAK and I have some time to kill…I shall blog!! Hahaha. Yea yea... ought to be studying BUT i prefer doin the last minute crammin'! :P

It's 2am and I'm still figuring what to blog. Mind's blank and all i can think of is my bed :P Doubt that I could get up for church tomorrow. Have to work tomorrow from 12-8pm. Another long shift but that means I get more hours, which means more $$!! Ho Ho Ho! I foresee a shopping spree this xmas! :P Talking about xmas, the decorations were already up at Botany Downs last night (place where i work). Seems like we’re all getting ready for the festive season! Will take some pics when the lights are up and post it next time. A bit too early now eh. And I need to learn how to post pics! Haha. Html.... CSS.... bla bla bla~!!

Alrite, enuff of crapping... just wanted to post something for a start. As of the name of my blog, Seventh Heaven means something like when you're on cloud nine or feeling a great amount of joy. Why the name? Hmm... I guess I like the sound of it. Gives me a sense of tranquility when i think of it. And it somehow reminds me of the wonderful times spent together with my family and friends. Those kinda thoughts just make me feel like I'm on seventh heaven!! =) Besides that, my favourite number is '7' and my birthday is in JULY. What a coincidence eh! :P

Okie, it's waaayy past bedtime... and I'm feeling a lil woozy now. Haha. Hopefully I'll blog at least twice a week :P As for now, sleep is first in my priority list! nitey peeps!!