If only the pictures I took could fully reflect my experience.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Ang Kor What?!?
Will be away 22-29th July.
H.o.l.i.d.a.y !
Totally unprepared for it (though it was booked 9months ago!)
Whack onli...
H.o.l.i.d.a.y !
Totally unprepared for it (though it was booked 9months ago!)
Whack onli...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Major Discovery
.
One day during my day dreaming, I had a light-bulb moment!
I realised all the male celebs I like have dark brown hair!
I can't recall any blonde celeb i have gushed over.
Here's the proof:
=)
One day during my day dreaming, I had a light-bulb moment!
I realised all the male celebs I like have dark brown hair!
I can't recall any blonde celeb i have gushed over.
Here's the proof:
=)
Monday, July 20, 2009
Rats...
Stupid dog, killed a rat in my garden.
Who had to remove the body?
M.e.
Yuck
I am woman, hear me roar!
Who had to remove the body?
M.e.
Yuck
I am woman, hear me roar!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
When will it stop?
Selangor exco’s aide falls to death
SHAH ALAM: A man died after having fallen off Plaza Masalam here where the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has its office on the 14th floor.
The man is believed to be Teoh Beng Hock, political secretary to Selangor executive council member Ean Yong Hian Wah, who was taken in for questioning by the MACC Wednesday evening.
According to police sources, Teoh was released at 4am on Thursday after having been held overnight. He was supposed to have returned later Thursday with several documents requested by the MACC.
Teoh, a 30-year-old former journalist with Chinese daily Sin Chew Jit Poh, was taken to the MACC office to assist in its investigations over the alleged abuse of constituency development funds.
From The Star
________________________________________
This is so dodgy that it is not at all a light matter.
Why was he being questioned by MACC at 3am?
Since when do ANY government agencies operate BEYOND their office hours? The moment the second hand crosses 5pm they are locking up the office, in their cars.
Does MACC have the right to hold people in their headquarters [overnight]?
He was in MACC building, being questioned by MACC - MACC you give us answers.
Its such a terrible tragedy to befall a 30 year old young man. He's my brother's age.
I can only pray for an honest investigation and justice to be done.
But knowing how things are in this country, I seriously doubt that will happen.
Deep within me there is an ever growing disgust for my own country. I am sick and tired of it.
A friend once asked me why i thought Malaysians migrate?
It is simply because people have had enough of the crap we have to put up with.
I wouldn't even know where to begin in the never ending cycle of poor governance, disgraceful leaders, non-existent values displayed by those in power.
Legal discrimination happens in all areas.
The rich Datuk's get richer, and the really poor get poorer. Happens everywhere I know, but in our corrupt country - the Datuks get richer with our money.
Suspected snatch thieves are brutally beaten up by police, some die. We just 'unfortunately' found out about it.
Uneducated educators educating young minds in a system that can be changed around so easily.
Hired help abused by their employers.
Unsafe housing developments on hills can come crashing down because someone paid someone else who paid some one else off who had a contract won by some Datuk's friend, but no one is held accountable.
Our own political leaders can be disrespectful and insensitive to other races, but flares up the moment any hint of anything discussed about their own race.
Since the government@BN lost so badly in March last year, they did not learn humility and acknowledge the public is sick of their corruption, sick of their lies, sick of their bullshit.
Sick of them spending our money on ill-fitting wigs.
Instead they have channeled so much energy into bringing the "opposition" down, those who would like to get on with running a country, men and women who have struggled against a force that has mutated in the last 50years through the generations to become a Monster who is only interested in its own wealth and prosperity.
Before the 'opposition' can even roll up its sleeves to dive into the mess created over the decades, they are up against blow after blow after blow. Its an unfair fight, where their hands are tied, no matter what.
I told my mother, ironically in a very sad way, only if this man is a Christian will he get a reaction from the Malaysian Christian community.
We the Rakyat have become so numbed, so immune to the point we just say;
Oh well, that's just the way Malaysia is...
By default, this is Malaysia?
Enough!
You are pushing your own people out of the country. Those who can afford to anyway...
And those who can't, have no choice but to remain in a country they do not love. A country that is vile. Repulsive. What good can come of that? I do not want Malaysia to be this.
I am sad for my country.
God help Malaysia.
SHAH ALAM: A man died after having fallen off Plaza Masalam here where the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has its office on the 14th floor.
The man is believed to be Teoh Beng Hock, political secretary to Selangor executive council member Ean Yong Hian Wah, who was taken in for questioning by the MACC Wednesday evening.
According to police sources, Teoh was released at 4am on Thursday after having been held overnight. He was supposed to have returned later Thursday with several documents requested by the MACC.
Teoh, a 30-year-old former journalist with Chinese daily Sin Chew Jit Poh, was taken to the MACC office to assist in its investigations over the alleged abuse of constituency development funds.
From The Star
________________________________________
This is so dodgy that it is not at all a light matter.
Why was he being questioned by MACC at 3am?
Since when do ANY government agencies operate BEYOND their office hours? The moment the second hand crosses 5pm they are locking up the office, in their cars.
Does MACC have the right to hold people in their headquarters [overnight]?
He was in MACC building, being questioned by MACC - MACC you give us answers.
Its such a terrible tragedy to befall a 30 year old young man. He's my brother's age.
I can only pray for an honest investigation and justice to be done.
But knowing how things are in this country, I seriously doubt that will happen.
Deep within me there is an ever growing disgust for my own country. I am sick and tired of it.
A friend once asked me why i thought Malaysians migrate?
It is simply because people have had enough of the crap we have to put up with.
I wouldn't even know where to begin in the never ending cycle of poor governance, disgraceful leaders, non-existent values displayed by those in power.
Legal discrimination happens in all areas.
The rich Datuk's get richer, and the really poor get poorer. Happens everywhere I know, but in our corrupt country - the Datuks get richer with our money.
Suspected snatch thieves are brutally beaten up by police, some die. We just 'unfortunately' found out about it.
Uneducated educators educating young minds in a system that can be changed around so easily.
Hired help abused by their employers.
Unsafe housing developments on hills can come crashing down because someone paid someone else who paid some one else off who had a contract won by some Datuk's friend, but no one is held accountable.
Our own political leaders can be disrespectful and insensitive to other races, but flares up the moment any hint of anything discussed about their own race.
Since the government@BN lost so badly in March last year, they did not learn humility and acknowledge the public is sick of their corruption, sick of their lies, sick of their bullshit.
Sick of them spending our money on ill-fitting wigs.
Instead they have channeled so much energy into bringing the "opposition" down, those who would like to get on with running a country, men and women who have struggled against a force that has mutated in the last 50years through the generations to become a Monster who is only interested in its own wealth and prosperity.
Before the 'opposition' can even roll up its sleeves to dive into the mess created over the decades, they are up against blow after blow after blow. Its an unfair fight, where their hands are tied, no matter what.
I told my mother, ironically in a very sad way, only if this man is a Christian will he get a reaction from the Malaysian Christian community.
We the Rakyat have become so numbed, so immune to the point we just say;
Oh well, that's just the way Malaysia is...
By default, this is Malaysia?
Enough!
You are pushing your own people out of the country. Those who can afford to anyway...
And those who can't, have no choice but to remain in a country they do not love. A country that is vile. Repulsive. What good can come of that? I do not want Malaysia to be this.
I am sad for my country.
God help Malaysia.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
7-Eleven
I just don't believe what this man says.
When he's reading out his speeches, I get the feeling that he is insincere, doesn't know what he's talking about and doesn't actually care about the Rakyat.
Yes I know they don't write their own speeches, but they still need to be able to deliver it, convince and assure the public that they are in good hands.
For example - when Obama makes his speeches, he is not just reading off a piece of paper. I can believe that he means it. He can convince me of what he is saying, and he knows what he's talking about. He tackles issues. He doesn't just read out loud.
Whether or not he means it is another matter, though his actions have shown me that he is walking the talk.
But when it comes to this guy.
Sorrylah.
I don't' trust him one bit.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Super sunny side up
The other day while helping my mom in the kitchen, I cracked open one egg only to delightfully discover
2 yolks!
Never happened to me before!
What are the odds? Sources found online say from 0.1% to 5%.
Folklore says that a double-yolked egg is also supposed to be unlucky, because it implies an imminent death in your family.
=/
Still - so cool!
2 yolks!
Never happened to me before!
What are the odds? Sources found online say from 0.1% to 5%.
Folklore says that a double-yolked egg is also supposed to be unlucky, because it implies an imminent death in your family.
=/
Still - so cool!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Clean up
It was such a sad thing when the issue of Indonesian maids being abused in Malaysia came up recently.
Over the years there have been cases off an on, about employers physically abusing their maids. Its probably only a fraction compared to other cases that go unreported.
I hope the Indonesian government stops maids from coming over until they get a fair deal. Why it got to such an embarrassing state is because of our beloved government, money sucking maid agencies and heartless employees. Physical abuse is clear cut, not something that should happen to anyone. But I feel it is also a disgrace that other basic necessities have been taken away as well.
I believe all maids should at least get one day off work to go out.When I say off, I mean off. No one, maid or non maid should have to work 24/7. Imagine if you have to work from the crack of dawn, right up till after dinner time and your work place is the only place you can be. All the time. Employers say - oh we take our maids out.... Yeah right. That usually means they "get" to accompany their employers to go shopping/look after kids or elderly/marketing. That is NOT getting an off day to go out. Don't kid yourself.
Last week when I had conjunctivitis, I had to stay home for 2 days. That alone got me restless and I had to get out of the house. I cannot imagine what its like to be in a home 365 days of a year. Mentally it must be terrible. Its is a prison.
Another thing some employers don't allow their maids to do is talk to their neighbour's maid. How mean is that? Already these women come from another country, are far away from home, have no friends, and the only connection they may have to familiarity is denied them.
Worst still, besides physical and mental abuse, is withholding pay. The only reason they have to come over to Malaysia in the first place is because they can't earn a living back home. No one's life ambition is to leave home, family and friends in order to serve others. How dare employers put them in such a position where the money that is due to them from their hard work, is withheld. Many here are sending money back home to support their family. You don't pay them, their children back home go hungry, old parents can't get medicine. Dramatic...?
Reality.
Have employers no compassion?
Some of these employers are Christians too.
At times, when I see a maids around church helping out in the kitchen, or in the hall clearing tables or looking after kids, I wonder if its 'right', or how they feel about it.
If we Christians were told to have a Sabbath day, but then deny those who work under us the same thing, doesn't it scream double standard? Isn't it clear cut unfair? Of course I cannot verbalise such accusations to my urban, comfortable, middle income church goers, because they cant possibly be in the same category as those other employers! Come come now, we Christians are good. "We treat Aminah well... She loves looking after the children... we let her watch tv... we let her do things other employer don't allow. She doesn't mind coming in on Sunday to cook..." Therefore lets just steer clear of making Christians feel uncomfortable, lets talk about where we're going for church camp instead.
The argument that so often is used to justify such actions are, 1.they might run away or 2.plot with others to rob the house.
Well, I'm sorry to tell you this but when you decided to hire a maid in the first place, that is a risk you are gonna have to take. That's just the way it is. If you can't handle such a risk, don't get a maid.
Many reading this will probably miss the point I am trying to make.
These maids are human beings too. Human beings who are looking after your house, your children, your grandparents, your mess.
Over the years there have been cases off an on, about employers physically abusing their maids. Its probably only a fraction compared to other cases that go unreported.
I hope the Indonesian government stops maids from coming over until they get a fair deal. Why it got to such an embarrassing state is because of our beloved government, money sucking maid agencies and heartless employees. Physical abuse is clear cut, not something that should happen to anyone. But I feel it is also a disgrace that other basic necessities have been taken away as well.
I believe all maids should at least get one day off work to go out.When I say off, I mean off. No one, maid or non maid should have to work 24/7. Imagine if you have to work from the crack of dawn, right up till after dinner time and your work place is the only place you can be. All the time. Employers say - oh we take our maids out.... Yeah right. That usually means they "get" to accompany their employers to go shopping/look after kids or elderly/marketing. That is NOT getting an off day to go out. Don't kid yourself.
Last week when I had conjunctivitis, I had to stay home for 2 days. That alone got me restless and I had to get out of the house. I cannot imagine what its like to be in a home 365 days of a year. Mentally it must be terrible. Its is a prison.
Another thing some employers don't allow their maids to do is talk to their neighbour's maid. How mean is that? Already these women come from another country, are far away from home, have no friends, and the only connection they may have to familiarity is denied them.
Worst still, besides physical and mental abuse, is withholding pay. The only reason they have to come over to Malaysia in the first place is because they can't earn a living back home. No one's life ambition is to leave home, family and friends in order to serve others. How dare employers put them in such a position where the money that is due to them from their hard work, is withheld. Many here are sending money back home to support their family. You don't pay them, their children back home go hungry, old parents can't get medicine. Dramatic...?
Reality.
Have employers no compassion?
Some of these employers are Christians too.
At times, when I see a maids around church helping out in the kitchen, or in the hall clearing tables or looking after kids, I wonder if its 'right', or how they feel about it.
If we Christians were told to have a Sabbath day, but then deny those who work under us the same thing, doesn't it scream double standard? Isn't it clear cut unfair? Of course I cannot verbalise such accusations to my urban, comfortable, middle income church goers, because they cant possibly be in the same category as those other employers! Come come now, we Christians are good. "We treat Aminah well... She loves looking after the children... we let her watch tv... we let her do things other employer don't allow. She doesn't mind coming in on Sunday to cook..." Therefore lets just steer clear of making Christians feel uncomfortable, lets talk about where we're going for church camp instead.
The argument that so often is used to justify such actions are, 1.they might run away or 2.plot with others to rob the house.
Well, I'm sorry to tell you this but when you decided to hire a maid in the first place, that is a risk you are gonna have to take. That's just the way it is. If you can't handle such a risk, don't get a maid.
Many reading this will probably miss the point I am trying to make.
These maids are human beings too. Human beings who are looking after your house, your children, your grandparents, your mess.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Red Eye
Me: G'afternoon doctor, my eye has been hurting all weekend.
Dr: Ok, lemme take a look... Mmmm. Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm... You've got conjunctivitis.
Me: What?!? CONJUNCTIVITIS? Really? How?
Dr: Oh, maybe from someone else, or just the environment.
Me: [panic] So what does it mean?
Dr: On nothing, I'll give you eye drops and some cream, and write you an MC. It should clear up in a few days.
Me: Oh. Ok... [yesssssss!!! 2days MC!]
Now to the dumb blonde part. I've never had conjunctivitis before, but the word sounds so serious so when the Dr told me i had it, kinda scared me for a moment. I always assumed conjunctivitis was when your eye is in a very bad state, an infection that need operation or something. I didn't know it was also known as red/pink eye. Cheh.
One of the effects of this terrible condition is the inability get off the couch and go to the kitchen to get stuff to snack on.
=)
Dr: Ok, lemme take a look... Mmmm. Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm... You've got conjunctivitis.
Me: What?!? CONJUNCTIVITIS? Really? How?
Dr: Oh, maybe from someone else, or just the environment.
Me: [panic] So what does it mean?
Dr: On nothing, I'll give you eye drops and some cream, and write you an MC. It should clear up in a few days.
Me: Oh. Ok... [yesssssss!!! 2days MC!]
Now to the dumb blonde part. I've never had conjunctivitis before, but the word sounds so serious so when the Dr told me i had it, kinda scared me for a moment. I always assumed conjunctivitis was when your eye is in a very bad state, an infection that need operation or something. I didn't know it was also known as red/pink eye. Cheh.
One of the effects of this terrible condition is the inability get off the couch and go to the kitchen to get stuff to snack on.
=)
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
SCKLM 2oO9
"Make sure you show up this time!"
I did!
With much fear and worry because my 'training' consisted of super irregular 5km jogs around my house.
My target was - dont exceed 3hours.
When i got to the finish line the clock read 2hours 52minutes, yipee!
Then once the online results were up, my time was actually:
2:43:36 ?
For a while I couldn't figure out how it could be; its the actual time from when I passed the Starting line till I crossed the Finish line - woot woot for timing chips!
The run itself was quite enjoyable. How often do you get to run around the major roads in KL, blocked off just for you? Thanks to the blocks, most of the terrain was flat (halelujah!) and the weather was lovely, cloudy-ish weak sun so no heat strokes anywhere.
Also thank goodness for the millions of water stations located in so many places around the city. The last half marathon I did only had 3 stations I think, but this one - wah!
Another difference this time round, thanks to a bday gift from some buddies- an mp3 armband which was big enough for my entertainment/motivation device, car key, drivers license, RM10 and disgusting tasting Power Gel. All in a teeny arm pouch that matched the blue theme of my outfit. Such a relief to not carry anything while running.
For a half marathon, the worst point is definitely the 15km marker. Its when you've gone so far but still, there's quite a bit to go. There but not there yet.
Suckily my left calve cramped up with 5km to go, after walking it of I got back to a super slow jog. With 3km to go, my right calve betrayed me, cramp. So annoying.
Even more teruk was the final turn, where you know Dataran Merdeka is just around the corner. Naturally you tell yourself, "Ok, final bit, c'mon now!" and push yourself, only to find out they detour you up another road with a [2km to go] sign laughing in your face. Horror!
When I finally crossed the finish line, I was happy, tired, but overall glad I signed up for it. And didn't FFK. =p
We forgot to set a meeting point so Team Miracle Mile couldn't locate each other.
After hanging about for a while, I finally hobbled my way back to my car all the way in Lake Gardens.
Next run - 11km Adidas King of the Road, 2nd August
According to Cikgu Hooi, I should aim for a sub-80.
11km?
Sap sap sooi la....
;)
I did!
With much fear and worry because my 'training' consisted of super irregular 5km jogs around my house.
My target was - dont exceed 3hours.
When i got to the finish line the clock read 2hours 52minutes, yipee!
Then once the online results were up, my time was actually:
2:43:36 ?
For a while I couldn't figure out how it could be; its the actual time from when I passed the Starting line till I crossed the Finish line - woot woot for timing chips!
The run itself was quite enjoyable. How often do you get to run around the major roads in KL, blocked off just for you? Thanks to the blocks, most of the terrain was flat (halelujah!) and the weather was lovely, cloudy-ish weak sun so no heat strokes anywhere.
Also thank goodness for the millions of water stations located in so many places around the city. The last half marathon I did only had 3 stations I think, but this one - wah!
Another difference this time round, thanks to a bday gift from some buddies- an mp3 armband which was big enough for my entertainment/motivation device, car key, drivers license, RM10 and disgusting tasting Power Gel. All in a teeny arm pouch that matched the blue theme of my outfit. Such a relief to not carry anything while running.
For a half marathon, the worst point is definitely the 15km marker. Its when you've gone so far but still, there's quite a bit to go. There but not there yet.
Suckily my left calve cramped up with 5km to go, after walking it of I got back to a super slow jog. With 3km to go, my right calve betrayed me, cramp. So annoying.
Even more teruk was the final turn, where you know Dataran Merdeka is just around the corner. Naturally you tell yourself, "Ok, final bit, c'mon now!" and push yourself, only to find out they detour you up another road with a [2km to go] sign laughing in your face. Horror!
When I finally crossed the finish line, I was happy, tired, but overall glad I signed up for it. And didn't FFK. =p
We forgot to set a meeting point so Team Miracle Mile couldn't locate each other.
After hanging about for a while, I finally hobbled my way back to my car all the way in Lake Gardens.
Next run - 11km Adidas King of the Road, 2nd August
According to Cikgu Hooi, I should aim for a sub-80.
11km?
Sap sap sooi la....
;)
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