Today I went dining table shopping with SB. We have breakfast at mamak restaurant because he was hungry. After roti canai and milo, we headed to the furniture shops nearby. Alas! none is open yet. We were too early at 10.30am. It seems that most furniture shops near my place only open at noon. They only open early on weekends. Hmm...I guess most people living at my area are working community yea...
On the way back, we found another furniture shops and they are open. We went into the first one and somehow my gut feeling tells me I'm going to get what I want here. We browsed through the catelogue for wooden table for 4. My apartment will be just nice for table for 4. SB show a similar one like his home and he recommended me.
Well, what'd you know, it's nice. Simple and retro. Fit my apartment concept. I never like the curvy type or anything that require a lot of detail cleaning. I rather spend my time reading and going through all the detail house cleaning. And I can't stand dust. The one we both like is square table and matching chairs with white sofa cost RM850.
At the same time, I found a simple single guest bed that I like. Nothing fancy and practical design that cost RM199 and with mattress it cost RM450. The owner through in a pillow so I guess the price is reasonable. Plus, I like both solid wood material. We went to a 2 more shops next to it but the same items were price higher. In the end, we decided to purchase from the first shop.
Finally, I bought my dining set and a bed for my guest room. Now, I still have a dining cabinet, shelf for my storage, closet and a table for my guest room I need to buy next year. That's my 2010 resolution. Oh yea..I bought a new printer too. This is a good week and I spent my bonus wisely.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Cracking my head for ideas
I had a busy morning and still feeling tried. I just woke up from my sleep and decided to update my blog.
Well, for the past few days I have been doing a lot of thinking. Think what I want to do next year. Every year we must have a goal, right? At least we should have one or life will be plain boring. Because of it, my head has been non stop thinking...even when I'm sleeping I can feel my brain is still working.
Anyway, due to commitment, I have to find at least 3 things to do next year and they have to work. There will be a lot of no-personal-time issues for the next 12-14 months if I want to make it work. You see, I have a full time career but being me, I like to do more than one things. I love my work, no doubt about it but I also love to do many, many other things. I just need to find ways to work around my time for the next 3 things I want to do. One of the solution is to find something that cost little money and I can dress in my PJ. Ain't that cool?
Before I decide what to do, there're still heaps of research and studying to do. I like to be well prepared in everything I do. Call me a freak but I'm a perfectionist.
I wish I can pack my bag and go traveling. I tend to think better when I'm in a new surrounding and places. Unfortunately, this has not been a good year. I guess it's teh same with some of you out there. We'll just have to be strong and confident, yeah... When we hit bottom, it can just gets better after that, right?
Well, for the past few days I have been doing a lot of thinking. Think what I want to do next year. Every year we must have a goal, right? At least we should have one or life will be plain boring. Because of it, my head has been non stop thinking...even when I'm sleeping I can feel my brain is still working.
Anyway, due to commitment, I have to find at least 3 things to do next year and they have to work. There will be a lot of no-personal-time issues for the next 12-14 months if I want to make it work. You see, I have a full time career but being me, I like to do more than one things. I love my work, no doubt about it but I also love to do many, many other things. I just need to find ways to work around my time for the next 3 things I want to do. One of the solution is to find something that cost little money and I can dress in my PJ. Ain't that cool?
Before I decide what to do, there're still heaps of research and studying to do. I like to be well prepared in everything I do. Call me a freak but I'm a perfectionist.
I wish I can pack my bag and go traveling. I tend to think better when I'm in a new surrounding and places. Unfortunately, this has not been a good year. I guess it's teh same with some of you out there. We'll just have to be strong and confident, yeah... When we hit bottom, it can just gets better after that, right?
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Minimum Price for Cigarette from 1 January 2010
Come January 1, 2010 the minimum price for a pack of 20s cigarette is RM6.40 and any promotion for cigarettes being prohibited. From the surface, this move looks good. However, I'm curious, why only on the 20s cigarette? For most teenagers, they usually buy 1 stick at a convenience store that cost around 50 cents. Most teenagers learn to smoke through friends and the easy access to buy 1 stick of cigarette is everywhere if you know where to find. There's a will, there's a way. Furthermore, I don't think a student will buy a pack of cigarette knowingly that they can't bring home or let their parents know they smoke.
Setting a minimum price may increase the price of a stick of cigarette but it will still be affordable for students and teenagers to buy it. In some cases, they will buy a stick to be share among themselves behind the school property.
For adults, setting a minimum price doesn't do anything to stop them from smoking. I'm very sure all smokers will whine about it for a few weeks but they will continue to buy their daily dose of cigarettes. Be it 14s or 20s, the minimum price doesn't make an impact. The poor will feel the impact and they will probably switch to another brand that cost RM6.40 for 20 stick.
Setting a minimum price may increase the price of a stick of cigarette but it will still be affordable for students and teenagers to buy it. In some cases, they will buy a stick to be share among themselves behind the school property.
For adults, setting a minimum price doesn't do anything to stop them from smoking. I'm very sure all smokers will whine about it for a few weeks but they will continue to buy their daily dose of cigarettes. Be it 14s or 20s, the minimum price doesn't make an impact. The poor will feel the impact and they will probably switch to another brand that cost RM6.40 for 20 stick.
Today my printer died!
After 5 years with HP officejet 7210, today my printer died! Well, it's y fault...I forgot to on the printer before I change the cartridge that it jammed the wire. The worse part is that it can't function with 1 functional catridge. That's not friendly, right? this means i have to fork out money to buy a new printer. I do a lot of printing and scanning so a all-in-one printer is important for me.
After researching the net, I shortlisted a few model to check further. They are OfficeJet 5600, OfficeJet 7300, Officejet 6500 wireless (I hope is available in Malaysia) and OfficeJet 7500. All models cost over One Thousand Ringgit. That's goes my bonus for this year.
I have a little bonus this year curtesy of my company and I appreciated it. Despite the bad economy and poor sales, my CEO still decided to gave staff who performance throughout 2009 a little bonus. It's not much but everyone was pleasantly surprised and overjoy about it. Looks like I have to re-plan my budget because a all-in-one is more important than a dining table. Yup, I still don't have a dining table in my house. Sad, right?
Recently, my best friend has been nagging me a lot for helping someone for free. According to him, this friend of mine is well established and doesn't need my help. He can just pay someone to do the work and I don't have to stay up helping him on top of my stressful workload. My best friend is more angry that I did for free when I don't have enough to survive till month end. I need all the extra cash and financial asisstance I could get at the moment. I know my best friend is right. I don't need to help him because he can just pay someone to do it. Unfortunately, I don't know how to say 'No' and I pity people too easily, forgeting that people are rich and I'm just a middle income person who's trying to stretch my salary till month end.
After researching the net, I shortlisted a few model to check further. They are OfficeJet 5600, OfficeJet 7300, Officejet 6500 wireless (I hope is available in Malaysia) and OfficeJet 7500. All models cost over One Thousand Ringgit. That's goes my bonus for this year.
I have a little bonus this year curtesy of my company and I appreciated it. Despite the bad economy and poor sales, my CEO still decided to gave staff who performance throughout 2009 a little bonus. It's not much but everyone was pleasantly surprised and overjoy about it. Looks like I have to re-plan my budget because a all-in-one is more important than a dining table. Yup, I still don't have a dining table in my house. Sad, right?
Recently, my best friend has been nagging me a lot for helping someone for free. According to him, this friend of mine is well established and doesn't need my help. He can just pay someone to do the work and I don't have to stay up helping him on top of my stressful workload. My best friend is more angry that I did for free when I don't have enough to survive till month end. I need all the extra cash and financial asisstance I could get at the moment. I know my best friend is right. I don't need to help him because he can just pay someone to do it. Unfortunately, I don't know how to say 'No' and I pity people too easily, forgeting that people are rich and I'm just a middle income person who's trying to stretch my salary till month end.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Day out at Mid Valley
Today I went to Mid Valley to do my Christmas shopping and surveying for a dining table and camera. I reached there at 11am and to my amazement, you can hardly see a square inch of floor. It was pack with people everywhere.
After taking early lunch, I headed to second floor to the furniture section and followed by the camera section. For the dining table, it turned out to be a dissapointment because the design and set available doesn't meet my requirement. I'm looking for something small, not for a big family.
The camera section was better. At least I found a reasonable price package for Canon 500D kit 2. I still have to look for the price in few shops before I make my decision. Of course, I have to save enough money too because it's just so expensive to buy a DSLR nowadays. Owning a DSLR feels like a luxurious item. That was the main reason I stop taking photos when I just started work. Time was really difficult back with the Asian economy crisis and the bubble burst. Even now, time is hard for most people. Luckily, in KL, we still see people spending money eating out. In a lot of countries, you hardly see people in a restaurant or a boutique or malls.
When I was about to go home, the crowd has trippled. The sad thing is that I saw 2 children lost their parents. There was a girl around 5 or 6 years old crying as she walk calling her mommy in the middle of a huge crowd. I saw someone was asking her something. A few minutes later, I saw a boy around 3 years old crying and feeling scared. At first I didn't noticed him because there were people everywhere. He just stood there and crying for his parents. There was a few young guys and one of them took the kid to the information counter. I didn't stay to see if both kids are safely with their parents as I was rushing for time. However, I would like to advise all parents out there, please don't let your kid walking alone when you're in a crowded place. Hold your kid's hand. Never walk in front of our kid and get carry away with your shopping that you lost your kid. I can't imagine how scared they must felt alone in the crowd. When children kidnapped or dissapeared, parents cried and plead on TV. Don't you think is too late? I hope the 2 parents realised this.
After taking early lunch, I headed to second floor to the furniture section and followed by the camera section. For the dining table, it turned out to be a dissapointment because the design and set available doesn't meet my requirement. I'm looking for something small, not for a big family.
The camera section was better. At least I found a reasonable price package for Canon 500D kit 2. I still have to look for the price in few shops before I make my decision. Of course, I have to save enough money too because it's just so expensive to buy a DSLR nowadays. Owning a DSLR feels like a luxurious item. That was the main reason I stop taking photos when I just started work. Time was really difficult back with the Asian economy crisis and the bubble burst. Even now, time is hard for most people. Luckily, in KL, we still see people spending money eating out. In a lot of countries, you hardly see people in a restaurant or a boutique or malls.
When I was about to go home, the crowd has trippled. The sad thing is that I saw 2 children lost their parents. There was a girl around 5 or 6 years old crying as she walk calling her mommy in the middle of a huge crowd. I saw someone was asking her something. A few minutes later, I saw a boy around 3 years old crying and feeling scared. At first I didn't noticed him because there were people everywhere. He just stood there and crying for his parents. There was a few young guys and one of them took the kid to the information counter. I didn't stay to see if both kids are safely with their parents as I was rushing for time. However, I would like to advise all parents out there, please don't let your kid walking alone when you're in a crowded place. Hold your kid's hand. Never walk in front of our kid and get carry away with your shopping that you lost your kid. I can't imagine how scared they must felt alone in the crowd. When children kidnapped or dissapeared, parents cried and plead on TV. Don't you think is too late? I hope the 2 parents realised this.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Chirstmas shopping at Isetan KLCC
This morning I make it a point to wake up early and get to Isetan KLCC by 10.30am. This is the last weekend before Christmas next Friday so I predict there will be large crowd after 12pm. I reached there around 10.20am and I headed straight to Isetan. Oh, before that, I made a quick stop to La-Senza to grab my things. La-Senza overseas have better choice than Malaysia but luckily their quality remains.
Anyway, after spending few minutes at La-Senza, I headed to the kids section in Isetan. There I browsed for toys for children. After 1 round of going through all the toys, I started over and pick the toys I wanted. Well, it's more like what the kids want. I bought a Ben 10 stationery set, Spiderman toy, Transformers watch and ultraman Gaia.
The section thar sells Lego is very dissapointing. I grew up with Lego and the Lego choice during my time was far more interesting the the ones on the shelves now. I have sets that build the whole village, house, small town etc. Now, all I see is just a pirate ship, space ship and few individual item. So boring. how do you get a kid to be creative and think outside the box if the legos only do specific model?
Well, after paying for the presents, I went to the wrapping section to get the toys wraped. Yeah, you may think I'm stingy but I won't want to spend RM2.50 for a wrapping paper that a child tear up in 5 seconds. I only buy wrapping papers for older kids and adults. I didn't manage to take a photo before it as wraped so I google the items.
Ben 10 Stationery set
Transformer watch. It can change covers...cool!
Ultraman Gaia. I can't find the actual toy in a box so this one will have to do. I can't find Spiderman toy. The one I bought quite unique because of the 'perspective' version.
My wish for Christmas present? A Canon 500D DSLR. Unfortunately, I think I have to buy this one myself...sad right? Nevermind, I can save enough money to get on by Q1 next year. I've seen some of my friends took such beautiful photos and I envy them. I took few photography class during uni days and yet, I don't take photos. This is so wasted, right? No more excuse of work taking me away from doing the things I love, my passion. There's 24 hours a day and I live for myself.
Anyway, after spending few minutes at La-Senza, I headed to the kids section in Isetan. There I browsed for toys for children. After 1 round of going through all the toys, I started over and pick the toys I wanted. Well, it's more like what the kids want. I bought a Ben 10 stationery set, Spiderman toy, Transformers watch and ultraman Gaia.
The section thar sells Lego is very dissapointing. I grew up with Lego and the Lego choice during my time was far more interesting the the ones on the shelves now. I have sets that build the whole village, house, small town etc. Now, all I see is just a pirate ship, space ship and few individual item. So boring. how do you get a kid to be creative and think outside the box if the legos only do specific model?
Well, after paying for the presents, I went to the wrapping section to get the toys wraped. Yeah, you may think I'm stingy but I won't want to spend RM2.50 for a wrapping paper that a child tear up in 5 seconds. I only buy wrapping papers for older kids and adults. I didn't manage to take a photo before it as wraped so I google the items.
Ben 10 Stationery set
Transformer watch. It can change covers...cool!
Ultraman Gaia. I can't find the actual toy in a box so this one will have to do. I can't find Spiderman toy. The one I bought quite unique because of the 'perspective' version.
My wish for Christmas present? A Canon 500D DSLR. Unfortunately, I think I have to buy this one myself...sad right? Nevermind, I can save enough money to get on by Q1 next year. I've seen some of my friends took such beautiful photos and I envy them. I took few photography class during uni days and yet, I don't take photos. This is so wasted, right? No more excuse of work taking me away from doing the things I love, my passion. There's 24 hours a day and I live for myself.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Lazy Friday
I woke up this morning with a bad sore throat and flu. I thought I was getting better yesterday. I was supposed to have swimming session this morning but I was too tired to get out off bed. My friend gave me a morning call and she was dissapointed that I couldn't join her and her sons for a swim. I think I have been skipping swimming a lot lately. It's not my fault, this year was a really bad year and I have a lot of planning and implementation to carry out with the hope that next year's sales will improve. By end of this year, my plans for Q1 will be completed. Next it chasing sales.
So, I think I'm glad that today and the rest of the next 2 Fridays are public holidays. I've made a stand that I won't be working during public holidays and weekends. Occationally, I have to work during holiday-ing in overseas. Sad, right? I've no choice becaue I have the responsibility to make sure my team have their salary on time and making sure that the company will survive in this competiting world.
Since I woke up, I managed to clean my house, mop the floor, took out the trash, dusting and do some banking. Not a bad morning. Now, I'm surfing to find ideas for Chirstmas presents for love ones and friends. I'm not the type who will just buy anything to 'fill-the-blank' for a friend's present. I take into account what they like and buy something that suit them. It may not be expensive, but I take time t find a suitable present for each of my friends and love ones.
Luckily, I have my bonus this year and salary is early, due to Christmas season. Last year I missed my bonus because I resigned from my previous company so this year is a true joy to know that my boss gave everyone a bonus. All my team members have contribute a lot for the company and it's not easy to work for an start-up.
Well, I better continue looking for ideas so I can go shopping tomorrow. Next Friday is Chirstmas so everything must be ready this weekend. Do you know what to get for someone who has everything?
So, I think I'm glad that today and the rest of the next 2 Fridays are public holidays. I've made a stand that I won't be working during public holidays and weekends. Occationally, I have to work during holiday-ing in overseas. Sad, right? I've no choice becaue I have the responsibility to make sure my team have their salary on time and making sure that the company will survive in this competiting world.
Since I woke up, I managed to clean my house, mop the floor, took out the trash, dusting and do some banking. Not a bad morning. Now, I'm surfing to find ideas for Chirstmas presents for love ones and friends. I'm not the type who will just buy anything to 'fill-the-blank' for a friend's present. I take into account what they like and buy something that suit them. It may not be expensive, but I take time t find a suitable present for each of my friends and love ones.
Luckily, I have my bonus this year and salary is early, due to Christmas season. Last year I missed my bonus because I resigned from my previous company so this year is a true joy to know that my boss gave everyone a bonus. All my team members have contribute a lot for the company and it's not easy to work for an start-up.
Well, I better continue looking for ideas so I can go shopping tomorrow. Next Friday is Chirstmas so everything must be ready this weekend. Do you know what to get for someone who has everything?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
New Life in town
Yesterday my close friend became a proud father of his second son. He was at the clinic the night before when his wife suddenly felt pain on their way home from work. Being the macho man himself, I assumed he calmly sent his wife to the clinic in preparation for delivery.
He was there the whole night waiting for the big moment. Mind you, he was having flu at the time and was supposed to be on medical leave that day. I received an early sms that woke me around 6 something in the morning. He informed me that he's at the hospital. From that sms I knew his wife was about to deliver.
I called him when I reached office to see how things and to check if he panic. I know, this is so devilish of me, right? Well, he sounded alright but said that the baby might only come out around noon time. I teased him to futher check his feeling at the moment, unfortunately, he sound in control and cool about it. Like a pro.
At around 10 something, I received a call from him saying that his son was savely delivered. He sounded so happy and I can even hear the 'joy' in his voice. Congratulations, my friend. An hour later, he sms me his new born and he's the cutest baby I've seen. Well, all babies are cute, aren't they? His son has full hair, very hair and a rosy colour lips. He's opening his eyes and my goodness, he has a big eyes. I bet he's going to grow up having a lot of female admirers, just like his brother. Let see if the second son has a preference in Chinese girl...
He was there the whole night waiting for the big moment. Mind you, he was having flu at the time and was supposed to be on medical leave that day. I received an early sms that woke me around 6 something in the morning. He informed me that he's at the hospital. From that sms I knew his wife was about to deliver.
I called him when I reached office to see how things and to check if he panic. I know, this is so devilish of me, right? Well, he sounded alright but said that the baby might only come out around noon time. I teased him to futher check his feeling at the moment, unfortunately, he sound in control and cool about it. Like a pro.
At around 10 something, I received a call from him saying that his son was savely delivered. He sounded so happy and I can even hear the 'joy' in his voice. Congratulations, my friend. An hour later, he sms me his new born and he's the cutest baby I've seen. Well, all babies are cute, aren't they? His son has full hair, very hair and a rosy colour lips. He's opening his eyes and my goodness, he has a big eyes. I bet he's going to grow up having a lot of female admirers, just like his brother. Let see if the second son has a preference in Chinese girl...
Monday, December 14, 2009
Migraine is back again
For the past 1 month, my migraine has came back to torture me again. It always happen middle of the night when I was half way sleeping. whenever my migraine attacks, I would woke up and the pain is just unbearable. I have to take my high dose pills and suffer the pain for at least 1 to 1.5 hours before it goes away. Sometimes it took me more than 8 hours so you guess it right, I have to take more pills. I wish I can swallow more than the max required pills so my pain can go away but I have to remember the dose allow. So, I'll just have to bear the pain. It always fill like my head is about to explode...
My friend said I overwork and I think too much work. He's not happy when I help my friend free of charge. Somehow it makes me fill guilty because he means the world to me and I don't want to go against his advice. I know he just want me to rest and sometimes it's very difficult for me to turn down a helping hand...although it may be people using me...using my brain to be exact.
As I'm writing this entry, I'm suffering from migraine.
My friend said I overwork and I think too much work. He's not happy when I help my friend free of charge. Somehow it makes me fill guilty because he means the world to me and I don't want to go against his advice. I know he just want me to rest and sometimes it's very difficult for me to turn down a helping hand...although it may be people using me...using my brain to be exact.
As I'm writing this entry, I'm suffering from migraine.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Glenn Fredly - Januari
One of my favourite songs that I haven't listen to in a long time... It brings back memories :)
Madu Tiga - Old and New Version
This one is a new version by Ahmad Dhani from Dewa. The thing I like is that he keeps the originality and spice up the song to 2009.
This is the original version my late P. Ramlee.
This is the original version my late P. Ramlee.
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