Brainless

Why are they so many brainless people/ system still exist in the world? Ok, there are two things that really made me pissed off last 2 days.

Case 1

I know I haven't been complaining much ever since I left the hell in Shah Alam. I thought I will not be complaining on the stupid @$$hol3 PM anymore after I left the project for good. But why do they always have problems with the system? Why can't they leave me in peace? Ok, I understand that I have to help them fix the problem and I'm willing to help them, it's totally not a problem at all. When the customer calls and tell you that their system is having some problem, to my understanding, the customer, of course has to inform the stupid @$$hol3 PM first before informing me, as this @$$hol3 is stationed at their place. Then just let the @$$hol3 does all the calling and allocating people to fix the problem. But this very "kind" customer, never inform the @$$hol3 before informing me. So, I logged in remotely to help in to fix the problem and suddenly I found out that the email that he sent to me regarding the problem never Cc to the @$$hol3. So, to save my @$$, I sent an SMS to him, asking him to inform the @$$hol3 that I'm doing something on the system. Aiii...I don't know how this customer told the @$$hol3 that I've logged in to the system. This stupid @$$hol3 quickly called me once he knew about it. He said, "Lisan ahh, can you inform me first before you do anything on the PRD system ahh?? No wonder I found the PRD system is so slow." Excuse me, I had already done with my work the time you called and I never find the system was crawling even when I was doing my work and don't forget, I was logging in remotely, which means it will definitely be slower. You should advise the customer to inform you first before asking me to log in, since you're the PM for the project, isn't it? You're there full time and you don't know that they're having problem with the system. I wonder what are you doing there whole day? Kaypoh'ing whether people using their yahoo messenger or not, doing the never ending and always-having-problem authorization issue, and doing the stupid statistics to find out whether the users logged in and do their work or not. Do you know that you're the worst and the most useless PM ever exist on this planet?

Case 2

Anything that really made me very pissed off last night. The very popular telecommunication company, Mxxxs, or better known as the 0x2 is such a big company but they're using the most ciplak system and hiring the most lousy staff. I had made a complain in July when I found that I was charged RM5 for the itemised billing, which should be waived as I was only receiving the e-billing. When I made the first complain, the consultant told me that they will deduct it back in my August statement. Alright, I was fine with that. When I received my August statement, I found out that it was not deduct from my bill. Ok, I made a complain again and their consultant told me that they did not have enough time to make the adjustment. So that means, the adjustment will only be reflected in the September statement. Alright, alright, alright. When I checked on my September statement last night, the adjustment was not made. I called and complained this again last night, guess what the consultant told me this time. He told me that to his knowledge, the itemised billing fees will not be waived for the first month. I told him that I had 2 other supplementary line and the itemised billing fees were waived for these 2 numbers on the first month itself. Why are you telling me now that it's not waived for the first month? Why didn't your colleague tell me about this when I first made the complain? Isn't it ridiculous? And to my surprise, I was charged for RM10.32 on one of my supplementary line, which I had requested to terminate the line last month. When I told them about this, they said that the line is still active. What the heck...what is the purpose of me calling to terminate the line? I still remember that they even called me once few weeks ago asking whether I would like to reconnect the line and I'm very sure that I told them that I don't need the line anymore. The funniest part was, before I ended the conversation, this stupid consultant was asking me to give him a good rating when I receive an sms asking on their service. I had to tell him to look through all the history calls that I made and even go through all the recordings to find out what I had told his colleagues. He promised to investigate the case and return the call to me today but till now, I still haven't received any call from them. Do you think I'll still give them a very good rating? I have to think twice.

Happy Birthday, Sidney!

Do these photos look familiar to you? Do you feel that you had seen these photos before? Thinking...thinking...thinking...no idea where you had seen it before? Hahaha...try to look back at your own photo album. Don't the photos look like those that your parents took for you when you were small? Your parents had a party to celebrate your one-year-old birthday and invited friends and relatives over but you had no idea at all what was going on. The friends brought along their children and you were "forced" to take photos with your childhood friends or also better known as "strangers" after you've grown up. Look at the way we took the photos, it's exactly like the way our parents took the photos when we were young. Isn't it funny? The way we took the photos were exactly like the way our parents took the photos at least 2 decades back. Anyway, these photos were taken on my beloved niece, cid-cey-ceow's one-year-old birthday party on last Saturday. Invited quite a number of people, my brother and sister-in-law's friends, my mother's friends and also not to forget, my relatives.

This cheeky little monster has been very naughty on her birthday. The kids were playing at her toys and she was screaming and scolding people from the back. Oh gosh...I wonder how is my brother going to teach this little monster. She cried even before we punish her and sometimes she will show you her cute face by smiling cheekily to you hoping that you will forget to punish her.

Mum has been rushing my brother to go and register a place in either Ave Maria Convent or MGS, depending whether they want the daughter to be chinese or english educated. I thought this situation only happens in Klang Valley here as one of my colleague registered her son since he was one. Do we really need to be like the Hong Kong's education, where the parents have to queue up to get the registration form and equipped their children with all the skills just to impress the headmaster in future? As I told LKC the other day, in future, I'll put my children in the International school, provided that I have the money to pay for the fees larrr...well, at least, I'll not face the problem of worrying my children can't get into the school that I want. Hahaha...I'm thinking too much now.

Miserable??

Writting blogs and reading someone's blogs have been one of my hobby lately. I enjoy reading blogs especially my friends' blogs. Once in a while, I will browse through my friends' friends' blogs and while I was browsing Mich's blog just now, I came across her brother's blog. Her brother had left us for good on last Tuesday and while I was reading his blog, I actually miss this guy, though, in actual fact, I wasn't close with him when he was still alive. The memories that I had weren't much. The meetings that I had with him weren't much too. Somehow, I really feel sorry and sad after receiving the news. I wonder how will I feel if someone who is very very close to me, like mum, dad, bro, sis, lkc, etc...leave me one day? I attended Vince's memorial service on Thursday night. Saw Mich and her parents. To my surprise, they were very strong in holding back their tears. I was trying to hold back the tears when one of Mich's cousin, Juliana, if I'm not mistaken, suddenly busted into tears while she was giving the speech. Mich showed to me that she's a very tough and strong girl. Instead of someone consoling her for her brother's leaving, she consoled Juliana and some other people who attended the service. She looked strong physically and I do hope that she's mentally strong too. I can never know and don't really wish to know how does it feel for losing someone who is very close to you. But I do know that, supports from relatives and friends are extremely important. So Mich, if so happen that you read this, we just want you to know that you'll always have us by your side. If there's anything you need or you're just too bored, do remember to give us a call for a night out or just for a drink.

Happy birthday to my dearest girl, Ms Chan Mei Yin and also Happy Belated Birthday (11th Sept) to my ex-part-time bf, Mr Soo. Really glad to have you guys being part of my teenage life. Life moves on, though we're separated from each other now, you guys will always stay in my heart and will always be there for you when you need me. Cheers and enjoy yourself on this special day. May god bless you and be happy/sweet/pretty/ handsome/ rich (whatever you want) always. Happy birthday!

Rest in Peace, Vincent.

Mich, be strong.

You'll always have us by your side.

It has been a while since the last time I went for a movie. Went to catch "Snake on a Plane" at GSC, 1-Utama with Fei Pin, Cheng Ghee, Chye Cheey and Alvin. Still remember the last movie that I watched was either Superman Returns or the Chinese horror movie, Recycle. So what does this Snake on a Plane about? You can guess it correctly from the title of the movie. Obviously it's talking about snakes and a plane. I'm not going to tell you the movie as I'm very bad in telling stories. Go and watch it yourself. It's an interesting and yet "horrible" movie.

What's with life lately? Nothing much...not busy in works as I had left the hell project and back to office for good. Though it's quite boring to stay in the office but it is still better than going to Shah Alam and looking at somebody whom I hate the most. Been trying on something new but I've no idea at all on what I have been reading since this morning. That's why I'm writing this post right now. Nothing much special things happened lately. Celebrity Fitness has been my "lepak" place lately. Go there for almost 4 times a week but never seem to see any results. The worst part is, I've been gaining weight. The aunty's body figure is getting more and more transparent each time I look at the mirror. Sigh...why is that so?

Will be going back to Ipoh this weekend for my beloved niece aka cid-cey-ceow's birthday. Time flies...she's officially 1-year-old on the 17th Sept. Still remember the time when she was just borned. Skinny and yellowish. That was all that I could described. But look at her now...she's very chubby and been very cheeky. Learning to walk and talk now. Ooohh...miss her so much. Can't wait to see her this Friday.

Look at my "daugther"...it's so sweet to see that she has grown up and started her Standard One now. Still remember, in March 2006, I started paying to this charity fund named World Vision and adopted a girl from China. Look at the differences she had in just a short period of 5 months. From the photo that I received when I first adopted her, she was very thin and petite. Look at her now...she has became very chubby already. I feel really glad to see that because with just a little bit of contribution from me, she is having a healthy lifestyle and started her studies already. So relieved. I'm feeling very relieved now as the money that I donated really can help a little girl in China.

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to Popo! Happy birthday to

you! Hope to see you soon!

p/s: I think I'm gonna post alot of birthday wishes this month. It's a "peak" season. So many people were borned in the month of September.

Happy Birthday!

It's my dearest LKC's birthday today. Happy birthday, LKC! Earn more money ok? Hehehe...love you.

New blog

I'm gonna start a new blog, which will be talking about food...food...food...nothing but food. I'll probably blog about the places that I think can be recommended to everyone to give it a try or even comment on the places that I found better to avoid than wasting money and time going there. In the mean time, I need to collect some information first before publicize the blog. Once I'm ready to publicize the blog, I'll reveal the address so that you guys can give some support. Any idea on what title should I use? Comments and suggestions are very welcome. You can even suggest to me the makan places so that I can give it a try. I'll try my best to find the best makan places in Klang Valley and Ipoh. For other states...will try also lar, but no promise...hehehe.

My fitness classes

I've been very hardworking going to Celebrity Fitness for the past one week. Went there on last Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and as well as today. Been enjoying myself very much especially on the dance classes like the Latin Mix class and Hip Hop class, as well as the group exercise classes like the Body Combat and RPM (cycling class). Latin Mix class is fun, it could be because of the funny instructor or it could be because of the steps. The steps are easy to follow and I can sweat alot even when I don't need to jump up and down. Hip Hop class is abit more difficult to follow as the steps are fast and I can't dance as cool as the instructor. Maybe because I'm getting old, Hip Hop is more for the youngster and old lady like me will probably enjoy Latin than Hip Hop. Anyway, both the classes are very interesting and can really make you sweat alot. The Body Combat is really cool too. You'll be able to "fight" if someone attacks you as it is something like martial art which includes karate. I only managed to attend for half an hour of the class as my stamina is too weak. Felt like suffocated after "fighting" for half and hour. Better stop before I faint in front of so many people. Went to the RPM class today. It's a very tiring class, though it sounded easy as it only involves cycling. In fact, it's very difficult as the way you cycle is something like you're going up the hill and coming down from the hill.

LKC and I had a Rapid Result Training (Personal Training) session on Thursday with a professional trainer. She taught us the actual way to use few of the fitness machines so that we will not hurt ourselves in future. I don't know it's their marketing tactic or maybe it's the truth. I was asked to push a machine which is 20kg, while LKC needed to push 40kg. Hey come on, it was just our first day. Of course we will find it very difficult to push it as we do not have the strength built-in our body. LKC and I were almost dying even from the beginning. After the session, the trainer asked us a question "Do you think you manage to do it all by yourself without personal training sessions in the future?". What the heck...sure no-lah. That's where another issue pop-up. She suggested us to take a course, which consists of 24 personal training sessions, which we can split between LKC and I. Guess how much does it cost? RM200? RM500? RM 1000? Nope... it costs RM 3000 and she's even giving us an offer that is she will personally give us another 6 sessions, which added up to 30 sessions for RM3000. RM100 per session just for an hour. Isn't it too expensive? Isn't it very expensive? This is crazy. Anyway, LKC and I did not fall into this trap as both of us are not rushing to see the result. So, why spend such an unnecessary money? Let see what can I get from RM3000...

• at least 2 Coach's handbags
• trip to Korea/ Australia for 1 person
• a slimming session from the well-known slimming centres
• down-payment for a Proton car
• a very high-tech PDA phone...don't know what brand and model-lah...too hi-tech already, can't follow the trend already
• 100 pieces of clothes...if each costs RM30 per piece...wahh...I can wear new clothes everyday for at least 3 months
• 50 pairs of heels...if each costs RM60 per pair...wahh...happy...hehehe
• can go for minor plastic surgery

Hahaha...I know I "ki-siao" already. They're really very crazy. I can't even earn RM3000 a month. How do I afford to buy the sessions? Sot-sot dei one. Mimi (the trainer), wait for me. One day I'll buy the sessions from you, ok? Wait for me...this day might arrive...just wait patiently...kakaka

How un-Malaysian are you?

Hahaha...this is very funny. Got this test from Popo's blog. A quiz to find out how un-Malaysian are you? I'm as Malaysian as Abdullah Badawi...in case you don't, that's our Prime Minister. Popo...come back earlier...you missed all the fun and gossips that we're having now. That's why you're as Malaysian as Guy Sebastian only...kekeke

Congratulations Lisan, you are 13% not Malaysian.

That means you're as Malaysian as...

Abdullah Badawi !

How Un-Malaysian Are You?

Life of a consultant is GREAT...at times. That's because we have a flexible working hour. So glad that the customers understand our needs and our situations. Went to the customer in KLCC there today for training and guess what, my senior and I finished the training and left the building at 4pm. The customer actually "forced" us to leave earlier as he knew that there are some roads that will be closed for the Merdeka celebration. To avoid us from being stucked in KLCC due to the roads closure or being stucked in the traffic jam due to the after office hour, he asked us to leave earlier. Owwhh...he's so nice. How I wish all the customers are like that. I'll definitely love this job very much!

Heard some news this afternoon...will share with you guys once the thing is confirmed. Better don't put too high hope on it first to avoid any disappointment.

Mum has been calling quite often lately...complaining about how naughty the little monster (aka cid-cey-ceow) at home. Whenever mum calls, I'll definitely heard the little monster screaming because she always wants to take my mum's handphone. When mum passes the phone to her and let her listen, she'll just keep quiet. No matter how naughty this little monster is, she'll always be the princess back at home. My brother and sis-in-law will not "manja" her too much, but my mum and dad will definitely "manja" her.

I'm gonna be a healthy person

Finally, I made my decision to join today. Went to Celebrity Fitness in 1-Utama to enquire about the latest promotion and one of the consultant was really good in convincing me to join their club. I had tried Celebrity Fitness in Subang Parade before and felt that the environment is very good. Lala Chua told me that in The Curve is nice too, so I paid a visit to there last week but found out that it is not up to my expectation. Maybe I went to the Celebrity Fitness in Subang Parade first, which is more happening and nicer environment. That's why my expectation has been set higher for Fitness First.

From price wise, Fitness First's and Celebrity Fitness's prices are more a less the same. I'm paying for RM169 per month for Celebrity Fitness and I'm able to go to any of their outlets. As for Fitness First, I did not ask for the all-clubs membership, I only asked for the one-club membership, meaning that I can only go to the only club that I signed up my membership. The monthly fee for that is RM147. LKC also signed up with me, but he's only taking the one-club membership, which is RM149 per month.

I checked on my body fatness today. The reading is 16.3% of fat and my weight is 46kg right now. Hmm...wonder how much will I weigh after 1 month. I'm gonna look at two timetables right now, for Subang Parade and 1-Utama. Guess I'll be going to the one in Subang Parade more often on weekdays as I'll be working in Shah Alam. And as for weekend, I'll definitely have to go to 1-Utama because LKC can only go there. Upon of joining, I get 2 free sessions on personal training, which means there'll be a personal trainer trains me on how to use the equipment, which equipment to use to firm up a specified part of the body and etc. I'm so excited about it now.

With exercise and proper diet, will I be able to get back my shape like 5 years ago? The goal that I would like to set:-

• lost 3-4 kgs, I'm weighing at 46kg now...hope to be at 42-43kg
• firm and tone up my arms...which has been giving me alot of worries since...don't know when
• waist - current measurement is 26"...sigh...so fat...hope to shed 2"
• last but not least, my thighs.

Wish me luck! Hope I don't give up so fast.

Just wanna update the blog

Weekend is paying me a visit "again"...it's Friday tomorrow. Yahooo....will update my blog tomorrow if time allows me to do so...will blog about some changes I have on these few days...but before blabbing on it, need to do some research to make sure I'm gaining advantage from what I'm currently doing and hopefully it's informative to everyone as well. Cheers...

FIR - 你很爱他

当你决定
你要离开我
我没有说什么
就当作你自由
有好几次
我都想忘了
苦酒也没有用
就当作是寂寞
只有我能明白
他的温柔
对你是种解脱
其实要告诉我
只是你的最爱

其实你很爱他
对我的惩罚
说你没有想他
谁可怜我吧
我也没有借口
只能放手
不敢奢求
你说爱我
其实你很爱他
他很温柔吗
其实你很想他
就说出口吧
我也不想多说
捂朵
不想再次听到你说
你很爱他

其实你很爱他
对我的惩罚
说你没有想他
谁可怜我吧
我也没有借口
只能放手
不敢奢求
你说爱我
其实你很爱他
他很温柔吗
其实你很想他
就说出口吧
我也不想多说
捂朵
不想再次听到你说
你很爱他
你很爱他

What do I want in life?

Was reading Kate's blog few days back and she was mentioning about "What do you want in life?" Is it time for me to think about what do I want in life? Hmm...since young, when the teachers asked to write on "Cita-cita saya" or "My ambition", I always wanted to be an accountant. In Form 4, when we were required to choose the stream that we would like to study, I joined Science stream and took Principles of Account as an extra subject. I thought it wasn't a difficult subject as I always scored A1 for this subject. After sitting for the SPM, all of us had to decide for our future, decide for what we want to be. The first thing that came into my mind when deciding what course to take in college was Accounting. Did a number of research from here and there, and I ended up taking the ACCA course at Sunway College.

My dream of being an Accountant grew when one of the lecturer...it was my Audit subject lecturer if I'm not mistaken...told us that "You will only have to be in the office at 4.45pm to sign all the important documents. You'll be spending most of your time at the golf club to socialize with your customers". Wow...that's what I want, I thought. My interest changed when I was studying for the Level C in CAT. The subjects taught did not attract me at all. Cost accounting, Audit and Taxation are not my cup of tea. Anyhow, I still managed to pass my CAT and studied for Level 2 of ACCA. My interest on accounting faded and I had decided to change to another course. Still remember that I told LKC once that I would want to continue the ACCA course. My father even asked me to stop working and he's willing to continue paying for my course fees and expenses.

At this point in time, I thought about what I want in life. I was very lucky to start my career with the job that I have now. At that time, I put aside my dream of being an accountant and concentrate on what I'm doing right now. At this moment, I would still like to grow on this career. I always have a dream on going overseas to work...Europe, US, Hong Kong or Australia...either one. What do I want to do there? Hopefully, it's on the thing that I'm working in. Since I'm still young right now, is it the time for me to go somewhere to see other parts of the world? I always thought of going back to Australia to stay. At that time, I was only a student. I wonder how does it feel working in Australia. Does it so stressful like in Malaysia? Will I still enjoy myself like two years back? Hmm...I really wish to know the answers.

As a conclusion, what do I want in life? Hmm...age changes. Perspective changes. Dream changes. Demand changes. What I want in life at this point in time might not be what I want at the next moment. So, why do we care so much on what we want in life? Just enjoy with what we have now. Let it works out naturally. Dreams can always be remained in our heart as dreams.

Status update

It has been more than a week since I last blogged. Been very free lately but I just have nothing to blog about. Works have been quite relaxing this week as most of the tasks are completed for this project. The system is ready to go-live but the users are not ready to use the system yet. That's why the go-live date has been postponed for the second time, from beginning of August to mid of August to beginning of September now.

New project will be starting in September, but who will be involved in this project is still not determined yet. Do I want to qualify myself for this project? Hmm...yes and no. Yes is because I don't want to go back to office and do nothing, and I also want to get as much of exposure as possible. No, if the Project Manager is the @sshole that I mentioned on the previous posts. There are only four basis consultants in my company, two have gone to Kuantan for an upgrade project. That means only left me and my senior. Hmmm...wonder whether the bosses will give opportunity to another two "basis" consultants or not, whom have been sitting in the office since they joined. Anyway, we will be able to know soon...

The internet connection here is very bad. I tried to update my blog a few times, but everytime failed to publish my post. That made me fed up updating my blog. I wonder whether this post will be able to publish or not. Sorry if my online status always pop-up in your MSN. I know it's very annoying, but I really did not wish it to happen. It's just that the connection is too bad, I always got signed off from my MSN.

Hee Boon's Amazing New Adventures

Something inspiration to read about when you're bored with you life. It's about a guy who was diagnosed with lung cancer and the experiences he went thru. A bit sad because he has already passed away on last Friday. May you be rest in peace.

Midori Japanese Restaurant

One word I can think of when someone mentions about Japanese food...that is...Oishi! (meaning delicious). I realized that LKC and I love to eat Japanese food very much. We will have at least 2-3 times of Japanese food in a month. For the past few months, we had been enjoying the Japanese food very much. We had been trying the Japanese buffet in Jogoya, Starhill and had been there twice. We had also been trying the Japanese buffet in Shogun, 1-Utama for twice as well. On and off, we will be going to Sakae Sushi at The Curve if we are running out of idea on what to eat.

Last Saturday, LKC and I were craving for a Japanese meal again. We went to Midori Japanese Restaurant at Marriott, Putrajaya for a Japanese buffet dinner. LKC been to this restaurant before for his aunt's wedding and he was saying that the food is not bad and the most important is they're serving my favourite Sukiyaki, which is quite difficult to find nowadays, not even in Jogoya nor Shogun.

With a little bit of money left from the bonus I received, I paid for this dinner and it was a good deal as it only costed RM63++ per pax. There is a wide selection of food to choose from...sushi, sashimi, oysters, sukiyaki, udon, salad, tempura, teppanyaki, desserts and many many more.

(Clockwise)Oysters, Beef Teppanyaki, Seafood Teppanyaki, Sukiyaki, and Vegetable Teppanyaki.

Enjoying my dinner.

The desserts...mango pudding, doraeyaki and some chocolate.

I specially made a bowl of Fuji Snow for my LKC. It looked nice and it tasted "nice" too...hahaha. Look at LKC's expression...he was "enjoying" the Fuji Snow that I made...hehehe. Ok lar, sorry lar, I know it tasted awful. I already told you that I just wanted to play.

The Fuji Snow that I made.

LKC was "enjoying" the Fuji Snow I made specially for him.

After the dinner, we were walking around the hotel before leaving. Drove around Putrajaya before heading back home. Never thought that they were so many people at Putrajaya at night, but most of them are Malays. Wonder what were they doing there....Anyway, we had a happy weekend.