Di Ambang 2010

Dear Beautiful Readers,

Hi! it's me again, yes, Me!
What? tak ingat? hmm... sorry for the long silence. Blame the work. Blame the wrong timing.
Blame me! :-)

Whatever it is, pejam celik pejam celik, it's almost the end of 2011. And yes, I think I should take this opportunity to write down what has happened during the 366 days of the year (was 2010, a leap year?)

Hmm...cut it short, let me summarise the happenings, as per the following headings:

a) Work / Career
it was quite a tough time, and yes, my position has been confirmed. This means that I was no longer doing the "charity work" i.e. i have been compensated accordingly based on my position. I have been for the confirmation for almost a year and half but due to some paperworks etc, it was prolonged to some date (and yes, with beautiful increment too!) Yeah, people think that we are still underpaid, but I am not complaining but in fact, i think this is just fate, and more will be coming, InsyaAllah.

Work wise? Hmm...a very challenging year instead (although I think 2o11 will be much more challenging but I have tasted the challenges earlier - the restructuring, the ad hoc activities, the reshuffling of activities, u name it...it's all there, in the pocket of the boss(es). But i won't blame anybody, as there's always light at the end of the tunnel (or is it the train that turning back using the tunnel since it was in the wrong direction, scary!)

I have tasted the late nights at work, working during weekends consecutively (no rest, kinda...sad eh?)

Conclusion: Bigger role, bigger responsibilities!

b) Love department.
Hmm...tough one. I don't what to be elaborated here. But I did have my fair share in this department. Although it's not really love per se, but i do feel good (i.e. the good feelings, in my own world. Org melayu kata "berangan") I thought I had that cinta Ramadhan again. (cinta bulan ramadhan, but sangkaan ku meleset..maybe aku lambat bertindak, chett!)

And well..yes, i did also had a fair share of bad experience. Another threat(s) from immature "kiddo", who didn't really know the real story and also some people that cannot be trusted? why? hmm...in this life, i better watchout. But i am still hoping that love will be waiting for me in 2011. InsyaAllah..

c) Money, Money, Money!
Hmm...tough one. Sekejap ada, sekejap takde. Probably I am still bad at managing my finances.
Simpan2, kejap2 gali balik...kejap2 kambus balik..Hmm, macam2.
I did also spend on some unnecessary "things"...but well, the damages have been done :-)
Shoes? yes, i did spend on some...couldn't resist...
Plan for 2011? Have to be more discipline! (Note: Aku takde laa sampai tahap perangan cam Rebecca "Becky" Bloomwood of Confession of A Shopaholic...! he he he!)

d) Travel?
Hmm...went to Singapore for the mid year sale (heaven!) and also to Bali in early December (it's a deja vu, i went to Bali on the exact same date that I was supposed to go in the year 2009, but got cancelled of last minute due to some urgent work commitment. Sorry Sid! ;) I went with your bini instead...;)
I was also supposed to leave for London during the xmas week, but i called off the plan earlier due to some last minute "mismanagement of finance". And there's a blessing, the weather is bloody terrible (until now...)

Overall, 2010 is a colourful year indeed (every year has its own colour palette). It's actually up to us to colour it.

I am praying to the Almighty to give me enough strengths to face the challenges (and "threats") in the year 2011, insyaAllah...

Take care everyone!

P/S: Duk kumpul list of New Year Resolutions. Hmm..tapi tak keep track pun. One of them will always be "nak maintain cantik"!

T&Co and Damansara

Hello readers!

Now i'm got very hooked-up with this blog again. Yes, as promised, I am trying my best to make it alive and kickin'.

Ok, let's go back to the story for today. I was about to attend a house warming makan2 session of my new boss' new place in Damansara. I left home for the place slight at 2 p.m., and i wondered why the traffic was kinda bad today (was there any big event). Being unfamiliar with the area (i am familiar, but not that familiar! Note: Damansara is not my "playground").

Cut it short, i made a wrong turning! Ended up driving along DUKE again and feels like going way back to home. Arghhh!

Well..i guess, it's the time. I decided not to turn back and just sent text message to my boss saying that I am sorry (was that easy? hmm..i wonder).

Ended up at KLCC again and it's almost 4. Haven't had my lunch (supposed to have lunch at my boss' place). But hold on...what should I do in KLCC?

Yes, i ended up at Tiffany & Co.

A friendly salesman, it's very rare indeed to find a very friendly and polite salesmen/girls in any boutique in KL, as compared to those stores in Western countries or even nearby neighbouring Asean countries (Singapore especially).

And the conversation with the guy sounded like this,

Me: Excuse me, i am looking for key ring

The salesman: Oh...ok (cue-ing me to follow him to another display), showing those lovely key pendants of Tiffany's trademark.
Me: not this one, the "key ring" (as in key chain..)

The salesman: Oh..ic

And we went to another display and he asked:

The salesman: is it for a guy? Birthday present? I think this one is not suitable to be given to a guy

hahahah! what a statement! What made he come up with such conclusion? did i look like i was looking for a special gift for my special someone? hehe

I just smiled.

Oh..what a day

P/S: Wish me luck tomorrow, I have a feeling that this coming week will be a very busy and hectic week!

Shopping Again..

Dear Beautiful readers,

Aku rasa this month, memang banyak gila pakai duit..it's all for my new lovely crib. It's kinda scary (in a way..) but i think, it's OK. I m investing for the future...and I think it's worth it!

Went out to shop some furnitures (and more lamps!).

P/S: Nak kena beli some electrical appliances plak...arghh!

What a Productive Day! ("Bare & Naked" - Part Deux)

Dear Beautiful Readers,

Sorry for the long silence, been quite a while (i guess!). Busy with work and the new home..:-)
So yesterday I took the opportunities to settle on my house arrangements (shopping, shopping and shopping!) and accompanied by makan sessions!

Morning
Went to IKEA & The Curve with Mr ID, joined by Fakh and AL.Had breakfast with Fakh at PappaRich before picking Mr ID at his home. Seriously I managed to get good bargains especially the electrical appaliances! Far below my budget, love it! When we shot to one of the lamp shops in Sungai Buloh...

Pics
a) Nasi Lemak at PappaRich


b) Lunch at IKANO. Licin beb! (camana laa nak turun badan P/S: No...I am not an anorexic!)



c) Let's hit IKEA & Ikano Power Centre! (and Sungai Buloh!)






d) Went back to the city (to send the stuff to the crib and also to pick up Mr ID's car!). Sempat makan again (kempunan makan nasi dagang, but abis!). Having nasi goreng yang tak berapa sedap (aku buat lagi sedap kut..) hehe


e) And all of a sudden, AL invited us to join karaoke. Adus...nyanyi lagi! (nasib baik suara sedap...perasan!)

P/S: Shopping tak abis lagi. Jom!

New Beginning

Dear Beautiful readers,

Ermm...tomorrow will be the first day at work for the year 2010.

A mixed feeling.

But let it be. I know this will be a marvellous year, yes! (think positive..)

Sunday was another day, and i decided to have another final therapy before hitting the office esok. Bought the CD, shirt and hoodie.

P/S: Kasut dah ready, esok kena rajin gi keje! Harap2 dapat bangun awal..hehehe

A Trip to "IDEA"land...

Dear Beautiful readers,

I went out with Mr ID to IKEA / IKANO Power Centre with the purpose of "generating" some ideas and also to look at the appropriate similar kind of furnitures/electrical appliances/materials/stuff. I am not saying i wanted to turn my new house like a page that you can find from IKEA catalogue but it's more on getting some new ideas (other than mags and discussion with the experts).












Anyway, it's worthwhile, followed by lunch and a trip to the bus station as Mr ID wanted to buy ticket to Penang. I also ended up buying cushions (cute eh? ha! ha!)

P/S: I wonder when can I get the key? :-(

Xmas Eve

Dear Beautiful readers,

Such a lovely day! :-) It's that a pretty good feeling on a day off? well...let's make it in such a way that, while you are on leave, please utilise it with a set of interesting activities!

Yesterday, I met ER for a movie day-out (Avatar, fyi!). I am not really a big fan of this, sci-fi,fantasy related movie but due to the fact that the rating is good, then I thought...why not give a try? Ended up, hmm...i couldn't really appreciate it...of course,the effect, the visual is so damn good...but it's not ME :-)

I shot to PRADA later to get that small leather wallet that I have been aiming for. Yes, i got it! but the salesman (in Malaysia particularly) of these boutiques are still acting in such an "unfriendly manner" as compared to other states outside Malaysia. As if their "gaji" is more...go and fly your own kite lah! :-) Whatever...

At night, I met Mr ID for the finalization of the quotation, together with Fakh and his friend. Can't wait for the actual work to be started! We had dinner cum drinks at this Studio Cafe of Zahid AF in Wangsa Maju. Nice ambience, but the food was so-so..

Had a great day yesterday.Hopefully today will be the same...:-)

P/S; Plan today nak buat "house cleansing", time to get rid of old those old stuff and bad feng shui!

Let's hit Orchard Road - Shopping!

Dear Beautiful readers,

I managed to grab some "best deals" while in Singapore last weekend (although should buy some sports shoes at Queensway..). The shopping experience in Singapore was marvellous, with malls hopping from one to another (dizzy feeling pun ada!).Here are the best deals that I got!

a) 50% Markdown of PRADA shoes (Singapore has better selections than those in KL stores)

b) BALLY Gladiator Sandals (once endorsed by GQ Magazine) - Another 50% off!

c) MUJI stationeries (Pity there's no MUJI stores in KL)

d) Souvenirs for family members and friends

"Oh my Gucci!", I Love it!

Dear Beautiful readers,

Love it, love it, love it!

Sunday morning, while chillin' at home, all of a sudden I told McDa via YM

Me: Jom tgk Pisau Cukur!
McDa: Jom!

It's worth it, seriously. I might sound a bit exaggerating (probably because Faz & Maya are my favourite actresses, kut?). The scripts were so damn cool and funny (i know dah banyak jadi trend / ikutan, such as):

"Hello, Hello, Hello!"
"Panas!"
" oh my *brand name*!" (Please fill in accordingly!)

Once dah ada DVD version, i might grab it! Hehehe

Right after the movie, I still have time to shop, tarrraaa!! Another pair, teruk kan? :-)

P/S: Busy week ahead, sigh!