I've been really busy lately.
My cashier ran away so I'm covering cashier's work apart from mine.
My assistant was on mc for 2 days so I had to cover her work as well.
I've been attending interviews very frequently lately, be it during working hours, after working hours or even on my leave day. I'm looking forward to hearing good news.
I had to complete a 8000-word thesis for my bachelor degree, and I am so glad that I had finally posted it to UK today! I'm praying hard that DHL wouldnt have any delay.
I've been attending classes twice a week on weekday evenings, and it's totally exhausting!
Gosh I need a break!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Morning Package
Was out late for the past two nights. Thought I wouldn't have any sort of Mooncake Festival-related rituals this year. Instead I had dinner with Shane, Robin and Edward last night, and later a not-so-crazy night out with Robin and some newly met acquaintances at Marketplace. All my plans to complete my RAP went down the drain.
In order to make up for time lost (which was barely comparable), I sacrificed my beauty sleep and woke up shortly after 5 hours or so.
I thought I heard my phone ringing while I was in the shower. Who could be calling me so early on a Sunday morning, before 10am? My mom usually does her routine weekly beep at 11. Curiosity did not get over me as I needed my shower to freshen up. Then, with only a towel wrapped around my waist, I looked at my handphone, and stumbled.
A missed call from a person that I least expected to do so.
Then came along an SMS. My heart skipped a beat when I read it.
Apparently, AT had delivered a package for me and left it on my doorstep, telling me how AT remembered me enjoying mooncake with lotus paste served with tea.
My brain was frozen for a moment as I was just recouping from my hangover. Then I came round and realised the gravity of the SMS. Slowly I walk towards the locked maindoor, still hesistating to open it, afraid that AT would show up together with the package. Then, like someone who is hiding from some crazy debt collector, I peeped through the window behind the curtain, just to reassure myself that AT is no where near to be seen.
With my lightest movements, I unlocked the door, looked at the carrier bag on floor, stumbled again for another second, then took the bag with much hesistation and glanced around the corridor, finally locked the door again and rested on my bed with the carrier bag in my room.
In the bag was a box of mooncakes, all with lotus paste; 2 paper lanterns and a box of candles; and paper-wrapped fried radish cake, still warm. I guess the latter was meant for my breakfast, one of my preferred snacks to buy when visiting night market.
I told myself to stay still and calm, but tears were welling up in my eyes. This is more than just a friendly gesture, which, to me is inappropriate and untimely.
AT, I hope you would move on as I already have. Please stay strong and healthy. I hope the treatments are doing you good. You shall have my blessings. I guess that is the least that I can do for now, nothing more.
Dear, please give me strength!
On another note, Happy Mooncake / Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone.
In order to make up for time lost (which was barely comparable), I sacrificed my beauty sleep and woke up shortly after 5 hours or so.
I thought I heard my phone ringing while I was in the shower. Who could be calling me so early on a Sunday morning, before 10am? My mom usually does her routine weekly beep at 11. Curiosity did not get over me as I needed my shower to freshen up. Then, with only a towel wrapped around my waist, I looked at my handphone, and stumbled.
A missed call from a person that I least expected to do so.
Then came along an SMS. My heart skipped a beat when I read it.
Apparently, AT had delivered a package for me and left it on my doorstep, telling me how AT remembered me enjoying mooncake with lotus paste served with tea.
My brain was frozen for a moment as I was just recouping from my hangover. Then I came round and realised the gravity of the SMS. Slowly I walk towards the locked maindoor, still hesistating to open it, afraid that AT would show up together with the package. Then, like someone who is hiding from some crazy debt collector, I peeped through the window behind the curtain, just to reassure myself that AT is no where near to be seen.
With my lightest movements, I unlocked the door, looked at the carrier bag on floor, stumbled again for another second, then took the bag with much hesistation and glanced around the corridor, finally locked the door again and rested on my bed with the carrier bag in my room.
In the bag was a box of mooncakes, all with lotus paste; 2 paper lanterns and a box of candles; and paper-wrapped fried radish cake, still warm. I guess the latter was meant for my breakfast, one of my preferred snacks to buy when visiting night market.
I told myself to stay still and calm, but tears were welling up in my eyes. This is more than just a friendly gesture, which, to me is inappropriate and untimely.
AT, I hope you would move on as I already have. Please stay strong and healthy. I hope the treatments are doing you good. You shall have my blessings. I guess that is the least that I can do for now, nothing more.
Dear, please give me strength!
On another note, Happy Mooncake / Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Is this an act of JUSTICE?
In times of political instability and economic turmoil, they had to do this.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) here and in Penang.
The first person to be picked up was Raja Petra, 58, from his house in Sungai Buloh near here, followed by Tan, 32, who was arrested from her house in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Teresa, 43, was detained at 11.20pm as she was on her way home in a car.
All of them were arrested under Section 73(1) of the ISA for allegedly being a threat to security, peace and public order.
A team of police officers from Bukit Aman arrived at Raja Petra’s house at 1.10pm and led him away 40 minutes later.
The team also took some 15 VCDs on ceramah held by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as 16 books.
Last week, the Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) and several Muslim bodies lodged a police report against Raja Petra, who is already facing criminal defamation charges for allegedly insulting the Malays, Muslims and Islam.
In a statement, Deputy Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said Raja Petra was arrested based on surveillance that showed that he was involved in activities that could cause unrest among the multi-racial and multi-religious society of the country.
Tan, who was picked up at 8.40pm, was taken from her house in Taman Seri Rambai in Bukit Mertajam to the state police headquarters on the island.
Tan, 32, reported former Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist remarks while campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election.
Lee Kelvin from Guang Ming and Tan Ming Xao from Nanyang Siang Pau, who had vouched for the accuracy of Tan’s report had gone into hiding.
Kok, 43, who is also state assemblyman for Kinrara and the senior Selangor state executive councillor, was picked up over an alleged involvement with a resident’s petition over a mosque.
Acting Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar confirmed the arrests of Tan and Kok.
Under the Section, police are empowered to detain the trio for a period of 60 days after which the Home Minister can decide on further detention.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar admitted that the decision to detain people and issue show cause letters would be unpopular and would be criticised but it had to be done.
“While we may want to be popular, freedom without responsibilities has ramifications.
“We have to take action to protect the wishes of the majority,” he said.
Syed Hamid also said Raja Petra had been warned on many occasions in the last two years.
“Now, with so much public uneasiness, we do not want anything that can threaten peace in the country.
“The police looked at all aspects and, under present circumstances, the actions were necessary,” he added.
Source: The Star, 13 September 2008.
Click here
What can I say. Hope you don't worry too much about your aunt, Tweety.
Well, I shall not say much here. ISA is looming over.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng were arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) here and in Penang.
The first person to be picked up was Raja Petra, 58, from his house in Sungai Buloh near here, followed by Tan, 32, who was arrested from her house in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. Teresa, 43, was detained at 11.20pm as she was on her way home in a car.
All of them were arrested under Section 73(1) of the ISA for allegedly being a threat to security, peace and public order.
A team of police officers from Bukit Aman arrived at Raja Petra’s house at 1.10pm and led him away 40 minutes later.
The team also took some 15 VCDs on ceramah held by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as 16 books.
Last week, the Department of Islamic Development (Jakim) and several Muslim bodies lodged a police report against Raja Petra, who is already facing criminal defamation charges for allegedly insulting the Malays, Muslims and Islam.
In a statement, Deputy Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said Raja Petra was arrested based on surveillance that showed that he was involved in activities that could cause unrest among the multi-racial and multi-religious society of the country.
Tan, who was picked up at 8.40pm, was taken from her house in Taman Seri Rambai in Bukit Mertajam to the state police headquarters on the island.
Tan, 32, reported former Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist remarks while campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election.
Lee Kelvin from Guang Ming and Tan Ming Xao from Nanyang Siang Pau, who had vouched for the accuracy of Tan’s report had gone into hiding.
Kok, 43, who is also state assemblyman for Kinrara and the senior Selangor state executive councillor, was picked up over an alleged involvement with a resident’s petition over a mosque.
Acting Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar confirmed the arrests of Tan and Kok.
Under the Section, police are empowered to detain the trio for a period of 60 days after which the Home Minister can decide on further detention.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar admitted that the decision to detain people and issue show cause letters would be unpopular and would be criticised but it had to be done.
“While we may want to be popular, freedom without responsibilities has ramifications.
“We have to take action to protect the wishes of the majority,” he said.
Syed Hamid also said Raja Petra had been warned on many occasions in the last two years.
“Now, with so much public uneasiness, we do not want anything that can threaten peace in the country.
“The police looked at all aspects and, under present circumstances, the actions were necessary,” he added.
Source: The Star, 13 September 2008.
Click here
What can I say. Hope you don't worry too much about your aunt, Tweety.
Well, I shall not say much here. ISA is looming over.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Preview: Talentime
I've always been a keen follower of Yasmin Ahmad's movies. From Sepet, Gubra to Mukhsin (Rabun was released before I got to know her, and Muallaf is yet to be released), I had never missed any of them in cinema, two of which were watched all by myself (now it's rare for me to catch a movie alone).
Yasmin Ahmad, a creative director of an advertising company, has made festive seasons advertorial campaigns such an enjoyable thing to watch on tv. Together with her creavitivity, sensitivity and interesting family background, she has created a series of featured films that I would see them as half-autobiographical.
The sensous cinematography and the simple yet beautiful storyline that intertwined with issues that are close to our hearts as Malaysians, certainly capture my interest effortlessly. What makes the movies even more beautiful are their subtlety and rawness. It is like seeping a cup of tea and enjoying everybit of its after taste, literally.
While anticipating the release of her fifth film, she has already started working on the next project, Talentime. The new film, which I have yet to find out its storyline, has a majority of newly discovered cast, including the hugely talented singer Jaclyn Victor! According to Yasmin's blog (click here), the shooting has been wrapped up in 12 days, and is entirely shot in my beloved hometown, Ipoh! Well, most of her movies, if not all, are shot entirely in this beautiful, underdeveloped yet peaceful city, which made them even closer to my heart.
Anyways, kudos to Yasmin for being recognised as a serious filmmaker, for being invited as part of the panel jury in the recent Berlin Film Festival, and congratulations for the winning numerous awards for the Petronas' Tan Hong Ming in love campaign and the movie Mukhsin. You made us proud, really.
On another note, happy belated birthday Isaac!
Yasmin Ahmad, a creative director of an advertising company, has made festive seasons advertorial campaigns such an enjoyable thing to watch on tv. Together with her creavitivity, sensitivity and interesting family background, she has created a series of featured films that I would see them as half-autobiographical.
The sensous cinematography and the simple yet beautiful storyline that intertwined with issues that are close to our hearts as Malaysians, certainly capture my interest effortlessly. What makes the movies even more beautiful are their subtlety and rawness. It is like seeping a cup of tea and enjoying everybit of its after taste, literally.
While anticipating the release of her fifth film, she has already started working on the next project, Talentime. The new film, which I have yet to find out its storyline, has a majority of newly discovered cast, including the hugely talented singer Jaclyn Victor! According to Yasmin's blog (click here), the shooting has been wrapped up in 12 days, and is entirely shot in my beloved hometown, Ipoh! Well, most of her movies, if not all, are shot entirely in this beautiful, underdeveloped yet peaceful city, which made them even closer to my heart.
Anyways, kudos to Yasmin for being recognised as a serious filmmaker, for being invited as part of the panel jury in the recent Berlin Film Festival, and congratulations for the winning numerous awards for the Petronas' Tan Hong Ming in love campaign and the movie Mukhsin. You made us proud, really.
On another note, happy belated birthday Isaac!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Preview: Mooncake Festival
1. I got 2 TaiThong mooncakes vouchers worth RM46 each from both Dex and Shane, but gave them to my parents and sis, i.e. no mooncakes for myself.
2. I got invited for a "mooncake festival gathering" over at my cousin's on Sunday night, but I will be tied up with my OBU research paper, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for me.
3. I got invited by Isaac to go back to my hometown over the weekend together, but unfortunately he decides to come back to KL only on the following Monday (which is a normal working day damn it!), so I will have to pass, i.e. no family get-together on mooncake festival for me.
4. Tweety called me yesterday, telling me her plans to come to KL over the weekend, because no one would be at her place either at Penang or her hometown Ipoh, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for her.
5. Someone will be flying off to Cape Town this Sunday night for a 5-day business trip, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for you, dear! :P
2. I got invited for a "mooncake festival gathering" over at my cousin's on Sunday night, but I will be tied up with my OBU research paper, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for me.
3. I got invited by Isaac to go back to my hometown over the weekend together, but unfortunately he decides to come back to KL only on the following Monday (which is a normal working day damn it!), so I will have to pass, i.e. no family get-together on mooncake festival for me.
4. Tweety called me yesterday, telling me her plans to come to KL over the weekend, because no one would be at her place either at Penang or her hometown Ipoh, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for her.
5. Someone will be flying off to Cape Town this Sunday night for a 5-day business trip, i.e. no mooncake festival celebrations for you, dear! :P
Friday, September 05, 2008
Exploration
Just felt like I had to write something here, as it was 5 days ago since I posted something new.
I was not at work today. Went for 2 interviews in a row instead. 2 different companies with entirely different portfolio and job scopes. People kept telling me, in the end, it all boils down to what I really want. So what I actually really want? Then I kept telling them, all I want, is to explore.
Exploration. To explore what is out there, only then I will truly know what I want. Is this true? Or am I being indecisive? When is the right time to stop exploring and start deciding? Will I ever be contented? Or will I not stop searching? Am I one of the lucky ones to have the luxury to explore?
It suddenly hit me that I never had anything that really interests me enough to have the urge of possessing them. There wasn't any must-have item for me. I would always settle for things that I think I would like, but not sure whether I would love. It is as though my heart has turned cold sinces ages ago. I do not have a favourite colour or perfect shirt. Nor do I have a pop star that I craze for or a dessert to die for. I wonder, am I too hard to please, or am I just blatantly cold inside?
Dear, you're the only reason that makes me still human.
I was not at work today. Went for 2 interviews in a row instead. 2 different companies with entirely different portfolio and job scopes. People kept telling me, in the end, it all boils down to what I really want. So what I actually really want? Then I kept telling them, all I want, is to explore.
Exploration. To explore what is out there, only then I will truly know what I want. Is this true? Or am I being indecisive? When is the right time to stop exploring and start deciding? Will I ever be contented? Or will I not stop searching? Am I one of the lucky ones to have the luxury to explore?
It suddenly hit me that I never had anything that really interests me enough to have the urge of possessing them. There wasn't any must-have item for me. I would always settle for things that I think I would like, but not sure whether I would love. It is as though my heart has turned cold sinces ages ago. I do not have a favourite colour or perfect shirt. Nor do I have a pop star that I craze for or a dessert to die for. I wonder, am I too hard to please, or am I just blatantly cold inside?
Dear, you're the only reason that makes me still human.
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