Sketches of Life

At Tesco last night, hubby was greeted by a Malay couple, his customer. They spoke in Malay of course. Another Chinese couple was there and the husband took a second glance at me. His 2nd glance was not pleasing at all. It has the angry and disgusting (menyampah) look. I almost could read what was on his mind. I hope he did not curse me for going out with a “Malay” man.

That is the “problem” when others see us in the public. This is due to hubby’s Malay look and me with my very Chinese feature.
I wonder how many curses have been spoken unto me since I started going out with hubby. Thank God for the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, I am protected from all these curses.

MIL fall sick again. She said that she is having runny nose. She slept most of the time. We are quite worried lar but in a way, it is good that she rest as much possible. That is what I would do if I have runny nose, sleep, sleep and sleep.

It is just that she is old and has been hospitalised that makes us worry when she sleeps all the time and not wanting to eat food or eat medicine. We are praying that she will stay healthy until the day the Lord took her home without needing any medical equipment to help her continue the remaining of her life on earth.

I have been looking around for a cell phone to buy and I saw the Nokia 1200, the cheapest new Nokia available. After asking around, I could get the above for RM125 from a friend’s shop.

My next task is looking for the network. I will go for Maxis but whether 012, 017 or 014, I still have not decided. I wonder whether there will be any difference in the cell phone signal between those 3 numbers. Shouldn’t be right? Since all of them are from Maxis.

Anyway, I felt kinda “sayang” to part from RM125 because I don’t see the urgency to get one cell phone yet. I think I will drag it until I really need one. Just spent RM180 for a spectacles which I regretted buying.

Will you eat these? I did! Just because the shop that sells the Tandoori Chicken is hubby’s neighbour. The shop is just beside our Internet Cafe.

I wanted to return it and ask them to eat it but considering hubby’s relationship with them, I hold back. I tried not eating the burnt area but some are too tough to remove.

I gave up trying and told hubby that I really need to at least get them to scrape off the burnt part and promise hubby that I will SMILE when talking to them. Hubby knows my temper!

I went to look for the boss even though the employee approached me. Telling him my problem. He scolded the employee who served me the burnt Tandoori and the employee scrape of the burnt part but it was too burnt that after scrapping, it does not look any different.

You know what, hubby left his shop to peep on me. He worried that I create a havoc there! hahahaha. Anyway, he told me that I did not SMILE. Oh well, at least I did not raise my voice or show my angry face or even ask the boss to eat the chicken.
Anyway, I just took the chicken and vow that I will NEVER eat their Tandoori again.

One of my dreams is to be able to travel frequently. I always dream of going to new places, meeting people from other culture and eat their authentic food. As it is now, I have not even step foot on my neighbouring countries like Singapore, Indonesia or even Thailand. Well, no money, talk and dream only lar.

Well, if you are a frequent traveler I am sure you have gotten yourself the Airline Miles Credit Cards in which you could collect air miles when you spend using the credit card. With the air miles, I am sure you will get good deal for your air fare. In your next trip around the world, can bring me along ah?

Today is my last day as a full time staff in the company that I am currently attached too. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be a PTWM, that’s Part Time Working Mom.

My morning will be dedicated to work, helping my boss to expand his business to the China market and search for him potential China Manufacturers that would like to joint venture with him.

Most of my administrative job will be handled by my clerks and also the new lady that is supposed to come to replace me but no sign of her yet.

I will be a PA/Secretary to the Managing Director and Assistant to the Finance Director.

Wondering about my pay? If course it will only be half. The only advantage is, I only work 3.5 hours everyday instead of 4 hours because I have to fetch my girls from school at 12noon. I start work at 8.30am.

The rest of my day will be spent making sure my children do their homework, shower, take their nap and teaching them the SWR program. Looks like my time spent on the internet has to reduce. Like that arh, how to earn the other half of my salary???
Praying hard that God will indeed bless hubby’s business.

Not paid to write this post. So you better read this. Penat gua tulis tau.

After giving birth to my 3rd child, there are major changes in my hormones. One of them is my skin tend to get dry easily, especially my hand and my leg. I tried using all kinds of lotion but none can keep my skin moisturize.

Hubby and I use lotion in our massage session. Ooohhh…The next day, the lotion can be rubbed of the skin. It did not absorb into the skin. Hubby kept asking me (because I do the shopping) this question “Isn’t there any lotion that really goes into your skin and makes our skin smooth and silky even after we bathe?”

My answer was, “Sorry dear, never come across that.” Until one fine day, a blogger friend asked me whether I want to review the SkinMD Shielding Lotion. Why not since I will get a bottle of the lotion for free.

You know what? This is the lotion that we have been looking for. Skin MD Natural™ promptly absorbed, without the slightest hint of any greasy or oily feeling or residue, transforming the outer layer of skin into a hydrating invisible shield. It makes our skin feel smooth and silky. Oh ya, hubby even asked me to apply on his butt. He wants a baby smooth butt.

Our search stops here. Even though it is slightly expensive but it is better than buying one lotion after another and chucking them aside because it does not work as we expected them to be.

If you don’t believe me, email me your address (Malaysian only), I still have a few more 3cc sample to give away. Once you try this Shielding Lotion, I can assure you that you wouldn’t want others.

If you still don’t believe me, check this out. Skin MD Natural™ unconditionally guarantee it protects and hydrates your skin and you can get some free sample from them too. You have nothing to loose but a soft, silky skin and moist skin to gain.

When I was introduced to accounts in Form 6, I love it so much that I wanted to become an accountant instead of teacher, doctor or lawyer. Well, that is the standard ambition all of us know when we were at that age. But once I step foot in Form 6, I started to dislike accounts. It is so tough and I do not know what the heck the book is talking about. I guess, partly it was due to the direct translation from English to Malay. If the text book were in English, I think I would be an accountant now and reading accounting jobs blog.

What is the point of having the Diamond Water System if you store them here.

Must remind my maid not to take the water from there for my children.

Oh ya, don’t drink the water from the bottled water that was left in your car. Read about it here.

Yesterday morning, my nose was so itchy to the extend that I wish I can open up my nostril to scratch it or plug it out to rinse it from the whatever that cause the itchiness.

Then I remembered that last month I experienced the same and I went to see my doctor. He told me that it is due to hormone. He adviced me to take the EPO. I did and the itchiness disappeared.

During lunch break, I went home to look for my EPO and this morning, the itchiness has reduced.

When I counted, yesterday was my 15th. Normally ovulation starts on the 14th day right. In a way, it is a good sign for me since I don’t plan to have anymore babies in this near future.

Do you know when you ovulate?

On Chap Goh Mei; the last day of Chinese New Year, a relative came for a visit and informed the BIL that is staying with us that there is a house for sale in her housing area.

When his wife came home, he brought her there to take a lot at the house. Unfortunately, his wife did not like the neighbourhood. Too many busybodies as her neighbours.

Oh well, at least I know that they are serious when they mentioned that they are moving out on soon. It is never comfortable living with another family in the house. We are not free to live our lifestyle.

Girls will be girls no matter how tomboyish you maybe. Once a guy start noticing you and you falling in love, you will be completely transformed to be a lady. That happened to me. Then I started to take notice of what other real girls are wearing and the way the carry themselves. Then I started collecting wholesale fashion jewelry to wear them when attending church and dating. To make myself look more girlish. Then one fine day, my boyfriend told me that he fall in love with me because I am a tomboy! Anyway, that was too late because I was enjoying being a girl and getting noticed by other guys!

Do you know that AirAsia is having promotion now? I was so excited when I saw, One Way to Bali for only RM50. I tried looking for the day that they hid the RM50 but couldn’t find. The cheapest was RM109.90 before tax.

I think ah, there is only one seat with that price. Sales gimmick mah.

Anyway, RM109.90 still cheaper than before. I could save RM200 compared to the rate before but I can’t book now cost the traveling period is from 24 June to 11 Jan 2009.

Still a long way for me to plan coz we are running a business. We might not have a staff by then and hubby might have to work the whole day.

Just hope and pray that God will bless the business and spending extra RM200 to fly to Bali wouldn’t be a pinch to us.

I think ah, those who are in the beauty industries now can really make money. Not only the ladies are concern about their beauty, the gentlemen are also showing more interest in grooming themselves. You heard of Metrosexual man? It has nothing to do with sex partner ok. These men will spend money on their outward appearances.

So, if you are unsure of what to course to study that will help you earn a lot of money, consider the beauty courses. If you are a student at regency beauty institutes, I am sure you will be headhunted before you graduates. Regency graduates are recognized and sought after throughout the United States.

I got a very good advice from my colleague and Egghead about purchasing the theme park ticket online.

1.
Don’t purchase them online unless you are going for the Indoor Theme Park only. It frequent rain in Genting, so you might not be able to enjoy the Outdoor Theme Park on the day of your trip there. Waste money if you bought the Outdoor Theme Park already.

2.
Eat fast food as it is more value for your money than the food at the restaurant or hawker stall.

3.
Check the website frequent for new promotion before going. Might have more discount. Egghead told me, his wife got the theme park ticket for only RM8.88.

Anyone got more tips to share?

me: hey..ur lougong only 29. u leh?

seowwen: hey. me? same age

me: so young

seowwen: just end of the year. my birthday time also u ask me, then u say i so young. hahahaha. how have u been? oh oh, happy chinese new year last day today mar and happy chap goh mei

me: ya ah? i got ask ah??? hehehe

seowwen: ya lar

me: ok ok…Qong Xi Fa Cai. i was looking for someone older than me so that i will feel younger! hahahaha

seowwen: weird lar wait until last day oni we wish each other

me: u lar…got gold in ur mouth :P. see it this way…we will sure remember this day i hope, i will. i better blog about this later. hehehe. then only i can remember next time. hehehe

seowwen: hahahahahahahaha

On the eve of my birthday, I will enjoy an 8 course dinner which I have to pay for it!

This will be the last wedding in my family. My youngest sister is finally getting married and the wedding dinner will be held together with the groom’s side to save time and money.

They already book an air-conditioned school hall and the cook from one of the famous restaurant in town. Since it will be in a huge hall, I hope they will set us a dance floor. Got reason for me to show of my ballroom dance skill. hahaha.

My sis plans to provide flowers, maybe roses for every guest and I must recommend her to get the bulk wedding flowers to save cost.

I am very excited about this coming wedding. I need to start planning on what to wear now.

Since I am not able to go Bali in this near future, I planned for another trip for my family.

We are going to Genting Highland end of next month!!! I am so excited about it. So does my girls. Yes, my girls only. My son will be left behind since he is too small and I don’t think we can handle 3 tiny feet.

I booked the 888 Deal 2D1N package. Only RM78.88 for a Triple Deluxe room at Theme Park Hotel with breakfast for two by advice from Egghead.

I just hope that nothing crops up then. If not Bye Bye RM78.88.

Anyone want to join us?

Nice blouse or not? Can you believe me if I tell you that this blouse belongs to my maid? And I am wearing it to office!

Believe me. It is my maid’s, given to her by my MIL to wear during the CNY. She gave it to me after asking permission from my MIL to do so.

Last Sunday, she brought it out to show it to me, telling me that MIL gave to her but the fashion is too youthful her. She even told MIL that. She told MIL that she is old already and the blouse does not suit her. Anyway, she kept it until after CNY as not to offend MIL and only ask me whether I would want it last Sunday.

Definitely I want it. I have a blouse that is similar to that. And the price is very cheap too; only RM15.90. I bought mine which is more plain that this for double the price.

She should have given me earlier then I do not have to wear my old blouse on the 2nd day of CNY.

Anyway, I planned to buy another blouse for her to replace it. Not nice lar, take others belonging, furthermore it’s the maid’s!

I am planning for my 2nd honeymoon, I wish I can go for the Cancun Vacations but that’s too far and too costly for us. Furthermore, I don’t think I can leave my children behind that long.

I am thinking of going to Bali. Since AirAsia is having promotion now, I can save around RM200 for 2 pax on the air fare. But then since we are running our own business it is not possible to book now and go a few months later. Anything can happen and we might not be able to go on the actual day. Furthermore AirAsia’s ticket is not transferable or refundable.

So how to go for holiday like that and save?

Whenever I drive to town and come across the Red Double Decker bus I would tell myself, “Hey, I have been on top of the bus.” It was a very memorable experience touring Malacca town on bus. For the first time I was able to see Malacca from above. If I where to travel to other states or country, I would love to tour the city from above too. Best if I could go on the hot air balloon. But I guess that would burn a hole in my pocket.

Oh ya, if you are planning to visit New York, do try to hop on their double decker bus. Experience New York City Attractions with CitySights NY. It is a double decker sightseeing tours company in NYC. Other than double decker bus tours the company offers attraction tickets, daily trips to Boston, Washington DC, and Philadelphia as well as shopping trips to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

If you are there, don’t ever miss their museums and art centres. One place that I would definitely go is the Rockefeller Center and Ground Zero.

As for now, I can only see those places through the internet. My days to be physically there have not arrived yet. Will ever be? Only God know.

My brother in law called again and told my husband that someone wants him to be the guarantor for his car loan. This would be the second requests for him from foreign students. These foreign students want to buy cars here so that they can have easy mode of transportation from their place of stay and the universities they attend. Due to the laws and regulations, it is very difficult for them to own a car unless they pay everything in cash. Because of such regulations, some of the foreign students seek the help of the locals like my brother-in-law to help them own a car.

One of the hardest things for those who are looking for loan is finding the best loans available. Not every bank or lenders offer the best quote. Most of them want to get the most out of every borrower. Now, the task is much easier with loannetwork.com. Those who are looking for Home Loans can ask for quotes from various lenders and make comparisons. This would definitely make the task easier. Furthermore, they can request for custom made quotes for their specific loan needs.

You can also find some informative articles on the loannetwork.com website. It is important that you have some kind of knowledge on how loans are processed and how the calculations for payment are made. This would help you to be better prepared and most importantly knowing what kind of loans you want to apply. Will definitely recommend the website to the foreign students.

If I can remember clearly, I never receive a real fresh rose for Valentine’s Day since I have a boyfriend and now husband. Either I dated/married a very practical man who does not like wasting money or a poor man. Hehehe. I don’t think my man is that poor. I think he is stingy! Hahaha.

If I were to marry someone who supplies wholesale roses, I will lack no roses on any occasion. I think I will get sick of seeing roses all my married life! Btw, I don’t think he will give me any rose on Valentine’s Day. Better he sells them and earns more money! Don’t you think so?

I was wondering how come this year our CNY cookies finished faster than years before. Could it be that our cookies are nicer this year? To me, they are all the same as last year. Maybe there are some new ones that we make ourselves.

Then I realized that we did not buy any sweets, chocolate, asam or even kuaci this year. So our visitors have no other choice but to eat our cookies.

Good idea hor? Next year must do the same too.

I have one exactly like the above. I did not have to spend thousand of dollars to own one. Hubby bought for me during his trip to Cambodia. Well, I know you are smiling now. Yaya, it is the swiss rolex replica watch. But no one will know it’s replica right if I don’t tell.

And also if someone where to snatch it from my wrist, I don’t have to cry like no tomorrow because it is cheap. I might laugh at him for thinking that it is the original ones.

Furthermore, why buy the real ones if you can get a replica that looks exactly the same and tell you the same time. Save your money for your children’s education.

The news that all of us have been waiting for. The birth of Shannelle, one of the BILs, Bro Chai who is the same age as me. I have so many BILs. And she is born on her daddy’s birthday. So ngam eh.

Now, the least children in the family is Bro Chuan. He has only one, a girl. To get her, it took them 4 years to conceive. They wanted more children but they are not doing anything to expedite it, not even taking any herbs like kratom leaf to help prolong sexual intercourse which might increase the chance of getting pregnant.

They said, they have one already. Better than none.

I couldn’t find my newly bought bra which I wore once.

This is part of the reason I let my laundry accumulates when the whole family comes back for a holiday and only wash them when they return.

I lost quite a few pairs of new panties and bras throughout the past few years (7 years).

I am not accusing of anyone stealing it.

I understand the chaos with all the laundry mixed together after they are dried and small items tends to terselit in between blouses, jeans, slacks and towels.

Anyway, whoever has my bra this time, consider that a gift from me. It is only RM10. If I were to loose my religious jewelry, I would have sent email to the family.

We have been sleeping in complete darkness for more than a month already. That is when I sleep in my own room. Most of the time, I will be sleeping with my children? What’s the point of shifting them to another room right? hehe. I did not do it on purpose lar. Just that I always doze off when accompanying them to sleep.

Back to darkness. Urgghh, sounds evil. hehe. We slept in darkness just because we are too lazy to replace the night light bulb. But I kinda like sleeping in darkness. I slept better throughout the night and wakes up fresh each morning.

But before we turn off the light, hubby will standby his rechargeable flashlight so that not to bump into any furniture while finding the bed!

That is what I just Googled.

Wondering why?

I finally sent my car for repair. The water tank goes empty after less than half an hour of driving! It used to be topping up the water once a week, then twice a week, then every 3 days, then 2 days and just a few days back, EVERYDAY.

When we sent the car, the mechanic said the charges is RM60 for servicing, mending and adding coolant. Later we received call from his boss saying that my radiator can’t be used anymore. Got to change to a new one; RM450. After negotiating, he reduced it to RM420.

Just a few minutes ago, he called to informed that we can collect the car and have to top up RM25 for the cap.

Doesn’t a radiator comes with cap???

I’m pissed. Have to pay so much already and after it is fixed then only asked for more.

I felt like asking him to remove the new radiator if he insisted that I need to pay for the cap!!!

So, does a radiator comes with the cap? The answer is some model yes and some no.

At least tell us lar, before fixing it.

Once the CNY is over, most parents declared “bankruptcy” but their children will be a small “tycoon”. hahahaha.

I still remembered when I was a small girl, I will be so happy to receive Angpow with the gold coin. Not the one from Monex, I wish it is but it’s the RM1 coin.

Getting RM1 Angpow is like striking 4D because the usual amount that we get is around 20 cents to 50 cents only.

These days ah, you give them RM1, they might shower you with curses!

When you were young, very young, how much was the least amount of Angpow that you got?