Just found out what my manager is earning from 'accidently' opening his payslip when I was looking for something for him (who is incidentally in Jakarta) on his desk. Damn. If things are this good here, I'm staying for a nice long while. LOL. Might even buy a house with white-washed fences, and a bloody BMW. LOL
In other news, I'm bracing for the move on the 28th. But I'm still anxious over the rough cement floor. yikes. wonder what should I do with it... *pouts*
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Of moving and home improvement projects
I'm on the verge of moving over to Bangi, which is currently 65km from my house. The main rationale behind moving is due to the fact that driving to and from work every day kills much brain cells, and by the time I get home, I'm usually too tired do anything other than flop on the bed and act like a corpse, and I'm sure I'll get an Oscar or two for my flawless performace.
Of course, the other reason would be that I need space away from family. My first taste of freedom back in 02, 03 made me realise how cramped I am with them. We are just so different, and I can hardly stand being in a room with them for less than an hour before I have to get out. Not that I don't appreciate them, but like most breathtaking scenery and artwork made from animal/human waste, it's better to take a huge step back, preferably from the next continent, to experience them.
The place isn't exactly the Ritz. The last I saw it, it had bird droppings all over the floor, door and doorknob of the laundry, mounds of mouldering "sentimental mementos" of the owner, an outhouse-looking WC in house, and assorted shades of fungi growing. Not to mention rough cement floors.
As far as bird droppings go, I have nothing against them, in fact I love to have them around, provided that are located in the nearest landfill or up where the sun doesn't shine in an ornithoid. And as you know I love fungi, I used to do research on them. But I prefer if they don't have the capability of waving back. Thank goodness the owners would be cleaning the house, not me.
Lastly, rough cement floors. For the record, I love cement floors. I had been dreaming of cement and throw rugs. But not only is the cement floor so rough, I'd probably be able to do my pedicure by rubbing my nails and foot on the floor, but I'm sure a surefire cure for corns is to walk around the house barefooted.
But who am I to complain. I'm getting the house dirt cheap. RM250 per month for a three-roomed flat. and besides, I'm getting to stay alone. <3
Of course, the other reason would be that I need space away from family. My first taste of freedom back in 02, 03 made me realise how cramped I am with them. We are just so different, and I can hardly stand being in a room with them for less than an hour before I have to get out. Not that I don't appreciate them, but like most breathtaking scenery and artwork made from animal/human waste, it's better to take a huge step back, preferably from the next continent, to experience them.
The place isn't exactly the Ritz. The last I saw it, it had bird droppings all over the floor, door and doorknob of the laundry, mounds of mouldering "sentimental mementos" of the owner, an outhouse-looking WC in house, and assorted shades of fungi growing. Not to mention rough cement floors.
As far as bird droppings go, I have nothing against them, in fact I love to have them around, provided that are located in the nearest landfill or up where the sun doesn't shine in an ornithoid. And as you know I love fungi, I used to do research on them. But I prefer if they don't have the capability of waving back. Thank goodness the owners would be cleaning the house, not me.
Lastly, rough cement floors. For the record, I love cement floors. I had been dreaming of cement and throw rugs. But not only is the cement floor so rough, I'd probably be able to do my pedicure by rubbing my nails and foot on the floor, but I'm sure a surefire cure for corns is to walk around the house barefooted.
But who am I to complain. I'm getting the house dirt cheap. RM250 per month for a three-roomed flat. and besides, I'm getting to stay alone. <3
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
From sabethea
"In memory of family and friends who have lost the battle with cancer; and in support of the ones who continue to conquer it! Post this on your LJ if you know someone who has or had cancer. 93% won't copy and paste this. Will you?"*
Grandmother, stomach cancer, mid 2000s
Cousin's godmother, breast cancer, mid 2000s
Grandmother's god-daughter, stomach cancer, early 2000s
I'm attaching Melissa and Ade's tribute to breast cancer on SYTYCD, which I find fitting. :)
"In memory of family and friends who have lost the battle with cancer; and in support of the ones who continue to conquer it! Post this on your LJ if you know someone who has or had cancer. 93% won't copy and paste this. Will you?"*
Grandmother, stomach cancer, mid 2000s
Cousin's godmother, breast cancer, mid 2000s
Grandmother's god-daughter, stomach cancer, early 2000s
I'm attaching Melissa and Ade's tribute to breast cancer on SYTYCD, which I find fitting. :)
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Year's Resolutions 2010
It is kind of silly of me that I've been asking my friends about their New Year's resolution for 2010, but yet I've yet to set even a single one myself.
After some prodding and self-introspection, I've come up with a short list of resolutions that I hope will be 2010's accomplishments.
1. Post more on Livejournal. (my promise to Penelope )
2. Be more understanding. I get frustrated with people a lot in the past year, and in the long run, I keep asking myself, have I been too hard on them, am I not looking out for their interests as well. The last year has been bumpy, and I have been plenty selfish if I should say so myself. I hope the coming year would be better.
3. Structure my life better. I'll be moving out on my own soon, and I've had so many plans to structure my life so I can work more efficiently while still being able to have fun all the same. While staying with my parents, I keep having this nagging feeling that I'm being stifled, and this should be a good measure to see what I can achieve for myself. A better diet, a better work ethic, etc.
4. Start financial planning. I'm currently working now, and I've already taken up a car loan which will put me RM28000 in debt with the bank for Germaine. I hope to see myself in the black soon enough. One of the main reasons for working is to earn a living is it not? But also, to have fun in the mean time. LOL
5. Keep in touch. I've been shutting people out of my life for the past year or so. It's not intentional. But sometimes when life creeps up on you, and you're struggling to keep afloat in the sea. Everything else just drifts away. My apologies to my dear LJ friends, and the same to those who know me IRL. But, life just caught up with me, and I have every intention to claim it back.
How's that for a start? :)
After some prodding and self-introspection, I've come up with a short list of resolutions that I hope will be 2010's accomplishments.
1. Post more on Livejournal. (my promise to Penelope )
2. Be more understanding. I get frustrated with people a lot in the past year, and in the long run, I keep asking myself, have I been too hard on them, am I not looking out for their interests as well. The last year has been bumpy, and I have been plenty selfish if I should say so myself. I hope the coming year would be better.
3. Structure my life better. I'll be moving out on my own soon, and I've had so many plans to structure my life so I can work more efficiently while still being able to have fun all the same. While staying with my parents, I keep having this nagging feeling that I'm being stifled, and this should be a good measure to see what I can achieve for myself. A better diet, a better work ethic, etc.
4. Start financial planning. I'm currently working now, and I've already taken up a car loan which will put me RM28000 in debt with the bank for Germaine. I hope to see myself in the black soon enough. One of the main reasons for working is to earn a living is it not? But also, to have fun in the mean time. LOL
5. Keep in touch. I've been shutting people out of my life for the past year or so. It's not intentional. But sometimes when life creeps up on you, and you're struggling to keep afloat in the sea. Everything else just drifts away. My apologies to my dear LJ friends, and the same to those who know me IRL. But, life just caught up with me, and I have every intention to claim it back.
How's that for a start? :)
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Goodbye crazy 2009... hello 2010
A fitting end to a crazy 2009. Not only was there fun parties, which included drinking contests, cross-dressing a go-go dancers, lots of dice games, a quiet X'mas dinner, New Year kisses, but also spy movie scenes with cleaning out a house while bringing a fallen Chinese mafia head out for dinner. My life as a crazy jumble of blockbuster movie clips indeed. Hope the coming year wouldn't be as mad as the last.
Fact is stranger than fiction, but yeah. The last one week of 2009:
Fact 1: We had an Xmas dinner, with a pot roast, mashed potatoes and lots of wine.
Fact 2: We paid for 3 rounds of beer, but got 9 and one bottle of wine instead.
Fact 3: We spent Xmas countdown and New Year countdown at a pub, the same pub which featured a cross-dressing, obese a go-go counter dancer (I was hoping that the bar counter WOULD collapse, so that there would be more of a show), *censored*
Fact 4: *censored*
Fact 5: His house is like an abandoned shack, complete with creaking floorboards, cracked ceiling, layers of dust etc., but according to what I know, he's born with a diamond spoon, but estranged from his father because he remarried (though stepmother is a wonderful person and a doll), so he's working 3 jobs in KL instead of living off the contribution of his father.
Fact 6: We had dinner yesterday with an ex-Chinese mafia head, J's uncle who has been creating a lot of drama for him. While we were eating, our other friends cleaned out his house of Jasmond's belongings, including a laptop which the uncle was hogging, despite not being his. Something out of a spy movie, as we were having dinner with bated breath, and we were so worried we'd get back to early or he smelt a rat. Needless to say, we dropped him and his daughters off after dinner, and ran to the safe house laughing at the thought of the look on his face when he finds out we pulled a fast one.
Fact 7: I'm back in office, but dreaming about Thursday where I might be able to meet with the owners of the flat I'm looking at, and hopefully move in by the following week.
Fact 8: I have a write-up to complete and a meeting minutes to type up, but other than that, I'm free for the rest of the week because my manager is in Indonesia.
Fact 9: *censored*
Fact 10: I've actually forgotten to set up my own New Year's resolution despite asking everyone about theirs. ><" Hmm... I'm thinking if I missed anything...
Fact is stranger than fiction, but yeah. The last one week of 2009:
Fact 1: We had an Xmas dinner, with a pot roast, mashed potatoes and lots of wine.
Fact 2: We paid for 3 rounds of beer, but got 9 and one bottle of wine instead.
Fact 3: We spent Xmas countdown and New Year countdown at a pub, the same pub which featured a cross-dressing, obese a go-go counter dancer (I was hoping that the bar counter WOULD collapse, so that there would be more of a show), *censored*
Fact 4: *censored*
Fact 5: His house is like an abandoned shack, complete with creaking floorboards, cracked ceiling, layers of dust etc., but according to what I know, he's born with a diamond spoon, but estranged from his father because he remarried (though stepmother is a wonderful person and a doll), so he's working 3 jobs in KL instead of living off the contribution of his father.
Fact 6: We had dinner yesterday with an ex-Chinese mafia head, J's uncle who has been creating a lot of drama for him. While we were eating, our other friends cleaned out his house of Jasmond's belongings, including a laptop which the uncle was hogging, despite not being his. Something out of a spy movie, as we were having dinner with bated breath, and we were so worried we'd get back to early or he smelt a rat. Needless to say, we dropped him and his daughters off after dinner, and ran to the safe house laughing at the thought of the look on his face when he finds out we pulled a fast one.
Fact 7: I'm back in office, but dreaming about Thursday where I might be able to meet with the owners of the flat I'm looking at, and hopefully move in by the following week.
Fact 8: I have a write-up to complete and a meeting minutes to type up, but other than that, I'm free for the rest of the week because my manager is in Indonesia.
Fact 9: *censored*
Fact 10: I've actually forgotten to set up my own New Year's resolution despite asking everyone about theirs. ><" Hmm... I'm thinking if I missed anything...
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