2009

There's just 9.5 hours left of 2009. As I sit in front of the computer thinking back to what I have done/achieved throughout the year, I can't help but feel as though I could have done more. Maybe I could have done more to help my family and friends; maybe I could have done more for myself; maybe I could have done more to contribute at work; maybe...just maybe...I could have done more.

It isn't as though I am unsatisfied with my actions in 2009. I'm pretty happy with all that went on in 2009 and if there were something that I would have liked to change, I don't think there's anything. Yes...on certain months or days I have felt as though I should just give up. Sighs. But then...I am always reminded of how lucky I am, first of all, to be alive, have a wonderful family and circle of friends, a job and money at the end of every month. Why should I complain?

2009 started with me scarring my knees!! Then there were two accidents that happened within months of each other. A grand-uncle made his transition into the next life. A cousin started her journey in her marriage life. A few celebrities left the world. There was an MGS reunion. Natural disasters punished Earth, reminding us of how vulnerable we are to the powers that we do not control.

A lot has happened in 2009. Personally, I don't think I have achieved much. But...I have grown. I have grown older; I have grown wiser; I have grown stronger. I may not have anything to show of my achievements but the fact that I am still alive, still have a job, still contributing to the family income, speaks a lot in my opinion. I may not have bought a new car or handphone; but neither am I in a credit card debt. Yes I have the usual car and study loans to pay off but then, I'm not drowning in debt. And I believe that's something to be proud off.

:-) I'm quite excited to start 2010. I've decided not to have a '2010 TO-DO LIST'. I had a 2009 list and from that list, I failed to strike off two items - one of which I won't mention here. The other is an on-going struggle, so technically I didn't fail. What is it that I'm talking about?? Putting on weight!!

And so...like I said...I've decided not to have a list. Just for a change. I already know what I want to happen in 2010 and hopefully by the end of next year, I would have achieved it!

To all who read my blog, here's wishing you a very very very HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May 2010 bring you all that you wish for and much much more! God bless always! Muax!

6 Tequila shots, 1 Bacardi Lemon = 1 whole day of hang over

To continue from my previous, we had a wonderful dinner of roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, potato wedges, boiled carrots, sauteed onions and salad. During dinner, we drank water and coke.
The drinking session began after our meal. Prem, a close friend had bought a bottle of Tequila. He had promised my sister that we would have Tequila shots during her b'day last year but since that didn't happen, he made sure that we had it this year. So, shots of tequila went round the table, starting with him, then my mum, my sis and then me. I could not bring myself to gulp down the first shot. I was so nervous but since everyone had done their turn, I could not escape. Down my throat the liquid went and as fast and hard as I could, I bit into the lemon. The result? Not bad!! Haha!

So shot after shot of Tequila went round and after 6 shots each, the bottle was empty. Next came the Bacardi, thanks to my dad! By now, I was still fine and could walk to the toilet and back to the table steadily. So round two was Bacardi lemon. We each took our shots following the previous order. The Bacardi tasted better than the tequila. Then...

Then I stood up....and whoa.....I was unsteady!!! :-D I walked a few steps and then sat down on the floor coz my legs felt like jelly!! I waited for a few minutes, walked slowly to the bathroom, had a bath to freshen me up and went straight to bed!! My dad was worried about me that he helped me upstairs!!

The next morning was...well....I had a slight hang over. As long as I didn't stand upright, I was fine. If I walked in a crouch like position and moved slowly, I was fine. I felt nauseous the whole day. Although I tried to vomit so that I would feel better, I couldn't. After having a good bath and then having a nap in the afternoon, I awoke around 6pm feeling much better and my nausea gone! Thank God!

Now, I've decided that I'm going to have a sober New Year! I'll just eat more.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! And I couldn't agree more!! It's December 25th - CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas eve was spent at home. It was also my last working day of 2009 and for God knows what reason, I just felt soooo tired! I slept from the moment I came home!! Well...not exactly from the moment I came home. I fell asleep at around 8pm, got up to eat dinner, went to sleep again, got up at 1.30am to have a bath and then promptly went to my room and slept till the next morning!!! Talk about sleeping round the clock!!

So I got up at around 9.30am and the first thing on the agenda was PRESENTS!!! I got 4 gifts this year - 2 were food items and 2 were toiletries. All of which were what I really wanted!! :-)

Lunch was at one of my dad's musician friend's house. After that, we went grocery shopping for dinner. As I am writing this, mum is preparing dinner - Roasted chicken, salad, mashed potatoes, boiled carrots and sauteed onions. YUM!

Anyway, I just want to wish everyone a VERY VERY VERY MERRY XMAS!! GOD BLESS ALWAYS AND ENJOY THE DAY!!

Few more days to Xmas

OK...so I'm back from my hiatus. I've been so lazy to update my blog; but then again, nothing exciting has happened, so...

I spent the first 3 days of the past week on Penang Hill. It was my organisation's yearly 'Staff Planning Meeting' (a.k.a. Staff "Retreat") where almost the entire staff congregate in an isolated place for 3 days. We have day long meetings where we report on what we have done for the past year (since the last staff "retreat"), plan for the following year, and at the same time, bond with our fellow colleagues. The bonding part of the "retreat" is somewhat shrouded in hypocrisy as we are all supposed to be happy, have fun and enjoy each other's time. But then, there are among ourselves a certain amount of dislike (some even downright hatred) and so, it is here that we have to pretend and be hypocrites. Although I do not like admitting it and do not like practising it, but I too have become a hypocrite. I suppose that's survival.

I was not looking forward to the "retreat" at all. I mean, who wants to be stuck atop Pg Hill for 3 days, accompanied by the same people you see everyday for 8 hours!! The same people who made my stay at last year's retreat ok were not with me this year; but I had a new set of friends and this time, I must admit, I did enjoy my time although it was only after dinner, when we were given time to ourselves, did I enjoy myself.

Down from Pg Hill and had only one day of work before the long weekend. I went back late on Thursday as I had a meeting with my supervisor before she left for the Philippines.

On Friday, I spent the day finishing my Xmas shopping. I've bought gifts for everyone, had them wrapped and are now nicely under the tree.

So there's 5 more days to Xmas and I'm slowly getting into the mood. I suppose it's because I only have another 3.5 days of working before my organisation closes for the year. Also, I'm awaiting some good news and hopefully I get it!! :-)

I guess my next entry would be about how I spent Xmas, what gifts I got etc. I'll probably end the year with an entry on my reflection of 2009 and what I hope 2010 will be like.

Lazy

Ok...so it's been awhile since I last updated my blog. Frankly, nothing interesting has happened since the last post. Oh well...I attended Red FM's Love Classifieds party on Dec 5th and while I enjoyed myself watching all the games and the DJs' antics, I obviously did not find THE ONE as most of the guys there were old!! Some even came with their wives!! Why on earth would you go for a singles party with you wife in tow???

The year is almost ending with just 3 more weeks to go. Xmas is in two weeks and I've only got one present. Heck...my tree isn't even up yet! I've just been so lazy to do anything except go to work. Of course, I'm hoping to get some good news a few days before Xmas; and if, no, WHEN I do get the good news, I'll shout it to the world!! Wish me luck and pray for me!!