Appreciate

Do cherish the people, especially your love ones around you. This is what I've been asking myself to do these few years. Human being does not live very long in this world eventhough their age reaches 100. Time flies as fast as lightning. So, by the time you realise, many years have past and there is no turning back time. When the time comes, people need to leave this world and the memories will be left with the people who are still alive. Eventually, these group of people will leave one day too.

I had lost 6 close relatives since 6 years old. First was my maternal grandfather, my dad's eldest sister (also my god-mother), my dad (10 years already), maternal grandmother (5 years maybe), paternal grandfather (3 and 1/2 years I think) and paternal grandmother (14 days ago).

I have no idea why I have such bad memory. I tend to forget these people year by year. Not sure whether I'm getting older or I just couldn't be bothered to sit down and recall them. Seriously, it's been so long I did not dream of daddy already. Does that mean that he already forgotten about me ? Or is it because I'm a bad daughter once so he doesn't want to forgive me ? Or he knew that I'm married so he no longer worry about me anymore ?

Live is short. So, life to the fullest ! Do appreciate people around you especially the elderly. They can be quite naggy sometimes. Just think positive and don't forget that you will grow as old as them one day. Hence, you will be as naggy as them too. Life is a circle. What goes around, comes around.

Inspirational Quote 1

"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go."

--Oscar Wilde

Jojo complaining again

Feeling very cold in the office recently. Is it just ME being cold or the air-condition in the office is too strong ? I tend to experience watery nose from time to time too. This could be the symptom that I'm falling sick soon. I need to drink more water and herbal tea la !

Felling rather hot outside office. The weather is so dry for months already, whether it is under the sun or the moon. It is just so difficult to sleep without air-cond. Worst still when I apply body lotion. I can easily get sweaty when I walk to the kitchen to grab a drink from the fridge.

This week, I feel rather tired and sleepy. Is it because I don't have enough sleep during ah mah's funeral last week ? I slept average 4 hours a days for 4 continous days. Didn't have enought rest too when I'm back in BU this week. My vision is quite blur sometimes. Not sure whether there is any problem after my lasik surgery as I slept late and had to bear with the smoke from the joss stick for days. My next appointment with Optimax will be on the 19th July. Fingers crossed !

Wondering why the pain on the bones behind my ears are getting bad these days. Think it links to my head and eyes. Experienced headache sometimes and vision is getting blur. Bodyache is visiting me too ! What symptom are these ? Period ? Or pregnant ?

I still remember my family had some bad times with some close relatives and feeling a little frustrated. They were so rude during their visit to PD. If you do not respect ah mah's wake, then why attend her funeral ? You might as well apply for the compasionate leave and just stay home ! Some even take advantage of mummy AGAIN ! Why mummy must do all the banggali kang forever ? Why is it difficult for us to say NO ??

Aiyahhh...ME and my complains again. Cold also complain. Hot also complain. Pain also complain. People also want to complain. Anyway, I just wished I could release everything here rather that shouting at the rude people around me. It will be very ugly and I think mummy wouldn't want it to happen.

Please think before you speak

This is the worst conversation I've ever heard and it was between my sister and a close relative. Quite funny actually.

Relative : Sam, can I borrow your car to Giant ?
Sis : *looking at him bluntly*
Relative : Oh, I need your car because Malaysia is not safe. My car might get scratched.
Sis : *feeling a little pissed* You mean your car cannot get scratched but my car can ?
Relative : *innocent look* Yea. Because your car is older ma.
Sis : *feeling very pissed already* Don't worry, parkings at Giant is very convenient. Malaysia is very safe want. No one will want to scratch your car. *then ignored him totally*

Even the relative's wife also felt so paiseh after that. STUPID !!

Halo brother, if you think that you cannot afford scratches to your new car, please do not drive to Malaysia but keep your car in the garrage. Take a bus if you are FORCED to come back to PD !

My last grandparent left

Called mummy on Monday but she didn't pick up my calls. Half an hour later, she returned my call and told me that she was at ah mah's (grandma) place. My grandma used to complain pain everywhere when anyone visits her so I thought her stomachache is just any normal complains. Mummy did not inform me the seriousness and I didn't ask. My bad.

Called mummy around the same time the next day and she said ah mah was admitted to the hospital, in ICU - which freaked me out. Mi said she had a heart attack and doctor confirmed that she cannot live any longer. I teared. Pick Matt from work, discussed with him and we went to the hospital to pay our last visit.

I felt so relief that I did visit her in the hospital but was extremely regret for neglecting her for many months already. Normally, I will just walk off when she starts nagging. Sometimes I even shout at her in anger. She nags and talks about money most of the time. I will only be patient with her when I'm in a good mood. These few years, she has been very forgetful and I seldom visit her eventhough she lives few doors away from my mum's house. She is 87 years old.

Upon reaching at the hospital, I greeted her softly and to my surprise, she could recognise my voice ! She called my name ! I was heartbroken that she was with the help of oxygen machine and with needles on her left hand. She held my hand tightly, asked me to eat as if I'm in her house to have dinner with her. She looked weak and helpless. She left us peacefully right after one of the uncles rushed back from KL.

I'm sorry ah mah. I do love you, but I just don't have the patience to talk to you. I always thought that you will live as old as ah kong. I'm wrong. I shouldn't assume. Time flies as fast as lighting. By the time I realise, it was too late for me to do anything. Please rest in peace and I will definately miss you.

Everyone out there, please appreciate and care for your love ones. Don't neglect them and take them for granted. They might just leave us without prior notice and there is no way you can change the cruel fact.

HSSE

We had our Safety Day Launching this morning in the office Thearette and the HSSE Week will continue for the next 2 days. There is a booth doing Life Check for free downstairs and I happily joined the other colleagues to participate in the NKF Early Detection & Prevention Saves Lives Programme. I did the simple checkup for Blood Pressure, Sugar and Cholesterol. They are under the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.

Below are my readings :
1) Body Mass Index : 19.0kg/m² (Normal range is 18.5 - 22.9) Meaning my Health Risk is Acceptable !
2) Height : 1.58m
3) Weight : 48.0kg (Normal weight for my height is 47 - 58kg) The nurse mentioned that I shouldn't go any lower than my weight now. Then, whats the purpose of me dieting ? Haha...
4) Waist Circumference : 62cm (Guidelines for Female is <80cm) I want to go lower than that !
5) Blood Pressure : 96/53 (Category under Normal - Pre-hypertension)
6) Urinalysis : Glucose / Protein / Blood - All negative
7) Random Blood Glucose : 4.5mmol/L (<5.6 means Low probability of diabetes)
8) Random Blood Total Cholesterol : 4.78mmol/L (<5.17 means Desirable)

Result : I should drink 2 Litres of water everyday, eat more fruits and vegetables, minimum 3 eggs a week only and lesser santan. Overall, my readings are very good ! Yay ! Thank you thank you...so now I should maintain maintain ! :p

Other than that, I did my Bone Check too. My reading is 0.3 under the Low Risk category.
Scale : -4 till -2.5 (High Risk) / -2.5 till -1 (Normal Risk) / -1 till 2 (Low Risk)

Anlene Nano-Calcium Chocolate Flavour + Free Mug

I was quite surprise with my reading as I'm not a milk person. I don't like the taste of milk and am afraid chocolate milk will make me fat. Since I need to be healthy before I conceive and I don't want to experience Osteoporosis when I'm older, I think I should start consuming milk.

Hence, I bought a packet of Anlene Chocolate (700g) to mix with my oatmeal for breakfast. 4 tablespoons (with warm or cold water) twice a day. I might start with 3 glasses a week first so that I can get used to the smell of milk. Chocolate won't taste too bad, I think. Happy drinking !

Happy Dumpling Festival

I've eaten 1 dumpling (yesterday for breakfast) only this year. Craving for more, but I did not bring any from PD. I should either buy it now or wait till weekend when I'm back in my hometown.

This year, mummy's chinese birthday (6th June) falls 1 day after her actual date (5th June).

Happy Birthday mummy !
And Happy Dumpling Festival !

We had an early birthday dinner for mummy at The Ship last Friday but I've forgotten to bring the pictures with me. Will upload it later ba.

Have a nice day everyone !

Sleepy and tired

Feeling quite sleepy and tired today.

My bad cos I watched DVD till 1.30am last night. My favourite past time hobby in BU. Please don't ask the amount of collections I have ya. Me and my little brother will get caught soon ! Haha...

Sometimes, I don't check the time and watched without knowing it's already midnight and exceeded my sleeping hour. This happens when I want to know what will happen next after an episod ends. Then, I will allow myself to watch the first 15 minutes but will end up watching the whole episod eventhough my eyes are half closed most of the time.


隔離七日情 - 7 Days in Life

I'm currently watching 隔離七日情 (7 Days in Life) starring by my current favourite actor Steven Ma  and past favourite actor Bosco Wong. I have no idea why I find Steven so attractive recently. He is a jerk in this movie but I just liked his naughty facial expressions when he lies and make fun of others. Bosco is just so normal him like any other movies that he had acted before.

There is this cute guy called Patrick Tang, only get to know his name when I do a goggle search with mummy last night. Was surprised this cute guy is already 37 years old ! I just realised there are a lot of TVB stars who does not look like their age ! They looked really good on TV ! Wonder whether they look the same in real life or not ?

Not to forget the pretty Sonija Kwok and newly actress Joyce Cheng, daughter of Adam Cheng and late Lydia Shum. Sonija is one of my many favorite actress. I find her very charming and beautiful in her own way and I do like the way she moves her tiny lips when she speaks. Joyce is new to the entertainment business so let's give her some space and time for her to improve her acting skills. I wish her luck ya !

This post is not supposed to promote 7 Days in Life but to tell the reason why I slept very late last night. I didn't know by writing some introductions of the stars can be so long. Anyway, this drama is so-so nia. You will find it quite bored because the whole 20 episods only cover a few actors & actreses, few locations (too limited as it's in a Hotel) and few issues. I'm so into it because I enjoyed watching Steven especially after watching 碧血鹽梟 (Sweetness in the Salt). 2 more episods left and I shall watch it tonight !

碧血鹽梟 - Sweetness in the Salt

碧血鹽梟 (Sweetness in the Salt) has an awesome storyline. I liked it so much. Thanks Matt for encouraging me to watch this drama series recently. He passed this to me before he left to UK last June and I KIV until last month. Will not eleborate as I'm not very good at elaborating movies in words.

I'm only good at complaining ! That's what mummy & Sam said to me last weekend. A bit hurt but I accept it with a smile and will try my best to change. Wish me luck ! Hahaha...

When the person next to you screams

Why do people SHOUT when they loses their temper ?
Why do people SHOUT when they are angry ?
Why do people SHOUT when they in fear ?

In my own opinion, SHOUTING or SCREAMING is quite healthy when you need to release your stress. You might want to scream out loud to the sea or scream while covering your face with the pillow to release the feeling of discomfort. You can always call in to One FM Happy Hour, every Monday to Friday, shout out 'Beh Tahan' and win RM 100 from MYEG. Calling in to a radio station to release your stress can win yourself something. Isn't it cool ? Hehe...

Well, why do we SHOUT in anger ?
Why do we SHOUT when the person is just next to you ?
Why do we SHOUT when we are upset ?

My brother reminded me of an article and I would like to share it with everyone here. It's very meaningful and I wished to document it so that everyone can think twice before they start shouting at their love ones.

The article explains like this :

" When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.

What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly. Why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small.

When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.

THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS : When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return ! "