A Year From 26/9/2010

Who would have thought that I would have another wonderful baby girl a year (well almost, 11 months la) from 26/9/2010, the last entry on my blog in 2010?

Introducing my precious princess, Yeo Jia Shuen, born on 25/8/2011. She weights 3.55kg at birth.

What Would You Do?

Let us say, you got stopped by a policeman.  The guy on police bike signals to you to stop by the side of the road. You cursed (because you were caught speeding or running a red light).  You slowed down the car and stopped on the emergency lane. You braced yourself for meeting with him. Also, you have an internal debate on whether you should try to bribe him or not.

When he dismount from his bike, you noticed that the policeman was kinda buff and has not beer belly.
*Note to yourself: Nice....*

He walked to your car slooooowwly while taking off his sunglasses.
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Imagine your surprise when he looked like this:

Would you be more than happy to get a ticket now?


Note: The guy in the picture above is John McGaha, one of the top 5 runner ups for America's Hottest Husband 2010 at www.redbookmag.com. Read more about him here.
Since you are there, might as well check out the other hot contestants (finalist) here.

Painful Neck

It is a stressful Tuesday for me. Today's calls were worse compared to yesterday's. Non stop ringing. The moment you put down the phone, a call comes in. Not to mention, you have the occasional customers who doesn't know how to use the machine and whines about the long waiting period for service. Aiyo, for goodness sake, if the machine's water level is abnormal for your load, just freaking adjust it manually first la. No need to whine about how you cannot wash clothes. The thing is you CAN wash clothes. Like a certain somebody said, "Why you so stupid? Use your bloody brain la!"

Source: http://www.caronefitness.com/contact.html

Then there is the issue of not having the luxury of a headset for taking calls. Holding the phone between your chin and shoulders are bound to give you neck pain. One or two calls is ok la, but imagine if you taking calls non stop and you want to use both hands on the keyboard? My goodness. And I memang tak boleh tahan using one hand (means one finger) to key in the data into the system and the other hand holding the phone. Having 4 years of call centre experience had drilled in me to have the shortest time possible spent on each phone call. The longer you hang on to the call, the more dropped calls (unanswered calls) you have. Then again, ade aku kisah? Sigh, internal and external principals just doesn't seem to agree with each other...

Source: http://www.fitsugar.com/tag/neck+pain

This means, I need less whiny customers OR I need to have a headset for taking calls OR I get out.

Well, memang pun I on the way nak keluar because I tak suka, I keluar la!

Of Assignments and Conclusions

It is sad to realise that some people choose a conclusion immediately upon receiving the assignment title.  Wouldn't it be better to first look, hear, ask, compare and THEN conclude? What is the hurry anyway? Yes, of course some time limit is imposed on your assignment (which institution doesn't?) but within the first few days of the given assignment?

In my opinion, upon receiving your assignment title, one should approach it from the eagle's eye view first. Scan all the relevant issues. Ask around for people's opinion on the issues concerned. Listen to what people have to say. Look and observe. It is never a shame to ask for help or ask for the lecturer's opinion. A lecturer's job is to guide you to the correct path for your assignment anyway. And how are you so sure that your conclusion is correct? Can you shape your facts to support your conclusions? A fact is a fact. How can you manipulate a fact? Even if you can shape your facts, it will be a weak point in your arguement.

Maybe is it because you are a guy and a guy never ask for directions? Well, if you ask for directions also, make sure you ask the RIGHT people. Ask a housewife who never venture out of her yard and you get turned around in circles. Worst, you might offend the other drivers who are on the right track to their destination.


It is indeed a sad day.

Tentang Kisah dan Peduli

"Ade aku kisah?"
"Gua peduli tak ade.."

Those are the 2 favourite phrases heard in the past one month. Why? Because things were decided without our consent. What you say is all right and we just need to follow. Do we have a choice to protest? No. So, we live with it.

During the execution, we faced many problems. Suggestions being made to rectify the problem but no one cared less. In fact, no one cared. Everybody washed hands. Fed up already, kita semua pun peduli tak ade. Complain to your hearts content but I assure you, it will all fall on our deft ears. Why? Because you didnt cared about us. Why should we care about you? 

Then, when things are almost complete, so many people came to see the end product. And people claimed THEY DID IT. Right. My bloody arse. When got problem, bayang pun tak ada. When the thing almost done, then lei pan lek chai/lek lui (claim to be budak pandai).

Whatever la. Do what you like. You will get it the same treatment you gave us one day. Remember, every dog has its day..... During that time, we will give you a standing ovation.

Encounter With The Other Worldly Beings

I believe in ghost. Not that I have any special 'meetings' before this.  Since I started working in TSS, I had a few encounters of the other worldly kind. Now, I have not had the fortune (thank goodness!) to actually see an apparation but what I heard is enough to convince me.

The opening and closing of metal cabinets in the back office in the early morning (about just after 7am).
The clicking of the start button of the photocopying machine on the side of the front office.

Now, I know you think that I am a hyperactive imagination. But bare in mind, I know for sure that no one comes in that early to work. This also did not happen once but every time on the few occasions I had to go early to work to finish some paper work without interruptions. At first, I didnt think much of the sound because I was engrossed in my work but after hearing the banging sound a couple of times, you just kinda cannot ignore it, you know.

Picture source: http://donnalim.blogspot.com/2009/08/stupidest-challenge-ever.html

So, what do I do? No, I did not check out the back office. Nor did I glanced over to the photocopying machine. I merely said to myself, "I did not disturb you. Please do not disturb me." Believe it or not, the sounds stopped once I said that. Oh well, I suppose 'they' wanted to be recognised for their presence. Poor souls who cannot leave the good earth for a better place.  I hope they find peace.

Rachel Bloom - Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury

A really crazy video.. but I like!

Owl City - Hello Seattle

The result of creativity... Nice song too..

Changes: Ready or Not, Here I Come

Source: http://www.mediabistro.com/mediajobsdaily/digital/more_changes_at_aol_112463.asp

On my FB: Huge changes coming my way... Ready (No, I am not ready! ), Set (Wait! The date has not been confirmed yet).. GOOOOOO (for sure it is a go once the date is set..)

Yup, it is freakingly frightening. Never thought this change will come so soon. I was thinking it will only be a reality in 4-5 years so when I am given the 'opportunity', I was totally taken aback. It only really dawned on me 24 hours later. The result? Two sleepless nights. Two nights of endless dreams (for the time that I do get to sleep anyway)..

What was frightening me? Let me give you an easy hint:

Source: http://caffeinecourt.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

I am going to be a full time housewife!!

That is a scary thought for me. I worry that I will not be a good enough mother to my princess.  

I have teach her and coach her to say her words properly. She is now only saying the last syllable of the word. For example, lizard is zard to her. Baba is Barney. Gu is Pingu. Crocodile is dile. 

I also need a lot of patience. Do I have enough of that for her too?

I also need to cook her meals (and mine). Cooking isn't exactly my forte.

What am I to do? Just do it? Yeah, pretty much. That was exactly what I did after princess was born. New mother mah.... 

Now, I am new housewife mah.... Just go with the flow and do the best I can for her. 

Wish me luck!!

Vampire Sucks

LOL!!  I can't wait for this to be released in the cinema... then again, internet is always faster to show it... hehehe

P/s Even the Jacob wanna-be looks better than Edward wanna-be!! Team Jacob!!