Monday, November 17, 2008
Marriage, religion and pregnancy
Marriage, religion and pregnancy: An 11-year-old’s point of view
Rachel is the eldest of 3 sisters. Sensible, hardworking, smart; basically everything you would want in a daughter. Very different from her lazy gatal younger sister.
Rachel: Teacher, did you hug your boyfriend on the last day of school?
Me: No, I didn’t have a boyfriend then
Rachel: What about secondary school?
Me: Nope, I completed everything before having a boyfriend *smug*
Rachel: But what about college? You finished college right?
Me: Yeah, but he wasn’t from college *sheepish*
Rachel: Then, where did you find him?
Me: (whatever the answer is which isn’t what I wanna highlight here)
(silence)
I thought it was strange, this coming from Rachel. Never heard her mention any boy unlike Ryane who says she has 10 bfs. I sensed something, especially with the school holidays coming up.
Probe, probe, dig, dig...
Found out she likes a guy. So this sensible studious girl does like a guy. She told me about him, what she likes in him etc... cos I asked =D She probably saw me as a big sister/ confidante. After a short silence, she said "He’s Indian". I wasn’t surprised, cos she is pretty matured.
But what surprised me was that this young couple had talked about religion ad conversion. And to think that they weren't even officially ‘on’ yet. Rachel’s a Christian and Naresh said that he would convert to be with her as Rachel’s dad only allows her to marry a Christian. Rachel said there is no point converting just because he loves her; he never attended church nor read the Bible. That stunned me. I was in awe that they’d even spoken about it, I was even in more awe of what Naresh said and the awe-rest of them all was what Rachel said. Till this day, her words still tingle.
We spoke and shared that night. But by then end of the day, I had made her feel that she is lucky to have him sacrifice for her and she agreed to let him sacrifice since he was willing to =)
That night, I also found out that Ryane likes a Malay boy called Anugera. What kinda name is that?? He’s a year younger than her in Std 3 and he likes to flip girls’ skirts up =D But anyone will do for Ryane as long as they are cute.
Then Mr Tay gave them a comic strip where they have to fill in any conversation they wished. There was a picture of 2 girls talking, and Rachel wrote "Have you told your boyfriend you’re pregnant?" The other said "No, he’s quite emotional". Mr Tay came and read it and lectured them that they could do anything but do not get pregnant. Said he has seen Std 3 or Std 4 girls get pregnant before. I thought yeah, since girls reach puberty and are wilder these days, but then he realized that he actually meant F3 and F4 girls when he saw all of us tercengang, and we laughed like mad =D
What a class that night, Science for Std 2-5 students =)
Disclaimer: This post is solely for the purpose of sharing the conversation that absolutely amazed me.
Monday, November 10, 2008
My 1st week at Toyota
Verdict of Toyota (so far):
Environment: Fast, busy
Parking: Free. Save RM60 from last job.
Travelling: Takes as much time to travel from PJ. The jam to and from work is depressing but I save RM100 on toll and some more on petrol.
Worst part: Boss sits behind me and there is supposedly a report sent to the directors on the Internet usage. I am so stressed that my every movement is observed. Think I need to get Internet at home to stop feeling miserable. The Internet security is strict here too; mail with image attached is blocked and a request needs to be sent to IT to unblock it. Ma kwai fan.
3. The whiteboards can print things that were written on them. Is it canggih or what? Or am I the jakun one?
I dunno how long I will last here. The first week is stressful enough and it will take years to rise with all the hierarchy. With both execs left/leaving, I shall be the ‘senior’ but the new person won’t be of any help as I am given the role of both the previous execs. So I dunno what he/she’ll be doing other than once-a-quarter-trainings. (Again, another blessing in disguise) Heck, I’ve even got 2 admin assistants to do petty stuff for me and making sure the data submitted to me for my analysis is clean. But of course, they are not for ordering to go to the pantry to get a mug of nice chocolatey Milo =D Thoughts of the huge bonus will be my motivation to stay and work hard!! Then maybe I’ll get a huge-r bonus =)
Edit: Suddenly missing my old office. Found out madam's away, they wanna organise a trip to Lily's wedding and Nizam messaged me this morning asking how's my new job. Miss the freedom, most of all =(
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Official farewell
No one actually said anything, so everyone was standing in a circle when I entered the meeting room. Being the centre of attention made me blushed. I am a very blush-ful person despite being one not much of shame =D Big boss started saying something that I chose to leave because I don’t love them anymore and I might return someday. Madam didn’t want to present the souvenir, but had to in the end, saying that she hoped that the training I received would benefit me. Yada yada. I think I gave more training than received any.
I was surprised to see 3 boxes in the bag.
It’s like hantaran, a whole set but it was bought separately la. I like the bracelet most, probably because I’ve been wanting to get one? For once, I have to say that MS’s got good taste =P
Reading the card was quite touching. Guess I’m an emotional, sensitive and sentimental person but I’ve been there for only a year and a half. Getting calls, sms and emails from clients, especially from a feared director, made me feel appreciated =)
Madam teased James if he was delaying things cos he didn’t want me to leave, cos I was important. Then, she rephrased “...cos she is that important”. Kanasai woman. Her unwillingness to present me my gift, her belittling of my new position and her saying that it is difficult to jump among banks: I take that all as being “I’m good” *cocky* Well, if you can’t counter the offer, then don’t talk and fly kite. It was surprising that someone knowledgeable like her thinks that customer research is done once annually (you think this is Nielsen meh!) and that it’s tough jumping from bank to bank. I did my job well right up to the very last day, so the only ‘fault’ I did was to resign.
Waist, boobs and Timmy
I don’t understand why they had to measure my waist and boobs for the pre-employment checkup. I even thought they might wanna make me a uniform (at the clinic hahaha) or something =D I know there is waist-to-hip ratio to see how (un)healthy you are but hips-to-boob ratio? Think I flunk with flying colours =D
And Timmy’s weighing scale really wasn’t wrong: I did lose 4kg after/despite 3 rounds of Yuen. Woot woot! But seriously, I know it isn’t possible but don’t care, it feels good!
It’s good that Timmy will be here. Some shit cropped up but either way, it still needs to be scooped up. As long as it’s faced slowly, it should be fine. Not sure if keeping Emily is a good idea since she’s only a toy, a luxury, not a necessity, but I leave and respect the decision to ‘daddy’.
Quotable quote
“It’s not easy to be Timmy’s girlfriend” –Timmy-
Whoa! If you suck at directions, you could get dumped =D =D
This post means I have arrived at Toyota safely, with Internet! Settled down a bit, boss is not behind me at the moment and found time to steal bones just before I go home =P Real busy, boss sits behind me and the Internet's not so good. But I am so very blessed that I've got MSN, blogger and even signed up for Twitter! Very very blessed. Wishing myself all the best in my career!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Farewell dinner and last training
Anyway, I pulled it through. Skipped those that I wasn’t sure, a manager who was supposed to attend didn’t, many weren’t FPO-adept and I’d think that I explained pretty well for the rest. Good bunch of clients too with my fav Sok May being there, so it was kinda havoc.
It came in a big bag but when opened.. It was a metal rhino keychain which Timmy thought was a metal pig =D Nevertheless, it was touching being appreciated; as Sok May said it was for the troubles. Well, I am paid to be troubled.
Evaluation form. If only it had come a wee bit earlier =)
When they found out that I am going to Toyota, they started giving me name cards! With written handphone number on it! Berebut some more. Unshamedly asked to call them if there are any opportunities! Don’t think I’ve had anyone give me their card unless I offer them mine. Reaffirms that I made the right decision. And starting earlier than expected, next week!
That night, we had a farewell dinner at TGIF. Wendy, James, Kin, Siti, MS, Lai Wah, Sherly and myself. Despite bringing my camera, batteries and even the battery charger, I brilliantly forgot the memory card at the office. Anyway, I soon lost my interest in pic-taking after MS’s pic-taking antics started to piss many of us off that night.
(no pics yet at the moment)
After dinner, I met Timmy for a nice walk at Digital Mall and then McD for dinner/supper. Nice moment =)
The people I’ve worked with for the past 1 year and 5 months..
Kin
The best thing at Nielsen. The office Streamyx but I guess that’s what makes her fun. Not a good idea but I confide (not everything of course) in her about my relationship. Best times was when with James; I think we make a great trio!
James
Good friend #2. His softness and gullibility make him a very good companion (to bully). If I am lazy to do something, I’d just whine and whine and he’d come over =P Sometimes I pity him for he is actually quite a nice guy beneath all the err.. softness.
MS, Lai Wah and Sherly
Lunch gang but nothing to talk about. Not into Chinese dramas and Lam Fung. Totally nothing to talk to MS, only teach Lai Wah her Erican homework and Sherly is the best for I can still make conversation and crap with her.
Lily
The 3rd person that I can talk to. A soon-to-be Klangite after getting married and looking forward to her wedding, where I can catch up with everyone.
Wendy
Talkable, occasional lunch partner. Once my Skype said “Apple Bottom jeans (jeans), boots with the fur (with the fur)” I was amused that she knows the song! Turns out that it’s her sons’ fav song =D
The insignificant ones =P
KusKus who either stinks or sprays so much perfume on himself like it doesn’t cost money. Kak Izan and Kak Su (quite confused between both) whom I exchange smiles at breakfast. Ermma who is sweet and having a thing on with Saiyidi. Dennis who greets my boyfriend but not me! Kwan the kaypochi that is too kaypochi for even a woman. And Siti the fierce lady who makes me laugh when she scolds people sei pat poh!
And lastly..
Madam and boss
Still mad at madam. The only thing I did ‘wrong’ was to resign, ok? Boss is funny.. what kinda boss sings Isabella loudly in his room. And I went to peek at him wearing a jacket sleeping on the couch and looking so comfy. Jealous! And the times he got stood up by TV3’s big bosses and then merajuk. Or when someone asked if he is going to their open house and he said ‘Tak ajak pun?’ Hahaha. And to think of it, I wanted to box his balls once. I still want to if he were to ask that question again.
What a company. It was really good, everything was good, except for the pay. 0.5 day to go tomorrow.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Timmy and Sue: A great year of love
First meeting
Romp KLCC near Famous Amos still hold special memories up to this day. In fact, it seems so recent that I was loitering there while waiting for him. And then we couldn’t find each other :D
After the screening.. =)
McD at MV
Subsequent dates were always at MV after work. I’d reach there first, wait in the car until Ridin’ Dirty rang and then I’d go in and wait at McD for him. Standing at the railings looking out for a man with hat, and breaking into a smile seeing his beam emerging from the sea of unfamiliar faces.
Dunkin, trolley and the escalator
Another MV date but this is etched in memory. We went grocery shopping in Carrefour, Timmy bent over the trolley with a list in hand looking very husbandly =P We had coffee at Dunkin til late and it was closing, so we had no choice but to part. Somehow it was a difficult goodbye at the escalator. That episode marked a new closeness that started the heavy-hearted feeling each time having to say good night.
Korean BBQ at Taipan
He asked if I wanted Korean BBQ or Spanish. I thought why can’t we just have something local and familiar but decided that Asian is surely a safer bet =P It turned out fun, the table was full of condiments and I remember the walking hand-in-hand to our car while he gushed at a sports car that I have no idea what up to this very day.
5th date
Dinner with Accenture guys
I was led (and he too) to believe that there would be spouses at the dinner. Turns out that I was the only one and err.. I wasn’t even officially his gf then. Someone thought that I was a new colleague. Whatever. Finding the pic on his blog was surprising cos we weren't officially together yet, yet he called me ‘princess’.
Some stuff
Interview and Haagen Dasz KLCC
I accompanied my boyfriend to an interview. Imagine someone bringing his gf along and introducing her to the interviewer =P Felt a sense of belonging, and it was truly a special time as he grasped my hand with the other holding a heavy silver briefcase, crossing the zebra crossing in the rain. Then we had Haagen and submitted an entry for its name-the-ice-cream contest. We called ours something like Tower of Love but guess they don’t share our towering love la =P We spent the whole day together; I’d say it was one of my best Timmy moments.
Confession
Raya 2007
We parked by the Tabung Haji roadside and bought all the clothes in half an hour =D Spent the wee hours of Raya morning in McD Bukit Rimau after I led him to some Econsave. Felt that we were in our own world. Spent the next day separately at the same location in Bukit Tinggi. One of my favourite moments too.
5th date
Spraying car and KFC
Had to trouble him to send and pick me from the spray workshop. Rushing from Bangi at peak hour to Klang is no fun task. Seeing a Honda City drive into the compound is a happy feeling. Then we had KFC in Sentosa before going home. Since when is KFC worth a mention? =)
My 23rd birthday
We spend the whole day together, from Sungei Wang to dinner to late night movie+dessert. The effort and atmosphere was overwhelming.. it was such a beautiful time and yeah, it was so overwhelming. I treasure and appreciate it so much.
Turning 23
Pangkor
Timmy’s birthday celebrated in Pangkor. I declare this as the best time ever, enough said. Best out of best moments was scooting our motorbike around the island, 2nd best was the many walks along the beach hand-in-hand eating black kacang rebus and 3rd is the running dripping wet from the beach back to our chalet across the road. We were totally alone in the quiet island.
Holiday in Pangkor and F1 and Idyllic life in the kampung
Genting
The first time to Genting, I accused him of purposely waiting til it rained to agree to go to the theme park. We sat in the freezing cold outside. It was so freezing cold and yet we found amusement in torturing ourselves and trying to finish the sandwich as quick possible.
Some stuff
KL Marathon
Semangat wanna take part but ended up walking almost all of the way =P An event with sweat and tears, literally. Ended on a good note though. He said I am annoying cos I kept asking how far have we got left or if we are there yet. Wasn’t trying to be cute but rather wanting to know well, how much have we got left so that I don’t run my heart out only to find out that there was another 9.5km to go =D Think it’s the first time he annoyed-ly said I am annoying =D Funny part was he had to run with his huge backpack, met Amran doing ‘miniature steps’, sitting sweatily in the train and then both fell asleep in the cinema while watching Horton Hears A Who =D
KL International Marathon and Medal! The Medal!!
Honda Power of Dreams
The blissful aka bahagia part was when we were smoking outside the hall waiting for it to start. It must have been something nice we were talking about or it might just have been the nice-ness of being late out together.
A photo, an opening, a musical and love stories
Valentine
Another overwhelming moment. Can melt in the atmosphere, it was so beautiful. The post and the pics say it all.
14th February , My Valentine and Valentine pics
Emily
We rushed from Pyramid to pay the down payment to secure her. It was a suspenseful ride; she could be snapped up anytime by anyone who came first with the money. But we secured her, admired her but had to leave her behind that day. The next couple of days were even more suspenseful but 10th May 2008, Emily was born. Timmy’s message said he’ll pick me between 4.00-4.30 and ‘yes, emily gonna be there soon he he he’. We got her, we love her and she is the best looking car among the Silvias, Skylines and Fairladies.
Look.what.Timmy.got , Emily pics
Petaling Street and Erican
Everywhere I go, I have to meet Timmy there. It was funny skipping the class just so I could meet him earlier. Sometimes it feels strange that you go to Petaling Street, your bf is there. You go to KL for interview, your bf is there too. We had a sweaty walk to Central Market and to Pudu eating keropok lekor along the way and wanting to stop the car and run down to buy more =)
In the seemingly long absence..
It had been a good year. Was listening to my current favourite, Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat, as I wrote this. The melody, together with the lyrics was so appropriate. Dedicated to Timmy.
Do you hear me?
I'm talking to you
Across the water
Across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky
Oh my and baby I'm trying
Boy I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Ohhhohhhohhhohhohhohhhohh
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I wait for you, I promise you I will
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
And so I'm sailing through the sea
To an island where we'll meet
You'll hear the music fill the air
I'll put a flower in your hair
Though the breezes through the trees
Move so pretty, you're all I see
As the world keeps spinning round
You hold me right here right now
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
Lucky we're in love in every way
Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed
Lucky to be coming home someday
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
While Timmy was too busy to layan me..
Just found out (by accident) that training tomorrow is off. Woot woot!! Some assholes don't tell you things until you ask. So I will start to cease being a responsible citizen and only say things when people ask.
I found myself smiling to myself during training, right in front of my clients. Ok, sometimes I do smile to myself but this was really nice! Then I waved at the screen to while trying to not-wave hahaha. And then smiled goatly. Such a fool la hahaha. We should have done this long ago, at the comfort of your own place within the frosted glass, where you can smile as goatly as you want =D
Since tomorrow's training has been postponed, immediately I stopped preparations and turned to blogging instead. Friday's training will be prepared tomorrow hahaha.
Follow up
Follow-up on yesterday's interesting interview candidate. She sent a thank you note that is now being circulated around the office. There was nothing about it, it's just that the shallow MS found it a practise so strange that she had to circulate it. Doesn't she know that it is the norm and is mentioned everywhere online, that a thank-you note is to be sent? I have never done it, only to Toyota which I wanted very much (but now not so wooty after all) and my freelance translation work. Other than that, I remain the cocky fart *smug*
Oh, that lady is 31 years old, applying for an entry level position and asking for a 3k+ pay. Why would anyone pay that amount when a fresh graduate can do the work for less pay? You gotta work harder lady (in big boss' room).
Which made me start thinking: You've gotta know what you want. You can't be working years as a stewardess and then realised that client service is your thing. By then, you are old but have no related experience, but of course you can't settle for a pay lower than your current one. Scary.. especially since I haven't found my footing. But banks pay well except that you need to do sales. So in case that I decide I don't wanna do research anymore, I just need to be willing to do sales but of course the pay wouldn't be that high after years of unrelated experience. Hah, whatever.
I found Sofi!!
'I' invited people to join a dating site, I invited myself too. Good thing, cos Sofi replied my email:
"Hey you,I haven't heard from you in soooo long and now you offer me a dating site?? What's that suppose to mean ah kawan...."
Hahaha, I haven't spoken to her for ages, dun even know where she is, so I was so very happy and thankful!
To whoever else who received that invite, it was just me missing you. Meant no harm.
From Kin
[5:02:03 PM] Kin says: [4:33:06 PM] Abe_fifth says: miss u like crazy
[5:02:09 PM] Kin says: u tgk tadi i buat pe el
[5:02:13 PM] Kin says: dah dpt
[5:02:15 PM] Kin says: ha haaaaaaaaaa
Old uncle said "miss u like crazy" to old aunty hahahaha!! So old already, and so cheesy, think singing Moffatts' "I miss you like crazy" meh..
Open house tomorrow
Since my training's cancelled tomorrow, I can go to TV3's open house. But the question is: Was I invited? Cos I resigned already. Well, it's not like there isn't enough food for one more or that it is a RSVP event, but.. not that I wanna go as well but everyone is going and I will be left behind. The strange thing is MS initially wasn't invited even though she is the one servicing the account. People like the secretary, IT asst manager and operations exec are going. Only those PR people/front line should go what, cheh. Just dun wanna be left behind ma.. we'll see how la..
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Outing with Timmy's colleagues
Wonder who was it who wanted to watch that movie.. cos Kevin said it sucks, Thayalan said it sucks too and probably Lawrence too, so who was it in the majority who wanted to watch?? Padan muka hahaha.
As most of the many pics are of me eating, this is the only one worth sharing.. =)
Job
Toyota. Since I have no information due to HSBC being such a wuss. Everyone I speak to advises me to go to Toyota at the mere mention of the name, so I guess the choice is justified.
Old job
I opened the door today for a lady heavily made-up. Then, she, boss, big boss and HR met in the meeting room with such joy that Lily likened to a Raya jamuan. A former stewardess it seems. So this is the kind of bimbo that’s suitable for a client service position. Big boss was so hard that he sat in the interview. Everyday he’s gonna get a stim =D So bimbo la but yes, this is what’s expected of a client service. Hooker ah??
While that lady was saying 'bye' to boss in his room after the interview, which took a good 20 minutes..
[11:45:34 AM] lily says: omg! is that interview or flirting?
[11:45:37 AM] lily says: (rofl)
[11:45:48 AM] MS says: ur boss is so enjoy wor
[11:45:54 AM] lily says: can hear her saying 'ooo puh-lease laaa'
[11:45:55 AM] lily says: :D
[11:45:59 AM] Sue Ann says: really???
[11:46:13 AM] Sue Ann says: hahaha..think got good kam ching la, like know each other so long already
[11:46:19 AM] Sue Ann says: everyday he got motivation to come to work
[11:46:22 AM] MS says: wahahahahah
[11:46:33 AM] Sue Ann says: everyday also got stim
[11:46:37 AM] Sue Ann says: (rofl)
[11:47:27 AM] lily says: (rofl)
[11:47:29 AM] lily says: ya laaa
[11:47:30 AM] lily says: :D
[11:49:50 AM] MS says: maybe they will go for lunch later
[11:49:52 AM] MS says: hahahaahah
[11:49:56 AM] Sue Ann says: and tea
[11:50:04 AM] Sue Ann says: and dinner too
[11:50:16 AM] MS says: supper!!
[11:50:22 AM] Sue Ann says: and then........
[11:50:34 AM] MS says: lily to fill in ___________
[11:54:12 AM] lily says: y me arr?
[11:54:22 AM] lily says: this is subjective question
[11:54:24 AM] Sue Ann says: cos u know ur boss the best ma
[11:54:28 AM] lily says: u fill in your own
[11:54:32 AM] lily says: i js give the marks
[11:54:44 AM] Sue Ann says: since i am leaving, i can fill in as much as i want!!
[11:54:52 AM] lily says: (rofl)
[11:54:55 AM] lily says: my pleasure
[11:55:23 AM] Sue Ann says: boss' pleasure la!!!
[11:55:30 AM] lily says: :D
[11:55:32 AM] Sue Ann says: u just now got pleasure meh? :D
"All good things must come to an end" -Nelly Furtado
When things come/or coming to an end, you tend to regret not appreciating it. Well, I am glad that I had treasured and savoured every moment of breakfast had every morning. 11 months have suddenly come to an end. And I think I could only do better by publicly displaying more affection, which trust me, isn’t already at a healthy level currently.
Anyway, glad that I treasured and appreciated every moment. Don’t like feeling guilty or the ‘should have’ feeling.
Last one to share!
