Mini makeover

This is what happened when I have ample time...I ended changing my blog layout to this current layout. What do you think peeps, do you like it? I like it, thou I might change it to another design, when I have the time...masih kebaruan ni...banyak lagi mo dibelajar...so please be patient with me ya?

Checkout my new signature. Huhu!

Yours truly,

Special Rapport

Sharing lighter moment with daddy. Don't we look alike?
Today he is 54th years old...heheee...love him to bits =))

Dear Dad, it's your birthday

And I want you to know, You're with me in spirit

Wherever I go.

You're an exceptional man, So strong and so wise

You're the perfect role model for a dad, in my eyes.

So Dad, happy birthday

May there be many more

So we can enjoy, Our very special rapport.

by Joanna Fuchs

Deja Vu

A month a go I had a dream that something bad will happen to a close friend of mine. The dream was so surreal, and then I woke up. I realized with was just a bad dream. Then, I had another dream, again about the same friend of mine. I told my hubby about my dreams, he said to me maybe I have a strong feeling about it that's why I dreamed about it. I didn't tell anybody else about my dream except my hubby and parents.

Time flies. I tried not to be too analytical about my dreams (well, that's what my hubby told me. Katanya I over-analyze stuff). I forgot about it. I prayed to God that, it's just a dream. Kata orang mainan tidur.

Anyway, this close friend of mine called me today. He told me that they've decided. They conveyed to him their decision. It's bad news. The moment I heard this, I was stunned for a while. I never expected it to end this way. I always believe "every cloud has a silver lining". Then it hit me, those dreams were signs. It's deja vu.

I didn't tell him about my dream. I know it will only upset him more. As a friend, I pray for whatever best for him. Perhaps, this bad news could be a blessing in disguise for him. We never know. I bet something good will come out of it. Insya'Allah, with God's willing.

Perkhidmatan Mesra Pelanggan

Round 1
Me: Hello, selamat petang
DBKK (reception 1): Selamat petang, DBKK
Me: Selamat petang, boleh saya dapatkan alamat penuh Unit Pengiklanan... (belumpun habis request she passed me to another staff which I dont know who)

Round 2
DBKK (reception 2): Selamat petang, DBKK
Me: Selamat petang, saya dari ....... ....., begini kami mau tulis surat ke Unit Pengiklanan, boleh dapatkan alamat penuh Unit Pengiklanan?
DBKK (reception 2): Tunggu sekejap ya (apparently she doesn't know their own unit's address? ... so she passed me to this fellow)

Round 3
DBKK (reception 3): Hello, selamat petang, DBKK
Me: Hello, selamat petang, boleh saya tahu saya bercakap dengan siapa ya?
Abdul: Abdul* sini
Me: Ok, macam ni saya dari ....... ....., begini kami mau tulis surat ke Unit Pengiklanan, boleh dapatkan alamat penuh Unit Pengiklanan? Nama ketua Unit tu siapa ya...Jimmy*, kan?
Abdul: Oh, Jimmy* tu bukan officerpun (what kind of remark?), tulis kepada Tuan Haji Jamal* dia yang Ketua Bahagian ni, Unit Pengiklanan tu dibawah Bahagian Pelesenan. Ada banyak unit dibawah Pelesenan. (Ok I get it, it's a big department)
Me: Jadi saya tulis kepada Tuan Haji Jamal*, boleh dapatkan nama penuh dan jawatan sekali? (I needed the right info before I start drafting my letter). Then, I went on further to explain to him that my boss has spoken to Mr. Jimmy earlier. So, I'm doing the follow-up
Abdul: Tuan Haji....
Me: Boleh tolong eja namanya Tuan Haji J.a.m.a.l. ..(off course I have to get the exact name and correct spelling right?)
Abdul: Boss kamu belum kasih nama diakah? Kamu ngak minta boss kamu nama dan alamatnya?
Me: Abdul, kalau saya sudah ada nama dan alamat penuh saya tak perlu telefon kamu untuk minta info ini (commonlah, please use your common sense).

Abdul* then gave me the full the HODs full name.

Me: Alamat penuh?
Abdul: Alamat DBKKlah...(Off course DBKK, but which one? I know there is DBKK building but there are also DBKK's offices in Centre Point, commonlah)
Me: Faks no.?
Abdul: 219
Me: Faks no. ada 3 no. jaklah?
Abdul: 219 175
Me: Terima kasih
Abdul: Sama-sama

*Untuk tujuan keselamatan penulis, bukan nama sebenar digunakan

Eat.Pray.Love

I love it

It took me just 3 days to finish reading Eat.Pray.Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I love the book. Normally, when you reach the last page of a book, you know that's the ending, but with this book the ending is like the beginning of more questions about life; instead of conclusion, it begs more questions. I won't elaborate in details what makes me fell in love with this book. You got to read it yourself :-)

Just last weekend, I bought another book by her, Committed. It's the continuation of her previous book. So far, I like this quote "Marriage becomes hard work once you have poured the entirity of your life expectations for happiness in the hands of one mere person". Hmm...something to think about :-)

Oh, did I tell you that the movie on this book will be out by end of this year? I'm so looking forward to the movie! And guess what? On screen, Julia Robert is Elizabeth Gilbert. Can't wait. So excited. Huhu!

Maybe I will blog about Committed once I finish reading it. Till then, muahhhh!

Have you found your soul mate?

"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master..."

Quotes from Eat.Pray.Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia - Elizabeth Gilbert

Double Celebrations, Double Happiness

Gong Xi Fa Chai!

As usual, hubby and I don't really celebrate valentine's day, sebabnya..everyday pun Valentine's Day. So what we did today was, we went to Suria Sabah for the first time..apalagi, window shoppinglah and offcourse jalan-jalan cari makan. I think we spent almost the whole day there mengukur luas Suria Sabah.

What I love most about this Suria Sabah is the Times Bookstore...boleh spent masa berjam-jam disana. I was spoiled for choices but me being prudent and savvy..., I decided to buy a book by Elizabeth Gilbert-Eat.Pray.Love. I have started reading the book, and true to what others claimed... she's that good that I can't stop turning to the next page, to see what's next. Maybe will blog about it, once I finish part one of the book.

I went to Metrojaya...and I saw others (makcik, pakcik, baby, kids and couples) were also there to window shopping. Bila masuk Metrojaya, I feel like entering a Zoo or Muzium sebabnya semua orang pun just window shopping and some even ambik gambar dengan patung-patung and decor-decor...maybe mo upload di fb kali!Hahaaa...If this trend continues, I wonder how the Metrojaya can survive!

Enough about that. I'm going to continue my reading...I'm just thankful that I'm surrounded with the people who loved me just the way I am and that my friend, is indeed a blessing. Amin.

Love makes life beautiful - Happy Valentine's Day!xoxoxo