mid-September

Time flies really fast and it's already mid-September. Today is already the 14th and in two days time, 16. :p What will happen 2 days later? Well, I dunno.

So what happened today, on the 14th September, 23 years ago? My mom can vividly and proudly tell everyone that the Penang bridge first opened it's traffic on this date. Because exactly one month from 14th Sept I was born. So she was on the Penang bridge, with me inside the tummy taking photos when there were much much lesser cars there on the bridge as compared to now.
It's amazing how special dates can create history. It can be history to the country or to an individual.

On the 19th, it will be one of my bestest friend's wedding. She was one of the friends I knew when I first entered secondary school. She sat beside me in Form 1. I will always remember that she would always bring things to sell in school. Her late single mother used to sell stationery in a primary school and after school, she would go over to her mother's place to help out. She would bring those colourful gel pens, hair pins, fan(those plastic ones), notebooks, bookmarks, zig-zag scissors and other things to see if we are interested to buy them. I will always be the first customer. Ha ha. I bought many colourful Pentel gel pens from her and till today I still have them. After 10 years a few of these pens still can be used. I used them for plotting graphs during Form 6 General paper. lol. Whenever there was a spot check in school, she would hide all those stuff behind the classroom (and outside the classroom). Those were the good old days...

Since then, we barely kept in touch until she completed her studies. When she was working two years back, she called me and invited me to her birthday party. That was when she told me her mother had passed away from cancer. I felt pity for her as she had to live on her own and support herself. Now, she found someone to take care of her and I can sense how happy she is now. May you have happiness always and I wish you all the best in life, Michelle.

Nice weekend

This weekend, I'm not going to let it past by just like that. Well, every weekend is almost the same so why bother? Ah, just that Monday is a holiday. Sunday is Independence Day, so time to have some relaxation and activities.

August came and go quickly. Just a recap, I mention before that I'm going to be aunt 3X this year...Yep, my nephew was born on 6Aug2008! Yay!
Next will be another baby boy which will be somewhere in October. Now onwards must keep track of their birth dates!! muahaha... This niece and nephews are from my dad's side. My mom's side, a nephew which was born on 28Nov2002, which means he's entering Year 1 primary next year.
August was when I officially graduated. And I it is the month where I spend the MOST money too...in the history of my life. :p August too, the most memorable month in this year.
Besides that in working, I think it is the busiest too, since 3 months I have worked.

Next, the most talked by-election in Malaysia's history. That was the day I went to Kedah to work, when Penangites got a holiday. LOL. I left early and was lucky to not being caught in the jam. Since that day, things have not really settled yet and many dramas are going to unfold soon.

Race to the finishing line

In performing my training for the past week, I feel like racing to the finishing line.
I can't wait for this measurement thingy to be over soon. ^-^
Of course next, there will be many things to come. Things will be pouring in. More finishing lines ahead. ;P

Just me and my name

What Eileen Means

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Exciting events

My convocation will be held on 16 August 2008 at 3 pm. :) Hmm..I'll be hunting for baju kebaya/ any formal attire next month. I dunno where to get nice and reasonable ones. My friend recommended that I go buy 4 m cloth and let a tailor sew. But I prefer ready made ones, as they are more convenient. Coz I don't know what kind of cloth will end up suitable and besides, I don't know any good tailors that make nice Malay kebayas.
My another cousin in-law is expecting a bundle of joy in August (or earlier than that) too if not mistaken, and one more in October. Haha.
My cousin sister just gave birth a baby girl on 23rd June 2008. That means my aunt will be 3x grandma within 6 months.
A triple promotion for me being an 'aunt'. :p

BLOG

I find this news informative. A few years back, the term 'blog' to me is still vague. I thought it is just another www and a new internet jargon that appears along side with other new terms. But this word has become so influential nowadays. :-)

I've got my broadband

I've subscribed to Celcom broadband on Monday.
Now I can get fast internet, way faster than my dial-up dinosaur connection ;-)
Actually I thought of waiting till next month but since they have this Euro 2008 free pouch and 512 thumb drive, I just grab it. I also football fan so...
I think the 100 days 100 cars contest is useless.If a company wants to reward customers, don't come up with the strategy like the biggest spender= the winner.
I always join contests too, but one principle that I practice is that I won't join a contest if it involves spending a lot of money to collect points or buying product to collect tokens or having the highest entry to win.
And what I've won so far from these contests made me value the prizes I got because I don't spend to get those, I got it from my effort.
Anyway, I subscribed to Celcom coz it got good coverage, 5xMom oso recommend ;p and plus, I've heard many complaints from customers from the other network companies both in blogs and newspapers, so I just choose to be a blue fan la..LOL