How true is that? We tend to prioritize the wrong ppl, the wrong things in life. I guess thats how we get in trouble and get hurt.

With the wedding getting nearer, ma mom kept reminding me how the day will be mine and shafiq's and i should put myself before anyone else including my family and friends. as this could work for some ppl..i just cant! even during the busiest time in ma life right now, I still find time to be with my friends. I know i'll be bugged that day if their accommodation and transportation are not arranged properly. Is your big day your biggest selfish day?

But that's life. I came across the title I post up today from a status of my ex-lecturer from MMU. I then realise how true it is! There has been so many times where i end up getting dissappointed and hurt by prioritizing others before myself. Ma koko once said "Just because u r nice to some doesnt mean he or she will be nice to u back". So I guess, if the person is not worth it, then dont waste ur time and attn on them.


Cheers~

I love the feeling when I make people happy! :D Some of my friends used to call me Mrs Santa 'cos I like giving presents. Let it be birthdays or Christmas or what ever is appropriate..I tend to give presents. Then again, I only give to those that matters to me. So peeps..if we just learn to know each other and you got a present for me, that means u r in my "My favorite" list. :) And it is my pleasure to show my appreciation and a lil smile on ur face.

So Happy Birthday and Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to anyone who is celebrating any of the mentioned today! ;)

I've been having loads of stuff to write for the past few weeks actually, but as usual la...don't have the opportunity to post em up here.

I've decided to have monthly resolutions! Why? Because a whole year resolutions never seem to work. U'll be exicted about it the longest in Jan...then that is it. At least if monthly, the chances of you actually doing it is there. And there's always something new. :D

This month's resolution? To drink my milk-high fibre-drink EVERYDAY! I hate drinking milk. I can consume it with koko crunch or honey stars..but that is it. But to just drink it on its own...IURHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

So anyways, I'm forcing myself now..and trying to find some kind of hidden taste-buds on ma tongue that will make me enjoy the process of drinking it. :P

What's your monthly resolution?

Ma lappy crashed 2 weeks ago...the good news is I can pick it up today from HP service centre. Yey! Ma home pc still K.O...shafiq hasnt had the time to fix mine.

I then realise, I cannot live without my gadgets! Be it a laptop or PDA or TV or even a normal handphone. I just CANNOT! I felt so empty without any laptop or pc for the past 2 weeks. goshhhhh!! which also answers why i havent been blogging! :P

will write soon. cheers!

Hahaha...ape la. I'm getting replies saying I'm emo la pulak with my last post.

No ma dear friends. Bukan emo. I just happened to come across this topic way to often for the past few days, which is why i decided to write..not cos nak lepas geram..but to REMIND and educate (for those yg a bit bengap :p)..that WE ALL have feelings, doesnt matter what size you are. So just mind your jokes and name calling. Don't do what you dont like to be done to you to others.

Thats all :)

Cheers~

OMG...i tell you...I dont know why people think it is ok to comment on thin ppl's weight and size. You don't go up to some big person and say "My God..i think you need to lose 10kg!" do you? So don't do that to us too! What ever reasons that hold you back from saying that to a bigger person should be applied to thin people too.

I hate it..HATE IT..when ppl come up to me n say "eat more!!!". Do i need to record ma daily meal routine for you to analyze so you'll understand?? I bet i eat more than any of you! I dont skip meals, I exercise regularly (yes i do! despite skipping ma gym)...just like every normal, healthy peeps! i just happened to have a HIGH METABOLISM! Get it?

I usually put a deaf ear when ppl throw insulting comments on ma size and weight or take it as a joke, but it came to a point where enough is enough! I am writing this because I want people to be aware that it hurts just as much for a thin person to hear all the thin jokes and comments, just as it would to the heavy ppl. Stop calling names such as "papan" or "lidi" or what ever. Im fine with the way I am until u guys make me feel small for no apparent reason!

I am who I am and the outer shell should have nothing to do with the person I am on the inside, so please, if you make comments towards people who are tiny, please think before you speak. It's even more hurting if you are no stranger.

Unless you dont mind ppl throwing judgemental comments and insults about your size and weight, pls STOP it.


Peace~

I think the world started to turn upside down when most of us put ourselves before anyone else. The war, the fights, the hunger, the divorce, the misunderstanding. *deep sigh*
It's just FREAKING SAD!

I thank God..every single minute cos He gave me the opportunity to learn from my mistakes and others' and provide me guidance to avoid repeated mistakes. But being human, we can just try cant we?

The next time you feel like screaming your lungs out at someone for being late or causing trouble..or what so ever, pause and think. Was it on purpose?

Today, I was pretty pissed off with an agency I'm dealing with on CI stuff. I was supposed to get the CEO's business cards by morn, but instead I got it at 1pm. Yeah I was babbling ma way and all, but when I saw the effort the AE put..waiting for the printer at TM lobby and all..and apolagizing for the delay..i just replied to him "it's ok. I know you tried your best". He could have done better, maybe, but at that moment, I think that must have made him feel better. Even I felt better honestly!

Don't u feel good about yourself when you make someone feel good about emself? Aih...i wish I can do that at ALL times! I wish all my family members and my friends are like that. I wish everyone is more understanding..or at leat MORE ppl are more understanding. This world can survive better with SOME understanding ppl..to deal with the self-absorb/selfish people.

If only husbands could think twice before yelling at their wife and kids, if only children could think twice before yelling at parents especially their mothers, if only students could appreciate the educators' effort and vice versa, if only bosses respect their employees, if only your closest friend is not your closest enemy, if only everyone appreciate everyone else better.. if only everyone else treats everyone else the way everyone wants!

If only..

I hope all of us will be better with others and appreciate those around us.


God bless~

Cheers!

With the election upon us, it is more important than ever to get out and vote. Many people think that their vote does not matter. Imagine if everyone felt that way – we would never have a government!

Remember what happened the last election? Between Keadilan and BN somewhere in Penang? They had to recount the votes many times because of very very minimal vote. Was it 1? I can't remember. But that's how important a single vote is! So thinking that your vote does not count could not be farther from the truth.

Voting is method of voicing out. Neglecting your freedom of choice could be very harmful, not just for your generation but your children's' too! You do not need a friend to influence you to vote. Just think of yourself, your family.

I agree the up bringing is important. The family influence, the education, the surrounding. But i believe our government has given more than enough awareness on how important it is for you to vote. But at the end of the day, it is up to YOU. Do not blame anyone else but YOURSELF if you choose to THROW this privilege away with the excuse "my generation wasn't taught the importance of voting" or "none of my friends vote" (btw, excuse ma french, but i find that excuse is fucking stupid! didn't God provide you brains to THINK?!) or "i just don't care who rules and who doesn't. i support no one anyways". If you wake up one Sunday, and the new government made a change where you have to work on Sundays, do not yell ..do not curse. First kick yourself in the butt for not playing your role to choose good rulers.

Whether the excuse is apathy or laziness, voting has become a privilege that far many too Malaysians take for granted. The next time you neglect to vote, ask yourself how you would feel if you didn't have a choice – to elect a president, or choose a job, or decide how many children to have.

There are many countries where a person does not have a choice, and I'm sure they would gladly change places with you for the fundamental privilege of voting!


"Do not take for granted of what you have now as each day is different"


Cheers~

Today i FINALLLYYYYYYYYYY visited ita's farm. There were more than 20 goats there. With beards..with patches..white..black..brown..small..big..u name it, they have it. There were more 3 days ago. But someone bought em already. Oh and Ita cried looking at her lil goats being taken away. hahahahahhaa. what la u babe. This is why you shouldn't NAME your goats! esp when they are for sale!! :P

I am amazed with their amazing effort and hard work with their challenging business. The surrounding sceneries are nothing but ordinary, but somehow..I just felt calmed the whole time (except when the goats get near me :P). I think the place is amazing. I could 'smell' passion in the air. Then again, it might get mixed up with the poo smell :P

There were these few cuteeeeeeee baby goats. Gosh..if only I favor goats as much as hamsters. hahahahahaha. I couldnt and didnt even want to carry it. :P Geli laaaaa!

The best part was..the vege farm!!! I loveeeeeeeeeee vege! and i think..if ever la i nak start ma own farm..it will be on PLANTS and vege. :D animals are a big No-No! ahahahahaha. Im not good with animals. I'm good with vege. cos i loveeee em. :D Unfortunately, I was there with Aini who's not feeling so well..and dressed in ma pretty expensive jeans..so i didnt stayed that long. I think an hour plus je.

But i learn 1 thing. Saya seekor kambing kampung! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. While ashraf was explaining to me about how greedy goats are, he mentioned that "kambing kampung" are the greediest. They eat like piranha, but are forever thin! :)) Immediately it hit me...goshh..im a kambing kampung! Hahahahahahahha!

Anyways, to Ita and Ashraf, congratulations with your business..and I pray that everything goes well and you will always find happiness and satisfaction with what you guys do. :)


Cheers~

oh..and Happy Chinese New Year ppl! :D

I bet I'm not the only one who goes through this..but I just gotta write about it-lah. The voice of truth...its your own voice. not your mother..or father..or sisters..or who ever..it's YOURS. It's wether u wanna acknowledge that it's the truth or not. By that I don't mean it as verbal voice. It's the voice in your head! (or some might put it as your conscious..)

It's like in movies...or Pink video clip..with the angel and devil flying around beside your ears. There are no angels or devils! Both are you! :P

I was sipping soup on ma sofa while browsing stuff on ma lappy yesterday. A voice in ma head told me not to..cos if the soup were to spill on the lappy...ill just die! So i moved the lappy away from the soup..onto ma lap. But there was another voice...which i just shut off..cos I was trying to concentrate with what I was watching on ma lappy. Guess what..it spilled anyways! worst..onto ma sofa! arhhhhH!!! n there was this LOUDDDDD voice in ma head that went "I TOLD YOU SO!!!!" n i suddenly screamed "I KNOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!" hahahahhahaha

hmm...that just made me sound crazy, doesnt it? hahahahaha. Well...what I was trying to point out is that, you are not alone. At times where u feel like u have no one to talk to or no place to tell the truth..just tell to the voice-of-truth. U'll get the truth. It's wether u want to shut it or not. Deep deep down..u know whats best for you. You know going out late at night has its consiquences..but u went anyways..n got robbed. You turned to your friend and said "u shouldnt have asked me out so late at night!" (well..humans..they always tend to blame others but themselves..) or say stuff like "u should have told me not to do that..!"

bottom line is..u know whats good and whats not. YOU KNOW the TRUTH. so start listening to your voice-of-truth sometimes..cos it could do u good. ;)

Cheers~

Shafiq showing off his talent! :D

People say im dumb cos even after not living in Cyberjaya, I still travel far and pay for 2 tolls to get to ma car workshop in Seri Kembangan. But guess what..IT'S WORTH IT!

Here's why.

1. They answer every questions I have about my car
2. They never force me to buy new products on the market just for the sake of selling it
3. They enlighten me about what my baby car needs and prioratize the changes needed based on the damage and my budget
4. They would prioratize my car when I send it in on pack Sunday (given the fact that I call them first)
5. They would open early/stay back late when I need an emergency checkup.

There are more to that list! One time I told them that I would collect my car a lil late; at night, in a cab. Being the awesome human beings that they are, all of them waited for me at the food stall next to the workshop! Even the boss! How amazing is that?? Then again..i end up goin with Aini. (U know I dont favour public transportation :P)

And what triggered me to write about this is because of what happened today. My front tyre got busted by a super big screw from the road (stupid ss7 junction..still under construction! >.<). So I called my mechanic up, and he said he will come over at night to change it to spare tyre (since i dunno how to do that :P). I told him to take my car away to the workshop since it needs to be serviced anyways, but he said he will be coming alone, but he will c what he can do. Later around 8+/9, he called up before leaving the workshop to get the address and also put a smile on ma face instantly by saying "saya bawa orang untuk ambil kereta". it was like music in my ears. (well u c..since the workshop is far away..i usually postpone ma journey there due to laziness! so to get em to collect ma car is just freaking awesome!)

So I brought my car down from parking to get it outside the condo since they waited there. And guess who accompanied ma mechanic to get ma car? no. guess again. give up? the boss! he told me what need to be done to the car..and since ma engine made loud noises..he suggested what to be done n everything. and he end the meet up with "selamat hari raya!"

See. Loyalty is priceless. Every organization, company, corporate needs this..esp internally..and externally. its what we call resonance.

P.S: Those who wants to give a shot with the workshop, it's Bridgestone workshop in Seri Kembangan, beside the police station, near the Jusco/McD ;)


Cheers~ and Salam Aidiladha!

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee McD! Really. I can eat it everyday..once upon a time that is. :P
Even when I travelled to Sabah and Terengganu, we had McD once we landed! Hahahahaha. Then again, that was out of desperation. :P But my point is that I LOVE McD~!

I love everything thats on the menu. From Mc Chicken to Fillet O Fish to the fried chickens. The only thing i dont is the McRempits!!!

You can say Im the queen of fast food. Most of the time I get em delivered. I bet you don't know that you can get Nandos deliverd now do you? :P I just wish they can get KFC delivered too. But I hate McD delivery team. Esp the one in Kelana Jaya. They all 'lepak' right in front of the front door. None-of them look trustworthy, they ride their bike dangerously. One time i nearly hit a McD delivery guy in my condo parking as he was riding it like a crazy fella! They don't follow the traffic rules and always hit the red lights.

Unlike the Dominos' delivery dudes who will wish you properly after ringing your door bell, McD delivery guys will ring the bell as if they are in a hurry to pee! They will not even wish you good day or anything. Even though it is requested by McDonalds for the customer to sign the delivery receipt, they never get it done.

Maybe McD should look into that, especially since they provide 24/7 delivery service.

Cheers~ and hidup fast food! :P

I dont think I can ever fly Firefly from KL to Terengganu..esp in this weather! I couldnt even handle MAS'! I had one of the worst flights to Terengganu yesterday. Mainly cos of the weather. We were supposed to land at 8.30pm..instead we landed at 8.50pm...just circling around the dark stormy clouds before we could get a thumbs up to land.

No no..thats not the worst part. Our hotel. Gosh.. from Le Meridian in Sabah to TY Midtown Hotel in Terengganu! Some 1 or 2 star hotel..thats not even listed in the world wide web! Oh my God...the toilet was just creepy...I told Mary and Yanti..ill limit ma usage of the toilet! Hahahahaha!

We walked to McD at 10pm since everywhere else were closed. First time looking at McD that was spelled in Jawi. :P Kelantan does that too?

Anyways, the meeting went a-ok the next morning in Marang. Ofcourse we didnt get there without some challenges. The breakfast was weird and the cab driver charged us double!! Mary..maybe cos u r white :P hehe

But the best part was after that. We went shopping. I...who declared broke..spent RM260!! just RM5 less than Mary! Hahahahahahaha. We shopped till the extend where I could no longer walk! Dumb of me to not change into slippers. You should never shop in 3" heels!!

Here's the best part. I have to give amazing credit to En Syed, TM Internal Brand Ambassador from Kuantan who had made my day..and Mary and Yanti's too definitely. He was kind enough to drive us back from Marang to K.T so we could check out..brought us to have nice kampung lunch before dropping us off to shop and picking us up back 2 and a half hours later. He brought us to witness the "Crystal Mosque", Lopong (is that the name? We got all our lekor from there), the museum, and a few others. A nice ride indeed. Then he brought us back to his sis' in-law's place to freshen up and pack our things before serving us AMAZING nasi dagang and fetching us back to the airport. I cannot think of another kind soul than him for being such an amazing being to have been as kind as he was to us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you En Syed.

So that was it. I reached KLIA around 10.30pm just now..oh and did i mention in my slippers?? Hahahahaha. I just couldnt walk anymore. Had to change into slippers no matter how businesslike-smart-dressed i was. :P

It's 12.30am now. Im just done unpacking AND repacking for Penang tomorrow. Will update on that soon. :)

Cheers~

Ok..after reading back my prev post...i guess i sounded pretty emotional. :P but well..thats how i felt..or still feel!

Anyways, what I was trying to point out is that...none of the staffs there are willing to take that extra leap to strengthen their service. Actually the problem doesn't only exist within MAS, but many other companies too. Sadly to say even in TM. Ppl just refuse to spend that lil extra effort, or energy or even a plain SMILE just because it is out of their on-the-paper- job scope. How sad is that?

I believe that you should treat ppl the way you want to be treated no matter in what ever condition. If your customer is yelling and angry, stop, pause, and think. If I'm in his/her situation, what would I appreciate ppl to do at that moment? Even if you can't help out, say something that can help calm the situation. It's all about psychology.

At the end of the day, no matter what business line you are in, what position you hold, we are all working in CUSTOMER SERVICE. Agree?


cheers~

Tuesday, 4th Dec 07...I'll remember that day FOREVER cos Ive never felt humiliated than ever before!

Flying was once fun. Once upon a time, it felt good being greeted by airlines staff. They made us feel welcomed and in a way thank us for flying with their airlines..cos that means we can afford to...which also means we support the airline...and also says "kachinggg~" into their bank accounts at the end of the month. Once upon a time Malaysia Airlines..or better known as MAS was an awesome airline. Good receptionist, good ticket counter, good cabin crews, good pilots..even good planes. Now? Lets just say they are lucky they are the only 'executive' Malaysia's airline around.

I've been flying since I can remember. I've discovered the clouds in many airlines. But have I never felt unwelcomed as I felt last Tuesday.

I was assigned to conduct a Focus Group in Sabah with MCG Asia. Yanti and I was scheduled for a 4.15pm flight. We reached KLIA just in time for a standby checkin. Well...yeah it was a bit late for normal checkins...but I mean..come on...all you need to do was to call the crew and ask if we can still check in or not. Shouldnt it be a customer-friedly service? Anyways...after giving up from arguing with the snobbish MAS staff at the counter, we went down to the MAS ticket counter to pay penalty for the next flight suggested by the snobbish asshole; 4.55pm. Ofcourse he had to make me feel like im some first time flyer when i asked for a confirmation of the penalty charge..."RM100"he said. i asked "eh expensive d? (i remembered it was less than that last time).." and he had to say "ye la. ni buat tiket BAS!"... :O I seriously felt like shoving "excuse me! Ive flew more than your life time u asshole!" to his annoying farking face!

Since we were late, and the office was packed, I went up to the business ticket counter to ask for the lady who looked free to help us out. Without even looking up to me, she just said "this is 1st class counter" with the bitchy-attitude-face. i just had to answer "what kind of service is this??" n yanti just pull me aside to calm me down.

Fine. Yanti then approached the NORMAL flight counter staffs to get their help. Gosh..she was actually literaly begging em to help us out! And they were just giving her the attitude face! "I'm bz. Can't you c? Are u asking me to get my friends to leave their customers to attend to yours instead??" Goshhhh! I just had to walk away! Cos I know I'll just burst! No one is asking you to LEAVE your customers to attend to us. But can't you say it politely? Something that sooth us who are rushing for our flights..rather than pissing us off and adding more stress on our shoulders??? Geeeshhh!

In the end, a kind guy helped us out. paid 100bucks each for the penalty and ran up to checkin. it was 4.30. the flight scheduled at 4.55. once we reached the counter, the farking snobbish staff just looked our ticket, looked up to us and said "DAH TUTUP". what the fuck?? that was when i just BURST! he suggested for 4.55 flight. asked us to go down to pay penalty. n once we get back to check in...he just fucking plainly say CLOSED! goshhhhh!!! i started yelling cos it doesnt make sense! he didnt even check at the system or ask the other crews if we could still get up the plane. i know i was yelling pretty loud as some of the guys lining up at the next lane turned to look at us. and just guess what he did? MERAJUK! wtf... "why are u yelling at me?? u r the one who's late. i didnt promise 4.55. who said there's seats for 4.55??" arrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

it is so not me to rush for a flight. usually ill just grab a flight that ill have ample time to checkin or what not. but yanti seems determined to get up that plane. so she begged the guy to help us out. n so he did. he checked the system and called up the crew at the gate and there are seats available. ofcourse he didnt let us go without lecturing us and the "see! if u talk nicely i would help right? ur friend tu..she should talk nicely to me". wth la! my flights are part of your salary u jerk! n u r the caused for us to miss our first flight..and nearly the 2nd. if i hadnt yelled and if we were as soft as we were earlier on...i bet he wouldnt have allowed us to get up that flight either! and the worst part...when we reached the gate, no one even board the plane yet! and there were so many empty seats on the plane; more than 10!! arrhhhh!!!

what the hell ever happened to MAS staff???? its bad enough there are so many delayed flights lately...the staff and crews are just making situations worst! aihhhh....

I admit I dont fly AirAsia much. Mainly cos I dont like to walk to the plane..or the airport..or the plane. But seriously...the counter staff are much muchh better than MAS'.

One thing I learnt...never underdress when you fly. Always look your best so ppl take you seriously. We'll c to that this Monday when I fly for Terengganu instead.


Cheers~