How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug for your Dining Room

The dining room seems to be where all the entertaining happens. Whether it is for the immediate family, holiday dinners or intimate romantic dinners, the dining room is a special room.  When decorating your dining room, we often forget about the flooring and the area rug that goes under the table. Believe it or not, the perfect area rug can make your room feel casual or formal, just by changing the rug.  Here are tips for choosing the right one for your home.

Assess the size of your dining room: Your dining room size will dictate how large of an area rug you should use. Large dining rooms may need to utilize two or more area rugs based on multiple seating areas and tables.  For smaller dining rooms consider using one that is larger than your dining room table, but smaller than the perimeter of the room. For those that have hardwood flooring, a border of the contrasting resilient flooring makes a nice contrast.

What’s the shape of your dining room: While most would think a rectangular carpet should go in a rectangular room, there are often exceptions. Area rugs can take their cues from the space as well as the shape of the table that covers it. It is often a play on form and color when choosing the area rug. Decide what feels and looks right to you. Your dining room is your design preference and trends and design can be followed or broken!

Choose a pattern or not: In some dining rooms the area rug serves as a floor covering that feels good underfoot and is meant for function and not décor. While other dining rooms keep a simple table and chairs, and then have the area rug take command of the room.  If you choose the more bold approach, choose a few colors from the carpet and bring them into the wall color and fabrics of the room. This will unite the room and keep it from looking too busy for the eye.

Defining a space: If you have an open area dining room that shares a space with a living room or kitchen area, an area rug will help you define the dining room without using walls. Choose a rug that uses colors from adjoining spaces but still defines the space. Therefore a mixture of neutrals from the surrounding rooms with a punch of an accent color to match the  dining room chairs would be perfect.

Family lifestyle will help you decide: If you have a formal and casual dining space, you may be able to keep a formal area rug in the space where dropped food from kids will not be a problem. While if you live in a household that only has one dedicated dining room, choose area rugs with low pile and that can disguise stains.  A thick pile, white area rug may not suit your lifestyle with pets, kids, and heavy traffic!

Enhance your dining room with the addition of an area rug. From simple to bold, the colors and shape you choose are up to you and your home’s decorative style. If possible, buy your area rug when you buy your dining room table. This will help you when the color matching and decision time comes. If you buy separate, try to keep the dining room set and carpet neutral so it is not hard to match your hot pink dining room set!

Source: Freshome 

April 21 - April 29

London, I am coming!!! ^^

Target:

RM7000 in six months.

House Searching

Recently, I have been actively looking for a house to buy, which means I am paying extra attention on property information, renovation, interior design, furniture and soft furnishing.

I seriously would love to have my house, but it seems like it has gotten too complicated and tedious to me, so much so that it is tiring. 

Finding a good location is hard. Finding a affordable property at a good location is even harder. Finding a affordable good condition property at a good location is almost impossible. 

After month of searching, I notice that a l0t of property are actually selling at a price that is higher than market price, which mean either I am willing to take out more money, or I give up on the house. 

Anyway, I will be on leave this Friday for house searching at Kepong area. Wish me luck and hope that I can finally find a suitable house.

20 Things You Should Know Before Buying a New Mattress

People spend more time on their bed than on any other piece of furniture in their home. It is like a source of relief and comfort. A good night’s sleep has a refreshing and re-energizing effect. That’s why mattress selection is quite an important shopping exercise.  If you are planning to buy a new mattress, take the time to read up on several important things you should know before buying one.

1. Focus on comfort. The most important thing to consider is your own comfort level. Even if you buy the most expensive mattress, you won’t have the best sleeping experience of your life if you’re not comfortable on it. To find a mattress you’re comfortable with you need to consider several other factors, like the size, firmness and type of materials used in the mattress.

2. Don’t look for one mattress that is the best for everyone. Look for your own best mattress. Remember to look for a mattress that’s best for you, not the mattresses that the experts hail as the best ever on the market.

3. Find the right size for your needs. If you feel restricted by a narrow bed, then you need a more spacious double bed. A queen size may be a bit large for an individual person, but it’s great if you like the extra space. King-sized or California king mattresses are made for partners and for master bedrooms and offer plenty of space for couples.

4. Firmness labels are not accurate. When it comes to firmness, don’t believe the labels firm, medium firm, and extra firm. One brand’s extra firm may be equivalent to another brand’s medium firm option. You can’t trust these labels completely.

5. Test the mattress. This is why you should personally test the mattress first. Most mattress and bed shops will allow you to lie down on the mattress so you can test it.

6. Read consumer mattress reviews when buying online. This gives you a more practical idea of the popular mattresses currently available and allows you to narrow down the huge field of choices.

7. Firmer is not better. You need just enough firmness to properly support your spine and other parts of your body. But excess firmness can cause uncomfortable pressure points and prevent your spine from maintaining its natural curve while you sleep.

8. Softer is not better. Too much softness will sag under the middle area of the spine, which can cause poor posture and lead to back pain.

9. An adjustable air bed is a safe but expensive option. Since you can adjust the firmness and softness with a remote, you’re safer even without first testing the mattress.

10. Multi-zoned beds make good alternatives. If you find adjustable beds too expensive, you can go for mattresses with different support zones. Hunt for a mattress that is softer at the hips and shoulders, but firmer at the mid-spine area.

 

11. Decide on a budget and stick to it. The prices of mattresses vary greatly, so you need to set a price you are willing to pay and not go over that amount.

12. Don’t rush. Take your time and so you will make the right decision. The last thing you want to do is bring home a bad mattress and then go through all the hassles of returning it.

13. Consider all options. You can spend the time you have researching innerspring mattresses, air beds, waterbeds, memory foam, latex, and so on to find the best mattresses and the type which suits you best.

14. Metal coils are common, but not necessarily the best. Innerspring beds are prone to sagging and allergens, are noisy and have a bouncy effect some people find uncomfortable.

15. Memory foam is far from perfect. Despite all the hype, memory foam is not the ultimate choice. It tends to feel hot, expels an unpleasant chemical smell and is prone to body indentations.

16. Natural latex foam is better. Keep an eye out for natural latex if you do decide to go with this classic foam choice. 

17. Waterbeds are not for everyone. Waterbeds can follow the body’s shape and feel cool, but some people also feel seasick and dizzy on them and they don’t always provide enough back support.

18. Hybrid beds are becoming more popular. If you want to get the benefits of the different types of mattresses, get hybrids like latex and memory foam combination, or an innerspring with memory foam top layer.

19. Brands have value. There are reasons why some brands are more well known than others. Look for trusted brands that have good quality products and good customer support. 

20. Look for a good warranty. The warranty, of course, is the most important aspect of a mattress brand’s customer support system. The longer the warranty, the better.

Remember that you will spend more time on your bed than any other furniture item in your home. A small amount of time spent researching your mattress choices can pay huge dividends by contributing to your comfort and well being for years to come. These tips were provided to us by David Patrick from Mattress Wiz.

Source: freshome

Rest Well, Live Well and Love More

Recreate a spa-like ambiance in your very own bathroom.

When you get back from a tough day at work the last thing that you would want to deal with is a dirty bathroom. Research has also shown that soaking in bathtubs does offer many health benefits, including stress relief, alleviation of sleeping problems, and also lower blood pressure. Immerse yourself in warm water calms internal organs and endocrine system as it stimulates nerves on the spinal cord. If you have never thought of it that way, start thinking. So the next best thing would be to go for a spa. Reality check guys – not everyone can afford spa. So why not recreate a spa-like ambiance.

There are ways that you can tackle the pressures of a weary day. Of course, if you do not have the space and fortune to include a private jacuzzi in your bathroom or not have a bath tub to soak in, there are simple gestures that will enable you to create the ambiance.

When you think of spa, what comes into you mind? You would think of dim lights, relaxing scent and subdued movement. But how can one bring all of these things into your confined space?

The Smell of Paradise

I am talking about aromas. These bottles of essential oils are your best friend when recreating a spa-like ambiance. Whenever you step into a spa you are first greeted in scent – you would not want your bathroom smelling like a landfill or even a fish market- so let the senses invigorate your mind. Scents such as lavender, rose, chamomile and cinnamon are great for your end-of-the-day tensions. It can be applied directly onto the skin before your step in to your tub for a warm soak. For those who are not so fortunate, a spa experience can  still be achieved be combining aromatherapy oils and dried flowers in an organza pouch. Tie this pouch on to your shower head and allow the warm water to pass through the pouch, as the scent would slowly engorge your bathroom. Make sure that the pouch completely covers the shower head for optimum result. Clearly, in every situation there is a solution.

Soft Lighting 

Now that your sense of smell is addressed lets move on to your sight. There is nothing more relaxing than soft, warm glow. If your bathroom is fitted with a dimmer, just dim it down to the finest glow. For those who are not as fortunate, just switch our lights off and place aromatherapy candles in your bathroom.

Fine Tune

Roll up a couple of your towels and tuck them into a basket for a chic touch to the ordinary. Also, scatter rose petals on the floor and bath water. It’s the little things that bring up the mood for a luxurious ambiance. Instead of your used towels, get a classy dressing gown. Place lush greenery by placing a select number of potted plants. Creativity is key.

Art and imagery goes a long way to induce relaxing ambiance. Guess why there is always a picture or painting of some sort in spas and also five star hotels. The tip would be to choose scenes of nature, the seaside or animals to recreate that ambiance.

Source: CreativeHomeX

10 Home Staging Tricks to Help Your Home Sell Quicker

Not that I am going to sell any house now, but in case I do in future, I think this article will be really helpful, which is why I put this here now. For my easy reference in future. XD

Home staging combines the ability to “stage” your home so that it is visually and aesthetically appealing to a home buyer.  If you’re in the process, or thinking of selling your home, there are several staging tricks that professionals use. It is a proven fact that homes that are staged will sell quicker than those that are not. Follow these 10 home staging tricks and get confident that your home will sell in no time at all!

1.) Create curb appeal: Before buyers set foot in your home, they will first see the exterior of your home.  Keep the lawn, landscaping, driveway and walkways neatly manicured. Ensure the front entry and front door are inviting, and consider placing flowers and a fresh door mat to welcome in perspective buyers. Many home owners will hire a yard service while their home is on the market to keep it looking great at all times.

2.) Purge: If you don’t immediately need it then throw it away, donate, sell or pack it up.  Your home needs to have the minimum amount of furnishings and belongings as possible, but still look livable.  Since you are moving in the near future, how about starting to pack up boxes and place them in the garage or storage unit?

3.) Clean: When you have out-of-town guests come to stay with you, do you clean beyond the ‘normal’ clean? I hope so! This is the amount of clean needed in your home on a regular basis. If you know you will have a showing of your home, clean the day before. The cleaning odors will be gone by the following day. Don’t give a buyer a reason to think your home is dirty.

4.) Bring in light: Open all windows treatments and makes sure windows are clean. Swap out heavier drapery for lighter weight fabrics.  For rooms that are too bright, use sheers that will diffuse light and cast a glow into your space.

5.) Unify your home with color: As you walk through your home, take note of the color schemes as you transition from room to room.  If the living room is blue, and the bedrooms are pink and green, you’re visually chopping up the house.  This will make it feel smaller and less unified.  Opt for more neutral tones – maybe a less saturated version of the blue, pink and green.  If you’re unsure on colors – use warm camel, beiges, grays and warm whites to unify and enlarge the rooms.

6) Appeal to their senses: Home buying is an emotional process, so appeal to their senses when staging your home. Soft music playing when perspective buyers enter your home is inviting and welcomed.  The smell of fresh baked cookies (make the night before and pop in microwave quickly before guests arrive) always warms up a buyer.  Soft throw blankets across a reading chair and soft hand towels in the bathrooms will appeal to their sense of touch and will add coziness to your home.

7.) Leave the house ready for an offer: This simply means every time you walk out the door your home should look like a buyer would want to make an offer on it, that day. Once your home is on the market, live as if a Realtor could call you any minute to show your home. This idea isn’t far from reality! Teach older kids about picking up after themselves during your home being on the market. Each member of the family will have to do less each day, if everyone helps keep it tidy and clean.

8.) Remove personalized belongings: Let your perspective buyers’ picture themselves in your home.  To do this, your personal family photographs, children’s artwork on the refrigerator, and collections should be removed.  Don’t give the buyer a chance to form an opinion of your home based on your taste and personalized belongings.  Let them savor your home for its characteristics and not your stuff!

9.) Be ready for evening showings of your home: With busy schedules, often times Realtors will show your home in the evening.  This means lighting needs to be inviting in each area of your home.  Walk through your home in the evening and see if there are dark, unlit spaces and address them with a table lamp, sconce, or overhead light source.

10.) Be positive: This is a ‘trick’ because with all the doom and gloom news about the housing market there is still a bright side. The bright side is the housing market is showing improvement and you are going to shine above the competition with your staging tricks.  Your confidence will show in your home and an offer will come sooner than you expect.

Home staging can be done by a professional or by you and your family. Whichever you choose, believe that this is a worthwhile investment of time, energy and/or money to sell your home.  Once you use these 10 tricks for staging your home, you will already be searching for your next home.

Source: freshome

Update Your Bathroom For Under RM200

Shower Curtains
You would be surprised how changing something so simple can make a whole lot of difference. Depending on the colour or ambiance of the bathroom you can just pick a shade that stands out to create that dramatic alteration. Also use it with unique shower hooks.

Paint
Paint your bathroom with a fresh coat of paint. Rather than having your tiles decide the colour of your space, your choice of paints can also be very effective in creating the mood. For example, if your tiles are lime green, paint the walls with pale yellow or a deeper shade of green would work just as well. If your bathroom has black or white tiles, brighten it up with a coat of olive green or deep purple for more dimensions.

Go Green
Do not be afraid to add some plants in your bathroom. It can add warmth and life to a place. Flowers are also a fantastic way to breathe life into a boring bathroom. Try using a simple case with a bloom or two for a more lavish appeal.

Mirror
If you are using a basic mirror in the bathroom, you would probably want to jazz it up a notch or two. Choose a preferred trimming to fit around the mirror as a frame to paint it. However, if it already has a coat of paint – add some decorations of your choice to make the difference.

New Towels
Buy washcloths or hand towels in new colours that complement your existing palette. You can opt to roll them up and stuff them into transparent boxes or simply arranging them on your shelf. Try incorporating bold colours with simpler shades to create a ‘pop’ effect.

Accessories
Decorate your sink top with a selection of miniature soaps in a deep dish. Or you could consider arranging selected scented or unscented candles in your favorite colour on your shelf or next to the bathtub. Another tip would be that if you often travel and you find yourself overflowing with sample sized toiletries consider allocating a glass bowl for your guest.

Departure

Today, my best friend is leaving for her studies in UK. 

Here, I wish that she will have a safe and wonderful trip. 

Gosh, I already start missing her.

It just made my day.

I was compiling and doing a summary report for the student evaluation feedback for last semester. Trust me. It is not exactly a happy job. You never know how irritated it is when you see comment like, "No offense. If I am the principal of the school, I will fire all the staff of XX Department", or comment like "Fees too expensive", or even "Sometimes they gave me wrong info causing me to repeat subjects for no reason. Feel disappointed & please ensure correct info given." 

WTF. No offense? The fact that you stated this statement is already an offensive statement. The department is not there to serve you. We are human too. Who are you to say that you would hire the whole department if you are principal? What I can say is that I am glad that you are not the principal. 

Fees too expensive? I thought you should already know before you sign up for the course? The fees structure are given when you enrolled. More so, you are not even paying the bills, your parents did. 

What wrong information can they give that cause you to repeat? If it is wrong information, I am sure you can appeal to the management right? Unless it is a mistake that caused by yourself and all you dare to do is to complain anonymously in student evaluation form. Student, if you do not put efforts in your study, it is not the lecturers or admin staff problem okay?

Anyway, after seeing all these ridiculous comments, I saw one that really made my day and tell me how much I am being appreciated. 

Kimmie from ID dept is the perfect secretary as she's responsible & handles the dept well.

Oh gosh! I am so so so touch when I see this. At least I know I am being appreciate by this student. And just simple statement, it has gave me more enthusiasm to carry on with the evaluation report. ^^

Checklist

Checking through the checklist now...

Price Comparison - DONE!
Price List - DONE!
Supplier - DONE!
Purchase Option - DONE!
Company Logo - DONE! 
Brochure (English) - DONE!
Brochure (Chinese) - ....
Website (English) - DONE!
Website (Chinese) - ....
Facebook - ....
Product Presentation Kit - ...
Business Partner - Cheras, PJ, Sunway, Subang - DONE! Hope more to come...
Contract - ...
Recipe - Still have so much more...
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Gosh! There are still so much more to do... Feeling really pressure nowadays. Seems like constantly on PMS nowadays. >_<

Just few days more, and this is going to start officially.

Big dreams come with big effort. 

Wish me luck and hope that everything is okay.

...

I still have no sense of belonging...

On My Own...

ID Week is coming next week. It is an annual event organized by Interior Design Department, TOA. Only 3 more days to go and I am feeling so nervous and unprepared. Unable to rest well at night, thinking of it all the time, yet, there are always seems to be something missing somewhere, there are always something that I missed out. 

I have done so many different events, but this is the only time where I feel so helpless. I am totally on myself for EVERYTHING from the beginning until the end. 

Of course I have people from other department helping by execute my planning. But, what if I missed out something? Exactly like what has happened this few days. I feel bad for making such mistakes. I feel bad for troubling other people. I feel horrible for not making the planning right. I feel pressure when my boss questions my decisions. I feel upset when I feel so weak. 

I LOVE doing event, I really do. But, what motivate me to move on is actually the people. 

When I was a student, my friends and committees were my motivation to move on. We shared the happiness and sadness. We cursed together. We "OT" together. We fought for our rights and benefits together. Although we argue, the process and end result always brought satisfaction and happiness. 

When I was a DSA officer, students were my motivation to move on. Looking at them growing  from event to event, again brought my satisfaction to the max. We always tried our hardest to make an event the best. And I always tried hardest to ensure that students received appreciation for their contribution. Maybe some students hate me, but I know there are always some who love me. 

An event is always our baby. We gave birth to it and nurture it with our heart. That's why it meant more than anything to us. 

Now, I am doing event again. But, there is just no one there with me. Because, everybody are just merely doing their job. The event does not mean anything to them AT ALL.

I used to be very confident and proud of myself. Now, I don't anymore. Worst still, I start doubting my own capability. Maybe I just can't do anything right. Maybe I am just a lousy planner. 

I know I shouldn't carry on like this. I know I should stand up and prove myself. But, I really can't do it now. I don't know what else I can do, that's why I beg for encouragements, hoping that it will help me to feel better. Or maybe I will just feel better after today. I really hope so. 

转载：【女王專欄】從正妹變朽女

男人并不会直接告诉你，他因为嫌弃你的外表而和你分手，可是他会开始注意起你的缺点，毕竟他对你已经失去了当初的兴趣。

什么我喜欢的根本不是你的外表，最重要是你的内心，那全是屁话！要是我样子很糟糕，几天很洗澡，头发乱糟糟，腋下毛也不剃，你还能接受吗？（当然这是夸张版的……）我想你应该会想撇开我们所有的关系。

内在很重要，那是维持感情得一大因素。

外在更重要，那是维持男人对你的兴趣得一大因素。

要让感情长久，两者都要好好兼顾。

女人常说减肥，你以为减肥很轻松吗？这个不能吃，那个不能吃，吃任何东西前要仔细计算卡路里，拼命做运动，吃减肥产品，这一切一切都是一个恶性循环，重复着相同的痛苦。可是，要是女生看起来很肥很肥，你们还会要吗？

男人，毕竟是视觉动物，喜欢看美丽的东西。就好象女人喜欢感受幸福的感觉一样。纯粹是大自然的定律。

今天看到了女王以下的文章，觉得超有意义的，所以就放上来和大家分享。Enjoy!

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一段穩定的關係，讓妳失去了魅力？

繼 之前的「敗犬」一詞在日本、台灣非常熱門之後，最近我又聽到了一個新的名詞「朽女」，朽女的意思就是指一個女生在一段穩定的感情關係中，不再重視自己的外 表、懶得改變、忽略自己需求，因為穩定的關係而懶散，不再追求進步，變得枯萎沒有朝氣，而開始變成一位失去魅力的女人，從正妹變成一位「朽女」。

看到朽女一詞字面大致上的意思時，我忍不住喘了一口氣，很驚訝的發現，其實一直以來，身邊的確是有很多朽女，甚至，我自己也曾差點變成了朽女！

我 相信許多女人都會有一個慣性，就是一段感情談久了，幾年過了，彼此都覺得對方是老夫老妻，不必像當初熱戀時期望去成為吸引對方的人，也少了熱情與浪漫，越 來越懶的結果，久而久之許多原本朝氣蓬勃、魅力四射的女人，變成了言語乏味的黃臉婆。原本會注重外表、懂得打扮的女人，也有可能因為戀愛久了覺得「打扮已 經不再重要」、「他是愛我的內在，所以外在不重要了」、「反正生活在一起再糟的一面都看過了，以後出門都素顏無所謂」、「我已經有男友了，所以不必擔心 啦」……，妳可以聽到很多女人會這麼安慰自己（甚至男友會安慰妳）。
更 何況有許多男人會跟女友說：「妳不必打扮了，這樣就很好看了！」、「妳不要怕變胖，我覺得妳胖一點比較好看！」、「妳不用化妝，我比較喜歡素顏的女生。」 諸如此類的，其實都是男人善意的謊言，或者是男人自以為「他不重視」的地方。因為男人永遠不知道，那些他喜歡的廣告女星是不是真的素顏，看起來不是刻意打 扮的其實都是造型師的裝扮，他說喜歡妳胖一點，但是當他看到妳胖到肥肉滿溢，老實說他真會覺得有一點掃興。

更何況，他叫妳不要打扮、不要穿的太漂亮，但是他在路上愛看的一定不是不打扮不化妝不愛漂亮的女生。

「反正都在一起這麼久了…」這是一句戀愛久了的人一定會說的話。

於 是當初為了對方會努力維持自己外貌的人放棄了，當初為了吸引對方而努力充實自己的人也放棄了，當初為了製造浪漫而精心安排的驚喜也放棄了，於是，約會時妳 不再會興奮的穿上高跟鞋、刷上睫毛膏，過夜時妳不再穿上可愛的睡衣和性感的內衣，和男友在一起時，妳不再撒嬌、耍耍可愛的脾氣，而是在他想吻妳的時候跟他 討論明天別忘了繳手機費...

我一直覺得，女人不管在任何狀況下，都要記得保持自己在一個良好的狀態。

不 能因為沒有約會，就自暴自棄的放棄自己的外表，每天邋遢出門，因妳永遠不知道妳今天會不會遇到白馬王子。女人不能因為一段關係穩定，就可以理所當然的覺得 男友應該接受妳真實又醜陋的一切，因為老實說，男人一輩子都是視覺的動物，當妳放棄自己變成了「看起來比他老」的黃臉婆，當妳不再追求進步、充實自己，當 妳的生活重心只剩下她，卻失去了妳自己，當妳放任自己變成越來越沒有自信、魅力的女人......妳怎麼能要求男人一定要抱著「真愛」的匾額來愛妳不變， 而妳自己都不一定會喜歡妳自己了，要怎麼要求別人喜歡妳？而 且，我一直相信，女人的「戀愛運」影響女人的美麗。也就是說，談了一段很棒、很快樂的戀愛的女人，是會越來越美，變的愛美。當妳氣色好、心情好、有自信， 自然會讓自己變成美女。但是，如果一個女人談了一段很不開心、很悲慘的戀愛，她會越來越枯萎，每天哭喪著臉、像是烏雲罩頂一般，每個人看到她都感受的出來 「她心情真的很不好」，再怎麼美麗的女人，也會因為「愛不對人」而變的醜陋。

女人，不管有沒有愛情，都要記得愛自己。女人像花朵，要綻放、要枯萎...

除了愛情的滋潤，更別忘了自己才是最大的力量！

女人，不管幾歲，不管有沒有男友，不管有沒有結婚，別忘了永遠都要不斷進步，努力提昇自己！（內在外在都要）

Source: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/trackback.php?blog_id=illyqueen&article_id=13171084

"Happy" Hour

Photo taken from http://www.theopera.my/gallery/building/index.html

Went to The Opera, Sunway Pyramid for Happy Hour with Renee and Candy yesterday. We were expecting it to be rather relaxing and comfortable. In any case, we are supposed to go for "Happy Hour" but not clubbing.

In my definition for "Happy Hour", I am expecting to have a good chilling session in a pub, enjoying nice music, and nice company, basically, a nice relax session after work!

Clearly, it ends out not so happy and not so chill and we literally have to run away from there. Yeap! Run away! I have not seen us in such a horrible state for ages!

As most of you would have known, Sunway is one the most lively night hub in KV. Why did we choose The Opera over all the other clubs in Sunway area?

#1 It is a newly open club.
#2 It has all kinds of different performance every day. For Thursday, which also is Ladies Night, there are circus performance, fire dance, slave dance and etc. And to be honest, for few that I saw last night, it was really good!
#3 Ladies night, so no cover charge!

Photo taken from http://www.theopera.my/gallery/acrobats/index.html

To be honest, I am not so sure on the market price for alcoholic drinks. Our drinks yesterday were RM88 for 2 jug of Heineken (which we also didn't get to finish in the end!!! GARHH!)

Photo taken from http://planetaugsburg.wordpress.com/2008/09/

After the first performance, then the nightmare started!

Guys from this certain table start buying us drinks and approaching our tables, and they just NEVER stop! They just keep coming and coming! Worst thing is one of the guys actually went over the border and try to kiss my friend! Knowing new friends is one thing, but this was really too much and over the boundaries! WTF!

Guys, if we are literally pushing you away and are not attentive to what you are saying, just get hint and leave! You might be here to look for ONS, but we are not! Damn it! It was only 10pm! In the end, neither do we enjoy the after-work-break, nor do we concentrate on the show.

Guess that I will stay away from Opera for awhile for the time being. GARHH!

憧憬~~

之前，一气之下对一个朋友发飙了……真的不是故意的，我想我的反应吓到了车上的人吧！可是，可是，并没有后悔那么做，因为我是真的很想骂醒他。

我知道，身边的朋友都放弃他了。因为不管说什么都没有用，无论怎样劝，他都听不进去，大家已经不想浪费时间了，也劝我放弃这不可能的任务。我真的很想放弃，真的。可是我想再试一次，就最后一次。如果你在看，我希望你能慢慢地看到最后。

我相信，你其实是听得到我们在说什么，只是不知道该怎么放弃，该怎么忘记。我常说，一对男女分手后，就算做不成朋友，曾经拥有过的回忆是每人拿得走的。好好想想，在过去几年，你尽力了吗？如果是，那你知道你至少曾经努力过，曾经那么用心地为这么一个人付出，曾经用发疼的心去爱那么一个人。至少你知道你并没有在一开始时就放弃，能做的你也做了，不能做的你也做了，够了，是时候了。

试了那么久，难道你还不清楚吗？真的，结束了。就算等下去又怎样，真的能等到吗？就算等到了，真的会快乐吗？人，是会随着时间而改变，就算在一起了，她也已经不是当初的她了，你们的感情也不是当初的感情了。一切一切，早在你们分手的那一刻就结束了。

想一想，你们曾经在一起两次，第二次时的感觉真的和第一次一样吗？不一样了。感情一旦变质了，就怎样也回不去过去。对，我知道你们曾经很快乐，曾经很幸福。可是，要是那份幸福真能维持，你们就不会分了一次再一次。

“就当作是给他们的考验！”

你知道，听到你说这一句话时，我有多失望吗？对，除了生气外，更多的是失望。我真的没想到你是这样看待你自己的行为的。想一想，当初发现她劈腿时，你的心情。要是当初那个人跑来告诉你，就当作是给你们的考验，过不了是你们活该，你会怎样想？别否认，你现在就是抱着这种心情介入他们的感情！

如果你还有一点理性，算我求你，醒一醒好吗？你放不下的只是你们的过去。对！我们不知道你们曾经发生了什么事，但，无论那是什么，一切都已经是过去式，再想也没用。如果你真那么爱她，又怎么会在和另一个她开始后，就忽然醒了。分手后，就在找回她！说到底，你也只是想要一个人爱罢了。

一个人如果连爱自己都学不会，那就不要期待别人会全心全意地爱你。不断的折磨自己，不单至不让自己解脱，也不让对方解脱。

希望这一次你能听进我说的话，希望你能学会放弃，有时候放弃是为了走更远的路。

所谓的放弃，并不是不再去想她，我相信，这是做不到的。因为到现在，我偶尔还是会想起我的前任男朋友，你没办法控制你的回忆，但你可以控制你的行为。可以想起她，但不再去找她，不再去打扰她，不再去奢望自己能和她再在一起，以祝福的心态去看待她现在的恋情，以憧憬的心态去期待下一段恋情。

The Secret To Madonna's Success

Me likes this ads. XD




Source: The Cool Hunter

周杰伦 - 超人不会飞

人，真的不要给自己太大压力。
无论何时，正确的心态真的很重要。

工作多又怎样？最后得到知识的还是自己。
被老板骂又怎样？迟早他会知道骂走了你是他的损失。
Office Politic又怎样？有能力的人终究会有人欣赏。
吵架了又怎样？冷静后总会有和好的一天。
心情不好又怎样？找朋友诉诉苦，说说话，心情一定会更好。
工作不开心又怎样？东家不打打西家，没必要在这里受委屈。

记住！对自己有信心，对凡是抱着乐观的态度，是好心态的开始！

在这里送上我很喜欢的一首歌，周杰伦的“超人不会飞”，好好欣赏吧！

妈妈说 很多事别太计较
只是使命感找到了我 我睡不着
如果说 骂人要有点技巧
我会加点旋律 你会觉得超屌

我的枪 不会装弹药
所以放心 不会有人倒
我拍青锋侠 不需要替身
因为自信是我绘画的颜料

我做很多事背后的意义远比你们想象
拍个电视剧为了友情与十年前的梦想
收视率再高也难抗衡我的伟大理想
因为我的人生无需再多一笔那奖项

我不知道何时变成了社会的那榜样
被狗仔拍不能比中指要大器的模样 怎样
我唱的歌词要有点文化 因为随时会被当教材
CNN能不能等英文好一点再访
时代杂志封面能不能重拍

随时随地 注意形象 要控制饮食
不然就跟杜莎夫人蜡像的我不像 (本来就不像)
好莱钨的中国戏院 地上有很多手印脚印
何时才能看见我的掌

如果超人会飞 那就让我在空中停一停歇
再次俯瞰这个世界 会让我 觉得好一些
拯救地球好累 虽然有些疲惫 但我还是会
不要问我哭过了没 因为超人不能流眼泪

唱歌要拿最佳男歌手
拍电影也不能只拿个最佳新人
你不参加颁奖典礼就是没礼貌
你去参加就是代表你很在乎

得奖时你感动落泪
人家就会觉得你夸张做作
你没表情别人就会说太嚣张
如果你天生这表情
那些人甚至会怪你妈妈

结果最后是别人在得奖
你也要给予充分的掌声与微笑
开的车不能太好 住的楼不能太高
我到底是一个创作歌手
还是好人好事代表

专辑一出就必须是冠军
拍了电影就必须要大卖
只能说当超人真的好难

如果超人会飞 那就让我在空中停一停歇
再次俯瞰这个世界 会让我 觉得好一些
拯救地球好累 虽然有些疲惫 但我还是会
不要问我哭过了没 因为超人不能流眼泪

Brake

I fixed my car brake couple of months ago, and yet again it malfunctioned again.

In a way, maybe I was luckier this time round, at least the brake malfunctioned when I was already in the apartment car park and I did not (almost but didn't) bang anyone.

I really love my car but I also started to get irritated with it. There are just so many things to fix - brake light, car light, car horn, and now the brake also join the company.

I wonder how much it is going to cost this time. Haihz~ :(

ME on TV!!!!

TV Shooting will be up next week!!!

Oh well... I never really expected to see myself appearing in the TV, especially when I am neither in the entertainment industry nor I have any close friend who is currently in the entertainment industry. Even if I have, I doubt they will or they have the authority to simply put me up.

And now, in few weeks time, you will see my face at RTM2! (Precise date and time will be updated once confirmed)

I believe that a lot of you already know that I work for Eric Leong, one of the iconic celebrities in Malaysia. For those who don't know who he is, click here!

RTM is now launching their new programme, "ICON", which the TV crew and TV host will unveil what Malaysia iconic celebrity does during ordinary day. And, Eric Leong is invited!!

Next Wednesday, he will bring in RTM TV crew to The One Academy. They will follow him everywhere, including the class and of course to the office, filming that he is having discussion with me. ME!

Not that I am really fancy about becoming famous or what, but it still feel good to be able to go on TV, even if it is only for few minutes (or even few seconds). I mean... This is a one in a lifetime experience which will be really memorable.

Oh gosh! I am starting to get nervous and guess what? It is time for closet shopping again! I am sure that you wouldn't want to see me all mess up or dress horribly in the TV. As a professional working adult, I need to look professional. ^^


"You may not dress up for everyday work, but you MUST look good on the TV!"

现代

想起小学时和邻居一起在沙堆“爬山”；
想起中秋节时和邻居一起建的“木屋”，甚至还不怕死在“木屋”里点满了蜡烛;
想起傍晚时和邻居一起玩masak-masak；
想起和邻居一起打弹珠的日子；
想起和邻居一起学骑脚车的日子；

现在，又有多少人会和邻居一起爬上爬下，有多少父母会放心让孩子和“不认识”的人一起，尤其是我现在所处的“大城市”。说真的，我连我连邻居是什么种族的人都还没搞清楚呢~

以前我们玩masak-masak会自己找砖块，自己建火炉，自己生火，自己找可以当锅的东西，然后拿叶子来炒。我甚至还会偷妈妈的油盐酱醋，有样学样的煮起饭来。傍晚时间一到，就会听到小孩的笑声、叫声，然后大家就冲出去一起玩，一直到晚饭时间。

现在的孩子，自己一个人在冷冰冰的地板玩着plastic做的厨具。再不然就拿着妈妈的化妆品有样学样的学化妆，学搽指甲油。没化妆品玩了，就玩电脑，玩电话。现在小孩玩的游戏，永远都离不开“科技”两个字。

现在的宅男宅女越来越多，他们大多时候就只待在自己的房里，对着电脑，对着虚拟的世界做梦，把自己幻想成大英雄，万人迷。有很多很多我认识的人，在网络上反而多话讲，一见到面就变一个人，完全不知道该说什么，最后又缩回自己的“城堡”里，因为那里最安全。

不是说网络游戏不好，我自己也很迷、很爱。可是完全陷入网络的世界，而忽略了身边的朋友、亲人，对不起，我做不到。就算是在网络上，我也是抱着一种交朋友的心态，网络上的人也是人，当然也能作朋友。但，我决不会只交网络上的朋友。如果你能在网络上找到自己，为什么不要试着走出人群，另外找一片天呢？

科技的发明是为了让人们有更方便的生活，不是让人与人之间越隔越远，更不是一个逃避的管道。

Shopaholic

I have recently turned myself into a shopaholic, which is really bad. The amount of money that I have spend in the past week is close to RM2500. >_<

First, I have spend RM300 to cut + perm + colour + treatment for my hair. For those of you who have my fb account, I am sure that you have seen it, but anyhow here is one of them. ^^



On this coming Friday, I am still going to perm it and make it more fluff, so looking forward to see it!! ^^

Then, I brought a new Estee Lauder Cleanser.



Last Saturday, I have at One Utama with my cousin to purchase presents f0r her mother-in-law. After purchasing this really pleasant bag from Charles and Keith, we moved on to Estee Lauder to buy her mother-in-law a Serum.

Just randomly I decided to check the price of the cleanser, wanting to know how far more am I to purchase the product from Estee Lauder. I actually expected the cleanser to be hundred plus close to two hundreds. Never did I know that it is only RM95!! I always have the perception that Estee Lauder is like the super expensive brand.

If you are like me, already am using cleansing product like Bioterm, Clinique (which price also ranged from RM75 - RM100), might as well you just use Estee Lauder. My skin just feels so smooth after cleaning!

The best thing of all is that with our above RM350 purchase (My cousin's serum and my cleanser), it also entitled me the following FREE samples.


The smaller version of Nutritious Purifying 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser (15ml) - which I can use it when I go for gym or when I travel. (*^_^*)



Nutritious Vita-Mineral Radiance Essence (30ml)



Nutritious Vita-Mineral Moisture Gel Creme (45ml)



Nutritious Vita-Mineral Infusing Eye Gel (5ml)

Another word, I am only spending RM95 to get the whole range of product! Isn't that really good?!! Although it is sample packs, it actually can last really long, especially the moisturizer and eye gel, it can at least last me for months!! The texture is so fine and I can barely feel anything after applying it! In short, it is just simply awesome and I am now so in love with Estee Lauder!! You may consider trying it if you are interested.

Knowing that you won't be able to purchase up to RM350? No worries, here is another solution for you!

I was reading Cheesie's blog and she introduced this online shopping website that is called Best Buy World. It sells all the premium products (Cosmetics, Fragrances, Underwear, Bags, Accessories, Fitness, Gift Set) at 50% - 90% cheaper than the market price.

For cosmetics, no worries about it being genuine products, according to Chessie, she has checked and ensures that it is all genuine products. Go have a look at Best Buy World and you might find something that you like there. ^^

Good things are meant to share with friends. ^^

I have also purchased a pair of black stripe high hues from nose for RM73.90, which to me are also a good deal. As I am wearing high hues almost every day, having a good pair of shoes becoming absolutely important. And trust me, the pair of shoes that I get from shoes is superb!

Last but not least, I finally had gotten myself a new laptop, which costs RM2099. I am paying by installment, of course. After dividing to 12 months, I am paying roughly RM175 each month.


Photo taken from http://www.mudah.my/New-High-spec-Gaming-Compaq-Notebook-5724306.htm.
My version of photos will be up once I taken it. ^^

• Intel Core I 3 330 (2.13 GHz), 3 MB L2 Cache
• 2GB DDR3 Memory (2048 x 1 pcs)
• 320GB 7200rpm
• 14.0” diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
• LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±RW with Double Layer Support
• Bluetooth: Yes
• 802.11b/g/n
• Freedos
• Intel® HM 55
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5430 Graphics
• Altec Lansing speakers
• Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
• 101 key compatible keyboard, Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical Scroll Up / Down pad
• 3 USB 2.0, HDMI (optional), RJ-45, VGA, 1 Headphone and 1 Microphone, Compaq Webcam
• 5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot
• 6 cell battery (47 Whr)
• 34.2cm(W)x 22.8cm(D)x 3.15cm(min H)/ 3.65cm (max H)
• From 2.2kg with 6 cell battery (weight varies by configuration)
• One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
• Free Nylon Carrying Case

Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. ~Bo Derek

Confirmation

At last, I have received my confirmation letter. (*^_^*)

Reasons of my happiness:

1. Everything is finally confirmed in black and white.
2. Instead of six months, I was confirmed in my four and half months.
3. The proposed salary is approved too! I must say that the salary is much higher than what I would have expected when I first joined TOA.

Congratulations to me!! Yeah!!!

The below email was sent 10 minutes ago to Miss Joanne and cc to PIC of Customer Service Department, Sales & Marketing Department, Investor Relations Department, and also HQ.

I wished to cc to the Director of the company as well, so that he would know that this is the kind of service given by his staff.

No wonder that the reputation of LBS has been dropping like nobody business.

If he doesn't do anything, I do not think that his company will get anywhere further.

Not that I have anything against LBS previously, but sadly, now I do.

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Dear Joanne,

As spoken, we hope you will understand that it is very difficult for us to trace back the receipt for December rental especially that it has been FOUR months since we moved out from Bayu Puteri, B-17-11.

We hope you still remember that we did not received any official letter from LBS informing us that the house is selling and the last month rental will be contra, and thus we bank in the rental and I have email the receipt to you in Mid December. After speaking to you, I tried to trace back the receipt through the online banking account. Unfortunately, I couldn't do so as the transaction history is only kept up to 2 months.

Mind you that it will be very unreasonable for us to get back RM2420 instead of RM3820. Therefore, I hope that you can try to check with Account Department again on the payment. If Account Department also insists that we did not make our payment, we hope that evidence can be provided from LBS.

Despite everything above, please take note that my housemates and I are starting to lose our patience after continuously waiting for our deposit for more than FOUR months. It might be a small amount for your company, but it meant a lot to all of us. To be honest, it is overly
ridiculous for an established company like LBS to take more than FOUR months to disburse a cheque. And so, I wish that you can bank in the cheque of RM2420 to me by this week.

Otherwise, we are forced to bring both of these matters to the media and also to take legal action, based on our contract with LBS.

I hope you will take this seriously. Please call me if you need any further clarification.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Regards,

Kimmie @ Li Yun
B-17-11
Bayu Puteri

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Moral of the stories: Don't mess with woman who is losing her patience and having cramp.

Random

Sometimes I have illusion on how I would injure myself.
How I would fall down the stairs.
How I would sprain my ankles.
How I would trip and fall down.
How I would meet an accident.
How I would cut myself.
How I would bang myself to the wall.

Sometimes it came true, but more often than it did not.
I think I am blessed to have such illusion.
At least I will be extra careful when I walk.
At least I can try to minimize the injury.

I have sprained my ankle for so many times, until I am an expert for it.
I know the best way to minimize the damage.
I know how to angle my body so that I can minimize the damage.
I know how to balance my body so that I will not fall down ugly.

I do not know why I am writing this.
I just feel that I need to write something to ease my mind.
Confusion, anger, disappointment, burdened, joy; all kind of mixture feelings are bothering me.

Confusion: Everything around me has turned around. What has happened?

Anger: Everybody should be responsible to what they did. Running away will not solve anything. Threatening your poor parents definitely not the best solution.

Disappointment: If we have not communicated, we wouldn’t know how much things that you have lied to us. YOU told me that you will do it nicely, liar.

Burdened: I am sick of doing what I am forced to do. Responsibilities have started to pressure me. So much so that I do not know how to reject. Not that I ever master in it.

Joy: Finally I have received my early confirmation. It is one and half month in advance. Actual increment still pending for discussion tomorrow.

Wish me luck on everything! Speedy mental recovery, good increment and etc.

Yiruma

I just renewed almost all my songs in my blog to Yiruma’s songs (except the second song, it is “The Promise” by Secret Garden). His songs are so wonderful. Maybe it is because I always love piano, and so I found that almost all of his songs are able to touch my heart. For those of you who also love music, you may want to take a time off and enjoyed the music.

Here is some little facts on him, hope that it will help you to know a little bit more about him.

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Yiruma is a South Korean pianist and composer. He is well-known throughout the world, and his albums are sold all over Asia, as well as the United States and Europe. His best-known pieces are "River Flows in You", "Love Me" both of which appear on the album "First Love" (2001), and "Kiss the Rain" from the album "From the Yellow Room" (2003).

He lived in Osaka, Japan, for six years, and then entered the Republic of Korea Navy in July 2006 to begin his two-year military service, which is compulsory for all male South Koreans.

Known for his many albums, Yiruma has not only composed for himself, but for many musicals, films, and for the theatre. He began playing the piano at the age of five, and moved to London when he was 11, in 1988, to study at The Purcell School of Music.

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If he is ever coming to Malaysia for his concert, just in case if I do not know about it, please inform me, I would really appreciate that. Now, who would like to sponsor me his album? XD

WTF

This is just an entry to release my anger on certain bastard. You may ignore it if you want.











I really hate assholes that are using sex as one of the break up excuses. Just because the girl refused to have sex with you in the past six years, and so you can be proud and sleep with other girls who can fulfilled your sexual needs. Oh please.

I do agree that sex can be important in a relationship, but it doesn’t mean that it is EVERYTHING. WTF do you mean when you will only give deadline until your birthday?! You think relationship is a business deal izzit? There is a deadline and if things are not done before the deadline then we will close the deal and leave. WTF.

You have no idea how heartbroken she is when she found out that you are out with other girls. And it is worse after she read your diary and reading you calling other people “baby”. And yet, you still firmly, calmly tell her that it is all her fault, it is her fault for not giving you what you want. What kind asshole are you?

Fine if you really need it so badly. Fine if you prefer to go for ONS. Fine if you have stopped loving her. Fine if you love someone else now. But can you stop playing with her emotion and tell her exactly what the current situation is. Rather than telling her that you still love her and yet you cannot together with her because you can foresee that there will be a lot of problems lying in front of you. Can you stop giving her false hope that she will be together with you again?! WTF.

And how dare you for telling her that you don’t mind together with her again but you will just be “playing” with her? Still love her huh.

Bastard.