Manifestation of Exhaustion

How long does it take a 5 ft 2 midget to do the following task?

1. Remove, wash, dry and putting back on a set of king size beddings (which consisted of flat sheet, spread, duvet cover, pillow casings x 4, two pillows and four cushions).
2. Hoover.
3. Did laundry and dishes.
4. Making lunch.
   

Answer: 8 hours.

With an arm span of 1.5 metres, it took me half an hour to just put the duvet cover back on.
State of mind at the moment? With only three hours of sleep the previous night, exhaustion has manifested to the point that I almost ashed my fag into my coffee, not to say putting the duvet cover on inside out,....

Pursuing a Simple Life is Never Easy

Rather contradicting as it might seemed, but as long as human exists, my tedious quest for pursuing a simple life had once again been intervened by certain human factor.

Brought up in a country where the law is everything, adapting to the idea of law now playing against us isn't easy. We are sorta under the mercy of the management, many kind friends had advised us to seek help from solicitors. What they do not know is how things works in the company and how easy it is to cover up dirty acts. Contracts are no longer a legally binding exchange of agreement between parties that the law will enforce, its more like a tool the management uses to reserve as much benefits to themselves.

When confronted with facts based on clauses on agreement, HR bluntly push it to the fact that the employees had misinterpreted the definition despite its written in black and white and simple enough for any elementary schooler to understand. And since they deem that the contract isn't 'clear' enough, they just went on to 'solve' the complain by promptly saying that they are gotta amend the existing contract(s), bear in mind this scenario had happened more than just once. Oh and did I mentioned that they began pushing blames months ago after a certain confrontation when the initial contract was presented, a FEW pages of the contract were omitted during the meeting and therefore the employees weren't aware of them when they agreed on the terms? If they were omitted, how did they know that the employees would agree upon those terms? And isn't that considered against the law in some form? Yup buggers lying without a blink knowing that no one can touch them. And since when did the fight for your right which doesn't involve any indecent act earns you the title of a black sheep?

As many might know, I'm a lady of lesuire but I do share the tears and joy of my significant other. Such 'minor' incidents never fails to boil my blood and bring on a few swear words and I rarely curse.

Random Rant

Moo had finally finished pimping our lappies, the old retarded 15" now looks even more adorable than ever. Although old and retarded, at least it doesn't have Vista on it and thank god for that.
Thou lappy shall now be named after thou penguin, from now onwards, you shall be known as Tux.

Being newer, the 17" possess speed which Tux could not deliver. The only downside is it has bloody Vista which Acer doesn't seem to wanna provide any downgrading. It serves me only one purpose, to edit photos. It might seem like a waste of cash to use it just for that reason, but wait till you try to load photoshop on Tux, you would know my frustration. It takes forever just to even get the program loaded.

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Still not at the best of health at the moment, with both heat fans on, the temperature in the room had soared to 28.8 degree. At that temperature, I'm still experiencing goosebumps, and shorty after started perspiring. The strange just got stranger, every time I attempt to look down, my world starts spinning like I've just been on a teacup ride. Another two aspirins and slapping a pair of detox footpatch, off to bed soon with fingers crossed that I'd feel better tomorrow. Hopefully I'm not down with another ear infection, my previous encounter hasn't been a good one at all.

With both the fans on the same plug, it took up so much power that it blew the fuse on the multiplug. Kinda freaked me out when Moo showed me the wiring. Yup, as you can see some parts are completely cured and turned rigid. This is one thing we'd never dare try again.

Green Fingers

Been feeling slightly under the weather for the past few days, it feels as if I've just swallowed a cat and its slowly clawing up my throat.... not the best description I know. And my back, well it feels as though I'm giving Heffalump a piggyback ride.
Popped an aspirin an hour back, hopefully with some rest, the cat and elephant would decide to give me a break.

Almost forgetting about the green fingers bit, yup our fingers are turning green indeed. The seeds we sowed couple of days back has sprouted. It brings me joy that at least there's some sorta living things in the apartment (apart from me) when Moo's at work. Sunflowers, poppies, chilli, coriander and lavender. Poppies seemed to be the only one making me proud. Every now and then, I'd take a look at them and appreciate life as such a miracle.

20 Things About Me

1. I don't drink milk.
2. I'm allergic to mosquito bites.
   
3. Canines make me go goo goo.
4. I feel uncomfortable wearing skirts.
5. Caffeine and fag makes me think better.
6. Soap operas makes me feel sentimental.
7. Sometimes I pretend to be someone else.
8. I love daisies, lilies and sunflowers. Dislike roses.
9. My body temperature is slightly higher than norm.
10. My childhood ambition was to be a musician/ ballerina.
11. My motto, simplicity is a blessing. Naiveness is a killer.
12. I've never had a broken bone. Hospital scares me. So do dentists.
13. Wind chimes at times sound soothing, but at times sounds eerie.
14. When I was 20, my dream was to teach in a rural village in China.
15. I believe that there's no bad people in this world, just bad upbringing.
16. I'm a do-er, five minutes having a bath is a torture. Mediation drives me mad.
17. Peppermint's my favourite, mint the essence oil, chocolate, ice-cream, fags,... mint it all!!!
18. I'm a coward, but tried not to show, I'm a worrier but tried not to infest my thoughts upon others.
19. I've stop attending church, some tend to be more about marketing and politics than a temple of God's.
20. I had my very first pet when I was 5, a lil chick named Chip Chip, which few months later, my mum cooked chicken rice with.

All Nighter

Just like the good old times when I camped in front of the TV for two whole days to finish the Meteor Garden boxset, this time its Coffee Prince.
Call me a sucker for soap operas, but its my soft spot for happily-ever-after fairytales.

My eyelids are too heavy, my power bar is flashing red. I could no longer construct sentences. Been up for the past 31 hours,... Zzzzzz (snore,..... drooling on keyboard. KO).

Tempura Sweet Potato

1) Deskin and cut sweet potato into slices.
2) Prepare batter.
3) Dip sweet potato slices in batter and deep fry.
4) Use Japanese Mayo as a dip.

Heavenly I tell ya, absolutely yummilious!!!!
No photos of the end product, its gone once outta the fryer...

Hibernation

After 15 hours of hibernation, refreshed is the only word I could use to describe my current stateof mind. Moo certainly was envious, jealous more like it.
Weather forecast predicted last night's temperature to fall between 7-12 degrees. With the cold floor tilings turning into booby traps, every step I take, the chill would just bite into my sole and creep up my spine. The warmth under the duvet provides my only source of refuge and comfort. So, my theory is, I'm not lazy (which Moo kept arguing that I am), I'm just stuck in my 'comfort zone', literally the zone that provides COMFORT!!!!

On a side note, Moo finally closed the deal to Bob (his Silvia). Heading down to the vehicle registration centre tomorrow to transfer the ownership and from then onwards he would officially be the new owner's problem. Don't get me wrong, he's a very beautiful piece of art, but a car without windscreen wiper, no honk, and creating new problems every few days, he's proved to be a real challenge to own and a dangerous one too.

Stealing All the Pleasure

As usual, Moo's stealing all the pleasure again.
The pleasure of putting all the pieces together, assembling the capsule toys.

Recently we were gaga over Lucky Star, an anime of randomness.
As Moo put it, I resembles Tagami, the bookworm and the logical big sister.
While he and Sleepy would be no other but Konata, the manga and anime addict who adores gaming till wee hours.

Everything's Gotta be A-Ok

2007 had been a tiring and stressful year for us, it brought us to places, and learnt to turn to each other for comfort along the rocky road. For the whole of 07, I've been constantly praying for signs and a slight glimpse to the light at the end of the dark tunnel. Just as 2008 started, it seemed as if HE is finally letting us see a lil beam. We were delighted, and with that I'm sure this year is gotta be a fruitful one.

All the cleaning and unpacking is taking its toll, off to bed and more chores tomorrow. Wonder how long the stash of food we brought back is gotta last.

Transit

Time: 11.20pm, Location: KL Airport, Mood: Mixed

TV next to us is playing Cold Play's Speed of Sound,.... annoying, not the MTV, but the feed as Moo explained.
The crowd has unknowing disappeared and it seemed extremely quiet in the C terminal.
Just two hours ago, I was happily chatting with Pea, and Moo with Vinc. Who's Vinc? Moo's really nice friend who went to see us off at the airport. And congrats to him with his admission into National Institute of Education.
*SCREAM* Ahhhh I need some proper quality music now!!!! (Totally random) The crappy TV, announcement on the PA system, the squealing kid who just went pass ,... all these are setting me off, plain annoyance.
From the reflection of my lappy screen, I could see the shop assistants shutting the shutters of the boutique they work in. Expressionless is the word to describe them. Zombified from a long day's work, can't wait to get home, run a hot bath and end the day with a nice supper. Me on the other hand is sucking as much bandwidth, doing what I'm doing now before I return the the 56k unbearable connection. Despite the uncomfortable seat and my arse getting sore, I must be persist on!!!!
Ya I'm bored, super doper bored. And with a huge pile of sand awaiting for me in our apartment back in Lala Land, the first day back is gotta be really tiring. And poor Moo, he's to go straight back to work.
I wonder how is Bubble doing now? Is he missing me? Is he eating his dinner? As always, on the day of departure, he refused to see us off at the door. As if too sad to say goodbye, he remained in the bedroom, very unlike him. All who has met him knows how hyper he is, sticking every member of the family. But as we were leaving, he just sat there quietly,... I'm missing him dearly,... It might be six more months before I can see him again (fingers crossed), why am I returning so soon after this trip? Read Moo's blog to find out,.... I'm too lazy to explain. If all goes well,.... if all goes well.

Just Before We Leave

We've decided to arrange for a 'family' day out for Bubble. Water, checked, towel, checked, carrier, checked, loads of poopy bags, checked, and off we went. Oh and not forgetting frontline spray as well as an anti-mosquito patch for him.
It's Bubble's second trip to Botanic Gardens, first for Moo, and countless for me. The father and son dual were really excited to be there, one busy snapping shots while the latter busy marking his "I've been here" signature graffiti. While I on the other hand was busy donating blood to the blood suckers (my body temperature is usually higher than Moo's so they all swamped to me with their syringes). Moo suggested that I use the patch on Bubble's leash,.... NO WAY!!!!! I can easily reach for and scratch the itchy spots,... whereas for my dear son,... he can't, so the patch stayed put on his leash.
There were crowds of tourist despite being off peak visiting hours. And a few greeted Bubble and he got to know some doggy friends too.

All in all it was a great day out for all of us, till we reached home, Moo left me with the belongings (my haversack, Bubble's carrier, and not to mention my dear son) to get some lunch. Just as I approached the elevator, the carrier slipped and in that few seconds while grabbing it, Bubble started barking at this old hag who just came round the corner..... Before she could say anything, I started apologizing. What followed just supported my theory of how most locals has zero tolerance towards dogs... I received a tongue lashing for a whole 5 minutes!!!!! Despite all the sorries, which she turned a deaf ear on, she wasn't gotta let me off that quick. I was given a few stares by the bangas resting at the void deck who treated me like some sorta entertainment of the day. Only after she was satisfied venting her anger did she walked off, still turning around occasionally to shoot a few evil stares. Yes its my fault for not being able to control my canine at all times, I don't deny that,.... but five minutes of tongue lashing despite millions of sincere apologizes is another matter.

I have came across too many occasions when parents warning kids to stay away from Bubble "Don't go too near to that dog, it bites!!!!" Whereas for foreigners, like those we met during today's day out, greeted him with smiles and even addressed him as "Sweetie"!!!! Sigh, if local parents choose to continue teaching their children to 'respect' canines in such a manner, it would only make the gap bigger between them and the dog owners as well make life difficult for the latter. Sigh blabbing, mumbling, its late, I'm tired, leaving tomorrow. Yaya, off to catch a short nap. LONG SIGH so much things to do, so little time,... that's the usual line when we are home, but the complete opposite when we are back in Lala Land which is so much time, so little things to do....
Z-monster attacked, and he won.

I Wished but Couldn't

Had lunch in Vivocity and the two of us went googoo over capsule toys again lol.

Three days left, and already I'm missing my lil son. Busy stocking up treats and toys enough to last him a couple of months.
There's always a sense of guilt lingering around when I'm away from him. Constantly worrying about his health and welfare. Especially when now that the vet suspect that he's got a small tumor on his back. I've explained my situation to her, and she reassured me that it would be alright to delay the operation till Nov when I'm back. Not that I wanted to delay it, but I don't trust my folks to take care of him after the operation. Personally, I do not wanna risk him having any sorta infection due to the procedure. She later informed me that the bill of the operation would sum up to around 400 bucks, worrying that that might raise concerns. But what she doesn't know is that my son is priceless, and no amount is too much to make sure he's well.
Sigh, I long for the day that I'd never have to leave him again. Would there even be such a day?
I thought I'd be used to it by now, but departure is always so bitter.

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Alley Cats

Finally got my new lappy heeeheeee.
Strolling down to the river for some snap, came across this group of felines.
Nothing beats a cozy nap after lunch. Unlike humans who leads a hectic life, theirs were simple.
Contentment is indeed a blessing.