2008 Year End Review @ 30/12/2008

It’s year end… and it’s also time to review my Y2008 resolutions below before another brand new year:-

1. To buy another property. Anyone got extra $ to loan me / join investment?
   > Booked a studio service apartment in Puchong, but still 15 16 to confirm due to economy crisis.
2. To hunt for a landed shelter so that I can bare a little doggie.
   > I have baby Oscar but not in a landed shelter.
3. To loose body fat / diet with at least 3-5kg lost, don’t be blinded by my petite body size.
   > Failed due to my non-petite appetite.
4. To start a new love relationship with the man that I dream. Yup! Is you… can you hear?
   > Failed and still waiting…
5. To earn / tunnel more $ for my tremendous increasable spending + shopping especially.
   > Tunnel more $ failed but spending increased.
6. To change car. Erm… I like the old generation Toyota Vios, anyone got good jalan?
   > Didn’t manage to change one, no $.
7. To put away my 3-min-heat and fully utilize the 2 months old Osim uZap.
   > Still did not really utilize the 1 yrs+ old Osim uZap.
8. To follow sis Karen’s diet & health management plan consistently.
   > Ongoing but with unchanged + stagnant weight.
9. To go bed earlier at nite, before 12am if possible. I’m not young anymore duh… :’(
   > Failed and even worst now days.
10. To travel at least 2 trips. Redang, Taiwan & Bali are my Y2008 travel options.
    > I visited Redang Island & Bali Island, succeed with $$$ gone.

Moral behind such a long resolution list is... quantity doesn't matters. If you can, you can. =.=

Mamma Mia! The Smash Hit Musical Live @ 27/12/2008

SP sponsored the World No. 1 show, Mamma Mia! The smash hit musical based on the songs of Abba lives in Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur in the second half of December 2008 of which SP Group has been receiving tremendous call in asking for free tickets since the 1st press released. However, SP only reserved the first day as corporate night and didn’t offer any free / promotion tickets to public or even to staff. In view of that, me + Algy + Ray & Emily decided and purchased our own Tier 1 tickets cost RM 383 after early bird discount to avoid ticket sold out and disappointment.

Later towards the corporate night, I got a free ticket from management which I have let go to others to avoid “double watch” since I’ve bought the ticket at own expenses. ~$~ Well… Despite than Mamma Mia! is the World No. 1 show, the reason why we bought the tickets without hesitate / wait for last minute corporate night ticket is because it remind us our 1st participation in SP charity musical show, I Have A Dream that mimics this international show. At last, I watched this spectacular show with Algy on 4 seats because Ray forgoes both of his tickets. The show is good except those below expectation props which could because of different production company + venue restriction / constraint. Other than this, it was indeed a hit musical where audiences were singing along throughout the show and dance along at show finale includes me. Mamma Mia! Here I go again. My, my, how can I resist you! Voulez-vous… Ah-ha… ^_^

10 Promises To My Dog 与狗狗的十个承诺 @ 26/12/2008

I finally watched the 10 Promises To My Dog [ 与狗狗的十个承诺 ] DVD ( another movie directed by the Producer of The Quill 导盲犬小Q – Katsuhide Motoki 本木克英 ) that Sis Winnie managed to bought after I told her to look for it when I saw the related post in my colleague, Daphne’s blog. It was a real heart touching movie that made my tear drops uncontrollable + heavily especially during the part where Socks, the Golden Retriever main actor gets old, couldn’t walk, couldn’t wake up, struggling hard to wait till she sees her master for one last time and passed away... T.T All in all, this movie really touches the heart of dog lovers with its story line that really brought up what is happening around us in real life and reminds dog owners about their responsibilities from a dog’s angle. Having seen the movie, I hope I can do better and kept my promises to my baby boy till the end of its life journey.

10 Promises To My Dog 与狗狗的十个承诺 [ 犬と私の10 の约束 ]

1. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
   请给我一点时间, 让我了解你对我的要求.
2. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial to my well-being.
   请你相信我. 那对我很重要.
3. Be aware that however you treat me. I will never forget.
   你要知道无论你如何对待我, 我将永远不会忘记.
4. Before you scold me, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
   当你因为责骂我的不合作, 固执或懒惰之前, 请你想想, 是否有什么正困扰著我.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
   请偶尔对我说说话. 即使我不懂你的内容, 但我听得懂, 那是你的声音在陪伴我.
6. Remember before you hit me, I have teeth that could hurt you, but I choose not to bite you.
   当你打我时请记得, 我其实拥有能力伤害你的, 但我选择不咬你.
7. Take care of me when I get old.
   当我年老时, 请好好照顾我.
8. My life likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me.
   在你把我带回家之前, 请记得, 我的寿命约有10-15年. 你的离弃, 会是我最大的痛苦.
9. You have work, you have entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
   你有你的工作, 你的娱乐, 你的朋友. 但你是我仅有的.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I love you.
    当我要挨过最辛苦的历程时, 希望你能陪伴在我身边. 只要有你和我在一起, 所有的事都会变得容易接受. 请你永远不要忘记, 我爱你.

Thank you for being by my side. 谢谢你陪伴在我身边. ~ Munmun love Oscar ~

Baby Oscar 1st Visit To Veterinary @ 26/12/2008

I brought my baby boy for his 1st visit to veterinary with me on this date for red yeast test because I worry that it could be red yeast infected having see his over paws licking behavior. I briefed the veteran, Doc Sylvia about my baby boy’s suspicious symptom and brought him into the examination room. Doc Sylvia scratched some tissue from my baby boy ear, tummy + paw and carefully examines specimen gathered under the microscope. According to findings, Oscar is slightly infected with bacteria that could be due to some food allergy. I told Doc Sylvia what I’ve been feeding my baby boy and she advised to stop feeding Oscar protein / soy bean base thingy + cut down / stop milk base treats etc of which, I decided and stop feeding my baby boy his favorite nutrition health drink – Herbalife.

Besides that, what I worry the most is… Oscar have to go for X-ray and may be a surgery. This is because Doc Sylvia found his knees were not in proper alignment which may turn into worst in later age that both his knees couldn’t support his growing size + caused walking difficulty. Well~ I’m still monitoring + thinking through as I’m doubt to make a decision having see Oscar happily running here and there + jumping up and down at home with no sign of knees problem. Haiz… : |

Seasons Gathering With Buddies @ 24/12/2008

It has been half a year since I last gathered with this bunch of buddies ( colleague + ex-colleagues ) and we finally managed to meet up during this meaningful seasons greeting. Though we were all late for the date, but we were glad to catch up with each other and enjoyed our X’mas Eve gathering with a warmth dinner at Pasta de Gohan, Sumway Pyramid + X’mas countdown at Sunway Pyramid itself. It was really crowded with a lot of people outside the shopping mall with plenty of snow spraying from people around as if no economy downturn. All the restaurants were full house and we only able to found a limited “safe” area ( from being sprayed ) to continue our chat while waiting for the countdown to X’mas. Soon after the countdown, we went for another yum cha + ladies talk session at Station 1, Bandar Puchong Jaya till late nite before we called off the gathering. Glad to know that all of us are still the same, busy at work and doing fine in good health. Take care till we meet again. : )

Fanciful X’mas Party At Setia Eco Park @ 13/12/2008

Canopy Club held its pre-Christmas party lately which was overall a success. I wasn’t feeling feel on that day but I still attended the party to help out my departmental colleagues though most of the job were executed as planned during my long medical leave. Nevertheless, it was joyful to see lots of gifts arranged on table + children had fun with Santa walkabout, admired the colorful Christmas tree and enjoyed the program.

SPSB Annual Dinner ’08 @ 6/12/2008

“And… the Oscar goes to... the winner is……"

Time flies, it’s SP annual dinner again and this year our annual dinner is themed Setia Oscar Night. Unlike last year, this year we were all given the chance to choose our own outfit that matched the selected generic group color which is the usual classy black + gold accessories since my division is on its own after opted out from the past grouping with Setia Alam. Although we have lost the best dress award to Setia Alam after we parted from them but we were happy and no regret with what we have at reasonable expenses after get to know Setia Alam staff ought to spent at least RM 150 ( after 50% subsidy ) to tailor made their outfit. Well~ Mine is not much cheaper though because I have spent nearly RM 400 for my outfit + hair dressing for the dinner. However, I’m still happy with my spending since I’m able to choose the dinner dress that I like and not tailor made costume which is not recyclable most of the time. : )


Left > Posing with my "Kao Gong" ( Uncle )
Right > Posing with Ray & Algy


Left > Posing with Brian & Angel, Construction Div
Right > Posing with Teoh & Brian, Construction Div


Left > Posing with Rachel, Setia Eco Garden
Right > Posing with Cheng on Harley Davidson


Left > Posing with Angel & Cheng on Harley Davidson
Right > Posing with Cheng, Setia Foundation

Baby Oscar’s 1st Maltese Gathering At Fluff @ 29/11/2008

I sent my baby boy to its 1st Maltese Gathering organized at Fluff, Niu Zhe Xui ( NZX ) Ara Damansara after I finished my voluntary work for SSRC Annual Inter-Division Badminton Tournament recently. I wore Oscar the newly bought bluish Hawaiian shirt and brought him to Fluff together with some sponge cake + jelly that I bought at last minute. We reached Fluff late and Oscar missed the fun playing Pinata but it still managed to make some friends + play around with other Maltese who still staying around and Oscar was happy and enjoyed socialize with other doggie friends. Doggies attended the gathering were so clever + well-trained with all sorts of tricks like stand, turn, circle, difficult figure 8, “gong xi gong xi” etc that I wonder how and when I will have the patient + time to train my boy to be as smart as one of them. =.=” But one thing for sure is that I will bring my boy to its future gathering if there is one and if time is feasible.

SSRC Inter-Div Badminton Tournament ’08 @ 29/11/2008

It’s the SSRC Annual Inter-Division Badminton Tournament again and this year we have lesser team participation with earlier end time. I reached the venue ( Setia Badminton Academy, Setia Alam ) after the tournament started to helped out the coordination work as well as the F&B arrangement as usual. Overall, the tournament was a smooth one despite than the late commencement time due to waiting time spent on late reporting player.

Hm… though it’s an annual activity but the feeling is kind of strange this time, probably because this is the last activity before the current BOC dispersed for next AGM… =.=