Chasing Pretty Rainbows

2012

2012-01-06T15:52:00.001+08:00

I want to make a difference this year. I want to break out of my comfort zone and be uncomfortable; to soar at greater heights; to learn new things and teach them to others; to make a difference in people's lives - a positive impact.

Here's to 2012...

101

2011-10-19T14:32:00.001+08:00

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- Coming Soon -

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2011-09-23T02:45:00.002+08:00

Dear Little Blog,

2011-08-31T23:01:00.000+08:00

It's nice to know I've somewhere to turn to when I don't know where to go.

I wonder if I've been too much of a problem lately as I find it hard to come to conclusions as to what to do with this life of mine. There are some things (abundant of them) which I know I cannot control, which no matter how hard I try, they're like unmovable mountains. Should I just stop and give up moving them?

Then there are some which are within my control. These are those that I consciously know I can overcome yet fail to un-complicate. And perhaps you, little blog, are the best person to hear this out as whatever I say will never affect your emotions.

It's come to a decision point, yet again. The uncharted waters I have chosen yet the direction of the sails have I yet to anchor. Please help me through this journey of uncertainty.

With love,
Me

My dream...

2011-07-27T23:38:00.001+08:00

... is to be happy always...

Expectations Pt 1

2011-07-27T00:38:00.000+08:00

When I was growing up....

Lately I just enrolled in a Professional Facial Treatment Course and very often we get our skin analysed. The thing about skin analysis is we cannot hide anything. Our past gets exposed for all our habits could be revealed through the marks on our skin.

For example, I used to be very stressed out and I had breakouts around my forehead near the temple, as well as on the jawline. When my therapist told me that, I was brought back to my past and those dreadful stressful days... It is becoming a very emotional process as I remember those times when I did not do well in studies and how humiliating it was because all the other students (esp teachers' kids) were getting into the top 10 positions in class. I hated those days because I felt so bad about myself and I was not worthy.

I remember once I was rank 32th in class out of I think about 35 students and the smart kids got top 10. And my mom and grandma were so upset with me. Once I got 17th place and was so happy for it was the highest I ever got! Came home, excitedly told my grandma and she said it was nothing to be proud of.

Hence I chose to go to the Arts stream in Form 4 for there was no competition there. I was always top 2 in class. Same happened in Form 6 all the way to my university days.

Today, after the skin analysis, I feel terrible about the days of my youth. Miserable and stressful. When my therapist said, "Relax, you don't have to be the best in everything," and it surely left a mark and kept my thoughts on a roll...

Ever wondered, "What if..."?

2011-07-21T03:54:00.002+08:00

Down...

2011-07-13T00:22:00.001+08:00

Talk about renting out your house

2011-03-26T02:56:00.000+08:00

Can someone tell me how hard it is to find good tenants?

My neighbours moved away to their new house a couple of months ago and they rented out their house to this decent looking family who in turn rented some of the rooms out (without the knowledge of the landlord). We've seen a couple of different people walk in and out of their house. My former neighbours used to have beautiful looking plants and garden but I've not seen the new tenants put any effort in trimming the plants or taking care of them.

Their son had a friend who has absolutely no manners who parked his car right in front of my gate! We walked to every neighbour who threw a party that night to ask if it belonged to any of them. It was 1am. We waited, and honked for an hour before that friend of their son came out who was so rude.

Not long ago, their electricity bill got sent to our house accidentally with some warning letter informing that they'll cut the supply if they do not settle the bill. And right now, at 2.40am, some weird man is knocking frantically on their gate in the middle of the night to no answer. I totally have no idea what's going on in their house. Oh my gosh... I pity my former neighbours...

I'm not sure I'd ever invest in properties for cashflow...

Are you the Ant or the Grasshopper?

2011-03-10T03:53:00.002+08:00

The Ant and the Grasshopper

One summer day, a grasshopper was singing, chirping and having a wonderful time. He saw an ant busy gathering and storing grain for the winter.

"Stop & talk to me," said the grasshopper. "We can sing some songs & dance for a while."

"Oh no," said the ant. "Winter is coming and I need to store up food. I think you should do the same."

"Oh, now is not a good time. Winter is a long time off! There will be enough food for me so I'm not bothered," said the grasshopper. So he continued to dance and sing and chip while the ant continued to work.

Then winter came. The grasshopper had no food and was starving. He went to the ant's house and asked, "Can I have some wheat or maybe a few kernels of corn? Without it I will starve," whined the grasshopper.
"You danced last summer," said the ants in disgust. "You can continue to dance." And they gave him no food.

So, are you ready for the next recession?

Ready when inflation hits and everything more than doubles the price?

Wow, it's been a week!

2011-02-27T23:40:00.001+08:00

TIME

time flies

waste time

found time

lost time

timeless

time bomb

against time

ahead of time

gain time

in time

in good time

kill time

make time

keep time

mark time

on time

out of time

time of life

What are your thoughts?

Never Surrender!

2011-02-20T01:07:00.002+08:00

Enjoy! :)

Bolehland!

2011-02-16T15:44:00.006+08:00

When I was in Primary 6, the teachers encouraged us to subscribe to the Star Newspaper from the school. Retail price was RM1.20 and we got ours for about RM0.80 or so. It was to cultivate a reading habit among us primary school kids. So every day we'd get our copy and guess what was the first thing most of us did?

That's right! We'd turn to the comic section! Haha. Somehow most of us were faithful readers of that column. It was something that appealed to us kids. They say, "Old habits die hard." Up till today, comics still have a place in my heart!

Bolehland.com is a place where two guys express their epic journey in Malaysia and I'm proud to actually know one of them! Dankhoo... One of those from my primary school days (a.k.a. the Star Newspaper comic days).

If you're one of those who have a particular interest in the lifestyle and issues in Malaysia, what better way to read about them than in the form of a comic strip. Click on the strip below to visit their website :)

Fat Spoon!

2011-02-16T00:39:00.010+08:00

FAT SPOON CAFE
Grandma's recipe + Good coffee

Yesterday, Jamie and I had a delicious, hearty meal at Fat Spoon Cafe in Damansara Utama. Had driven passed the cafe one and its sign board caught my eye. So yesterday evening, Jamie and I decided we'd pay Fat Spoon a visit.

Standing at the door, she pointed our that its door was full of character. We admired the design of the shop from the outside and their doorknob in the shape of a spoon got my attention.

As we walked in, we were mesmerized by the interior design of the cafe. It truly reminded Jamie of her grandma's house! Especially the cupboard behind the chair she sat on!

Ooi, the owner of the shop, said this was their family business and her daughter, Chelle & her boyfriend managed the design of the place.

We sat down and were wondering, "Where's the menu?" only to find this:

Now, this place had attitude. It was so impressive and we could wait to try some of grandma's recipe!

Here's what we ordered:

Grandma's Lou She Fun

Nasi Kampung

Awesome DIY Popiah!

By the time we've finished playing, we rolled our popiahs and ate them. Good thing grandma didn't come out to tell us not to play with our food! *winks*

*burp!*
We were so full and felt so loved...

We can't wait to go back for the Good Coffee that we missed yesterday!

Location: 73 Jln SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama

Hours: Tues-Sun: 12pm-9.30pm

Phone: +603 7728 3323

Email: fatspooncafe@gmail.com
Find them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/fatspooncafe

Somebody's 25!

2011-02-14T17:15:00.008+08:00

To a very good friend whose birthday is on this awesome day...


Photograph taken by Lordson :)

Have a Happy Blessed Birthday! You're 25 now!

You've been a good friend to talk to all these years coz you listen so well! Haha!

May God watch over your every step and guide you in all you do!

To those of you who are friends of Hoc Mun, do remember to send him your wishes!

And if you do not yet know this awesome famous friend of mine, do check out his blog and take a look the outstanding photographs and reviews of good places to visit!

*click below*

Hoc Mun's Blog :)

Fun Fact: This dude thinks he's very handsome.

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T03:04:00.000+08:00

Sonnet 18

By William Shakespeare

For those of us who studied literature or who have read Shakespeare,

we would have learned that Sonnet 18 is one of the most memorable love poems.

The poet loved his lover so much that he wanted her beauty to remain eternal.

Every time someone reads this poem, his lover's beauty lives again.

His creativity has set his love for her in stone.

To those of you who celebrate this day with your loved one,

may you have a great time expressing love & appreciation to one another.

May you learn to love like our great poet did!

To those who have not found that someone special, don't fret!

Keep hoping and dreaming for that prince charming to ride on his white horse to rescue you.

Or, keep looking out for that damsel in distress who's yearning for you to be her hero.

There's much to learn about love!

p/s: This post is also a tribute the late Prof. Lim Chee Seng from UM who taught us Shakespeare with full passion and related to us the works of this great writer in ways that brought the writer and us closer thus kindling within us a love for his works.

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Hellooooo! :)

2011-02-12T22:23:00.002+08:00

Welcome to my blog where you'll read of all the fun stuff under the sun!

Why Chasing Pretty Rainbows?
Because, when I was young, I heard a song my mom sang and there was one line that went, "Are you tired of chasing pretty rainbows?" It was then I realised there's so much in life that we pursue and where else better to jot them all down to share with the people that matter!

May you enjoy your journey here :)

<3

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