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Tips for Mending a Relationship

2011-05-28T18:08:00.006+08:00

Suddenly I worry about my friend, M. She is having huge fight, & all I know her BF told her that his mind is totally blank. It's been 3 weeks they stopped seeing each other, Cold War I guess.

So below tips are dedicated to help her mending the relationship, of course it's always her decision to stay/leave: taking the M from mending becomes Ending.

I find in any arguements, the root cause for "misunderstanding / disbelieve / unconfidence / communication breakdown & etc. is always "Mis- Communication"

Tips #1: Knowing Individual Objectives
This actually apply to all universal cases. Every one needs an motive/goal to move forward. If each teammates only cares about their own personal gain, the teamwork will fall apart & unable to achieve company's mission & vision. A girl who rush for marriage & take any guys who passes by is the one who most likely making mistake.
Dr. Peter Shepherd introduces 6 types of people in general based on left/right brain, in fact we knew there's thousands or more types of personalities. And even own's trait can change from situation & time.

Tips #2: Compromising Individual Objectives
It's important to be able in accepting each other advantages & disadvantages to prolong any relationship. In business, the contract shall only effective after 2 parties have a mutual agreement & endorsement for legal sake. Marriage is only for those who willingly be supportive in persuing dreams etc. Compromising in a relationship even take place when one or both change their personal gain. Many people do not realise this and ended up divorcing, simply because they no longer acknowledge spouse's thoughts.

Tips #3: Patient & Tolerance
Honestly, I am still practicing this skill. It's not easy to inhibit the trait, we are human. I learn by increasing Emotional Intelligence, we can cope with any challenges easily. Confused? EI is all about 5 stages:

Understanding own emotion,

Managing own feelings,

Self motivation

Understanding other's emotion, &

Managing relationship

Tips #4: Positive Mindset
Su always advise me, "When you think positive, you will atrract posive chi around you & positive things will happen". Believe it or not, I'll leave it to you. For me, my life transformed because I listen to happy voices, I feel good about the surrounding, I appreciate offers from others & I soon see many possible solutions/options.
Even when I am down, I only pulled positive energy to my space. I cried out loud for release, it doesn't mean I give up.

Tips #5: Lock Your Mind
This is the final stage, many of us easily influences by other alternatives. we are human, so it's ok to be lazy once in a while. For example, I always determine to go for healthy diet, & it always last less than 1 month. Talk is easy. Try to think about working with enemy in a team, living with unbearable in laws/spouse, nursing & caring a retarded child etc...

Life might be tough. We can choose to live happily or miserably, time still pass, problem remains there.

Wish all the couples and spouses celebrating eternal love & faith till last breath.

Brand new start, waving-motion-May

2011-05-28T14:32:00.006+08:00

Surprising myself, I still feel like a newbie at blogspot. Just a minute ago I find out how to manage the comments given by many supporters & I hope these are not spams.

This month is the coolest month so far: I have been surfing through the waves, up & down, currently getting calmer. Or am I ignoring others? I do feel GUILTY for not giving a good impression to my new Manager.

I have clearer vision now on how to improve my performance & also clearing my ex-colleague's mess.

Trainer Profile Chart - I am willing to share with others Dept, but disagreed by team member. One of human's weakness is fear of doing extra tasks.

Shield of Service program - Have send training planner for next 2 quaters of 2011, hopefully Mr. A can assist to get manpower release.

I-Class project - Oh hell, luckily there are 2 more members who are more committed!

Key control - hmmm... better finish this asap before June 2011. A promise to myself.

Grooming Standard - I finally manage to turn most of unnecessary cosmetic/skincare items into Trainee Best Groomed gift awards. Total about 55 packages for both female & male, each mini hamper cost about RM 80.00. Wow! These people better appreciate us.

Don't misunderstood me, the products have about 2 years before expiry, & this is one of the mess caused by ex-partners. For the balance, I'll propose to utilize them for Trainee Make-up training. My partner actually thought we dig our own grave, burden ourselves so much. I only believe ONE thing, "In order to move forward, we have to step out from COMFORT ZONE".

I feel sad that I couldn't be role model in this case, Bosses advice me either to exercise more or change to bigger outfit. I hate my hairstyle, & my colleague said "See, a man putting colours on her face". Sigh... wishing next 3 months would pass faster & I can be feminine again.

With new Boss & new partner around, everything must be renewed. Relationship, trust, bonding, faith, impression blah blah blah... Wish me luck!

Unbalance Routine, I am HoneyMooning

2011-03-23T16:12:00.003+08:00

Hmm... I feel like a new executive whom started to work. Nothing much to do currently due to pending from other's greenlight. There's plenty of tasks on hold, and I am well prepare to face the work traffic later on.

Trainer Profile Chart - stage 2 lies on Manager's decision
Shield of Service program - 2 classes in a month, well planned, my clerk doesn't have domestic email access, thus guiding incomplete and to be continue next month.
I-Class project - slowly progressing like tortoise
Key control - pending outcome of discussion from technical sect, held in April 2011.
Slots Training Account - Pending finalization from Slots Managers on Training PIC
AM Year 2011 Training - Pending approval from SVP, proposal based on Manager Conferences.
Assist in "Rojak" Stuff means helping my colleague's last minute follow up.

Once in a Blue Moon, I'm Honey Moon-ing!!!!! Next, I'll be the April BEE busy picking on the honey.

I am so careless

2011-01-11T13:04:00.002+08:00

I was entering data for personality test, total 60 questions all jumbled up. Unfortunately I copy part of the result, consequencely I have to redo again!

I must have lack of focus recently. I experience many errors lately:

Forgotten to release trainers
Forgotten to buy luncheon for roommate
Forgotten to reserve training rooms for plan 2011
Forgotten to forgotten....

Going to take more DHA natural food. Bless me..

2010 Come & Go!

2010-12-31T11:11:00.002+08:00

Wow, it's never easy to inhibit Discipline. Shame on me!

Year 2010 has come & go... where have I been?
I was pregged & delivered a baby girl, up to date she is 5 mths now.

Counting back the months,

Jan - Work 0% Happy.
When I return to work, I found some missing cosmetic items from our office. Manage by idiots who did not lock the drawer & no CCTV camera in the area. WTF! End up I conducted investigation which only led to fingers pointed to each others with no outcome provided. At the end, I with the rest team member has to pay the lost cost.

Feb - Work 0% Happy.
Since whole office people knew I'm preg, still my manageress dare to assign me to stand at casino entrance welcoming customers. Oh God, no matter how many times I approached my boss & higher bosses, my words are not heard. Total disappointment. With the high rage due to hormonal change in my body, I finally took unpaid leave.
the only thing happy is hoo hoo... I got to celebrate CNY.

Mac till Jun - Free!! Yoohoo
With a balloon growing bigger on my body, frequent exercise by doing housechores, experiment cooking & window shopping. I have been practicing PATIENT, imagine a preggie has to squat down brushing tiles by tiles in the toilet used by my 2 bro-in-laws. The only statement stayed in my mindset is I'm am serving 2 handycap or retarded bro-in-laws. Plus cooking for them without asking additional $. Mom in laws highlighted "My sons never do housework, & don't have to." Lucky them!

July till Sept - Scare, exciting, confused, emotional.
Waiting for labour, more & more exercise by walking around the living room every tv advertisement broadcasted. Can't do cooking anymore, get tired extremely fast & very emotional. Having my mom staying with me does not help at all. In return, we had many arguments, finally hubby sent her home. Replaced by mom-in-law the last week from due labour date, situation got worse. Instead of taking care of me, she came to our house & serve the 2 sons who take for granted.
Worry about emotional disorder, hubby frequently come home to soothe my feelings. The negative chi within is too great, my mind wonder the world of darkness, screening through unhappy memories since my childhhood. "I felt like orphan even though I have a mother. I regret entered a marriage with selfish & greedy family members. Why this happen to me? I wish I can stay single, freely spending $ that I hard-earned"
All negative force surrounded me till we meet our lovely girl. The world has turn bright in sudden. All the matters does not bother me anymore. Looking at Msheun, I have all the strenght to pin down previous heavy emotions. I felt great!

Oct till Dec - Work 80% Happy.
Despite maid issue, I feel I'm totally energized to solve all problems waved in. Dealing at same stress in office before I went for unpaid leave, strange thing is I can cope it very well. However, it need more energy & patient when it comes to my hubby. He is total negative & selfish! Can't blame him after knowing how he's been raised from his family. My daughter is all I need right now. I finally understand how a women can be so strong after becoming a mother. This is call Mother's LOVE.

_______________________________
Dear All-Mighty in the Heaven

Please give me the strenght to move on & coping with every challenges possible. May luck blossoms in my family along with the arrival of Year 2011.

Bye bye 2010, you have been a good company!

Back to Track

2009-07-12T15:53:00.003+08:00

Oh my..

Its been 6 months I kept this blog aside.

Reflashed back, what have I done for past 6 months?

Hmm..

Jan ...
Feb ... Trip to Japan
Mac ...
Apr... Kota Kinabalu Mount Climbing
May..
June...

& now today is July 12th. It's time for me to instil dicipline in putting words more often!

Mentor-mentee Cooking Competition

2008-12-07T15:29:00.002+08:00

17/10/2008, Casino TRD Pantry:-

The Casino TRD, our dept name - section organized a memorable “Mentor-Mentee” cooking session for the very first time in its history. The objective of this activity was to create bonding between TRD Executive (Mentor) and TRD Staff (Mentee).

The activity required the mentor-mentee teams to discuss on “What to cook?” and later, on “How to cook it?”. The 10 teams were simply ingenious incoming up with creative ideas! Within the given 2 hours, the teams were able to produce their dishes with rather impressive decorations, in unique shapes and sizes, and unbelievably great taste! It was a complete 15-course dinner fit for the Kings!

Our TRD temporary “Chef and demi-chefs”/ mentor-mentee teams with their signature dishes:

Lim TY- Kevin Lim : Tomato-mushroom spaghetti,
Zam : Ayam masak kunyit,
Mat : Ikan bilis masak merah,
Puva : Vegetarian chicken curry, & Kesari,
Azizi : Clear fishball soup,
Jayce : Chicken tom yam,
Radha : Tofu and potato mix,
Shevaun (that's me)-Vasanthi : Seaweed wrap with dory fish & mix fruit,
Muzi : Telur goreng 5 rasa,
Tee PS : Fried spaghetti,
Terrance-Din : Mengkuang masak nyonya,
Su-Khairul : Masala vadai & murukku,
Last but not least, Ah Chin(our manageress) : 6-hour slow-boiled pandan red bean tong sui.

What was initially planned as an Interactive cooking session turned out to be a funfilled, delightful and heavenly kitchen adventure! But most memorably, the TRD team learnt the most basic and essential SURVIVAL skill – Cooking!

(pictures to be upload soon - Chaos)

also in http://shevauntst.blogspot.com

Working with Female Bosses

2008-12-07T11:07:00.008+08:00

While searching for work related info on net, I found an interesting website, so call The Return of My Bad Boss Competition. I never thought we have such competition in this world. http://www.workingamerica.org/badboss/?appState=detail_p&story_id=25419.

Instead of debriefing, we can actually win something out of it. It's cool!! Unfortunately, only residents of Unite States are eligible. Other wise, I could have submit my experiences.

Not to deny, in this century, Female has bloom up to lead many corporates. However, facts & many research shown there is DIFFERENCE working with Female boss & Male boss.

Male has long time dominate the leadership. Arguments on the equal authority for both Male & Female are raised yet confusion where Male can become the TOP hairstylist, beautician, florist, cook & fashion designer is always unexplainable!!

To me, it's not about GENDER, it's about individual. I believe Most Female is "Emotional" by being fast tempered, revengeance, too detailed, moody, jealoused etc because they do not manage their emotion well. Same goes to Male, they can be as bossy, fast temper, lusty, bias etc....

We all attended Stress management, Anger management blah blah blah... simply because we know stress/ anger/ exhaust/ sickness do not attack people by GENDER. Instead of blaming the GENDER, we should WAKE UP!!! If we can manipulate others to do things for us, why don't we manipulate our emotion for better result. All I can say is....

"I'm really dissappointed with some of the Female Bosses."

I have observed them closely, they do have individual specialities that enable them to sit in higher position. Yet sometimes they've forgotten the hardship they've been through & now their brains are filled with "how wealthy & glamor I am"!!

When I see them behave like mad monkeys, I even told my colleagues I wish I won't get promoted & act like them. I'll take all experiences as lessons to remind me NEVER mistreat my subordinates!!!!

2009 FORECAST - ROOSTER

2008-12-06T19:26:00.004+08:00

Source: http://www.juxianguan.com

雞Rooster
Born in: 1933(77), 1945(65), 1957(53), 1969(41), 1981(29), 1993(17), 2005(5)

Overall Forecast
You will have good wealth luck this year. There are a lot of lucky star this year but there is also
unlucky star. Be prudent and don’t be too aggressive. Perform your best and your superior will
notice. Those in business can expect results and push forward for expansion. Students can excel in their academic study. Good year to invest in property.

Career
Good progress in your career and work luck with increase in reputation and status. Smooth business deal and good business relationship. There are chances of promotion and overseas assignments.

Relationship
No major breakthrough in relationship this year. Be more truthful and affectionate to your
companion. Married couples should go for a re‐charge vacation.

Wealth
Wealth luck is good this year. You will receive gain from your investment. However, you must
control your spending also. You can consider investing in property. Be wary against petty people that might be jealous of your good luck this year.

Health
Health is normal this year but have to take note of home safety. Don’t climb high. Don’t speed or
drink excessive alcohol. Take adequate rest and exercise.

REMINDER:

The above serve as guidance only and should not over obsesses on the forecast!!

2nd Yoga Class

2008-12-06T12:45:00.005+08:00

Since the 1st class, my whole body aching till I force myself going to gym & enjoy a nice sauna.
Yesterday, Ms Chee told us we'll have weekly theme. Thus this week is all Headstand /shoulderstand etc.

When we do headstand / handstand / shoulderstand, we really have to rely on arms to support & abs to balance. Because my hand could'nt produce so much energy, I gotta use my head instead. It's hurt!!!
Lesson learn: Don't get LAZY, don't use head to fully support the whole body!!

From the 2nd class , I feel less pain on muscles. Yet I still need to brush up on body stretching. I believe I can be more flexi than my older days. I recall the last time I can stretch legs in split position hmm.. that was 5 years ago. During that time, I practiced Tai Chi everyday. Now, my ass glue to chair EVERYDAY!!

Getting into the position is not that bad compare to doing the position over & over again. Looking at the bright side, it's actually strengthening the STAMINA <(*v*)>

Getting old already.... must admit liao...

Happy International Disturbed People Day!

2008-12-05T14:52:00.013+08:00

Made by orange & tomato.

Made by orange.

Made by orange.

Made by flour.

Made by egg.

Made by bread.

Made by banana.

Made by apple.

My First Yoga Class

2008-12-03T14:17:00.005+08:00

I was excited over the 1st hour in Pro Yoga Centre nearby my apartment. The trainer is beautiful & young. What I like the best bout yoga is it's challenging. Below are some of the poses that tortured my muscles.

This Bend Forward Pose is enough to kill me!! my leg couldnt straigthened & shaking terribly... my palms can't even reach the floor.

this is ok to me, but we are doing more than Fish pose.
We're asked to maintain this position & at the same time - lift up both leg 45 degrees from the floor , then bring down the leg without touching the floor. my abs was burning!!
Haven't finish yet, 2nd inversion: - other than the leg was lifted, both palms placed together in praying position facing same direction to legs' position. Can't last a minute.

It's look difficult or I say impossible...
According to my trainer, this Supported Headstand Pose is good especially for LOW BLOOD PRESSURE patient like me. It helps to circulate blood flow to brain.

I tried once failed, after a while I made it. So proud of myself. Hehehe
Though it's only few seconds holding on position (ehh my legs still bend a bit but most important I can balance Hahahaha) it's a BIG SATISFACTORY for a first timer.

Hmmmm... this morning, my...
shoulder ache,
arms ache,
spine ache,
thigh ache
As a result, walk like a robot!! Anyway I'm happy & signed up for another 20 classes.

A brand new year

2008-11-28T14:09:00.002+08:00

Year 2008 has come to an end.

Year 2009 coming! = Bonus coming!

But where is my new plan??? Talking bout new plan, year 2008 is not so happening to me.

Jan 08 - Register become Mrs Wong. ( Aiyoh... Wong si lai) & honeymoon to Korea
Feb 08 - ooooo...
Mac 08 - Macau Trip
Apr 08 - Wedding preparation
May 08 - Wedding preparation
Jun 08 - Wedding ceremony
Jul 08 - Home Renovation
Aug 08 - Home Renovation
Sep 08 - Home Renovation
Oct 08 - ooooo...
Nov 08 - ooooo...
Dec 08 - ooooo...

Sigh... only 2 trips this year & 2 mega project - Marriage & New Home.

Year 2009 should be A TOTAL BRAND NEW YEAR!!

Short courses for self improvement; targeted Neuro-Linguistic Program
Yoga & Gym sessions (have to diet)
Japan Trip
Kota Kinabalu Trip - mountain hiking
Make Baby????
& work SMARTER...

Best Remedy For PMS

2008-10-24T07:18:00.008+08:00

The last time I went to Macau is in March 2008. I bought these in SASA shop because its on "SALES", very very cheap After I test it once, I immediately fall in love & become addicted. OMG..

I recall I have a tough time searching for seller in Malaysia & found out this is not available in Malaysia at ALL. At last, a friend of mine came back from Macau & bought me a stock which can last half a year...

Why I love Okamoto Smiling Face?

Easy adhesive on Shirts at stomach area
12 hours last heating - increase blood circulation
Smooth blooding flow
Thin & comfortable (not to worry to be seen bulging)
Ease menstrual pain
Recommended to use during heavy flow except bedtime

With these heating pad, I can go to work as normal, attend meeting, give presentation etc.. Like nothing happen.

The only thing can cause me a need to rest-a-day is dizzyness and migraine, not the side effect of using the heating pad.

I used to suffer menstrual pain , migraine & dizzyness every month. While Okamoto can ease my menstrual pain, I will keep looking for remedies that ease migraine. In fact I have one, sad to say I can't use that during work, cause can't have a cooling pad on my forehead right??

Usually I'll use during premenstrual when body heat suddenly increased. Its easy to get at at drugstore or pharmacy. I never try this brand before but I guess it should give the same effect.

I'm so happy I'm going to Japan coming February 2009. Wish to buy alot alot alot alot.... Okamoto Smiling Face!!
Hahahaha.. so excited (^v^)..

Easing Mentrual Pain Effectively

2008-07-23T10:16:00.003+08:00

Ladies... Ladies... From my survey, 8 out of 10 of my friends having menstrual discomfort especially for those working in Genting Highlands.

Simply to say, factors of eating & living habit determine the menstrual cycle.

Working night shift or irregular shifts

Having meal at inconsistent time

Lack of sleep

Smoking

Eating spicy/sour food regularly

Drinking cold drinks/cafeine regularly

Etc.

Well, some might think even city people is having such lifestyle & yet they are healthy??

Most of the employees in Genting suffers serious backaches, gastric, migraine & PMS for ladies.

I did few researh & tested on myself. Found few solutions. No money no talk!

Pre-Menstrual (1 week before)

Drink more warm & plain water (no harm to drink more than 2 ltr)

Avoid sour/spicy/cooling /cold food & drinks

Sleep well

Exercise more- focus on stomach & thigh area

During Menstrual

Drink only warm & plain water

Avoid sour/spicy/cooling/cold food & drinks

Sleep well & it's ok if more than 8 hours

Walk more to smoothen the circulations

Use heat pad for stomach discomfort - recommend Okamoto Smiling Face

Eat more food rich in calcium, zink vitamin B

Some said avoid Sweet food but I'll crave for chocolate & durian.

Post Menstrual (1 week)

Drink herbs eg. Ba Zhen, Dong Gui etc

Do not take spicy/sour/cooling/cold food & drinks after taking herbs

Hunger for travelling

2008-07-22T21:42:00.003+08:00

Wow... Couldn't believe that I actually left this thing out for so long.

Yup.. Have been busy updating photos on the other side, shevauntst@blogspot.com.

Again, I'm sitting in office waiting for the time to pass. Not really fond of Facebook, so just went in & glance through who else is there.

I missed Korea so so much I wish I could afford to visit the place next year. But after a long thought, I could have spend the same amount visiting other countries.

Ohhh... Bali is definitely the next destination after the house renovation. Due to the wood crafts I can decorate my new home!!!

Thinking, Thinking & Thinking........

Would love to shop for cheap stuffs in Bangkok
Would love to eat varieties food in Taiwan
Would love to visit dearest old friends in Macau
Would love to dive & meet sea turtles in Sipadan
Would love to find a different feel in Australia
Would love to shop branded stuffs in USA
Would love to shop for health & ski in Korea

If one destinations to reach in a year, I have to stay working at Genting for another 7 years and entitle myself a 10 years service reward.

Busy + Sian

2008-02-01T20:09:00.000+08:00

Just came back from off days. Very busy at the same time Sian!! Me alone working in Office, no music, Handphone no Battery. No one to talk to. HOW AH??

Other than work, I'm also getting busy in my personal life.

07-16 Feb - Back to Casino Operations

18 Feb - See see Look look new house but can't get key yet.

19 Feb - Reshoot 1 evening Gown, 2 Costumes as compensation from GTC Bridal House.

28 Feb - Ipoh Gai Gai & Mum Mum...

29 Feb - Benny's Wedding

01 Mac - JG's Schoolmates Wedding

Farewell for our Vice President

2008-01-08T20:05:00.000+08:00

30th December, a meaningful day to celebrate our Casino Table Games Vice President, Mr. Wong Ah Yoke. He has been with Genting for 35 years. Though he retire from Genting, yet it's his new beginning to Singapore-setup Casino in Sentosa.

Well, what can I say? Genting expertise can work until 70 years old. Ha ha ...

Our Department Training Supervisor & Training Assistants; Din, Mad & Zam.

All guest to jot few words on Memo to be stick on Album!!

Started with Singing Band.

From Left: Mr. Kevin Sim (SVP), Mr. Wong AY (Farewell Boy), Mr. Lim EM (SVP-Consultant) & Jeffrey Teoh (SVP-Consultant)

Lots & Lots Fower decorations...

Lots & lots of Balloons decoration... We have to tie each of them.

Lots & lots (1700++ sticks) Satay...

Lots & lots food served...

Pool Tables for guest to play later...

During Preparation: ishhhh... Kelam Kabut...

More, more, more... Hmm. Sweet Potato is delicious!!!

Well, since I keep saying "Wow, so nice.." so one of the TA kept this blossom roses and put on my desk. Unbelievable!! Usually roses will fade in a short while, but here the rose keep blossoming.

Unfortunately, I don't know how to take care of it, so I pass to an Auntie sitting beside me.

Yellowish & Pinkish Roses.

Job Satisfaction

2008-01-08T20:01:00.001+08:00

Wah... Long time didn't do artwork since after uni. Anyway, this is just a simple copy, print, cut and paste Greetings Card.

Rating : OK lahh..

Romantic Birthday Present

2008-01-08T19:51:00.001+08:00

I fight with JG & forfeited him to buy me TWO present for not being aside me on my Birthday. When I reach Malacca, he fetched me at Melaka Bus Terminal. Then I saw my present lying on behind seat. Arghhhhh... So touching.. I always wanted this. Plus it will vibrate as like breathing along with 2 *Bedtime* songs....

My New Doggie F***ing my old doggie. But both is MALE??

First Chaos

2008-01-01T10:43:00.000+08:00

01st January 2008 - The moment I check in, everything is in chaotic.

Mr. Puva inform me that today we'll have Facial Talk at TQM Classroom 2. Our clerk immediately order for breakfast and lunch, our technical assistant just started to photocopy notes and set up the tables.
Due to lack of TA, we have to shift all the trainees to another room.
The class commenced around 10am. At noon, we have to request all the trainees to go for lunch as other function requires to occupy the same room. At noon, we still haven't finish our ice breaking activities.
In the class, there is an IQ high without EQ type guy trying to be too smart to challenge everything. He will say aiya this no need, that no need blah blah blah.... Later I'm gonna fire him gau gau. If he's so intelligent but no sense of respect to his superiors, I'll doubt his ability to work in operation.
Yuck... the food they serve are like garbage. 30 pcs of cupcakes dump into a big plastic bag.

What a NEW YEAR ?????

My Birthday ^_^

2007-12-21T13:53:00.001+08:00

TODAY is my Birthday. Dunno why things that I'm expecting didn't work out and things happen never cross my mine before.

Me & JG plan to go down KL for a walk or shopping or dinner but he said he wanna sleep before 10pm.

I'm expecting at least some wishes or sweet talk but nothing. Until now no wishes or present given at all. Half day passed and also he told me he will go back Malacca later.

Should I be angry or just ignore it? I know he is not a gentleman or romantic lover, does that I mean I can never ask him to show some concern? Especially my wedding is coming soon. I heard before that some bride-to-be will face some phobia or uncertainties to marry or not to marry. I'm definitely scare....

When I woke up in the morning, I saw 2 sms:-
First: My ex schoolmate, Nai Nai send the earliest wishing. I thought everyone should be busy to remember mine.

Second: A guy whom kissed me during my last 2 years Birthday celebration sms me "Happy Boobday". Strange thing is I recall the feeling being kissed when I read the sms. Maybe I'm too lonely.

When I reach office and check my mail, one of them shocked me!! My ex-boyfriend (last for 1 month) surprise me with B'day wishes and asking if we can still be friends. My relationship and the ex broke up 2 years plus already and we never speak to each other then.

Is these all a sign or just coincidence?? Things aren't running smooth when we are preparing our wedding stuffs eg. selecting date, photographing, honeymoon trips etc.

*SIGH* Just move on. If bad things happen in future, I'll take it as my fated life path.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME...

Beginning of Hectic Weeks

2007-12-13T16:55:00.000+08:00

I start to fall in love with my current job, love it so much coz it brings so much of satisfaction & I feel my life is so meaningful. Recalled some times ago, maybe last few months, I actually found a job I like. Lecturer in Tourism & Hospitality Management who has 2years experience from casino & based in Singapore. Unfortunately, I didn't apply.

ARghhhhhh..... I'm so regret that I did not prepare myself well to grab such golden opportunity. I scold myself for being lazy & lazier for the past 3 years honeymoon-ing in casino. Plus, attritions of my written & verbally english has screwed my future!!

When one of the bosses inform me to second to another department, I was half 15/16 due to mixture of fear to lose something that I have been holding so long, relief over exhausting, excited, curious, confuse, bla bla bla..

Here I am making sacrifices to arm myself with good public speaking skills & communications skills.

When JG working night shift & noon shift, I'm still working 9-5pm basis hence we rarely meet each other & talk.
If JG working nite shift while I have to work noon shift, he will not have good sleep due to certain noise I create.
Though 9am-5pm daily, yet my working hour still very flexible depends on events held. If we need to brief on new trainees at about 6.30pm, we can actually work 10am-6pm. 1 hour unpaid OT is just a small matter.
Before the secondment, 1st day shift after days off is midnite 11pm-07am. Now, my shift on the 1st day is 02pm-10pm. This means that I have to come up one day earlier & that means that I loss an extra half day off.
Office hour means I will eat more (minimum 3 meals/day) compare to before (2 meals/day) ; sit more compare to operation which standing is more ; unable to go for swimming due to its operation adjourns at 6pm etc.
Talking about meal, it's so flexible until if we are hungry we can go grab some bites as canteen is only 2 mins away. OMG...
Has to maintain equal exercise or other practices to avoid becoming extra XL!
Less than 5 mins walk from hostel to office simply indicates that we are on 24hours on call, so no problems to do more proposals according to Boss.

Other than that, as speaker we need to connect to our audiences. Thus, we need to crack head to think more jokes, interesting relevant stories & sharing working experiences. From today onwards, there will be 8 hours talk daily until Christmast. Last few days was so ceng-ceng- eng-eng, but the next few days will be a gruesome one especially for my coleagues.

Rampant Crimes

2007-12-09T12:03:00.000+08:00

Not sure whether I have stay too long uphills till I am so afraid to go home. Don't dare to wear shorts or short skirts if I were to take bus/taxi. Always fear of robbery, thief or worst is rapist cum murderer.

Everyday when we read newspaper, there will be at least a crime case. Talking about robbery, they become smarter & victims become weaker. Initially, robbers use small knife threatening for cash & jewelleries. Later, citizen do not carry much valuable belongings alongside the perk of credit cards usage. When those crooks couldn't get more cash, they turn into robber cum rapist cum murderer.

To summarise these, got money die, no money also die. To stay in big house & left for few hours daily attracts burglaries, now even apartment is not 100% secured. We who stay in apartment hardly know our neighbours background or their current lifestyle.

I recalled my mom told me a female student was kipnapped on her way home from bus stop. Its only 3 minutes walking distance. Scary...

Malaysia is in developing status, however rampant crimes increases day by day. Malaysia has a nice landscape yet no place is safe for local & tourist.

Who shall we blame?? Local or foreign labours??

Tackling Menstrual Pain

2007-12-08T15:44:00.000+08:00

Aiyayaya... I missed the those days when I do not have any menstrual pain. I recalled my first mentrual pain struck at the age of 15 years old. When I finished secondary school, an ex-colleague told that my migraine & menstrual pain was caused by over intakes of Panadol. Yeah.. I regret I did not take good care of myself & I hate my family for being negligent.

So what to do? Everythings too late now.. Every month I have to experiment new natural food intake to avoid it. Although avoid can at least minimise the agony & harsh discomfort, but how to tackle the pain especially during work??

These are the most common questions that we always ask. Answers & some relief tips by http://www.motrin.com/ as below:-

What causes cramps?

During a woman's menstrual cycle, hormones are released that increase the contraction of the uterine muscle. If the uterus contracts too strongly, it can temporarily decrease the flow of blood and oxygen to the muscle, causing cramps.

Menstrual cramps - why me?

Menstrual cramps are a fact of life for most women, affecting more than half of all menstruating women at least one or two days every month. Maybe you're one of them. The good news is, most cramps are simply the result of what's going on in your body during menstruation. They're not due to any underlying gynecological problem.

Do all women experience a cycle to their menstrual pain?

Usually you feel cramps in your lower abdomen or back. The pain usually begins a few hours before any menstrual bleeding, then rises to a peak in the next few hours and eventually stops within one or two days. Of course, the feeling and intensity of cramps can vary from woman to woman, and sometimes can even vary between the same woman's periods.

Do all women have the same symptoms?

Maybe you have cramps you barely notice. Or maybe yours are somewhat more painful. Cramps can also be accompanied by headaches, weakness, chills and dizziness. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can also occur. Severe cramps may be a symptom of another medical condition. Always discuss these symptoms with your doctor.

Menstrual Pain Relief Tips:-

Cramps are a fact of life for most women but there are several actions you can take to get more relief:

Exercise - As a first step, you may want to try exercise, which has been shown to help relieve normal menstrual cramps. In some cases a simple walk can help. This is true. During my Uni time, I practice Tai Chi every day & I can even run up & down without feeling exhausted. In operation time, I will get myself as busy as possible by walking around. Now in office, if I feel any discomfort, I'll do some stretching. It works trust me!!

Apply Heat - A heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower abdomen or back may also help. Oh yeah... I love this every night when I am in bed. The best I will do is wear more layers of clothes & wrap with comforter so my body will SWEAT & SWEAT... Other than that, I also shower my tummy & back with luke warm water. Its like Hot SPA. Since I have migraine, I have to use cold water to wash hair. NOT TOO COLD!!

Watch Your Diet - Some women find that eating and drinking less caffeine, sugar and salt can help. Also, drinking more fluids has been reported to help some women feel more comfortable. Well, this is the toughest of all. I tried pills, painkiller or paracetamol pills solve your problems this month & produce greater pain next month. The more we take, the weaker our antibody. There are some natural food can be recommended:-

Glucose - It gives me energy for the day & reduces dizzyness.
Boiled 100 plus - Also works for enery booster & reduce dizzyness.
Ginger - Suitable for bloated tummy. Also giving heat to body. However, extra amount of water is needed. If ginger tea is too hot, crystalized or dried ginger can be taken as snack.
Papaya - Proper intake is 10-15 minutes before any meal. I tested this daily eating habit for a month, my gastric also gone. But that doesn't mean we can continue for whole year!! Take frequently is enough.
Bai Fong Wan - Actually suitable to take once every week for those who are weak. I take it whenever I need to jump shift or lack of sleep. Act as energy booster as well.

Goyang Kaki

2007-11-30T20:41:00.000+08:00

Today is my first day of work after came back from leave. It's like Monday to all office employees lifestyle. Mostly things has been done by my partner. Tomorrow onwards, there will be more presentations regarding year 2008 plans, more talks & inductions briefing to the newly trained croupiers.

Today is my first day after so many days working here; keep peeking at the wall clock. I'm working noon shift & counting minutes off.

So today I goyang kaki, I discuss with Boss on latest doings & updates, walk up & down pretending busy.

So today I day dreaming, I think about my financial status & planning, sketching & calculating.

When it comes to MONEY... my head spinning round & round. Excited that we eventually bought a car but worrying that our next few years will be suffer one.

Whatever it is, I'm going off work in an hour time. Then I start watching movies... Yeah!!!

Genting International Magical Festival

2007-11-24T15:20:00.000+08:00

Yesterday night I got 2 ticket for the Championship Show @ Arena of Stars.

Though I feel tired yet I really really like to watch magic show. All of them are so good.

James Dimmarie

Ed Alonso

Magic Wave

David & Dania

Jeff McBride

Ayal & Tanya

Secondment to another department

2007-11-22T16:20:00.000+08:00

I always wondering how to become a facilitator. Always question my ability to do good & humorous public speaking and now I have a great opportunity to learn & practice.

Today is my 4th day in CRM Team since 19/11/2007. I got my own seat & drawers. My teammates are humor & nice guys, Terrance Overee & Ong Beng Wee. These few days I have been tagging with them during the conducts of briefing, talks & inductions. Gradually after few classes, I will have to go solo.

I find it is not how well a person can speak in English or Mandarin but how that person connected the subject to the audience. Terrance is realy good. He can speaks a lot of funny jokes & many dialects. At least no one in his class will fall asleep or even feel bored.

Hmm.. work is so far so good. Still catching up.

Sadden & Despair...

2007-10-27T11:05:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, a bunch of my staffs (26 persons) wearing uniform went to visit Tan Sri's Villa right after they finished their work. Arrived at Villa Gohtong & was told to turn back. Reason given by one of our SVP was employee can attend to pay their last respect only on 27th & 28th October. Feeling very down, embarassed, despaired... they have to return to their hostel.

Personally thinking that such action was abit harsh towards them, I mean the employees of Genting Highlands. They should look into consideration when someone was so sincere to pay his/her respect to the honorable Tan Sri. How could they reject any visitors immediately during the funeral? I think they could due to Lim's families' wealth & status, right?? & also maybe the SVP afraid to enquire permission from Lim's family.

Memo from the Management

2007-10-24T11:07:00.000+08:00

RESORTS WORLD BHD
(COMPANY NO:58019-U)

Dear Guests,

This is to announce the demise of the Founder and Life Honorary Chairman of Genting Group, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong on 23rd October 2007.

The general public can pay their last respect on Sunday, 28th October 2007 from 9.00am - 5.00pm at Gohtong Villa, Genting Highlands. Shuttle service to the Villa will be available from Genting Skyway Lower Station.

For enquiries, our dedicated hotline for this occasion is 03-6105 9138. This is accessible from 12.00 noon, Wednesday, 24th October 2007 to 9.00am, Monday, 29th October 2007.

As a mark of respect, the Casino, Theme Park and all entertainment outlets will be closed on Monday, 29th October 2007 from 6.00am to 6.00pm.

The road leading from Gohtong Jaya Township to the hilltop will be closed on 29th October 2007 from 9.00am - 12noon.

The Management.

Feng Shui Remedies

2007-10-24T04:40:00.000+08:00

The Feng Shui remedies fall into two main categories. They are, changing placements of existing things and applying cures.

The method of changing placement of things is the easiest way of Feng Shui remedies. This does not even incur much expense to the residents. So as new practitioners, readers must follow this method first. When you gain enough experience or really feel the need of applying some cure, use the cures from the list of cures given below.

Before going to cures, remember some general tips:

THE GOOD THINGS TO FOLLOW
[ Have enough sunlight in the premises.
[ If the shape of the house is irregular, then select extensions in your lucky areas and cuts in the unlucky areas.
[ Make the roof white to ensure support.
[ Place an aquarium inside the house on the left of your entrance whenever you need to do the same.
[ Select a house or plot that it rectangle in shape.
[ To enhance the academic success place a tower or 4 pencils in holder on the study table.

THE BAD THINGS TO AVOID
[ Avoid a house that is located at the dead end of the road.
[ Avoid a house that is tall or small than the neighboring houses.
[ Avoid a swimming pool on the house. It causes financial loss.
[ Avoid having dining room under toilet. It causes sickness.
[ Avoid living near places full of yin energy.
[ Avoid living right above the garage. It makes life difficult.
[ Avoid main door facing the back door or window.
[ Avoid pillars in the middle of the rooms.
[ Avoid stairs facing the main door. It disturbs the chi flow.
[ Avoid staying or cooking under the exposed beam.
[ Avoid the bed facing the toilet. It causes sickness.
[ Avoid the main door right opposite a tree or pole.
[ Avoid the place that narrow at the back. It gives bad luck.
[ Avoid the sight of toilet from the entrance. It drains the chi.
[ Do not hang wind chimes under a tree. They attract spirits.

IMPORTANT CURES FOR SPECIFIC AREAS :-

A. SELECTING A NEW HOUSE
[ Avoid the house adjacent a very noisy road.
[ Avoid the view of tall buildings and pillars form the house.
[ If you feel pleasant on entering the place, know that it is good.
[ Never select a house with toilet in the center.
[ Never select a place facing a T-junction.
[ Never select a placing facing any source of shar chi.
[ Never select house with many levels in it.
[ Select a house that is away from temples, grave yards etc.
[ Select a house with good sunlight and air.
[ Select a house with the entrance that opens in a corridor.
[ Take young baby in the place you plan to buy. If the baby is happy, it is good. If the baby cries, it is not good.
[ While selecting a new house, select a place that has extensions in your lucky areas and cuts in your unlucky areas.

ENTRANCE
[ Avoid a mirror opposite the entrance. It reflects back the chi.
[ Avoid a wall opposite the entrance. It blocks the chi flow.
[ Avoid an entrance at the T-junction.
[ Avoid entrance that faces another door.
[ Avoid glass or transparent entrance door.
[ Avoid the entrance facing a corner.
[ Avoid the view of a bedroom from the entrance.
[ If the back door or a window is visible from the main door, put a curtain to avoid the view of these things from the entrance.
[ If the entrance faces staircases or lift grills etc. place a pa kua with earlier heaven sequence with a mirror in the center on it.
[ If the toilet door is seen from the entrance, put a curtain to avoid the direct view of the toilet.
[ It is good to have a wind chime near the entrance.
[ Keep a three-legged frog near entrance to attract good luck.
[ Keep an empty vase near the entrance to collect chi.
[ Keep the area near the entrance properly lighted.
[ Place a laughing Buddha or luk fuk sou (three wise men) facing the entrance to attract good luck.
[ Place a pair of fu dogs to protect the entrance from bad energy.

LIVING ROOM
[ Avoid clutter in the living room. It produces si chi.
[ Avoid mirrors in the living room reflecting the entrance.
[ Avoid never hang swords in the living room or in the house.
[ Avoid red doormats, sofas and upholstery in the living room.
[ Do not paint your living room of house yellow.
[ Have enough light in the living room.
[ If the living room is dark, mirrors can be used to increase light.
[ If there is too much light in the living room, use wind chimes.

KITCHEN
[ Avoid having kitchen under a toilet.
[ Avoid placing oven over or near fridge.
[ If oven and fridge are adjacent, separate them by wood.
[ If the sink and stove are adjacent, separate them by wood.
[ Never have a mirror reflecting the stove.
[ Never have blue flooring in the kitchen.
[ Never have fridge or washbasin opposite the stove.
[ Never have staircase opposite the stove.
[ Never place stove behind toilet or bed.
[ The stove must not face the entrance, the toilet or the bedroom.

BEDROOM
[ Avoid mirrors or television sets reflecting the bed.
[ Avoid plants, cactus or flowers in the bedroom.
[ Avoid sleeping under a beam.
[ Avoid sleeping with your feet pointing at the door.
[ Do not have empty vases or clutter in the bedroom.
[ Do not make small children sleep on the floor.
[ Do not place crystals in the bedroom.
[ Have enough space beneath the bed.
[ It is good to have wind chimes in the bedroom.
[ Never paint bedroom walls yellow, red or pink.
[ Never place photos of dead people or Buddha in the bedroom.
[ Never place two separate mattresses on one double bed.
[ Never place waterfall picture or fish tank in the bedroom.
[ Place the bed with its back against a wall.
[ Place your wedding photo or a pair of ducks in the bedroom.
[ Sleep with your toes pointing to your good direction.

STUDY ROOM
[ Avoid having television set in the study room.
[ Avoid open bookshelves in the study room.
[ Have good light in the study room.
[ Have moderately free flowing air in the study room.
[ It is good to have a computer in the study room.
[ It is ok to have a mirror reflecting the study table.
[ Never allow clutter in the study room.
[ Never place the study table facing a wall.
[ Never place waterfall or aquarium in the study room.
[ Place a tower or 4 pencils on a stand on the study table.

DINING ROOM
[ Avoid red, pink, black or blue flooring in the dining room.
[ Do not flood the dining table with clutter.
[ Have a solid wall behind the chair of the breadwinner.
[ It is good to have a fruit basket placed on the dining table.
[ Never place a dining table under a toilet or beam.
[ The dining table should be in a well-lit and airy place.

CHILDREN’S ROOM
[ Avoid bunker beds for the children.
[ Have enough light and air in the children’s room.
[ If possible have the children’s room in the west.
[ It is ok to have television set in the children's room.
[ Never have a fan right above the bed of the children.
[ Never have mirrors to reflect the bed of the children.
[ Never place things with sharp edges in the children's room.
[ Place a small tower on the study table in the children's room.

DOORS
[ Avoid sliding doors wherever possible.
[ It is not good to have three doors opening on each other.
[ It is not good to have too many doors in a straight line.
[ Never have doors forming a triangle.
[ The doors should have even and regular shapes and designs.
[ The doors should not be painted red unless advised.
[ The doors should open clockwise.

TOILET
[ Avoid toilets in your lucky area. If not, place crystals in them.
[ Never have toilet in the accident area.
[ Have proper ventilation for the toilet.
[ If the toilet faces the bed or entrance, keep its door closed.
[ It is good to have toilets in the areas of mischief or bad luck.
[ Avoid toilets facing the entrance.
[ Avoid toilets above kitchen or dining room or bedroom.

BEAMS AND PILLARS
[ If there are exposed beams in a room, place a pair of bamboo flutes at 45 degrees below them or place creepers over them.
[ If there are pillars in any room, place creepers around them.
[ It is not good to have pillars in the middle of a room.
[ Keep the area under beam clean. It has habit to collect clutter.
[ Never have beam above dining table.
[ Never have beams above study table.
[ Never have kitchen under a beam.
[ Never sleep under a beam.
[ Pillars protruding in any room must be softened with creepers.
[ Place wind chimes under beams if flutes are not available.

OFFICE
[ Avoid displaying sharp things in the office.
[ Avoid open shelves in the office. They create poison arrows.
[ Avoid pillars inside the office or else paint them in blue gray.
[ Avoid placing cactus in the office.
[ Have lot of chi in the office.
[ If there are stagnant energies in the office, place wind chimes.
[ It is good to have a picture of mountain behind the boss.
[ It is good to have many people walking in the office.
[ It is ok to have office door facing other office door.
[ Never have pictures of birds.
[ Never have red doormats.
[ Never make the staff sit under beams.
[ Never paint the wall behind the boss blue gray or black.
[ Never place fish behind the boss. It makes him unstable.
[ Strictly avoid dark corners in the office.
[ The head of the office must have a solid wall behind him.

LIST OF DIFFERENT CURES :-

ANIMAL STATUES
[ A pair of kirins is good for protection. (kirins are animals with dragon head horse body & scales of carp, standing on lots of ingots)
[ Carp fish is good for career.
[ Elephants are good for support.
[ Fu dogs and fu loins are good as guards of the house.
[ Horses coming in are good for good luck.
[ Mandarin ducks in pair are good for relationship.
[ Monkey is good for wisdom.
[ Pair of birds is good for relationship.
[ Rabbit with babies is good for creativity.
[ Rat with coins is good for wealth.
[ Three-legged frog near entrance attracts wealth.

BAMBOO FLUTES
[ Bamboo flutes soften the pressure of beams.
[ Bamboo flutes work as chimes in wood & fire areas.
[ This is a good remedy for energy pressure from roof.

BELLS
[ Bells create circulation of chi.
[ Glass bells are good in water and wood area.
[ Metal bells are good in metal, water and earth areas.
[ The number of bells in a place depends on kua no.

CHANDELIERS & LIGHTS
[ Chandeliers are good to introduce lot of light.
[ Chandeliers are used as a remedy to bring in yang and chi in the living rooms, dining rooms etc.
[ Chandeliers represent lot of yang.
[ To reduce stagnation in any area, place lights there.

COINS
[ Chinese coins are good cures for generating wealth.
[ Three Chinese coins in purse bring in wealth.
[ A charm of eight coins in east brings in good luck.

COLOURS
[ A little green in the northwest increases support.
[ A little yellow in bedroom improves communication.
[ Avoid blue gray and black behind the back& on roof.
[ Never have blue or black flooring.
[ Never use red sofas and bed sheets.
[ Two red candles in southwest help to better relations.
[ White is a good colour for house as well as office.
[ Yellow and red colours should not be used for walls.

CREEPERS
[ Creepers are good to soften the pillars.
[ Creepers reduce the pressure of beams.
[ Creepers soften the poison arrows of sharp corners.
[ Creepers soften the stairs in the house.

CRYSTAL

[ Crystal is the best cure when toilet is in lucky aarea.
[ Crystal tree in health area help to improve health.
[ Crystals are cures to enhance earth & metal.
[ Crystals are good cure when entrance faces window.
[ Crystals are good near the entrance to collect chi.
[ Crystals hanging on the windows bring in good chi.
[ Crystals on study table improve concentration.
[ Crystals store energy.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS SYMBOL
[ Double happiness symbol enhances marriage.
[ Double happiness symbol helps good relationship.
[ Double happiness symbol is good under pillow.

DRAGON
[ Dragon heals northwest and east.
[ Dragon is a symbol of yang and prosperity.
[ Dragon is good to generate good health.
[ Green dragon generates total well-being.

EDUCATION TOWER
[ Education tower on study table is good for better concentration and memory.
[ This also works where the elders suffer memory loss.
[ This is a good remedy for studying children.

FANS
[ Fans above the bed must be avoided.
[ Fans are good to make the chi circulate in any place.

FISH TANKS
[ Fish tanks are good enhancers of career.
[ Fish tanks with eight goldfish and one black fish in north or southeast is excellent or career and wealth.
[ The west group people must avoid this cure.

FLOWERS
[ Flowers in the living room give sheng chi.
[ Flowers must be avoided in the bedroom.
[ Flowers used as remedies must be fresh.

GLOBE
[ A world map can be used in place of globe.
[ Globe is good on study table or office table.
[ Globe is used to enhance earth element.
[ It is a good idea to have world map in the study room or behind the back of the boss in office.

IMAGES
[ Different images of master are used for good luck.
[ Luk, fuk, sou are for luck, prosperity and long life.
[ Laughing Buddha is for good luck.
[ Quan yin is for harmony and well being.
[ Wise men’s boat is used to enhance northeast .

MIRRORS
[ Mirrors are very powerful but sensitive remedies.
[ Mirror is good to complete a cut.
[ Avoid mirror in the unlucky area.
[ Avoid mirror, reflecting entrance.
[ Never let mirror reflect the bed or stove.
[ Mirrors used as cures are round or full size.
[ Small round mirrors are good as remedies.
[ We can reflect back poison arrows with mirrors.

MOBILES
[ Mobiles are the things that hang and move with air.
[ Mobiles help the uniform flow of chi.
[ Places where the chi moves too fast, mobiles soften it

MYSTIC KNOT
[ Hanging mystic knot in the house produces harmony.
[ Mystic knot symbolizes good luck that never ends.
[ Placing mystic knot under pillow gives good luck.

PA KUA
[ Even an octagon shape at times can work as a pa kua.
[ Some think that pa kua in the house is inauspicious.
[ We can hang a Yang pa kua with yin-yang in the center in the house for harmony.
[ Yin pa kua with a mirror reflects poison arrows.
[ Yin pa kua with mirror is a remedy for outside the house.

PETS
[ Birds enhance wind.
[ Cat enhances wood.
[ Dog enhances earth.
[ Pets in the house help chi flow.
[ Pets must be allowed to be free for Feng Shui use.
[ Study shows that pets are good for heart problems.

PHOENIX
[ If the real red bird is not available, its picture will do.
[ Phoenix is good for fame.

PICTURES
[ Child or stars picture in west increases creativity.
[ Picture of Buddha or Christ is not good for bedroom.
[ Picture of mountains in northwest is good for support.
[ Picture of red roses enhances relations.
[ Picture of rising sun in east gives good health.
[ Picture of wars must be avoided in the house.
[ Two peacocks picture increases chance of marriage.
[ Waterfall picture in wealth corner is good for wealth.

PLANTS
[ Creepers around the pillar soften it.
[ Creepers on the beam reduce its pressure of chi.
[ Jed plant in southeast enhances wealth.
[ Plants can make energy move in stagnant area.
[ Plants in the corner make the chi circulate well.

RIGHT SIDED COUNCH
[ It is all right to keep the right-sided conch in worship.
[ Right-sided conch cures north or southeast or east.
[ Right-sided conch is a proven cure for getting wealth.

TIGER
[ If we have to use a tiger, use a tiny image of it.
[ Tiger is a strong source of yin.
[ Tiger is a very sensitive and strong remedy.
[ Tiger is used when dragon becomes too strong.

TURTLE
[ Metal turtle in a plate of water helps career & wealth.
[ Turtle is a cure for career.

VASES
[ Empty vases near the entrance collect the energy.
[ The material of vase depends on direction of entrance,

WATERFALLS
[ Never place waterfall in the bedroom.
[ Waterfall is a strictly east group remedy.
[ Waterfalls are good for wealth & career.
[ Waterfalls circulate chi and bring in good luck.
[ Waterfalls must be placed in the living rooms.

WIND CHIMES
[ A wind chime (ceramic) with 5 rods gives harmony.
[ A wind chime (glass) with 4 rods gives wealth.
[ A wind chime (metal) with 1 rod helps career.
[ A wind chime with 2 rods improves relationship.
[ For every direction, we use a wind chime of its material or its mother element material, with its number or its mother element number of rods, when we want to enhance the direction.
[ To tone down a direction, we use the wind chime of its daughter element with its daughter element number of rods. Even the chime of the destroying element of the direction element is good here.
[ Wind chimes are used to create balance or to heal.

Couldn't Sleep

2007-10-24T04:12:00.000+08:00

I supposed to be in bed by now. I slept quite early, I think but I woke up even earlier around 1.45 am. Fear to sleep alone & fear my BF will leave me sleeping alone while he sneak to neighbour's room to watch football live match. Unfortunately, due to misty weather, it has effected the ESPN to show properly. So they choose to go to the opposite building, to canteen while I decided to proceed online.

Lucky for me, RTM2 which I have abandoned for so long actually accompanying me now. I just let it swithed on & there's many shows, Chinese, Malay, Korean & currently Spanish movie.

I'm working morning shift later. Have to get ready before 6.20 am. Hopefully he can come home sooner so that I can take a nap or else, I will asleep during work. Aiyahhhhhh....

The only thing for me to stay awake is to think of how to avoid miscomfort sleeping under beams on ceilling. Does anyone know what to do about it other than rearrange the head of the bed??? I can neither remove the beam nor shifting the bed. So how???

My Company Founder passed away...

2007-10-24T03:35:00.000+08:00

The Late Tan Sri, My Boss....

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, founder and honorary life president of Genting Group, passed away at 11.20am Tuesday at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre.

The tycoon, who turned 90 in April this year, was renowned for his vision in transforming Genting Highlands from an unexplored hilltop to one of the world's most successful casino resorts.

The fifth child in a family of seven children, Lim migrated from China's Fujian province in 1937 at the age of 19 with only a small suitcase and US$175.

The idea of a hill resort was chanced upon by Lim amidst the crisp air of Cameron Highlands in 1964. Lim was then working on a hydro-electric power project at the popular hill resort, patronised mostly by British colonials seeking cool refuge from the tropical heat, when he foresaw a prosperous Malaysia of the future desiring a cool mountain holiday resort within the reach of all Malaysians.

To date, Genting Highlands Resort has five hotels and two apartment blocks at the hilltop and Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort.

The company, founded in 1965, has since expanded and diversified from its initial hotel and resort activities to plantations, properties, paper manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, electronic commerce and information technology development under Genting Group. According to Forbes Asia, the Genting Group founder was third
richest in the country with a net worth of US$4.3bil (RM14.6bil).

Lim is survived by wife Puan Sri Lee Kim Hua, and their six children and 19 grandchildren.

When we heard of the news we thought the operation of casino will temporary shut down probably for few hours or half day. Who knows, everything remain the same. During Dialogue session with the Managers, we prayed silently for a minute. One of my collegues even said it's been expected since Tan Sri always got illed & since he's so rich, he's able to live longer.

The grind customers were not aware of it, hmmm... might be too concentrate or too addicted to gamble. Only few customers asked regarding the closure of casino, however I still find them enjoying their plays alot. *SIGH* Many acclaimed that they are Tan Sri's friends when disputes occured yet I really doubt it. Anyway, may the respective tycoon rest in peace...

Everything remain unchange until further notice.

New Dorm but our of budget..

2007-10-18T16:59:00.000+08:00

Yippee...

Finally, we have shifted into new dorm. From outside, it does look like Hotel. There's a lobby, a laundrette & a cafe - yet to open. Other than that, we can also subscribe ASTRO & Streamyx. Hmmm... what else is good??? Own privacy with bigger space of separated living room, bedroom, bathroom & a mini kitchen. For junior, it's like shifting from a room into studio apartment. Can consider to stay until retire liao....

Though we have extra incentives from the company but all of us believe the benefit is for temporary. We have plan few heavy expenses for December until March. What we are not budgeted is the new dorm. When we shifted in, we have to buy almost everything new; broom, mop, cleaning substances, dryer which costed me RM488 & recently a water purifier costs RM120++. Total spended reached approximately RM 1k. Since the space of the room is bigger, there's need to rearrange the stuffs properly in order to achieve harmony & cohesive environment. Until today I'm still cracking my head trying to fit everything.

"Ai Dao" by Farenheit

2007-09-24T01:56:00.000+08:00

Video Clip (Negara K-U-K-U-K-U)

2007-09-22T02:05:00.000+08:00

I wonder if this is the B'day gift for 50yrs old Malaysia? I studied in Goverment school since Standard 1. Also finished my degree from a local University. Song written by Namewee make me flash back my life growing up in Malay Dominant Community. After watching the video clip above, I prefer this 1 more.

Primary School still ok to me. Guess I was too young & majority of my classmates are chinese. Very seldom we mix with other races due to language barriers. Until Standard 6, a friend of mine thought me how to write "Rain" in Jawi. Of course, I forgotten liao. She's a nice gal.

Secondary school could be the worst life I ever had. Recalled there is one time when we have to give donation to help out the poor students. 1st year I asked extra pocket money so that I can contribute some. To our shock & dismay & a little bit of rue, all our donations has given to few Malay students who acclaimed themselves as poor. The following next year & onwards, I rather keep that donations for Salvation Army Home. Not to say Unfair, yet there is never justice in the world! That is why rules & regulations being set up to control human being.

To be an ahtlete or school reps in sports, we have to stay in school hostel. In order to stay in hostel, we have to be Muslim. So what is the conclusion?? Our Badminton state reps coached & trained by outsider. There's only one Chinese ahtlete represented our school afterall just because her house is within walking distance to our school.

I can still remember we asked our teacher why she keep giving birth every year. Answer given is due to forbiden in using family planning method. So they have to make love when they get high & give birth when pregnant. Control is not Allowed!! While most of our families especially this generation, we can hardly have 3 or more. Why? It is simple. We always want our child to grow up in cohesive environment, able to gain better education & become succesful later on. In other peoples' eyes, they only thought we are richer, we are more lucky but they never know how hard we work for the children's sake.

While studying in Uni, majority outnumber the minority. I have seen their culture, friends with them & used to it. To those who came from Chinese School, they really have cultural shock.

I remember my room mate came back to room & told us that her 1st assigment is to find out why Malay can't progress?? We laughed like hell!!! Not to pin point or looking down, don't u think this is ridiculous teaching in University plus the task was given by Malay lecturer??
Due to quota issue, we can't swap each other's courses. So we took up our cansellor's challenge & score 1st Class (means we don't have to pay a single cent for our loans), meanwhile they have to took more semesters re-sitting most of the calculation papers.
There will be exam near CNY & more holidays near HRP.
During the elections for Students Representatives, there will be only 1 seat for Chinese, 1 for Indian & 1 for Bumi.
When we study Tamadun Islam & Asia, half of the semester teaching Islam & another half teaching every other religions. Worst part of it, some questions asked based in Kitab. & That's why other races couldn't score this paper.
There's only 1 family selling Chinese food in the whole campus. Who can imagine we students have to queue up 1 hour earlier before they open the stalls. However, that's also one of the best memory I have throughout the yrs in UUM.
Every Friday, Campus will stay silent like Ghost City. No shops, no stalls, no activities, damn boring.

Well, We always say Lead by Example or Like Father Like Son. Can't agree no more, Like Government Like Company. *Sigh* If we have a chance, don't u think we want to leave??

About The 48 Laws of Power

2007-09-18T01:31:00.001+08:00

This book is written by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers.

Law 1 : Never Outshine the Master
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite and inspire fear and insecurity. Make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power.

Law 2 : Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies
Be wary of friends-they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.

Law 3 : Conceal your Intentions
Keep people off-balance and in the dark by never revealing the purpose behind your actions. If they have no clue what you are up to, they cannot prepare a defense. Guide them far enough down the wrong path, envelope them in enough smoke, and by the time they realize your intentions, it will be too late.

Law 4 : Always Say Less than Necessary
When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

Law 5 : So Much Depends on Reputation and Guard it with your Life
Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate and win; once you slip, however, you are vulnerable, and will be attacked on all sides. Make your reputation unassailable. Always be alert to potential attacks and thwart them before they happen. Meanwhile, learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own reputations. Then stand aside and let public opinion hang them.

Law 6 : Court Attention at all Cost
Everything is judged by its appearance; what is unseen counts for nothing. Never let yourself get lost in the crowd, then, or buried in oblivion. Stand out. Be conspicuous, at all cost. Make yourself a magnet of attention by appearing larger, more colorful, more mysterious, than the bland and timid masses.

Law 7 : Get others to do the Work for you, but Always Take the Credit
Use the wisdom, knowledge, and legwork of other people to further your own cause. Not only will such assistance save you valuable time and energy, it will give you a godlike aura of efficiency and speed. In the end your helpers will be forgotten and you will be remembered. Never do yourself what others can do for you.

Law 8 : Make other People come to you and use Bait if Necessary
When you force the other person to act, you are the one in control. It is always better to make your opponent come to you, abandoning his own plans in the process. Lure him with fabulous gains and then attack. You hold the cards.

Law 9 : Win through your Actions, Never through Argument
Any momentary triumph you think gained through argument is really a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any momentary change of opinion. It is much more powerful to get others to agree with you through your actions, without saying a word. Demonstrate, do not explicate.

Law 10 : Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky
You can die from someone else's misery and emotional states are as infectious as disease. You may feel you are helping the drowning man but you are only precipitating your own disaster. The unfortunate sometimes draw misfortune on themselves; they will also draw it on you. Associate with the happy and fortunate instead.

Law 11 : Learn to Keep People Dependent on You
To maintain your independence you must always be needed and wanted. The more you are relied on, the more freedom you have. Make people depend on you for their happiness and prosperity and you have nothing to fear. Never teach them enough so that they can do without you.

Law 12 : Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm your Victim
One sincere and honest move will cover over dozens of dishonest ones. Open-hearted gestures of honesty and generosity bring down the guard of even the most suspicious people. Once your selective honesty opens a hole in their armor, you can deceive and manipulate them at will. A timely gift and a Trojan horse will serve the same purpose.

Law 13 : When Asking for Help, Appeal to People's Self-Interest, Never to their Mercy or Gratitude
If you need to turn to an ally for help, do not bother to remind him of your past assistance and good deeds. He will find a way to ignore you. Instead, uncover something in your request, or in your alliance with him, that will benefit him, and emphasize it out of all proportion. He will respond enthusiastically when he sees something to be gained for himself.

Law 14 : Pose as a Friend, Work as a Spy
Knowing about your rival is critical. Use spies to gather valuable information that will keep you a step ahead. Better still: Play the spy yourself. In polite social encounters, learn to probe. Ask indirect questions to get people to reveal their weaknesses and intentions. There is no occasion that is not an opportunity for artful spying.

Law 15 : Crush your Enemy Totally
All great leaders since Moses have known that a feared enemy must be crushed completely. (Sometimes they have learned this the hard way.) If one ember is left alight, no matter how dimly it smolders, a fire will eventually break out. More is lost through stopping halfway than through total annihilation: The enemy will recover, and will seek revenge. Crush him, not only in body but in spirit.

Law 16 : Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor
Too much circulation makes the price go down: The more you are seen and heard from, the more common you appear. If you are already established in a group, temporary withdrawal from it will make you more talked about, even more admired. You must learn when to leave. Create value through scarcity.

Law 17 : Keep Others in Suspended Terror: Cultivate an Air of Unpredictability
Humans are creatures of habit with an insatiable need to see familiarity in other people's actions. Your predictability gives them a sense of control. Turn the tables: Be deliberately unpredictable. Behavior that seems to have no consistency or purpose will keep them off-balance, and they will wear themselves out trying to explain your moves. Taken to an extreme, this strategy can intimidate and terrorize.

Law 18 : Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself and Isolation is Dangerous
The world is dangerous and enemies are everywhere and everyone has to protect themselves. A fortress seems the safest. But isolation exposes you to more dangers than it protects you from and it cuts you off from valuable information, it makes you conspicuous and an easy target. Better to circulate among people find allies, mingle. You are shielded from your enemies by the crowd.

Law 19 : Know Who You're Dealing with and Do Not Offend the Wrong Person
There are many different kinds of people in the world, and you can never assume that everyone will react to your strategies in the same way. Deceive or outmaneuver some people and they will spend the rest of their lives seeking revenge. They are wolves in lambs' clothing. Choose your victims and opponents carefully, then and never offend or deceive the wrong person.

Law 20 : Do Not Commit to Anyone
It is the fool who always rushes to take sides. Do not commit to any side or cause but yourself. By maintaining your independence, you become the master of others and playing people against one another, making them pursue you.

Law 21 : Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker and Seem Dumber than your Mark
No one likes feeling stupider than the next persons. The trick, is to make your victims feel smart and not just smart, but smarter than you are. Once convinced of this, they will never suspect that you may have ulterior motives.

Law 22 : Use the Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness into Power
When you are weaker, never fight for honor's sake; choose surrender instead. Surrender gives you time to recover, time to torment and irritate your conqueror, time to wait for his power to wane. Do not give him the satisfaction of fighting and defeating you and surrender first. By turning the other check you infuriate and unsettle him. Make surrender a tool of power.

Law 23 : Concentrate Your Forces
Conserve your forces and energies by keeping them concentrated at their strongest point. You gain more by finding a rich mine and mining it deeper, than by flitting from one shallow mine to another and intensity defeats extensity every time. When looking for sources of power to elevate you, find the one key patron, the fat cow who will give you milk for a long time to come.

Law 24 : Play the Perfect Courtier
The perfect courtier thrives in a world where everything revolves around power and political dexterity. He has mastered the art of indirection; he flatters, yields to superiors, and asserts power over others in the mot oblique and graceful manner. Learn and apply the laws of courtiership and there will be no limit to how far you can rise in the court.

Law 25 : Re-Create Yourself
Do not accept the roles that society foists on you. Re-create yourself by forging a new identity, one that commands attention and never bores the audience. Be the master of your own image rather than letting others define if for you. Incorporate dramatic devices into your public gestures and actions and your power will be enhanced and your character will seem larger than life.

Law 26 : Keep Your Hands Clean
You must seem a paragon of civility and efficiency: Your hands are never soiled by mistakes and nasty deeds. Maintain such a spotless appearance by using others as scapegoats and cat's-paws to disguise your involvement.

Law 27 : Play on People's Need to Believe to Create a Cultlike Following
People have an overwhelming desire to believe in something. Become the focal point of such desire by offering them a cause, a new faith to follow. Keep your words vague but full of promise; emphasize enthusiasm over rationality and clear thinking. Give your new disciples rituals to perform, ask them to make sacrifices on your behalf. In the absence of organized religion and grand causes, your new belief system will bring you untold power.

Law 28 : Enter Action with Boldness
If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid.

Law 29 : Plan All the Way to the End
The ending is everything. Plan all the way to it, taking into account all the possible consequences, obstacles, and twists of fortune that might reverse your hard work and give the glory to others. By planning to the end you will not be overwhelmed by circumstances and you will know when to stop. Gently guide fortune and help determine the future by thinking far ahead.

Law 30 : Make your Accomplishments Seem Effortless
Your actions must seem natural and executed with ease. All the toil and practice that go into them, and also all the clever tricks, must be concealed. When you act, act effortlessly, as if you could do much more. Avoid the temptation of revealing how hard you work and it only raises questions. Teach no one your tricks or they will be used against you.

Law 31 : Control the Options: Get Others to Play with the Cards you Deal
The best deceptions are the ones that seem to give the other person a choice: Your victims feel they are in control, but are actually your puppets. Give people options that come out in your favor whichever one they choose. Force them to make choices between the lesser of two evils, both of which serve your purpose. Put them on the horns of a dilemma: They are gored wherever they turn.

Law 32 : Play to People's Fantasies
The truth is often avoided because it is ugly and unpleasant. Never appeal to truth and reality unless you are prepared for the anger that comes for disenchantment. Life is so harsh and distressing that people who can manufacture romance or conjure up fantasy are like oases in the desert: Everyone flocks to them. There is great power in tapping into the fantasies of the masses.

Law 33 : Discover Each Man's Thumbscrew
Everyone has a weakness, a gap in the castle wall. That weakness is usual y an insecurity, an uncontrollable emotion or need; it can also be a small secret pleasure. Either way, once found, it is a thumbscrew you can turn to your advantage.

Law 34 : Be Royal in your Own Fashion: Act like a King to be treated like one
The way you carry yourself will often determine how you are treated; In the long run, appearing vulgar or common will make people disrespect you. For a king respects himself and inspires the same sentiment in others. By acting regally and confident of your powers, you make yourself seem destined to wear a crown.

Law 35 : Master the Art of Timing
Never seem to be in a hurry and hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself, and over time. Always seem patient, as if you know that everything will come to you eventually. Become a detective of the right moment; sniff out the spirit of the times, the trends that will carry you to power. Learn to stand back when the time is not yet ripe, and to strike fiercely when it has reached fruition.

Law 36 : Disdain Things you cannot have: Ignoring them is the best Revenge
By acknowledging a petty problem you give it existence and credibility. The more attention you pay an enemy, the stronger you make him; and a small mistake is often made worse and more visible when you try to fix it. It is sometimes best to leave things alone. If there is something you want but cannot have, show contempt for it. The less interest you reveal, the more superior you seem.

Law 37 : Create Compelling Spectacles
Striking imagery and grand symbolic gestures create the aura of power and everyone responds to them. Stage spectacles for those around you, then full of arresting visuals and radiant symbols that heighten your presence. Dazzled by appearances, no one will notice what you are really doing.

Law 38 : Think as you like but Behave like others
If you make a show of going against the times, flaunting your unconventional ideas and unorthodox ways, people will think that you only want attention and that you look down upon them. They will find a way to punish you for making them feel inferior. It is far safer to blend in and nurture the common touch. Share your originality only with tolerant friends and those who are sure to appreciate your uniqueness.

Law 39 : Stir up Waters to Catch Fish
Anger and emotion are strategically counterproductive. You must always stay calm and objective. But if you can make your enemies angry while staying calm yourself, you gain a decided advantage. Put your enemies off-balance: Find the chink in their vanity through which you can rattle them and you hold the strings.

Law 40 : Despise the Free Lunch
What is offered for free is dangerous and it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation. What has worth is worth paying for. By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude, guilt, and deceit. It is also often wise to pay the full price and there is no cutting corners with excellence. Be lavish with your money and keep it circulating, for generosity is a sign and a magnet for power.

Law 41 : Avoid Stepping into a Great Man's Shoes
What happens first always appears better and more original than what comes after. If you succeed a great man or have a famous parent, you will have to accomplish double their achievements to outshine them. Do not get lost in their shadow, or stuck in a past not of your own making: Establish your own name and identity by changing course. Slay the overbearing father, disparage his legacy, and gain power by shining in your own way.

Law 42 : Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep will Scatter
Trouble can often be traced to a single strong individual and the stirrer, the arrogant underling, the poisoned of goodwill. If you allow such people room to operate, others will succumb to their influence. Do not wait for the troubles they cause to multiply, do not try to negotiate with them and they are irredeemable. Neutralize their influence by isolating or banishing them. Strike at the source of the trouble and the sheep will scatter.

Law 43 : Work on the Hearts and Minds of Others
Coercion creates a reaction that will eventually work against you. You must seduce others into wanting to move in your direction. A person you have seduced becomes your loyal pawn. And the way to seduce others is to operate on their individual psychologies and weaknesses. Soften up the resistant by working on their emotions, playing on what they hold dear and what they fear. Ignore the hearts and minds of others and they will grow to hate you.

Law 44 : Disarm and Infuriate with the Mirror Effect
The mirror reflects reality, but it is also the perfect tool for deception: When you mirror your enemies, doing exactly as they do, they cannot figure out your strategy. The Mirror Effect mocks and humiliates them, making them overreact. By holding up a mirror to their psyches, you seduce them with the illusion that you share their values; by holding up a mirror to their actions, you teach them a lesson. Few can resist the power of Mirror Effect.

Law 45 : Preach the Need for Change, but Never Reform too much at Once
Everyone understands the need for change in the abstract, but on the day-to-day level people are creatures of habit. Too much innovation is traumatic, and will lead to revolt. If you are new to a position of power, or an outsider trying to build a power base, make a show of respecting the old way of doing things. If change is necessary, make it feel like a gentle improvement on the past.

Law 46 : Never appear too Perfect
Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses. Envy creates silent enemies. It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, in order to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.

Law 47 : Do not go Past the Mark you Aimed for; In Victory, Learn when to Stop
The moment of victory is often the moment of greatest peril. In the heat of victory, arrogance and overconfidence can push you past the goal you had aimed for, and by going too far, you make more enemies than you defeat. Do not allow success to go to your head. There is no substitute for strategy and careful planning. Set a goal, and when you reach it, stop.

Law 48 : Assume Formlessness
By taking a shape, by having a visible plan, you open yourself to attack. Instead of taking a form for your enemy to grasp, keep yourself adaptable and on the move. Accept the fact that nothing is certain and no law is fixed. The best way to protect yourself is to be as fluid and formless as water; never bet on stability or lasting order. Everything changes.

August could be bad month for me!!

2007-08-13T21:33:00.000+08:00

Tears, Toothaches, Bored, Anger, Eerie.. all happen in one short time.

I cried over an incident being framed/blamed by my superiors. I felt unfair & betrayed. However, I was lucky to have a bunch of good staffs. Couldn't believe one of them sms me saying sorry while others help me to perfectize my work. Muackkk... Love them.

Two bottom wisdom teeth still hiding themselves, gum swollen for weeks now & taken too much painkillers. I have to gargle with salt water & Listerine few times a day !! Can't wait to pluck them off. Pain....

I went to Penang visited a Siamese Temple (Chaiya Mangkalaram Buddhist Temple) where the Reclining Buddha located. I inserted fifty cent into a Luck-Teller Machine & got a piece of advice like this:-

Your luck at present is not very bad. Anybody aiming to hurt or injure you will be defeated. You should not be anxious in your work. If you are anxious to become more wealthy, you may lose some of your own property. Few are of the person with whom you are going to make friends with you. Debtors absconded from you cannot be found. It is rather difficult for you to become rich. You are to suffer with some difficulties for a short time.

This is what scare me. Each of my friends got different script & they are 70-80% true. Above statement might be general but to me , this is what I ask/kow before I insert the coin. Kinda weird especially mentioning debtors. I always have a bad feeling wanting to see those who bullied me before getting their repay. Its sound like secret revenge, right? Evil!!

I asked a friend to get me a prayed charm bracelet from a Siamese Monk, but he has returned to Thailand until end of this month. *SIGH* No Fate!! U know la, I'm such a chick that fear of ghost & Ghost month just started. People say only guilty people will have such fear. Am I guilty? Over what? Actually, last year I had a something weird happen during the season, so definitely not hoping something went wrong to me. Amithabha...

An hour ago, I connect to My Yahoo! First thing I saw is a column at starscope Sagittarius:-

Dealing with authority figures may be a difficult challenge for some people right now, but not for you! You can easily handle tricky conversations with the biggest movers and shakers, in part because you know what you're talking about and you know that they know, too! Your confidence will help you cover all the details without worrying that you're boring them. You know that everything you say is pretty darned interesting to these important folks.

You know what this mean. I never take starscope/zodiac predictions too seriously. But after I thought about what I've gone through, well it's getting more eerily. YUCK!! Basically, I have little trouble to stand for myself at work. Talking about confidence, I'm not sure how well I can cope with them, felt like trying to survive in deep sea. A friend told me to bath with flower coz bad luck will be washed way. Might it help?

Funny Stories

2007-08-11T16:15:00.000+08:00

There's 2 versions of a story:-

1st Version :- Samseng Fighting...

Samseng 1 : hahaha.. no money how u wanna play wif us?

Samseng 2 : When u wanna pay back, huh?? If no money, then we sell to butcher lah..

Victim : Pls nooo no... have some mercy, Gimme some time!!!

Samseng 1 : Come buddies, we take him out & have some fun...

Samseng 3 & 4 : Yes, Boss !!

Samseng 3: Boss, now no people. Road clear.

Samseng 1 : Quick! Move him..

Victim : Pls Tai Ko, where u wanna bring me. pls let me go!!

Samseng 2 : Shut Up, Idiot!!

Samseng 1 : Eh! Where's our car??

Samseng 5: Sorry Boss. I parked the car quite far.

Samseng 3 : Stupid ! Idiot! Baka!

Victim : Errr.. Boss I can't walk reverse la... Where r u taking me??? errrrrr

Samseng 2 : Walau eh... This piece of pork very heavy!!

Samseng 4 : Aiyah we dump him here la. Priceless piece of pork!!

Samseng 1 : Let's finish him here...

Samseng 4 : See him also geram. Try my Turbo fist. hai!!!!

Samseng 3 : TRANSFORMER !!! Let me show my Turbo leg!!

Samseng 1 : Idiots....

Samseng 4 : Wow, Tired ! I go rest.

Samseng 3 : Eh.. buddies, he got no more responses la..

Samseng 1 : Before he die, let chaos....

Victim : Errr.... Err... errr...

2nd Version:- Normal drunk routine

Few buddies went to Skybar at the top floor of Traders Hotel. After a while , one of them got drunk. the rest carry him to carpark but found out that their carpark ticket left with other group. So 2 guys went to find the ticket.

While waiting at car park, they felt bored. So they pretended to teach him some lessons due to getting drunk too EARLY. It was only 10.30pm !! Anyway the drunk guy was not really conscious. Hehehe....

Being too emotional !!

2007-08-11T15:14:00.000+08:00

4th August 2007 -

Imagine when u walk into ur walking place, ur staffs informed u some slight problem, u go ahead to rectify it. While u'r still handling some other tasks, ur boss came in & nag & nag & nag & nag. Don't u feel irritated??

This is what happen to me. Pity me, my lady boss only sees the problem, jumped to conclusion & victimised me. Before I can finish my tasks, she kept nagging about why the problem happen?... why this?... why that?... To be a PRO, even with few customers, staffs & bigger boss around, I kept silent taking it as "ya ya.. it's our fault, pls let me finish my work, I'm just replacing my colleague, pls let me go". Actually I didn't felt angry, just a bit irritated. It's not the 1st time we got scold, rite? We used to it already coz players always yelled with vulgar words at us if they start losing.

What makes my brain exploded was when she mentioned, "This could affect ur working performance!" What???? My performance??? Not ours??? I could have F*** her in front of everybody. I couldn't take it then I argue back, told her I don't know about it & I have done my part.

There's never justice in the world!!! A good leader should observe how well a subordinate can handle & solve a problem in the shortest time, not jumping to conclusion, not penalising someone for mistake done & definitely not scolding them in front of ur guests. It doesn't humiliate the subordinate, it only reflects how moron or shallow the leader is...

Later in the evening, there's a graduation for newly promoted Assistant Managers that we attended. I must say I really lost control & got myself embarassed. While sharing my experience, I could only think of bad experience which is inappropriate to be shared. When I looked at few persons who work as my subordinates before, tears start rolling at both my eyeballs. It's been grateful to have them supporting & cooperating with me all this while. What else can I say?? I thanked them.

Being too emotional, I cried for few hours.... huhuhuhu.. :c

Bad Day

2007-07-26T20:20:00.000+08:00

Not feeling well today. It's been 3 days I felt freaking chill even though I wear thick clothes. Too bad our main panel doctor is like vets. They'll simply inject u, prescibe wrong medicine, put u on drip or do other funny things. There are 2 senior docs that really treat people patiently. However, they only attend on Fri & Sat. So I have to drag my illness until tomorrow. But dunno whether should go or not coz the waiting time is too long. First, I have to rush into crowd to get earliest number at 8am. Then, stay until around 10am & start waiting for my turn. Sometimes, it can takes half day.

Cant talk to boss

2007-07-23T22:13:00.000+08:00

I'm wondering why I can communicate or another word, talk cock with my colleagues and subordinates but I cant even speak a word to my superiors especially both manageress. Why?? Why?? Is this due to natural stress or I just hate them? One of them like to show her dark face to us and another one, hmmm can't describe la. She is very good in scolding without hurting our feelings. Strange about her, I guess women are averagely moody. When she's good she is, when she is not we can really get irritated. Sometimes she acted like a proffesional and good in customer service. Contradically, she only peeks from behind when a customer *FA LAN JA*

Or is this due to my fear to buy things from her?? I know she sells alot of stuff, nutrition food, crystals, beauty stuffs etc... Whenever she started to talk to other about the things she sells, I'll try to run away. Bad sign...

Master Lynn Yap's "LOVE & ROMANCE"

2007-07-06T22:38:00.000+08:00

45 Golden Fengshui Tips on enhancing relationship in the couple's bedroom:-

"Who needs tomorrow, when I can have you tonight"

It is perfectly alright to hang your wedding photo on top of your bed, provided the frame that you use is not too thick that it forms a beam over your head.
If you are afraid that the wedding photo might fall on your head while sleeping, then it is better that you can place your wedding photo elsewhere so that you can sleep peacefully at night without worrying that it might drop.
To enhance love in your room, place a pair of love swans or a wedding couple stature in your bedroom. Of course your own wedding photos are best.
The couple's bed should always have a solid wall behind it to ensure that you get a deep sleep every night.
The couple's bed should always have space between the mattress and the floor. If the gap is too small, then you will find that when you wake up, you will get a backache.
There should also be no mirrors in the master bedroom.
If there are mirrors, mirrors should never face directly at the bed.
Mirrrors should also not face the side of the bed.
Mirrors opposite the bed invite a third party to the couple's relationship.
There should be no mirror facing another mirror in the master bedroom as this can cause frequent quarrels.
If there are mirrors inside your built in cupboard, make sure the mirror there do not look into the bed when the door is open.
There should be no empty vases or empty waste paper basket or laundry basket in your master bedroom. Chi goes in and gets stuck there causing stale chi in your vases etc. Stale chi will give you more troubles and problems.
Do not paint the room red or pink as red or pink is the colour of fire and can cause the couple to have more disagreements on bed.
There should also not be a warm light on the ceiling over the couple's master bed. The warm heat (warm chi) will cause the couple to have disagreements in bed. Remove it if you can or use it less.
Do not paint the master bedroom yellow as yellow is the colour of earth and sometimes, it can enhance the earth element causing sickness in the bedroom.
There should be no television set in the couple's bedroom.
If because of habit and a television set is needed in bed, then after watching the programme, please cover it with a plastic tablecloth.
Do not place flowers in the master bedroom if not your husband will go into "tau hua" (romance).
Opposite your bedroom door, there should not be a stove.
Opposite your bedroom door, there should not be an altar table.
There should not be door face door to your master bedroom door.
The toilet door of the master bedroom should be closed all the time as we do not like the chi to mix.
The toilet bowl cover should be closed all the time especially when you flush the toilet as it is not good luck to flush the water as well as the chi away.
There should be no plants in the bedroom.
There should be no cactus in the bedroom.
There should not be a dead man/woman's photo in the master bedroom.
There should not be a Buddha or Kuan Yin or Mother Mary or Jesus Christ Stature or photo in the master bedroom.
Place children's toys or baby's shoes in the master bedroom if you wish to have children.
Always ventilate the master room for 15 minutes each night to allow fresh good chi from outside to come into your room first before you switch on the air con and sleep. This allows good new things to come to you every now and then.
Do not place clay or crystals in the master room unless advised by a Fengshui Expert.
Do not put "Fu Lu Shou" statures big or small in the master bedroom thinking that it will enhance your money luck. It doesn't.
Do not have the edge of the built in cupboard face directly at your bed. The edge is fire in nature thus causing quarrels in bed.
Do not hang aircon unit above the bed as this causes work pressure.
Do not place air con unit directly opposite your bed as the chi from the air con will blow into your nose causing you to feel sick the next day or even catch a cold.
Do not sleep with the your feet pointing at the bedroom door as this will cause you to loose your job and also have a bad relationship.
It is perfectly alright to have the bathroom door facing the master bed but the door to the bathroom has to be kept closed all the time.
It is perfectly alright to use white soft bedsheets for the master bedroom.
If there is a lamp post opposite the bedroom, hang a metal windchime with 6 rods to counteract the lamp post as the lamp post is fire thus causing couples to have frequent arguments in bed.
If there is any sharp edge of another tall building looking into your bedroom, also hang a metal wind chime as windchime is metal in nature and it will counteract the fire from the edge of the tall building.
There should not be a ceiling fan with lights circulating over your bed.
It is perfectly alright to have a standing fan in the master bedroom.
It is perfectly alright to have your baby's cot in the master bedroom.
It is perfectly alright to have your young children sleeping on the mattress on the floor in the same master bedroom. But this also causes young children to fall sick all the time. Ideally they should sleep on a proper bed.
It is perfectly alright to change to a new bed after 5 years of marriage.
It is not good to change the master room's mattress after 3 years of marriage.

Nothing to do...

2007-07-04T14:16:00.000+08:00

( ^-^ )...Today is a relaxing working day. Not much customer at my responsible working area. Mostly only 1 player come & go throughout the 8 hours. Barely use my brain. So, what do we do?? We chat & chat & chat.... One of the most interesting topics is Asian sex habit. A Filipino boy told another local staff claiming that our Asian sex life is *damn* boring, guys are always on top of gals, pretty much like dead fish. Hahaha.. So we discussed so many impossible styles of making love including S.M.

Nutritions Part 1

2007-07-02T12:57:00.000+08:00

(Source) J HEALTH COMPILATION :

Miracle Cure For Anything That Ails You Is As Close :-

Headaches
Eat plenty of fish - fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
Hay Fever
Lots of yogurt before pollen season
Strokes
Tea - Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.
Insomnia
Honey - Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Asthma
Onions - Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
Arthritis
Fish - Salmon, tuna, mackeral and sardines actually prevent arthritis.
Upset Stomach
Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
Bladder Infections
Cranberry Juice - High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
Bone Problems
Pineapple - Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.
PMS
Cornflakes - Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Memory Problems
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
Colds
Garlic - Clear up that stuffy head with garlic.
Cough
Red Pepper - A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper.
Breast Cancer
Wheat, Bran and Cabbage help maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
Lung Cancer
Orange & Green Veggies - A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.
Ulcers
Cabbage - Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastic and duodenal ulcers.
Diarrhea
Apples - Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition.
Clogged Arteries
Avocados - Monounsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
High Blood Pressure
Olive Oil, Celery - Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure, too.
Blood Sugar Imbalance
Broccoli, Peanuts - The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

ROTATOUILLE ( ^-^ )

2007-07-02T12:06:00.000+08:00

It's release!! Hmmm... Maybe not in Malaysia yet. I have been keeping myself too long uphills. Among all the coming movies, I am keen & looking forward to watch the "RATATOUILLE".

This is another creation of Pixar after "The Incredibles", almost flawless animation that capture everyone's attention. It has mostly given good critics & reviews by most of the magazines from US. So I cut out the synopsis for better reviews.

SYNOPSIS:

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef spite his family's
wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic
profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself
ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste
Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly
unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion
for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns
the culinary world of Paris upside down.

USES OF SALT

2007-06-28T21:22:00.000+08:00

Although you may not realize it, simple table salt has a great number ofuses other than simply seasoning your food. The following list will give you 61 uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize:

If you drop a whole egg on the floor, pour salt all over the egg, let it sit for awhile, then use dustpan, the egg will come right up, without allthat mess. Contributed by Ms. Jerry McGinnis, CRAFTYLADY1@...
Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.
Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.
Soak fish in salt water before decaling; the scales will come offeasier.
Put a few grains of rice in your saltshaker for easier pouring.
Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.
Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; badones float.
Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked eggwill stay in its shell this way.
A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.
Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up.
Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.
Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they willlast longer.
Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.
Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.
Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of theirshells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it openeasily.
Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will lastlonger.
Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar,thickened with flour.
Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for alonger life.
Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak upthe stain.2
Clean your iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironingsurface.
Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boilerwill make the food cook faster.
Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.
To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch,with just enough water to make stiff putty.
Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.
Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sorethroat gargle.
Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher.
Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.
Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.
A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.
Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for awhile.
A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.
Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.
Soak your clothesline in salt water to prevent your clothes fromfreezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to preventthe clothes from freezing.
Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to preventyellowing.
Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.
Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.
Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in themnext day to remove burned-on stains.
Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.
Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.
Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.
Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.
Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.
Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.
Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.
Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains.
Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.
Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.
Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly.
Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odor.
A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.
Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched.
Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.
Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.
Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.
A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.
To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four partsalcohol.
Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.
Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grassgrowing.
Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look.
Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of saltwater.
If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of thespilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crustwhich will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.

New Visa Restrictions to Macau for Guangdong Residents

2007-06-28T21:06:00.000+08:00

Posted by Macau
May 27, 2007

The big news this week has been what the affect of the new visa restrictions may have on Macau 's future. We believe the affect will be huge as every day about +/- 250,000 people cross the Zhuhai/Macau borders. The new restrictions under China's current policy are not surprising as the cash outflows must be quite significant. Obviously these measures are also implemented to curb gambling by officials and illegal labor in Macau.

Just let have a look at a some of the new restrictions here:

There will be a restriction on the number of times that visitors are allowed to visit Macau.
The application period is now 10 days instead of 6 the days previously.
Permit for Business travel have been suspended indefinitely.
Urgent applications have been canceled with immediate effect.
Guangdong Residents are now only allowed to visit Macau on a single entry permit instead the previous double entry permit.
There will be breaks inserted in between the visits of two months.
They may restrict permits altogether.

There still no official announcements on the confirmed measures that currently are undertaken.
The affect that this will have on Macau will be significant, and the impact should be seen in a few months time around the time when the Venetian Macao is expected to open it's doors.

The stock markets already reacted last Friday as shares of Melco PBL, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts dropped heavenly on these new measures and concerns!

Add to this the fact that the affect this will have on the VIP rooms income, SJM has already said that its VIP business has dropped by 10 to 15%, the monetary impact could be quite huge!

The onus now on the casino operators and gaming authorities, to convince the Guangdong government, that they can control the gambling addictions and wastage. They need to introduce responsible gaming and gambling addiction regulations and organizations to support it.

My Staff Passed Away...

2007-05-08T20:52:00.000+08:00

Recently, so many good things & bad things happen. From time to time when I enter the executive dining hall or working place, I heard arguments, stories, incidents as well as death. Seems like I'm working in a Newspaper Company... There is always started with "Do you know that..........."

Last few days, I was talking to this young little pretty girl regarding her above-average appraisal. She was an obedient, very helpful, kind, hardworking, always smilling, happy go lucky, non-smoking & non kaki-disco gal. A decent child who passed away this morning. Everybody LOVE her.

At 1145hrs, I saw a bunch of staffs standing reading some notice. Curious. Then a Supervisor, Sing Sing informed me that this Maxim dealer who once a member in my group passed away on that day itself. I find it difficult to believe until I saw her photo pasted on board. Half of my day was down like everyone else. Tried to search the news from papers & through online but failed. Must have not reported yet.

In & out, I heard many version until I also *Sian liau*. Some said she had quarell with her BF, due to break up, long time didnt go home meet family blah blah blah... First thing that come to my mind was why only good pretty girl has to die so soon. We just met few days ago, were joking together. There is this saying something like " HUNG NGAN....BOK MENG". From all sources, summarizes the below statement:-

Nearby Taiping Highway, 6th May - Teoh Sieow Ni, going to be 22 yrs old, working as a dealer has occured in a car accident on her way home from Genting Highlands to Alor Setar. Victims were send to Taiping Hospital. Passenger sitting beside her, a part-timer as a croupier as well broke one leg after the accident. After a while Sieow Ni or Vivian was testify deceased.
Vivian had some quarells with BF, Cheong last few nights asking him to go to Alor Setar, visiting her parents. She supposed to attend a wedding in JB but cancel. Reason given was she has promised her dad to go home after few months missing the parents. Another superviser, Ling also last minute cancel her plan to car-pool due to accompanying her BF at Genting.
Among all the events & some changes made, Vivian & that passenger, **A** was unescaped from such mishap. Vivian woke up in incurable condition has been given injection for some pain relief & talk to parents for a while before she leave. Even during her funeral ceremony, her body was totally smashes & face was swollen. They hardly recognize her. May she rest in peace...
As for **A**, she is still lying at Taiping Hospital. She's a Uni-student cum part-timer from single parent family. Get Well Soon!! Hope she can continue be strong facing her future...

Some words of Wisdoms or just excuse :

Life is so Fragile. Everyone says that when thousands of people died during the Tsunami attack, when volcanoes explodes, when many many mishap & tragedy occured.
It is Fate. We'll say this when we couldn't explain why things happened & sacrifices the innocent lives.
This is so call Life; people born, grow, fall sick & die. We'll only say this for those old or critically illed people.
Life is so Unfair; when someone who we love/like so much & have spend so little time to remember their faces, have happy times together yet having a short life.

Instandardization of standards...

2007-05-06T19:03:00.000+08:00

Today, my manageress scolded my colleague and me over a slight mistake regarding procedures. She was so confirmed about it and tell us to refer to our trainers. I later asked few colleagues for verification. Amazingly, I found many that aren't aware of it, some are unsure, a Trainer at last give me a most satisftying answer. YES, my lady boss is correct..

Though it has logical reason behind it, but I still find uncomfortable with the way she sound us. Very rude instead & sound us in front of our staffs!!! So embarassed of being completely Dumb..

When I walk into our executive dining hall, I overheard a couple of colleagues arguing over another matter of procedures wise. Both saying they were correct while others pretend nothing happen.

Make me wonder what is wrong with this company???. Why are they so vague about the procedures & policies? Even a senior who works more than 15 years and above can be Blurred. One thing I don't like about this management is that only Managers Level have the access to read the DOM (Department Operation Manual) which comprises of all general procedures & policies. Plus, some are not updated..

It seems to be so secretive. Procedures or Policies are meant to be share by all members of a company & not just kept filed in a cabinet. Okay, maybe they are scared that some of us might sell the confidential info to secret agents???... The top management expecting all staffs to follow procedures in order to smoothen the operations. Yet, different trainners teaching different things. So, what could we expect in returns? Perfection, standardization or "Luan Luan Lai..."

Food Sucks !!

2007-05-06T00:40:00.000+08:00

I believe an employee whether they are profit-oriented or customer-oriented, whether they are smart or not, whether they are "kuli" or boss, there will be some common things in any business we are in.

Always remember Clients' names.
Always remember their habit, likes & dislikes.

Maxims Club Dining offers a lovely setting for meals. Our dining delivers exquisite food, wonderful drinks and superb service. Club Lounge is yet another location for good food, rich ambience and relaxation. Assorted snacks are generously offered to Maxims Club guests as complimentary snacks while they enjoy various amenities offered at the lounge. Room service is also available if you prefer to spend more time enjoying the luxurious amenities in your room. In short, Maxims Club offers good food, anytime, anywhere.

Maxims Club Dining offers a lovely setting for exquisite food and unparalleled service. The restaurant can accommodate 50 diners, with three private rooms suitable for business lunches or families looking for more private dining. The restaurant scores not only in its food but the choice of wine as well. An extensive liquor list is offered in the restaurant’s bar lounge.

Introduction :-

Today, I heard some complaints from a group of customers who come from Hong Kong & have been staying at Maxims, Genting for few days to gamble, of course. I find this complaints too shocking & decided to jot down here. It's like A-Z complaints but you will know why after reading the list below. These people is one of those very rich people in Hong Kong. They enjoy eating alot. Therefore, they are more on Quality of Food, not Price!! One of their favourites is Prawn Cracker from GohTong Jaya.

Things they complain about (in blue) :-

Served rice 1st before dishes are ready! That means they have to eat plain rice meh? Can serve soup or appetizer 1st instead..
Too much rice. Think we, rich people never eat rice before? I assume half of the rice can be seen from the bowl & it really shown rudeness at the eyes of those rich people, especially those who enjoy eating.
They like to simply put something strange into any dishes. Copy Hong Kong dishes with simply added some " GU LING JIN GUAI" stuff eg kei zi, red dates, lotus bla bla bla... Frankly speaking, it might due to cultural shock. Probably they can't really accept the creativeness of Malaysian in cooking. Hey, at least we are in multi-races cultural, ok.
Did not serve red wine that we brought up during dinner. When ask, we already finish the food. It's totally unacceptable for this kind of service. Customers ordered dishes at 12noon & request dinner to be set up at 7pm. There's ample of time to prepare them so this is not an excuse at all. So called ourselves 5 star, excusive, prestige dining service. BOOOO....
A manager say "It's like THAT" when we ask "Why is the taste GUAI GUAI?" Somemore, he say "It's cook by Hongkie Chef ma.." Huh? Cannot be guar, will the Manager really talk like that ???? I also heard the customer mention that our Marketing SVP, who happen to dine with them, not happy with the Manager's remarks. He should be Fired, right?
Laksa... Kuah is too thick, pekat; noodles too much; few pieces of fish as big as sardine in cans PLUS no pineapple, cucumber, mint leave & onions. Aiyah, really memperSIASUIkan Malaysian local food, man... Even local won't like it...
Fish Head Curry... Kuah is not pekat like curry juice instead, fish is stale! Aiyoyo.. Ama... What a humiliation! Fish Head Curry suppose to be a signature dish in GENTING. & we like it too, sometimes. I wonder who's THAT chef.
I request for limes when they send me the Fish Head Curry. Until I finish eating, I still can't see any limes because they've forgotten!! Walau eh... Like that also can ah. Speechless.

Pls do not hesitate to share on any services that you have experienced at Genting Highlands... THANKS

(^-^)

Nightmares

2007-05-03T00:48:00.002+08:00

MIraclely, I have nightmares almost every night recently. Probably I'm in stress, depress or over excited... After this morning, I really got phobia going to bed or close my eyes.

1st Scenario:

Can't remember when weeks ago, I was reading interior design magazines on all types of furnitures. I admit that I did try to imagine JG's new apartment which not yet done until end of this year. One night at my mom's house, I dream of a new apartment, I was in kitchen & saw directly 2 souls (JG's parents) sitting silently at sofa from opposite. Then I try to tell myself to stay calm & wait patiently for JG to come back from work. When door opened, JG came in. It's his soul. I burst into tears non-stop. When I look down, I saw myself pregnant with 2 kids..

I'm sure I'm a bit over worried about my future that I am not very confident at our relationship. Thus, I had such a dream.

2nd Scenario:

For few days, nearly everyone from my department start talking about our coming new hostel so called RSC8. We were so curious how large is the space, whether the wardrobe will fit enough all their clothes & etc. Later after few weeks or months, at my MOM'S HOUSE AGAIN !! I dream of my own death in our company's new hostel room, sitting on toilet bowl. I have goosebums every time the clear image of my pale, frozen, shocked dead face pop up in my imagination. Imagination only... I hope. It's so scary when I have been disturbed by other *thing*, tried to fight back, avoid it & yet no one can save my life. When JG left the room, *the Thing* started to attack me while I'm in toilet. I was shouting for help but it was too late. It happen so fast, faster than watching any horror movies. So aggresive & haunting..

Now, I can't explain whether I'm too stress or too concerned about new hostel room. Jg said I think too much of unnecessary stuff. I really don't think much of the new hostel because by that time, I can always ask accompany from JG. Haha. Mmmm... maybe the only answer to this horror dream is that I have fear of sleeping alone or staying in bigger room alone??

3rd Scenario:

Day by day consecutively, I dream alot but can't retrieve the content. Its neither good dream nor disturbing one. In my dream, I talked to people & do things like I usually do from my life. So I find it very confusing, annoyed, exhausted, tiring & definitely stressed over lack of proper sleeps. So I try to ignore & focus on my work & health.

Last few days, I have severe headaches, I thought it was cause by my mid-growing wisdom tooth on bottom left & right. Very uncomfortably. Right side on the wall above my bed, there are 3 pieces of IC-sized card of 3 different Buddha. Suddenly I realised the middle Buddha who is a guardkeeper of the hell's gate, went missing. It was at night, my roomate was sleeping so I have to wait until next day, which is Yesterday. *Sigh*

Yesterday was a happy day. I spectated the fire works at GENTING. Its so amazing, nothing I have seen like this before at anywhere else. Unfortunately, I only have a handphone with me which prompt out "not enough of memory" for video camera. I told my roomate, she swears not to missed any of Genting Fireworks anymore & how can I not agree... <(^v^)>

At room, Winne show me some funny video clips, watch movie "RUMOR HAS IT..." its about a guy who slept with Grandma, Mom & Daughter. Very funny, humorous & relaxing... So it suppose to mean that I have a HAPPY DAY, right?

However, on the same night, I have the most ever terrifying dream in my LIFE so far. Deja Vu. In 1st part, I felt like watching a family going through a mishap adventure & has a msytery horror ending. I didn't see it clearly & tried to avoid the horror part, of course. But I can still recall everyone running away & shouting. Strangely, the whole thing repeated again despite my will, but this time I can see the ending, *the Thing* show up. I remember but don't ask me to type it out pls. Its scary, OK?

3rd time, within seconds, the stories repeated AGAIN but THIS TIME, I was in one of the characters. I felt like there's some force moving me in the dream though I try to wake up. My mind was so particular clear when *the Thing* crawl out from under the malay house, sort of - I think, I was squatting. It came near, thanked me & kow tow to me. I can see the face as well. I guess somehow I solve the mystery/problem? My heartbeat is bumping fast when I think of this scene & while I'm typing it now. Getting stiff !! Do you know how I woke up from that dream? Right after I force myself to touch all the Buddha on my wall & prayed hard...

Really hope, I did not disturb any*Thing or accidentally release it....

Namo Amitabha... Namo Amitabha... Namo Amitabha... Namo Amitabha...

Heartache

2007-04-27T07:07:00.000+08:00

I couldn't believe that I'm actually felt disappointed with the coming latest generation of teenagers. No one can ever imagine Sok-Sok turning into a dicipline teacher. Recently, I'm selected to be Casino Grooming Officer, so called CGO, which mean I'm responsible to take certain stern action against those who don't follow grooming standard. Macamlah guru disiplin sekolah kita dulu...... Chase around people, ask them why your hair highlighted, why your skirt so short, why this, why that.....

Today, I told myself I'm not going to find any minimal fault with my staff. Everything goes well until few hours later, there is a complaint to be handled regarding a stupidly stuborn girl who refuse to follow our rules. So sick of it!!

During dealing with the cards on the table, dealers/croupiers have to make full announcement eg. LAST CALL, NO MORE BET etc. This girl did not even open her mouth regardless how many times she's been told, advised, counselled or commanded. We were so angry with her & decided to record this incident under Demerit system.

Worst is, we've talked nicely to her again before she acknowledge the demerit slip & she cried. My Gosh, I really wanted to scold her & ask her to quit !! All we thought is that she probably over-pampered by her family. Mana tau.., she's as bad as an evil pretending to be an angel.

Let me explain our break time system. For staffs, they take turn to go for break. Everyone takes 20 minutes resting followed by 4 staffs' breaks will equal to 1hr 20mins before he/she go for another resting. So let say, each person took extra 5 minutes, the gap for next resting will be 1hr 45mins. Imagine that every round, this devil-girl took extra 6mins, what will happen??? The others will get very exhausted working & working non-stop. Plus, she wants to go back at 0626hrs (actual check out time is 0700hrs). She promise to go for a break but didn't turn up after 20mins.

Tomoro I'll make sure she gives a nice explanation to me, otherwise I'll make her suffer & cry more. I'm getting more fierce & fierce these days... I'm afraid I might lose my real identity one fine day or I might get heart attack & die very soon.

Movies: More Than Meets The Eye

2007-04-26T00:09:00.000+08:00

While uploading some photos into my new blog, to be introduced later.. & while chatting with Yokie, I was watching this movie as well. As first I don't even bother about the TITLE.. however, my attraction was captured in the middle of the show. Within half an hour of the show, I think but I'm sure it's still at its begining, it is so dramatic. It nearly kill my heart.

There's a family of dad, mom & a little girl. Mom teaches at blind school & suddenly become blind due to some msytery causes that no one knows. Dad after the mom got blind, has serious sinus which later found out it's a tumor. Not long after the operation, he died. Last scene on him was a caroling sang by a bunch of good blind students.

At this moment, I'm so pity for that little girl. How can she take it? Blind mom & a dead Father in a short time. I told myself I'm going to get the TITLE (^!^)

What to do? Both has to move back to mom's family at South Dakota (I think, again). The little girl got new school. Mom, Joan or Mrs. B become a famous public speaker for schools, medical classes, corporat, etc. End of the show, she married to an ex-high school friend (quite handsome though) & become the most leading inspired motivator throughout the world.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE...

The first part really make us feel far way better than them that we should not keep complaining on our current situation.
Though we complain, nothing change if we don't do something about it. (one of my bosses keep saying "Insanity is something that we do it over & over again using the same method & hope for different result" aiyah... actually quote from someone else wan..)
Talking about the last part, I believe there is many miracles & fairy tales around us but we can't just wait & hope we will get one when we have problems, right?
Overall, didn't really like the whole story. I'm much more curious on how normal people especially their daughter or family members cope up with that.

owawau.... Sleeping time! Got a check up with Dr. tomorrow morning. Zzz..Zzz..Zzz..zz...

Endoscope Moment

2007-04-19T13:20:00.000+08:00

I used to attack by Gastric & Migraine during Menstrual monthly. Seek many doctors & get many prescriptions of medicine but nothing work. We don’t even know which illness triggers which, blood test says OK. Later I realized that taking a slice of papaya before each meal really reduces much pain. The following month seldom sell papayas, so I have try other remedy. Gradually, the stomach pain disappears but it turns out to be funny! My tummy bloated & I keep burping, I neither feel hungry nor full. I feel FAT like a BALLOON because only the tummy/stomach bulging out. Scary man….

Last week, I went for Endoscope. Early in the morning, I admitted myself to ward, changing to patient robe waiting for nurse to get some blood. Unfortunately, it took them so long to find my almost invisible vein. The plastic tube that inserted into my vein really hurts. During the process, both palms of mine sweat like no body business. The nurse also injected me some “Ubat Sakit” through the tube but the pain is still there. Could be they gave wrong injection instead of “Ubat Tahan Sakit”??

Hmm… At last, I walked into the smaller room with a bed very near to a wall. Doctor told me not to be scare as it only takes 5 minutes. After the doctor sprayed some bitter “Antibiotic” to numb my mouth & throat, I was told to lie down aside so that Doctor can inject another “Antibiotic” through the tube. All I can remember was:
She said “The tic-tic-tic sound resembles your oxygen and pulse level…”
I was looking at the floor then….

When my eyes opened, I was in ward bed. I mumble few questions & slept for another 2 hours before I was totally awake. Given a bowl of watery porridge and a cup of water, waited for medicine before I discharged on that very same day. There’s also a tape recorded the whole process of endoscope. So far I don’t have the gut to watch it yet. Overall, detected that my case is another type of gastric, no bacteria in my stomach, just gases only. The endoscope is nothing to scare about after all, only the tube in my hand, yeah it hurt A LOT!

Anyone who knows any remedy for this type of gastric, pls drop me (the Burping Queen) some suggestions. Thanks!

Bad Planner….

2007-04-19T13:16:00.000+08:00

Well, most people plans way ahead & they can make it along the path. But I’m a loser. I already plan to PLAN for year 2007. Halloo... It’s end of April now! It means that a quarter of year has just gone. Gone… Gone… People preparing for job promotions, better offers from overseas, lose weight, beauty enhancement, marriage, pregnancy etc. All I did is thinking of “I WANT TO CHANGE!” But haven’t know what to change yet. ** SIGH**

· I wanted to further study yet there is rarely Online Education for postgraduate. I guess the world still think of Malaysian live hanging from trees?
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· I wanted to earn side income but not interested in selling stuff & I don’t have proper time to do that.
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· I wanted to shape up my body yet my working shift jump up & down, thus no fix time for exercise, eat or sleep. Without Yin Yang from TaiChi motion, I got Gastric lorrrrrrr… Bencinya!!!
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· I wanted to do cooking but my off days aren’t enough for me to prepare all these. I have to spend 2 days at my BF’s home then 1 day at mine.
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· I wanted to have my own bedroom preferably in down town because my stuff is all over few places, I can’t even recall. Anybody still has my belongings?
· I wanted to become shake-legged housewife (of course it meant for dreaming only la), so does my dream to honeymoon at Malibu. Too exaggerate PLS lahhh…

However, nothing is too late or impossible. I’ll try to make first few items come true & the last 2 items look true. Dream more, who know one fine lucky day I’ll strike lottery. HAHAHA…

Connection Faulty Again!

2007-04-19T13:02:00.000+08:00

19/04/07 @0115 hrs

It’s annoying to find your laboriously work vanished before you could save it. I always have this interruption from server network. So scare that my wireless card will spoil. RM900 with less than 2 years lifespan isn’t cheap for me to replace with another one. More heartsick when I found out that Maxis is going to launch a cheaper package around RM65 per month. Maxis will give them a new FREE device to insert the SIM card. Should I change? If I inform you guys that I have change HP no. to 012**, it means I start using Maxis 3G already!

Worst is, when I at least have the urge to jot down something interesting or try to explode some anger, misery & what so ever, suddenly server down! Maybe the wireless card is due to over heating after >5 hrs hours switched on & caused the connection goes haywire. I should have realized it earlier. So happening! The next thing to do is fix the error & sleep. & that is why I am seen doing nothing but nonsense.

It happens again today, 18/04/07. I figure out to save it in M. Word. After the connection error has recover later hopefully by tomorrow, and then I can simply copy & paste it in the blog. How smart/fool I am (only realized minutes ago)!

***19/04/07 @1305 hrs - I did it! Hahaha.... ***

Words Therapy for Stress <(^x^)>..

2007-04-19T13:01:00.000+08:00

Letter From Ah Beng (22/04/07)

Dear Ah Lian,

Thanks you for your letter. Wrong time no see you. How everything?
For me, I am quiet find. You say in your letter your taukeh soh want you to chain your look? Somemore you must wear kick kok soo, hope you can wok properly.
You know, Ah Kau Kia working in a soft where company now. Last week, he take I, Muthu & few of his friend to May Nonut to eat barger. After that he take we all go to kalah ok. Muthu sing and sing no stop until the sky bright.
Next week, my father mother going to sellerbread 20 years annie wear sari.My father mother going to give a fist to all the kampong people. So you must come with your hole family.
I only hope one day we no need to write and send letter to you and tome. Better I e-meow you, you e-meow me. I will ketchup with you soon. And when you got time, please few free to call me. Goo bye.....

Worm regard,

Ah Beng

Hectic December

2007-01-19T20:59:00.000+08:00

The fabolous month of year 2006 goes to December. Hurray! The contributions started with:-

Meei Ling's Wedding on 02 Dec - I took a day annual leave followed by MC. Hahahaha... & happy for the sexy bride too.

Lunches & Dinners with Bisexual Friend - It took weeks to explore & try to dig some confession from a bi-friend. Yeerrr... not a nice week at all. Who cares but still, it kept me occupied. ( No picture of him coz this is secret to him..)

Mr. Chan KH, Tall Man's Birthday on 13 Dec - We had a great night singing at Be A Star Karaoke, drinking so much of liquor that we all got so high & danced crazily at Safari Disco. Too bad as we couldn't take any picture of that night. Its either too dark or our cameras are too low-tech..

Meeting with Gin Nie on 16 Dec - Aiyah, no picture as well. After check out from work, I had steamboat with JG, Alex & gf, Ivy, Damien, then accompanied my roomate, Winne having supper at Coffee Terrace. Then continue with chatting session with Ginnie until 0630am. Unbelieveable... That day was really exhausted because I have to WORK 12-8PM.

My Birthday Dinner at Kopitiam, First World on 19 Dec - Thanks to Agnes, Adriane, Eddie, Edmund, Effendy & little wife, Eric, Jennie, Moon & Winne. Thanks for the present & cakes.

Shopping At Sungei Wang on My Birthday on 20 Dec - Its a casual celebration, kind a relaxation and escape from work stress. Little luck for me, I still have to work on 20th & 21st. HMMMMMMMM....

Half Day Trip at Genting Theme Park on 24 Dec - Haha.. Join them after work at 3pm. Took the ride of Space Shot or so called Solera Shot. It's thrilled.... What a nice adventurous gathering! & thanks for the present, TQ>TQ>TQ>>>

Birthday Invitation at Boulevard Hotel on 30Dec - It Winne's 23th Birthday. My GOSH.. she's so young! compare to me... Ahah..

Bi-Friend

2006-12-12T04:27:00.000+08:00

It's always not nice to talk bad about our friends but I'm so curious of his lifestyle. He told me alot of things that he doesn't want me to tell others. Of course I told my BF and in the end their gang knew about it.

When first I met him, he was such a macho, mature and capable man in his career. He has few side business that did well and gained our respect for him. Girls will wondering and daydreaming for this type of guy. He was a very normal man who almost get married. So something happen and they broke up. What a shame when I found out that he is not the guy we could ever imagine.... I even keep comparing him with my unconsiderate "log" - my bf until JG got angry and jealous. Now i'm so guilty to my dear.

During one of the trips, he treated all the girls with manners, generous, kind hearted and act like a gentleman. I almost fall into the trap. Unfortunately, he treats his guy friend better. He would whisper to us "Oh.. please take his payment into my account." In the end, he got problem with his financial. Due to this, he owe all of us quite a sum. At least JG is the one who suspected he might be gay and bi-sexual as well.

I did not believe that statement until I called him FREAK... When I disclose my relationship with JG, saying probably we might break up one day in future after influenced by my friends' breakups, he kept offering himself to replace JG.

Do you like to have sex with 2 guys at the same time maybe after both of them have sex?

**YUCK**..

I thought for a long time and I do not have any respect for him anymore. Well, he is just a friend for now and future. I am happy that I did not make a wrong decision. A good guy turning into bi, What A Waste!! Funny thing is he fought with the guy friend like kids. OMG.. Below is my chat with him when I'm writing this blog. You can have a shock!!

What a sissy friend that worry about something that a guy normally won't give a damn on this small matter. We chat till 0600 hrs and ended saying "well, since ur happy with ur decision, then just move on." I can definite understand homosexual's love relationship, but Bi?? Wouldn't he be too greedy to love both genders at the same time??

er i tell some thing but u promise not to tell to other ppl
ok
just now I fight with my room mate, starting he keep on kicking me and I cant tolerate than i fight with him
u can tell me but ur roomie told his gang already
actually wat happen la
he kick u went u sleeping ah?
wht he told to his gang?
ya loh
u arrange all the furniture?
ya
n broke his glass/cup?
he keep on slaping on my face and head
when u sleep?
so i cant tolerate than i just throw the glass whereby I hold on my hand
y cant u speak out?
i want to speak out but when he just sit down and talk to me? he never talk to me when I make decision than only he show his temper
y u din discuss wih him 1st b4 u make decision to arrange the things?
i really don know why u started fight with him...
I told him the day before I think and he just said ok as u like....
its so serious than any relationship
i dont know
can u honestly tell me wat happen between u n him??
I just want to separate the bed and i want to have my own space
I told him that I am going to separate the bed
he said as u like....
last night when I arranging the bed he came back from work
then he started yelling to me and slap to my face
ask me why never ask him before i arrange the bed
then u could have say that he is ok with that... like he said
at that time I was so angry that he keep on slap on my face than i throw the glass that i hold on my hand
yes I did tell him that I will arrange the bed aftter i ceck out
alrite, whta make u so angry/ hate him at the 1st place?? way
before this fight
I didn't said that I hate him. the only thing is what ever he do always right and since he has gf than i decided to separate the bed....
izit i doing wrong?
just i want to separate the bed only and also I want to make everything clear
mean i want my own way and he go his
do u like him??
wht do mean that?
why must u separate the bed if he has gf? my roomie din do that.. neither do I..
its normal fren wil b happy for a fren who has gf.. unless u like him so much that u couldn let him go his way
I am happy he has gf
I just want to let him have his privatecy thats
as a 3dr party in this case, I found there's so much uncertainties.. do u really know what is going on in ur life now?
maybe u can tell me that....
i cant tell u .. u have to b honest to urself

Doubts and more doubts..

2006-12-11T01:12:00.000+08:00

I really admire those who can write well and have a lot of inspiration to write. What makes their blog famous is their ATTRACTIVE stories or what-so-ever. Do they, all bloggers have to carry camera where ever they go? Oppss.. sure they have camera handphone.. ^-^ But they must be a good photographer... Another question is, how they know which photo to take? Inspirations or just simply take what ever they like or purposely so that they can create more blog.

I wanted to create another blog to compile all my photos from previous and future trips, gatherings or any functions. Yet, this is quite tough fo me as I was not so familiar with IT technologies. It takes time to do bit by bit. I need a bigger and unlimited space to upload all my photos. Flickersyahoo is not that convenent still. My bf, JG advise me to have my own webpage but how should I know to create one. He must be talking nonsenses. Thus, my new blog Lifes of Journey is still under construction... ^x^

After reading Kennysia's latest blog about how a guy named John Lee succeed at 24 years old becoming the founder and owner of Epsilon Translation. The blog and the photos he tooks really make me think that the John actually ask Kenny to publicise him. Who knows if the J* actually gave some $$ to K*? Later, we might hear K* writing about his success as a advertiser through blogs. Cool ya!!!

Same Grouping

2006-12-07T00:42:00.000+08:00

At last I can spend more time with my boyfriend. So excited and thrilled! But please for God sake, no more football coming soon. Otherwise, it doesn't make any difference from now.

I have waited for a year plus before I can really transfer to Wednesday Group. (We have 4 group from Monday to Thursday. It functions as a rotation for our monthly leaves.) Before I met my boyfriend, I love Wednesday due to some friends, and one of the guy friend actually introduce JG to me later. When I firstly request for it, they rejected as I have to take over a AM (Asst Mgr) in Tuesday. I have no choice but to stay in Tuesday until there is another batch of promotion. Again they rejected me in June, saying that I can only be in Wednesday through mutual interchange from same section, Maxims. Arghhhh....

Hehe.. Now there is another batch of newly promoted AMs. Most important is there will be a AM transfering to another department, so why wait longer?? I talk to both groups' Manageress and Asst Vice President and they agreed. Yippie yah yah yippie yippie yah......

Somehow I am scared. When people are too used to an environment or a culture, they tend to stay in the familiarized habit rather than trying new stuff. I just built up rapport with my lady boss and my staffs, now I have to restart again. **SIGH...** Plus my new lady boss is quite strict and I'm more lenient. As a AM, sort of a role model and a leader to my staffs, I eventually took few days of MC already.

HOW? HOW? HOW? God Bless..

PS: IF I'M IN SAME GROUPING WITH MY BF, THEN MOST OF THE TIME WE'LL HAVE SAME WORKING SHIFTS & OFF DAYS.

New Club Elite

2006-11-29T04:35:00.000+08:00

With the customers needs in mind, the division continues to invest to constantly upgrade its resort facilities. During this year , renovation and hotel room upgrading works were undertaken at the Resort. At Highland Hotel, a parking floor were converted and refurbished into luxury gaming suite rooms. Named "Club Elite", these newly remodelled suites will offer luxurious facilities and personalized butler services for the elite premium guests.

(The pix shown International Room)

In a simplify introduction, it is mainly for Platinum (a level ahead of Gold card) player. Players are not allow to bring friends, non-Platinum member to visit unless with Marketing Big Boss's approval. How could I describe it? I can't take pictures of the high-class, glassy comtemporary theme with 30 tables at gaming area, 5 gaming suites, walking waiters & waitresses around lounges, & an open concept kitchen restaurant.. Table limit minimum RM 1.0k / 2.0k / 5.0k / 25.0k & maximum up to 500.0k.

There's a big aquarium behind the receptions' counter as backdrop. Few fishes like dogfishes, baby sharks & etc swimming forth & back the fake corals. The Imperial Rama chef is the one who advertise the M'sia International Food Gourmet 2006. *SIGH** he even ask me to test his food. I said, "Sorry Sir, if I try ur fried keow toew, I'll be fried by my Boss." In my heart, DAMN I want to try...

Ha ha... What a happy day! Working without any stress at new environment, new Club Eite. Today is the soft opening for Club Elite(CE). All Asst. Mgrs from Maxims Club was assigned to test out & work at CE. I was allocate to Central Shuffle Room (CSR), a place to store & prepare playing cards. So I walk around like my own house.. Of course, there'll be problems regardless major or minor for a new place. Stocks are lacking, works are dis-cordinated but all this can be forgiven. The poorest thing is, all Supervisors has to stand for 8 hours, some even work OT 3-5 hours.

Sorry guys, can't find a website to show the place. Hope after the official opening, I can get more photos.. for anyone interested, can link to http://www.maxims.com.my/index.htm

Na Mo A Mi To Fo

2006-11-28T15:42:00.000+08:00

Well.. this is a new place to recommend for those who like feeding fishes.. mostly carps and catfishes. This is a small temple built beside Mines Resort. Its near the highway. Everyday, the master (sifu) will prays together with other devoted people, not monk ok. Amitabha, amitabha, amitabha... After praying, they will let go all fishes supplies by someone. You can also buy birds and other fishes as well.

Then at 12.30pm, by donating any amount you like, you can enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch. Alot of the employees from Mines Resort actually come over for lunch. It's delicious and healthy. Hmmm.. yummy, yummy can't forget the taste, I want somemore! There's a rule. No wasting on food and have to wash own dishes. Simple rule, right?

That morning on 23rd Nov, Thur, I follow my mum to this place. At first I wasn't eager to go, but I just want to accomplish my promise to her. Over there, its hot you know even at 10am. Without realising, the time passed and I fed few boxes of fresh as well as expired bread to the fishes and pigeons. The feeling is so great and so much satisfaction.. wish to go again but must need transport.

It's easy to go there. From my house, we took a bus no: 41, change bus at Salak South and directly stop in front of Mines Resort. Going home is tough.. we take the same bus to KTM station, then take KTM to KL Central, then take monorail to Sg. Wang shopping...

Better Look, Low Quality !

2006-11-27T14:43:00.000+08:00

Nice title of position. Lots of benefits eg. meals allowance, free acommodation, no transportation needed, trainings from time to time & uniform given. 14 days of MC entitlement. Everything seems perfect and attractive but that all are just a nice outlook.

Now everyone is talking about salary adjustment. However, no one trusts the management because they are too reluctant to give us. So most of us gave up hope upon management. You all must be surprise if I say so. It is indeed a truth...

Low EBF & high income tax. We are taxed on the meals allowance where no cash refundable, hostel that we are staying and even forced to buy insurance provided by company for hospital and surgery purpose. If we have to pay on room we stay, why must we save electricity and water? Regarding the meal allowance, waitresses or waiters treated us like prisoner who eat for free. Weekends or public holidays or if the restaurant is 80% occupied, then it will be restricted to enter. So what is the meal allowance for?

When it comes to uniform, they also treated us like beggars; if you want this just take, if not get lost. There is only once measurement per piece per year. Free laundry service take you 5-7 days. Do we really entitle this? How long do we need to wear and change a suit? 2 days or 1 week? Can't they use their brain?

Even the staffs especially seniors wouldn't want to get promoted to middle managerial position. Who would if they can simply earn 4-5k per month with high EBF and low income tax. What the management knows is just to promote more & more to fit in any position after all has resigned. Cant say they are smart nor dumb ass.

Funny thing is, we have entitlement for MC. If you take alot, you will be judge as not fit to work. If a junior worker keeps a clean record, you are just moderate worker because seniority does count! So whatever you do, they have every reason to step you down...

There is more weaknesses to count but wouldn't these are enough to demotivate my staffs, colleagues and even my superiors. Who want to work here for long? The management rather spend most of the money on renovation and not their biggest asset, worker! With this type of benefits, yeah right they can expect us to be more customer oriented..

Embarrass Moment

2006-11-21T16:11:00.000+08:00

Aiyahh... Accident happen on yesterday morning.

I'm not use to work in morning shift (7am-3pm) with couple of tiring eyes opened half throughout the shift, very sleepy. During my 2nd resting time while I was trying to lift up my body from a cozy couch after a nap, I don't know how i stepped on a losing wires and suddenly BOOM.. a big spark set off just an inch next to my leg. Luckily my leg was not burn.

Worst is I'm only half concious, not fuly awake. I heard some of my colleagues said," Soksok kena Sok!!" Felt so embarrass and can't do much, I quickly walked away with smile.