25 Random things

Yes, this is the meme tag that has been going around in Facebook. I got tagged awhile ago and I moved the meme here. I like la kan? Bleh~ :P

1. I am a very lazy person. I rather skip breakfast than to make myself a cuppa.
2. My bolster was never a millimeter away from me when I was single. Now that I'm married, my bolster has gone to Gan instead :/
3. I used to play the piano, but can barely play it now. Stopped at 5th grade.
4. I don't own more than 5 CDs, since teenager till now!
5. I am a food person, I don't mind spending hundreds on food *slurps* Just look at my size! Sigh...
6. Guess what? I like to read!
7. I've got 2 little trophies at home, hehe.
8. I've only been clubbing once! Why? Something awful happened!
9. Pearlycarol is a nick I used in mirc back in 1997.
10. I'm hooked on internet since then.
11. I have met David Blaine, Jackie Chan, Bai Ling, Michelle Yeoh (2x), Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng, Tavia Yeung, Michael Schumacher, Lance Bass, just to name a few :P
13. I don't drink coffee/tea at home.
14. I talk to my late brother when we visit him.
15. I find Malaysian politics like a joke! I skip all its articles in the paper.
16. I have never been to a concert :/ So, that is not how I met those people in No 11.
17. Oh yes! I did meet people I got to know from the Internet. I even invited them to my wedding!
18. I can barely cook, but I cook western food better than Chinese.
18. I am never into trance nor heavy metal musics. I'm only into sentimental and contemporary.
19. I still have not covered African and Americans continents.
20. I am now struggling to finish this tag... grrrr.
21. I have back problem since 10. And it will only get worse :/
22. My toes are very short and cute :P
23. I like to :D at my parents.
24. Somehow, I am thankful I wasn't sent to Chinese school.
25. If you haven't noticed, No 12 is missing, ekekkeee. Yay! I get to miss one! Nah, there're two 18s up there ;)

That's about it. Who do I want to tag? People listed in my links!

Mixed reaction

Hey! It's been sometime since my last post. Life has been the same, slightly changed though since I'm married. Married life has been good. We get along fine with both sides. Since we're staying with our folks, I find that we're lack of privacy. Our only private moment is when we're out on our own or during bed time.

Anyway, this is not the topic I'm getting into. Noon time, we received a call from my uncle. He said my grandpa urinated blood this morning. And that he's sent him to hospital for checkup. Soon after lunch, we reached my uncle's house. Grandpa took an ultrasound and it showed that there's a small tumor in his bladder. I was shocked upon hearing the report. How could a man at his age (gonna be 87) being diagnosed with tumor. Ridiculous! However, the urologist has to confirm this by performing another scan to make sure.

An hour later, grandpa went back to hospital for cystoscopy. The urologist performed the scan himself and gave us good news. Bladder is clear of tumor! The reason that caused the bleeding is scarring of tissue. Apparently, my grandpa carried flower pots yesterday. The pots might be too heavy for an elderly like him, thus, hurting him internally without him knowing. All of us at home was relieved with the news. In the end, my grandpa got nagged at by his sons for carrying the flower pots, hehe.

On a separate note. I read the paper today. It is reported that there are more than half a million Malaysians residing abroad. These Malaysians are either working, studying or migrated. What is wrong with that? Nothing! Why not report the amount of illegal foreigners residing in Malaysia. I am sure every Malaysian desires to find out. For all you know, the amount could be drastically huge. Having the freedom to come and go, it's not odd if the amount is even larger than our Indian population!

Valentine's Day Mass Wedding

On Valentine's day, we went to celebrate Gan's god-brother, Tim's marriage registration to his new wife Chem. It took place at Klang's Hokkien Association, the same place where Gan and I registered. On that faithful day, there were 102 newly weds.

I'm sure most of you have seen this news on the local media. Noticed the bald lad with his pretty wife in white? Yeap, that's Tim and Chem. They were on RTM, 8tv, Sin Chew Daily and The Star.



This is Chem and her on-site artist, getting ready for photoshoot.



This is Tim in his naval uniform. He's being interviewed by the media.



Chem with Tim's hat on and him holding her bouquet. How sweet~ Wishing you both a blessed journey ahead!



Later on, Jo Ann, Tim's sister grabbed his hat and put it on. Next to her is her mommy.



Without hesitation, Gan too grabbed his hat and put it on, kkekee. Later that night, they invited us for dinner in Taman Rashna Restaurant. Therefore, Gan and I didn't have our alone time this Valentine. He said he'll replace it another time. Let's see when :D

Business opportunity

Couple of days ago, I received a call from an ex-colleague that I haven't spoken to for ages. She asked me how was I, what am I doing and the usual questions. I sensed something was amiss since we lost contact for so long. I was right, soon after she asked "Hey, are you interested in doing business? My friends and I just started the business and are looking for potential partners with foundation."

Potential partners with foundation? Hmmm. Then I asked what is the business about. She went "Do you have time? We could discuss this further over a cuppa. I can introduce you to my friends too." Not wanting to drag this further, I decline her offer kindly by saying I have other commitments.

In this economic time, many businesses have gone bust. At the same time, it creates business opportunity too. There are many genuine investments, but there might also be those which are cutting corners. Being a non risk taker, it never crossed my mind to jump into any opportunity. I tend to think too much and also, I don't trust anyone handling investments for me. To me, the best financial manager is none other than my ownself.

Even if I do ever invest, it would be years from now when I have spare cash to dump in. At this point of time, I still trust the bank. Thank you very much. What about you? Are you a risk taker?

Trip to HK & China

My parents, Gan and I went for Chinese New Year holiday. Initially, we booked ourselves on a tour to Egypt. No thanks to the economy downturn, many did not pay and the tour was canceled in the end. With less than 2 weeks away from Chinese New Year, dad decided to join the crowd and booked us a tour to Hong Kong and China!

We left for Hong Kong on the first day of the new year. We spent 2 nights in Hong Kong, 1 night in Shenzhen, 2 nights in Zhuhai where we crossed to Macau and the last night in Guangzhou. It is our first time experiencing the new year in China. It is definitely something different as we normally visits cold winter places like Europe. These are a few shots of the trip.



With Kelly Chen in Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. I'm not that fat la, haha. I guarded my handbag with the trenchcoat over it :D



The view from Victoria's Peak.



At Repulse Bay. Jackie Chan's pad is in white on top of the hill behind me.



Windows of the World, Shenzhen.



Miniatures at Splendid China Village.



A very nice chandelier in Sands, Macau.



In front of Babylon Hotel, Macau.



St Paul's Ruin, Macau. We had 2 portugese egg tarts each after this shot *yumz*



Sun Yat Sen's Memorial Hall, Guangzhou.



Shopping at the famous street in Guangzhou, Siong Ha Kau Lou.

Wedding 23-Nov-08 (Night)

The photos of the wedding continues... I just returned from a family vacation, thus the delay.



The venue.



Us, marching in.



Wearing designer gown and matching tie.



The platter.



Toasting.



Pouring champagne.



Photos with my chi muis.



Table toasting.



More toasting.



With cousin Nicholas and Annie, and Richard.



Family shot of my new family.