New Year Resolutions

Chinese New Year has finally arrived & yet the busy days are not over yet! =) Well, no matter what we should always look forward to doing something different or new when a new year arrives. As for myself, I've come up with several new resolutions for this year....

I WILL......

1. ...not drink instant coffee as I believe the best espressos do not come in a 3-in-1 packet. I'll train myself to become my own barista! ;)
2. ...stimulate my senses by creating a refreshing ambience. Using relaxing scents to soothe my soul & stay regenerated always!
3. ...broaden my musical tastebuds this year by exploring the music genre. Moving out of the comfort zone is a good thing sometimes! ;)
4. ...be one with nature! Make the world greener by saying 'No' to plastic bags!
5. ...inject more colour into my life. Invite more vibrant, tangy colours to brighten my day!
6. ...spoil my inner child. I'll reward & pamper myself and those around me with wonderful treats ! ;)
7. ...be more of a neat freak!! Be more organized & say bye-bye to clutter (this is a bit tough...)
8. ...sleep like a queen!!! =) I deserve the best life, thus I'll indulge in luxurious beddings befitting royalty.

It's always easy to say than doing it. I'll make sure I'll stay with these & achieve them within a year~ =) Let us all work our way to our new resolutions!

The year has not ended...

....yet. Yes, the unlucky year is still lingering around. All the unpleasant matters are befalling on me! Sigh...what a year!

This morning I woke up from the wrong side of the bed. First, I didn't have a good sleep from the previous night. Then, when I was getting ready to leave home, I had an unusual feeling - that I will lose some money for the day. As I was planning to do some shopping today, spending is definitely part of the activities. Thus, I totally ignored it. Believing that positive thinking will attract positive energy!
Things didn't go that way unfortunately! After an awful and lousy breakfast, I headed to a store to begin my shopping. I was enjoying myself, checking out some stuff in the store. When I left the store and wanted to make a phone call, only I realized that my handphone was not with me. I searched my bag & car but there was no glimpse of it! I borrowed a mobile to dial my own number & only hearing a lady's voice repeating this..."Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently not available. Please try later."
I was devastated as I got to accept the fact that I have lost my phone - all the data and contacts! Immediately, it struck my mind that I have my IC, credit cards and ATM card in my pouch too!! Without further delay, I got back home to terminate all my cards.
What an unlucky day I would say as I should have listened to the "sign" this morning. Hope that today's visit to the police station will complete the year of Ox. Though I still can't get over it, hope the upcoming days will be much better!!

~Mr Bad Luck, please stay away from me! Thank you!~

Not My Day....

I lost all my pictures taken in a recent trip while I was transferring them to my PC today! Not sure what has caused the loss of files & I can't get them back! Have tried several software to retrieve them back but to no avail!!! =(
It's a lesson learnt for me. I'll make sure to save a few copies of my files to several different storage devices to prevent any files loss for no reason in the future! Nothing can be done to retrieve the pictures of the trip now, left only the good old memories....

Well, apart from losing my photos, I've also received another sad news. Today is definitely not my day....
Saw this sketch & it totally depicts how I feel right now....thanks Sasha!

Expect The Best!

Expect only the best!

What seemed difficult today,
may be manageable tomorrow.

Take each obstacle as a challenge
Trust yourself and be strong
Belief in your own potentials
Strive a little harder and always do your best
Keep on believing in your dreams

Always remember that no matter how things turn out,
you can make the best of them! =)

Picture resembles GuiLin LiJiang Waterfall Hotel ~ listed in the Guiness Book of Records, waterfall is 45 meters high, 72 meters wide at the top and 75 meters at the bottom.

Festive Mood

Time has passed & with a blink of the eye, November has come to an end. Days have passed so quickly & I have been busy with assignments in office, that I only posted 2 blogs this month. Well, the hectic time has slow down now. With the school holidays & festive season around the corner, most of the employees are already in holiday mood! Yes, I am one of them. =)

I'll have more time to write in near future, of course in a more relaxing & pleasurable mood! I am now preparing myself for the wonderful Christmas & also celebration my days off with my sister! Hereby wishing everyone a happy year-end & open your arms to embrace the sweet season of joy! ;)

Crush

Having a crush or being crushed? These are 2 extreme feelings. Most of us have the experience of having a crush on someone. It is usually sweet and lovely to quietly like someone; sacrificing yourself to do things to please them without them knowing, some are into writing romantic messages on scented little papers to their crush signing off as anonymous. You feel happy and satisfied when you see your crush smiling away reading your messages or just a simple word of thank you from them.

However, when time passed by, the feeling of having a crush on someone becomes tiring. It involves a lot of effort to take note of the other party likes and dislikes. Apart from putting so much effort to keep them happy always, it hurts when your crush does not notice you at all! Plus, if you find out that your crush does not appreciate for what you have done, you felt as if the sky has fallen! Suddenly you feel that you are surrounded by darkness and unhappiness.

At one point, you wished your crush would know that all these while you were always there for them but the thought of confessing might ruin the current friendship. You are afraid that you will make a fool out of yourself by admitting that you have a crush on them. These are holding you back from reality. Somehow you manage to persuade yourself to stay where things are, secretly enjoying the pleasure - even just a glimpse of your crush or hearing their voice could brighten up your day!

Should you develop more your feelings towards your crush? If you are up for it, just a gentle reminder that not everyone will end up living happily ever after! It's your call whether to be a crush or being crushed!

Where R The Signs?

Where are all the signs that I am looking for? I've been paying attention to the surroundings & incidents around me , searching for signs that could guide me. It has been days & they are no where to be seen, yet! Probably, the One Above is testing my patience. Or perhaps, there are better arrangements ahead? Well, no matter what it is, I will still look out for the signs.

I always believe the Winged Helpers around us are there to assist whenever we request favours from them. They have proved their existence as well as performance, thus, I strongly believe that they will not let me down. They could be busy creating opportunities & mending the incompleteness, in order to allow everything falls into place aptly. =)
As mentioned always, hold on to faith as it will direct you to where you are meant to be. Signs, O Signs, please make yourselves visible! =)

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts @ Sunway Pyramid

Rating: ***
Price: Dime a dozen (RM10 per pax)
Comments: I first tasted Krispy Kreme in Dubai & it has the best original glazed doughnut! Finally, it came to Malaysia, with the first outlet at Berjaya Times Square. It has been receiving overwhelming responses from doughnuts' lovers that it has several outlets now. I dined at its new outlet & ordered fresh Almond All-Over & Strawberry Filled doughnuts with Iced Americano & Iced Latte. The doughnuts were tasty & soft as they were freshly made. As for the coffee, the bitterness & fragrance can keep you awake for the next 4 hours. Overall, the doughnuts are acceptable & worth to try. I will revisit for its classic & infamous original glazed doughnuts, as well as the raspberry chiller! =)

Rain Rain Go Away

Dear Miss Rainy

You have been staying around for quite sometime and your presence is much appreciated. We treasure your good will of cooling off the heat from Mr Sunshine. However, if you overdo it, dropping by everyday in the evening, you will bring unwanted troubles. There will be heavy traffic in town and flashflood at poor drainage roads. The outdoor lovers are stranded & the gloomy weather made us less motivated.
As you are always accompanied by Mr Thunder and Miss Lightning, their stern manner frighten us occasionally. For times when your companions are angry, their loud roars and acute bolt could even damage our electrical goods.
Well, I personally do enjoy your presence a lot, just a small request - please visit my place during the day & not at night. It will be a great help to me! Since you have visited us for quite a while, it's time for you to pay attention to places that need you more. If you do miss us, feel free to pay us a visit every now and then. We thank you for being with us during drought & whenever we need you.
I hope that you could hear my pleads & do not take this post personally. Remember that I enjoy your singing in the car & I always do! =)

~Treasuring You Always~

M.O.F @ Pavilion

M.O.F (Ministry of Food) @ Pavilion KL

Rating: * *
Price: Affordable (RM20 per pax)
Comments: This Japanese outlet serves desserts made out of green tea & red beans imported from Japan. From hot macha to ice milkshake, deep-fried sweet potatoes to chilled soft serve vanilla ice-cream, this outlet has another specialty - mini waffle with a variety of flavours! A thumbs-up for the unsweetened hot macha latte as you can really taste the bitterness of green tea. The signature Macha Imo - a combination of soft serve ice-cream, red beans and fried sweet potatoes, is best for those who have sweet tooth. I too tried the variety mini waffles & to my disappoinment, they are only averagely prepared. A great experience & will re-visit for the macha latte! =)