Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Muruku Kantoi Story
First Day of Leave
Woke up late morning, smiled, and exercised.
It feels good knowing that I dont have to work today. It's time for a break.
Went to 1U to have lunch with my sister Babihwa and her boyfriend at Wong Kok.
And then walked around in 1U, summoning all of my willpower not to buy anything (cos mission is must.save.money.dot.com). My purpose/initial plan of coming here was just to only window-shop for the prices of winter clothes, NOT to buy yet.Saw a few winter jackets in Universal Traveller were priced at RM300-RM700. Pengsan dot com.
On the other hand, the cheaper ones there were priced at Rm200 - hmm but the designs didnt attract me.
The cheapest one in Zara (after discount) was RM300+. Topshop also same.
Nope, I wont buy a baju at that price wtf I dont print money lol.
Went to 1U's pet shop - sayang-ed a few dogs here and there.
I like this mini poodle, couldn't resist sayanging him over and over again. He/She is kiuts maksimus.Didnt purchase anything at 1U. Consistent with initial plan. Successful.
Then went to The Curve to browse some more prices of winter clothings. Prices were also the same as quoted earlier.
Distracted myself by taking some pics of Cupid
And more pics
Bought a RM10 pink Beanie from a Winter clothing shop in Ikano.
I was leaving and was on the way to the carpark when I passed by MNG.50% discounts! Even on trenchcoats!
And the sign said "From RM169..."
I was like omg omg cannot resist, thinking to myself - maybe I'll just try on them but not buy it.
Tried 3 trenchcoats in the fitting room, loved one of them...
And Kantoi.|
Posted by Y C L O C O at 6:55 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009
THE YEAR 2009 IN REVIEW - Parte One
THE YEAR 2009 IN REVIEW - Parte One
January 2009
Time flew, and it has been 4 months now since your passing. The last I remembered, you were in my arms and I was telling you that I love you. The next thing I knew, nothing is left but just memories of you.
I decided to write to you, because I don't want you to think that I have forgotten you. I might have seemed to be less miserable now, but that was just because I have used other things like work to distract myself from missing you. This does not mean that I have stopped thinking about you. Or stopped loving you.
Each time I see the sunny sky, I would think of the day we buried you.
Each time I go back home, I would still expect to see you.
Each time I see your favourite pink blanket, I would feel teary.
Each time I hear a small dog bark, I would miss your barks.
Each time I see a black shaggy dog, I would think of you.
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Even more miserable when I received news that I would be taking Manager's calls in February 2009.
I was still with Amex at that time, in the Resolution team, earning a fixed basic salary for doing Disputes and other Complex cases (Basically we are DBKL - we collect dung and whatnots).
Ahhh the nightmare of doing disputes - cases were risked at being unsolved, and customers would come chasing you. Somehow I did it, and followed-up every cases the best that I could, and managed to solve a lot of dispute cases.
Never had a complaint from a customer against me in Amex - Clean record :)
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Got to know The Best Friend a month before.
Friendship going strong, talked on the phone everyday and every night, I was happy.
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The video of The Chemical Brothers' Star Guitar still brings back a lot of deja vu to me. It was from a moving train's view, moving past many different locations, reminding me of so many forgotten memories. It made me think back of how I used to be, back to the college times when I used to take the train (when I was car-less back then), and my mind would be filled with so many thoughts as I stared blankly at the view beyond the train's window.
Back then, I was in love with a guy for almost 2 years - the longest that I have ever loved someone. And just when I have decided to get over him, he came back. But it was too late then. I figured that he was not worth the pain that I went through for those tearful 2 years.
We never got together.
February 2009
What he didn't know is that I have slowly let my feelings for him die.
I guess what has triggered me to do this was because I realised that he will never be ready for something real.
Maybe it will take him months, or years to get over his past, who knows, but I guess I shouldn't care. Time is what everyone needs, yes, but I won't be sitting around like a fool and wait for something that's not mine. I will move on, like how I normally did, and when I look back, this would not hurt me anymore. Not even a bit.
Either way, I'll move on. With or without him, I'll be fine. Kumbang bukannya seekor, hence, I know that one day I will meet the right one, but it is just a matter of time.
So for now, I'm walking away.
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If there's one thing that I could wish - I wish that all dogs could live longer. If can, I would want them to live forever, as I can never have the heart to let them go. Pets are not just animals, they become a part of the family. Just like how Emmet has become a part of me, and when she died, part of me died as well.
We grew up together, both of us are Oxes, went through good and bad times together, and she was always there for me no matter what. Even after I have scolded her, she would still shake my hand with her paw. Dogs are inevitably loyal, and they would never run away even if you have ill-treated them.
After her death, I wept for days, weeks, and I even wept while I was in the office. My eyes were bloodshot the entire time, and I felt beyond miserable at that time. I was in denial for a period of time, and would still tell people that I have 3 dogs including her, as if she went on a vacation to a faraway place and would return eventually. A tear stung my eye when I realised that it was time to accept the fact that she's not coming back.
My biggest regret was to take her for granted, and not spending more time with her before she left. I took things for granted, thinking that she would always be there, but when she was no longer here, that was when I could really feel the slap. She meant the world to me, she still do, and I will still continue to love her eventhough she's no longer here, as true love never perishes.
Until now, I would still cry while reminiscing about our 10 years together, while looking longingly at her pictures, from the very first day I met her, until the very last day when I saw her took her last breath. My only hope now is that she's running and jumping and barking happily in heaven now, just like her usual self.
Until we meet again, you will always be beautiful in my eyes, Emmet.
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Welcome to the Year of Ox!
My CNY was a relaxing one, with the whole week mostly spent at home, and reading the book, Marley & Me.
On the First Day of the Oxie CNY, I went to my relatives' houses as usual, going through the same questions again & again every single year -
"Working or studying now ah?"
"Got boyfriend already or not ah?"
The same questions. Every. Single. Year.
Again, it got weird when my married niece gave me an angpow.
Also, on the first day, I gave Babima & Papa Muruku an angpow each.
On the Second Day, I met up with some of my high schoolmates and went visiting at a couple of houses, and ended up gambling (A LOT).
They even recorded videos of my penuh perasaan reactions when I lost, because it amuses them a lot. They especially loved the part when I loudly exclaimed "Nya seng!"
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And this is Muruku's new toy, happy
March 2009
Made a video of my friends!
Where have all the years gone by? I wondered silently in my heart.
In just a blink, it has been 7 years since I have graduated from high school, 6 years since I went to Inti College, and 3 years since I have graduated from Tar College.
I miss those school/college times very dearly, as it was not as complicated as what I'm going through now.
Hence, I was inspired to make a video from all of those pictures, and it took me a few hours to choose pictures, put them all together, create narratives, and lastly chose the background songs.
Background music are 2 of my All-time Most Favourite Songs in the entire universe :
1. Dishwalla - Angels or Devils
2. Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow
This is a tribute to everyone who has crossed their paths with mine, and made my life a memorable one
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The sun, the beach, the sand, the trees, the shades, the sunblock lotion, all in all, it has been such an enjoyable weekend getaway in Port Dickson. I went with Babima Lim, because it was a free night stay at Tiara Beach Resort (Papa Muruku won it from his company's Annual Dinner).
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Things are not going smoothly for me at work.
My performance was pretty bad this month, and I am disappointed in myself.
In fact, I am angry at myself. I am angry at everything.
I am frustrated how luck wasn't on my side.
I am upset about my leader's words.
At this time of my life, I lack motivation and inspiration.
I need the strength again. I need happiness.
I am just so tired of being tired.
I think I should just go on a soul-searching mission and never come back.
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She stared daggers at me and refused to even glance at the letter which I have placed on her table.
"Don't show me that letter, please," She said, in a merajuk tone.
I sat down quietly beside her.
"Do you realise that this is your 2nd attempt?" She hissed in a barely-audible tone, afraid that others could hear her.
I nodded solemnly.
"But Boss, this time I am serious," I looked at her with a serious expression. "I am serious."
The night before, I had a conversation with my colleague/teammate over MSN.
She told me about how much our Leader likes me, and how the Leader has so much unspoken pride and respect for me.
That made me cry.
The Leader has not shown much appreciation to me since I joined the team, and I was constantly intensely pressured under her leadership. The pressure was just too intense most of the times.
And now, to know that she actually cared about me, means something to me.
However, I have already made my final decision, will reveal it later...
Time flew, and it has been 4 months now since your passing. The last I remembered, you were in my arms and I was telling you that I love you. The next thing I knew, nothing is left but just memories of you.
I decided to write to you, because I don't want you to think that I have forgotten you. I might have seemed to be less miserable now, but that was just because I have used other things like work to distract myself from missing you. This does not mean that I have stopped thinking about you. Or stopped loving you.
Each time I see the sunny sky, I would think of the day we buried you.
Each time I go back home, I would still expect to see you.
Each time I see your favourite pink blanket, I would feel teary.
Each time I hear a small dog bark, I would miss your barks.
Each time I see a black shaggy dog, I would think of you.
-----
Even more miserable when I received news that I would be taking Manager's calls in February 2009.
I was still with Amex at that time, in the Resolution team, earning a fixed basic salary for doing Disputes and other Complex cases (Basically we are DBKL - we collect dung and whatnots).
Ahhh the nightmare of doing disputes - cases were risked at being unsolved, and customers would come chasing you. Somehow I did it, and followed-up every cases the best that I could, and managed to solve a lot of dispute cases.
Never had a complaint from a customer against me in Amex - Clean record :)
-----
Got to know The Best Friend a month before.
Friendship going strong, talked on the phone everyday and every night, I was happy.
-----
The video of The Chemical Brothers' Star Guitar still brings back a lot of deja vu to me. It was from a moving train's view, moving past many different locations, reminding me of so many forgotten memories. It made me think back of how I used to be, back to the college times when I used to take the train (when I was car-less back then), and my mind would be filled with so many thoughts as I stared blankly at the view beyond the train's window.
Back then, I was in love with a guy for almost 2 years - the longest that I have ever loved someone. And just when I have decided to get over him, he came back. But it was too late then. I figured that he was not worth the pain that I went through for those tearful 2 years.
We never got together.
February 2009
What he didn't know is that I have slowly let my feelings for him die.
I guess what has triggered me to do this was because I realised that he will never be ready for something real.
Maybe it will take him months, or years to get over his past, who knows, but I guess I shouldn't care. Time is what everyone needs, yes, but I won't be sitting around like a fool and wait for something that's not mine. I will move on, like how I normally did, and when I look back, this would not hurt me anymore. Not even a bit.
Either way, I'll move on. With or without him, I'll be fine. Kumbang bukannya seekor, hence, I know that one day I will meet the right one, but it is just a matter of time.
So for now, I'm walking away.
-----
If there's one thing that I could wish - I wish that all dogs could live longer. If can, I would want them to live forever, as I can never have the heart to let them go. Pets are not just animals, they become a part of the family. Just like how Emmet has become a part of me, and when she died, part of me died as well.
We grew up together, both of us are Oxes, went through good and bad times together, and she was always there for me no matter what. Even after I have scolded her, she would still shake my hand with her paw. Dogs are inevitably loyal, and they would never run away even if you have ill-treated them.
After her death, I wept for days, weeks, and I even wept while I was in the office. My eyes were bloodshot the entire time, and I felt beyond miserable at that time. I was in denial for a period of time, and would still tell people that I have 3 dogs including her, as if she went on a vacation to a faraway place and would return eventually. A tear stung my eye when I realised that it was time to accept the fact that she's not coming back.
My biggest regret was to take her for granted, and not spending more time with her before she left. I took things for granted, thinking that she would always be there, but when she was no longer here, that was when I could really feel the slap. She meant the world to me, she still do, and I will still continue to love her eventhough she's no longer here, as true love never perishes.
Until now, I would still cry while reminiscing about our 10 years together, while looking longingly at her pictures, from the very first day I met her, until the very last day when I saw her took her last breath. My only hope now is that she's running and jumping and barking happily in heaven now, just like her usual self.
Until we meet again, you will always be beautiful in my eyes, Emmet.
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Welcome to the Year of Ox!
My CNY was a relaxing one, with the whole week mostly spent at home, and reading the book, Marley & Me.
On the First Day of the Oxie CNY, I went to my relatives' houses as usual, going through the same questions again & again every single year -
"Working or studying now ah?"
"Got boyfriend already or not ah?"
The same questions. Every. Single. Year.
Again, it got weird when my married niece gave me an angpow.
Also, on the first day, I gave Babima & Papa Muruku an angpow each.
On the Second Day, I met up with some of my high schoolmates and went visiting at a couple of houses, and ended up gambling (A LOT).
They even recorded videos of my penuh perasaan reactions when I lost, because it amuses them a lot. They especially loved the part when I loudly exclaimed "Nya seng!"
-----
And this is Muruku's new toy, happy
March 2009
Made a video of my friends!
Where have all the years gone by? I wondered silently in my heart.
In just a blink, it has been 7 years since I have graduated from high school, 6 years since I went to Inti College, and 3 years since I have graduated from Tar College.
I miss those school/college times very dearly, as it was not as complicated as what I'm going through now.
Hence, I was inspired to make a video from all of those pictures, and it took me a few hours to choose pictures, put them all together, create narratives, and lastly chose the background songs.
Background music are 2 of my All-time Most Favourite Songs in the entire universe :
1. Dishwalla - Angels or Devils
2. Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow
This is a tribute to everyone who has crossed their paths with mine, and made my life a memorable one
-----
The sun, the beach, the sand, the trees, the shades, the sunblock lotion, all in all, it has been such an enjoyable weekend getaway in Port Dickson. I went with Babima Lim, because it was a free night stay at Tiara Beach Resort (Papa Muruku won it from his company's Annual Dinner).
-----
Things are not going smoothly for me at work.
My performance was pretty bad this month, and I am disappointed in myself.
In fact, I am angry at myself. I am angry at everything.
I am frustrated how luck wasn't on my side.
I am upset about my leader's words.
At this time of my life, I lack motivation and inspiration.
I need the strength again. I need happiness.
I am just so tired of being tired.
I think I should just go on a soul-searching mission and never come back.
-----
She stared daggers at me and refused to even glance at the letter which I have placed on her table.
"Don't show me that letter, please," She said, in a merajuk tone.
I sat down quietly beside her.
"Do you realise that this is your 2nd attempt?" She hissed in a barely-audible tone, afraid that others could hear her.
I nodded solemnly.
"But Boss, this time I am serious," I looked at her with a serious expression. "I am serious."
The night before, I had a conversation with my colleague/teammate over MSN.
She told me about how much our Leader likes me, and how the Leader has so much unspoken pride and respect for me.
That made me cry.
The Leader has not shown much appreciation to me since I joined the team, and I was constantly intensely pressured under her leadership. The pressure was just too intense most of the times.
And now, to know that she actually cared about me, means something to me.
However, I have already made my final decision, will reveal it later...
THE YEAR 2009 IN REVIEW - Parte Two (April - June 2009) is coming up next.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
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Labels: Family, Friends, Guys Guys Guys, Holiday, WORK WORK WORK
Posted by Y C L O C O at 2:06 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2009
10 Years Ago
10 years ago, I was only 14.
10 years ago, I was still in school, wanting to grow up fast and face the world.
10 years ago, I had a real first heartbreak. Or rather, heartbreaks.
10 years ago, life was so much simpler. All I had to do was to go to school, without the stress of paying bills and without the pressure of earning money.
10 years ago, it was the era of the MIRC chatroom and ICQ, and I got to know a lot of friends from those sources.
10 years ago, Emmet was still alive, and she became my best friend. However, years later, I took her for granted. Thus, I paid the price for living in regret now.
10 years ago, my father was healthier. I do wish that every drop of my tears can bring back his health to him.
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 9:59 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Luna in A Bar
Had a blast during Standard Chartered's Naughty or Nice Xmas Party on Saturday. Venue was Luna Bar, KL.
Mimicking some poses by some girls with weird names, cos it amuses my colleague/housemate.Of course, Im not as cute as them.
The Confetti + Foam in the air. Let's get the partay started man
The pool partay. Wondered how much my company paid Luna Bar for an event like this. We had the whole Luna Bar all to ourselves, whole night long.
The foam in the air, looked like snow.
Some LOL fashion show, gotta applaud the Chinese dude on the far right, doing his thang wtf.When he came out on the runway strutting/shaking his body, we (the girls) roared and screamed with laughter until we almost plunged into the pool.
With some of my Juniors, Senior, & Batchmate
One of the dudes I went to Singapore with - Mohan. Okay I is jealous because he was the one who got the Plasma TV from the Lucky draw!!
Us with our Head of Call Centre Hub, who used to be with HSBC.And the rest of the pics are in Facebook.
Great night, great night!
I is tired now, gotta nurse my poor swollen eye.
Just cured an inflammed nose recently, and now it's my eye's turn FML.
I should start compiling a YC LOCO's FML Journal.
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Labels: Current Events
Posted by Y C L O C O at 8:14 PM
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Muruku Goes Lion
DAY ONE
OK, so we have missed the Tiger Airways' flight.
Was very tragic, as we were late 5 mins for the check-in (due to one of the guys' lateness sigh)
We still have time to board the flight, but they were too anal to let us through.
On behalf of 4 of us, I was practically begging the boarding gate officer to let us go on board, but a no is still a no to them.
So we were left stranded there. We went to Airasia and Firefly's counters but their tickets (one-way) were a whopping RM360.
Almost fainted when I heard the amount.
Then we called Boss Kenneth who has cracked his brain (he just woke up, by the way) for all possible ways for us to head over to Singapore.
We almost almost bought the RM360 Airasia ticket when he called again, and told us to take a cab instead.
And true enough, taking a cab is cheaper (RM100 per person), but the furthest that the cab could go was Johor Bahru. Almost 4 hours ride. There were a few occasions when the cab hit the emergency brakes cos almost almost hit the car in front. What a ride wtf.
In the cab, with the guy who has created the whole missing flight drama.
Reached City Square, JB.
Took some pics while waiting for Boss Kenneth to pick us up.I think I have the best Boss in the world because he drove all the way from his house in Tampines (almost south) until JB (north) to fetch us to Singapore.
First time going into Singapore by land. Went through the customs check. One of them had to throw away his 2 brand new ciggie boxes cos couldnt bring into Singapore or risk being fined for it.
Stayed at Hotel 81 Dickson, near Little India and Bugis area.
There's a huge mirror behind the beds.
Reached Suntec City Mall and had lunch at Pizza Hut.Their pizza is better.
Suntec Tower 4, where our law firm is.
From left : Our dearest Boss Kenneth haha, Mohan, Mr Loo - one of our solicitors, Me, Omar.
Raindrops on the car window. Was raining the whole time.
We followed Mr Loo to the Subordinate Court to witness some minor hearings (i.e those who didnt pay income taxes, govt fines, etc).
Inside Boss Kenneth's Mitsubishi Lancer.
The fountain of wealth, Suntec City
One of our law firms (representing Standard Chartered) - Kelvin Chia Partnership (KCP), Top 10 in Singapore
With Bosses, colleagues, and solicitors during the dinner with KCP. Great food, and there was also karaoke session and liquor.
Lights all around Singapore.
Ion Orchard at night :)
Xmas tree in front of Ion Orchard
Orchard Rd.
Mustafa Centre (24 hours) - From food to jewellery to handphones (very cheap), cameras, laptops, electronic items to sports equipments to clothes to shoes, etc etc. Cool place!! 24 hours!!DAY TWO
Breakfast. I like hawker food :)
Bugis area for shopping at lower prices. Reminds me of mini Chatuchak market in Bangkok. Ah I miss Bangkok and Singapore now, love these 2 cities :)
Omar spent like 20 mins in this shop, touching the candy bras, etc (with an aroused face). WTF
Far East Plaza, Scotts Rd
Underpass to Ion Orchard :)
Uni Qlo, Ion Orchard. A lot of ppl, too many ppl here.
Equivalent to our FOS here.
Ion Orchard, loves the design of the building
Standard Chartered Tampines hehe our HQ is here.
Boss Kenneth drove us to the airport. Time to leave Singapore :(
Duty free duty free duty free
Choc & sweets shop, duty free duty free duty free
There's a lot of Osim Usqueeze machines all around Changi airport, so nice. If only KLIA have this. Sorry for the Winnie the pooh pic, because I was wearing a dress hence well you know, haha zao khong zao khong FML.
Waiting waiting waiting
Flight delayed for half an hour. Jetstar Airways.
Babaii Singapore :((
Jetstar lands in KLIA, not LCCT.
KCP gave us Royce chocs :), I've never heard of Royce but Boss said it's an expensive choc brand.
My SGD14.90 necklace tshirt from Uni Qlo. Haha i tend to buy tshirts with necklaces drawn on it lol.
And my favouritest purchase from Uni Qlo - SGD14.90 Sweater mini-dress. :)Haha I only brought SGD162 with me LOL (didnt spend much on food cos KCP bought dinner, and Boss Kenneth bought lunch). Blame the expensive exchange rate. Or blame ringgit cos it's weaker sigh.
I think my greatest gratitude goes to Boss Kenneth who has made this all happen.
He deserves all this credit because he was the one who has fought for this trip for us, and he has fought to give us a reward.
In my entire years of working, I think he's the best Boss ever. He does care, and he's so normal haha, unlike other anal Bosses.
He's not only my Leader, but a good friend too :)
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 8:20 PM
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Sing A Pore
Will be in Singapore for a business visit tomorrow.
Fuhhh, sounds so professional wtf.
Have business events with the law firm whole day tomorrow (Friday).
Then Saturday is gonna be a leisure/jalan-jalan day.
I wanna go to the new Ion Orchard!!!
Ok the last time I went to Singapore was in 1993 wtf haha.I dont feel like sleeping now cos I'm excited :))
OK everyone take care, gotta pack, bathe, sleep early now babai.
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 10:51 PM
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Old Cupboard and its Artifacts
Was at home in Seremban for the long weekend.
Babima nagged me to spring clean my Cupboard One (Cupboard Two is in Damansara hehe).
Cupboard One consists of clothes that were owned way back during schooling days, college days, new clothes that was never worn before, and clothes that will never be worn again.
I even forgot about some clothes, never knew that I had them.And some of them, brings back bittersweet memories. Each top actually had a memory along with it.
The top that I wore to the scouts campfire, the top that I wore to the PBSM campfire, the top that I wore to Agape church, the tops that I wore to see my crushes, the top that I wore to another school's campfire, the top that I wore during my first date in high school, the tops that I wore to the school trips to Cameron Highlands, Melaka A Famosa waterpark, KL, Ayer Itam, etc etc.
With a heavy heart, I folded those clothes into a plastic bag, as if folding those memories into a bag. Tears brimmed as I reminisced back on those memories when I was way younger.
It's really sad to part with things that has been a part of my life. It felt like as if I was throwing the memories away.
Apart from clothes, I also found my driving licenses and Inti College's student ID.Went to Inti College in 2003. The best memories of my life. The best friends one could ever find. I miss those days hanging out with them. I still love you guys dearly.
Good Lord, look at my picture of the L license. Really looked like a L. Loser wtf.
Got my L license when I was 19 (2004), then finished my P license when I was 21 (2006).
Bought my first car (Bubu) a few months after finishing my P license period.
Haha man I laughed when I found this. Another lost artifact from my old cupboard - It's my secondary school Report Card!!
My Form 4 years. Form 4 Setia. Pure Science Stream (Add Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) + Prinsip Akaun subject.Got some red marks here and there haha. Red marks for Gagal wtf.
But Semester 2 has been a very important turning point in my life. Cos for the first time in my high school years, I have finished first in class and the whole Science Stream :)
My Form 5 years. Form 5 Setia.Also got some red marks here and there. Haha if you've noticed, Biology was my weakest subject. I never clicked with Biology, dunno why. Somehow I was only interested in the Pembiakan chapter, and that's it.
I was one of them caned/dirotan and dicubit (in front of the whole class) by my Biology teacher for failing Biology haha.
And somehow, very ironically, for Semester 2, I got an award for the best marks in Biology. I myself was also surprised by that. I was like wtf.
In Semester 2, I have finished first in class and the whole Science stream, hence got myself the Best Academic Student Award in school.
That same year I have also scored full A's in SPM, and received some cash prize from the N.S Menteri Besar, along with other SPM scorers from all of Negeri Sembilan's schools at the State's prize-giving ceremony. Babima was beaming with pride during the ceremony.
One of the best memories in my life, and I was overwhelmed by such honour.
The 5 Setia class T-shirt. LOL.
I drew myself as a star because I was so in love with Alessandro Nesta at that time.
His surname - Nesta ends with star, that's why. I know it's lame haha.
Alessandro Nesta is an Italian football player with SS Lazio at that time.
Nesta (star) forever wtf. Haha.
I miss the high school days, I miss my high school friends.
If only I have a time machine, then I would choose to go back to my schooling days.
Cos that was also the time when Emmet was healthier... :'(
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Labels: Achievements, Emo YC, Friends, Teachers / School
Posted by Y C L O C O at 10:47 PM
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Rhinitis
Was kinda diagnosed with Rhinitis now, means inflammation inside the membrane of the nose.
The feeling was like as if the kena tumbuk feeling (at first I thought that Babihwa might have punched me in her sleep), because the thing is swelling inside, and I cannot pinch my nose without feeling pain.
Currently under medication, and I hope this thing goes away.
My nose is already wide, and I hope that this thing won't add to its size. Actually it did. FML
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Labels: Sick Muruku
Posted by Y C L O C O at 11:33 PM
Monday, November 23, 2009
The 85 Wishes
This was during my birthday bash at my house last year, when I have turned 23 on 23 November 2008.
A picture of me & my housemates.
And this was today, 23 November 2009. Another pic of me and my housemates. We had a birthday dinner at Ole Ole Bali, Solaris Mont Kiara and later they got a cake for me :)
The food here is absolutely sedap maksimus, I'm telling you. Must go must go!
So...I have finally turned 24 today, in the year of the Ox.12 years ago, I turned 12 in the year of the Ox too.
Am in mid-20s now haha wtf man.
Where have all of my years gone by?
I can't even remember what I did when I was 21.
Time flies by too fast, clock is ticking...
Okay, this year was pretty good, managed to get 85 wishes from smses, FB and real life.
I think FB has helped a lot of people in terms of reminding people about friends' birthdays.
Because, if not for FB, I dont think I will get this many wishes.
I made an effort to reply my gratitude to each and everyone who has sent their wishes.
Until my Digi phone credit is almost zero now haha. I don't/won't top up my Maxis line anymore cos I only actively use my Digi line, hence my Maxis line is kinda dead. Which explains why each time if you sms to my Maxis number, I would use my Digi number to reply you hehe.
The most touching part of it was to get a birthday sms from Sue Ann, who is currently recovering from a terrible car accident last week where it has broken her collarbone and hipbone. Get well soon, Sue Ann muakksss. I'm so touched that she remembered my birthday despite what she's going through now.
The same goes to the other 84 people in my life that has sent their wishes and made my day.
I was really surprised when my ex-Boss (my Lady Boss from Amex) sent a birthday sms to me. Glad that she remembered, really sweet of her.
I'm a simple person with very little or practically nothing at the beginning of my life, but it was simple things like these that can make me feel like as if I have everything in this world.Happy 24th Birthday to myself :)
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 2:55 AM
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Unsaid
Is it even possible to finally realise my feelings for someone, after so many years?
After all that we've been through?
After all of the history?
Love is a funny and strange thing, something that I will never understand.
Or be brave enough to face it.
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Labels: Emo YC, Guys Guys Guys
Posted by Y C L O C O at 2:01 AM
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Singapura
Will be flying to Singapore via Tiger Airways on Dec 4th, and will return via JetStar Airways the next day.
And then Langkawi on Dec 26.
Dec must be the most exciting and busiest month for me. I'm excited :))
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 1:20 AM
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Muruku Goes to Lion City
Got the news yesterday that I was among the 4 people (2 boys, 2 girls) chosen by my Boss to go for a holiday cum business visit in Singapore on Dec 4.
We are going for a business visit to one of our bank's panel law firms in Singapore and would join their Xmas gathering on that day. We would also observe how their law firm operates on a working day, and see how they would process the legal instructions given by us.
Sounds fun. I'm excited!
In my entire life, I have never been sponsored by my company for a trip before.
Apparently, my Boss said that his decision was based on his 4 Top Scorers.
Initially, I was thinking of going to Singapore after Bangkok but the plan halted because the double currency exchange made me think twice.
So now I can go! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Labels: Happy YC, Holiday, WORK WORK WORK
Posted by Y C L O C O at 12:34 AM
Monday, November 16, 2009
24 Months Without You
I had the chance.
The chance of being a fool like how I was 2 years ago.
The fool who did so much for love.
The fool who was blinded by the lies.
The fool who chose to believe that there is a good man out there.
It has been 2 years now since I have broken up with Ex No 4.
It's funny how I can dislike him so much now, and yet he was the one whom I had fallen the most for.
I could do so much for him, just for him. All for him.
Thinking back, it felt like as if I wasn't myself.
How could I have fallen so much and in the end got myself hurt so bad?
From a cheerful soul that I was, he has left me broken, and changed me overnight.
Despite all of his lies, treating me insignificantly like sand, and empty promises, I still managed to forgive him in the end.
For a moment, I thought, that scum does not deserve this post. But then again, I have to thank him for the strength that I have gained after the breakup.
I never knew that I could pick up the pieces after he has left me out in the cold. Just like that, yes. He has practically thrown me into the river when he was aware that I couldn't swim.
Well, at first, I have failed in picking up the pieces, cos I have just newly-moved to Damansara in 2007 from good old town Seremban (was not used to the new surroundings yet), and I was miserable working in Prudential, because I was busy missing him. Yes, missing that scumbag.
Nursing a broken heart, I was terribly distracted and downright demotivated in Prudential, hence I quit.
I was jobless for one month, taking a break from all of the madness, and to straighten back my thoughts and judgements.
And then realisation struck me (cos money was running out at that time), I told myself that I had to get a job. I told myself that I cannot let him see how miserable I was.
I told myself that I must prove to him that I could stand on my own. That I could smile again, even without him.
And that was a vow that I have fulfilled to myself.
In the month of December 2007, I have joined Amex, and soon, I began to let go of his memories, though at times it was very painful.
I distracted myself by working, working, working. During that year, I only focused on work alone. Nothing else mattered. Not him, nothing.
I achieved quite a bit in Amex - held a promotion record (until this day); chosen to join the best team in the centre (Resolution team - the backbone of every call centre); specialised in complex cases, disputes, complaints, assist calls; gained respect from the Leaders and Seniors; and mentored/trained the Juniors in their 'internship' period.
I guess the root cause of my motivation came from him. If it wasn't for him, if it wasn't for my determination to prove him wrong, I wouldn't have left HSBC and had a very useful working experience in Amex. Then subsequently, I too, have achieved quite a bit in Standard Chartered now, by being promoted to the Hardcore team after 5 months with the company.
I believe in fate, I do. And destiny.
I dont know what is my destiny yet, but the one thing that I'm sure is that I will work to the best of my ability, eventhough I may lack a Degree, but I've been told that papers does not determine anything. And if only I had the financial aid last time, then I probably wouldn't have to force myself to work at the age of 20 back then.
Started work while young, faced shits while young, and felt the adult responsibilities while young.
But the past is the past, and truthfully, I have never regretted the path that I've chosen, though at times of course I did wonder what lies beyond the other path.
Just like a petite model who had to lengthen extra hard to equalise a tall model; or a short basketball player who had to jump twice as hard as a tall player to do a slam dunk; or a blind man who has to have twice the determination of a normal-sighted man to do well in life.
By having something lesser in life does not stop my determination from doing well in life. I worked double hard.
By having a broken heart did not make me give up on my career. I moved on with my life.
Without you, I have achieved more in my life, and in fact, it has given me so much strength that I didnt even know it existed.
And with that, I have proved to you that I can stand on my own. Always have, always will.
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Labels: Achievements, Guys Guys Guys, Love Life, WORK WORK WORK
Posted by Y C L O C O at 11:55 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Goodbye Bangkok
BANGKOK : DAY 3 [ Final Day :( ]
Woke up and took one last walk on the streets of Sukhumvit.The sun was scorchingly piercing, but we walked on, as if savouring our final day in Bangkok with every step.
Had breakfast at the roadside stalls.
My Pad Thai with pork.
Coconut water tastes way better here.
We were staying beside The Westin Sukhumvit and Mcdonalds, and nearby Robinsons. Sukhumvit was like the Bukit Bintang of Thailand.
I miss walking on the streets of Sukhumvit.
The streets here are quite clean. Lotsa massage parlors in every nook and corner.
The Key Bangkok Sukhumvit, at Sukhumvit Soi 19
The hotel's lobby area. People here are so friendly and warm. Treated us like princesses.
The lift's ceiling.
The view outside of our room.
The junk food from Thailand, bought from Tops Supermarket.
We are thousandaires here! Wtf.
I miss the roadside stalls selling everything.
Haha Standard Chartered Bangkok.
In the cab, heading to the airport :(
My Tom Yum Goong at the airport
Babi's Green Curry Fried Rice
LOL!!
reading The Kite Runner while waiting for the flight home.
Spent a few hours at the airport, waiting and waiting.
Goodbye Bangkok :(|
Posted by Y C L O C O at 10:43 PM
Sunday, November 08, 2009
The AC Adapter
My laptop's power cable sudah rosak (and I didnt charge the battery previously FML), was damn sad, hence now im temporarily using Babihwa's comp, till I get the AC adapter.
Wanted to blog about my last day in Bangkok but all of my resources are currently in my laptop. Felt a bit handicapped without my lappie, like life has no meaning wtf.
Called Dell's call centre today to purchase the original AC adapter (RM130 gone sigh), in which they said that they are gonna deliver to my office tomorrow, i really hope that they do. I dunno why, but I like Dell's call centre (based in Penang) cos they are super helpful and efficient.
On another note, been really moody and depressed about other stuff. Just wanna fly away for a holiday, that's all I want to do now.
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 10:59 PM
Saturday, November 07, 2009
The SCB girl
It is my 6th month with Standard Chartered now.
*Tepuk kaki*
Next May would be my 4th year of being an independent working adult.
Me is old alrdy. Sigh 24 this month means one step closer to being a quarter of a century years old. Damn depressing.
An ex-colleague commented/asked : "So all of the banks done by you already. Which international bank that you haven't conquered?"
I took a moment to think - I have done HSBC (UK Bank), done American Express (American Bank), and done Standard Chartered (UK Bank).
But I have not done Citibank haha.
Oh well, who knows later, but as for now, I'm kinda happy with where I am now.
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Labels: WORK WORK WORK
Posted by Y C L O C O at 1:32 AM
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
In Bangkok
BANGKOK : DAY 2
Was still at the Royal President Hotel, woke up at 8am to have the complimentary breakfast booked by The Key Bangkok.
Fried Bacon, Hashbrown, Smoked Ham, Egg fried rice, Spaghetti Bolognaise + Guava Juice...laps the Bacon cos very tasty!
Then 10 minutes before 9am (very punctual-impressed), The Key Bangkok's bellboy has arrived to pick us up to check in at our original hotel, The Key Bangkok.
We stored our luggages and then walked to the Skytrain's Asok station.
The station was quite near to The Key Bangkok. A 5 minutes walk.
Hence, we didnt have to spend much on cab fares :)
We were heading to the Chatuchak weekend market - nearest station is Mo Chit.
One way fare is 40baht because Mo Chit is the last station towards the north.
The trains arrived quite frequently here, very efficient.
I think every train in the world is quite efficient, well, except for KTM. LOL
Chatuchak!! The land of great bargains. The people here are way more friendlier than the ones in Platinum Mall.
For example (in Chatuchak): My Pink Hat was priced at 250baht. Then I bargained till 200baht. The woman said okay okay with a smile.
For example (in Platinum Mall): A baju was priced at 250baht. Then bargained for 220baht. Their faces turned into a disgusted wince.
Babihwa had the greatest buys/bargains there, i.e : a bling Jacket for 200baht (RM20 only) what the khrap.
Bought belt and wallet for Papa Muruku; wallet, handbag and fancy Thai slippers for Babima; some Elephants souvenirs for friends; Thai slippers; Pink Hat; and earrings.
This weekend market is really huge, and has different sections, i.e clothes is at the south part, massage & spa is at the east, and accessories is at the west.
Their coconut icecream was like fuckintastic under the scorching hot sun.
And, their coconut water is more yummy.
By the way, let me tell you a stupid story.
I was buying different kinds of sausages at one of the stalls. Asked for the price. The girl said 50baht. Then took out my notes, gave her a note that looked like 50baht, and walked away.
2 minutes later, a woman came running to me giving me 450baht.
For a moment, I thought : "Wow, they made a calculation mistake and gave me back extra money!"
Then realised that I have given them 500baht (not 50baht), and then only I stupidly realised that the earlier note that I gave them was folded, in which has coincidentally covered one zero to make it 500 to 50.
And this is the story of how I have almost almost lost 450baht (RM45). FML.
Luckily the woman ran back to me with the change. Haha bless you auntie.
After 4 hours under the scorching Thailand sun, we went back to our hotel at The Key Bangkok and rested. This room is smaller as compared to Royal President's, but The Key Bangkok is situated nearer to the train station (thus more convenient).
I like this painting above the bed
Woke up from a short nap, and took a stroll outside nearby the hotel. Went to Robinsons and had Samurai Pork Burger set at Mcdonalds for dinner.
The pork tasted like the pork in "Tai Pau". Not bad.
Our hotel is situated beside The Westin Sukhumvit, Robinsons and Mcdonalds, and Sheraton Sukhumvit nearby.
Sukhumvit is like the Bukit Bintang of Thailand, loves this city.
Next, walked over to the Sukhumvit MRT station and took the train to Lumphini station, where Suan Lum Night Bazaar is.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar is not as cheap as Chatuchak, but I managed to buy 2 long tops for 150baht each (RM15).
Had a Thai Body Massage at one of the parlours, life was beautiful.
Some dresses at one of the stalls, kinda liked the blue one. Yerrow one also not bad hehe.
We went back to the hotel room and surfed through Thai's cable channels, while having some soft drinks and some junk food hehe.
The useful map (MRT & Skytrain's routes)
End of Day Two - Good night.
Was still at the Royal President Hotel, woke up at 8am to have the complimentary breakfast booked by The Key Bangkok.
Fried Bacon, Hashbrown, Smoked Ham, Egg fried rice, Spaghetti Bolognaise + Guava Juice...laps the Bacon cos very tasty!
Then 10 minutes before 9am (very punctual-impressed), The Key Bangkok's bellboy has arrived to pick us up to check in at our original hotel, The Key Bangkok.
We stored our luggages and then walked to the Skytrain's Asok station.The station was quite near to The Key Bangkok. A 5 minutes walk.
Hence, we didnt have to spend much on cab fares :)
We were heading to the Chatuchak weekend market - nearest station is Mo Chit.One way fare is 40baht because Mo Chit is the last station towards the north.
The trains arrived quite frequently here, very efficient.I think every train in the world is quite efficient, well, except for KTM. LOL
Chatuchak!! The land of great bargains. The people here are way more friendlier than the ones in Platinum Mall.For example (in Chatuchak): My Pink Hat was priced at 250baht. Then I bargained till 200baht. The woman said okay okay with a smile.
For example (in Platinum Mall): A baju was priced at 250baht. Then bargained for 220baht. Their faces turned into a disgusted wince.
Babihwa had the greatest buys/bargains there, i.e : a bling Jacket for 200baht (RM20 only) what the khrap.
Bought belt and wallet for Papa Muruku; wallet, handbag and fancy Thai slippers for Babima; some Elephants souvenirs for friends; Thai slippers; Pink Hat; and earrings.
This weekend market is really huge, and has different sections, i.e clothes is at the south part, massage & spa is at the east, and accessories is at the west.
Their coconut icecream was like fuckintastic under the scorching hot sun.And, their coconut water is more yummy.
By the way, let me tell you a stupid story.
I was buying different kinds of sausages at one of the stalls. Asked for the price. The girl said 50baht. Then took out my notes, gave her a note that looked like 50baht, and walked away.
2 minutes later, a woman came running to me giving me 450baht.
For a moment, I thought : "Wow, they made a calculation mistake and gave me back extra money!"
Then realised that I have given them 500baht (not 50baht), and then only I stupidly realised that the earlier note that I gave them was folded, in which has coincidentally covered one zero to make it 500 to 50.
And this is the story of how I have almost almost lost 450baht (RM45). FML.
Luckily the woman ran back to me with the change. Haha bless you auntie.
After 4 hours under the scorching Thailand sun, we went back to our hotel at The Key Bangkok and rested. This room is smaller as compared to Royal President's, but The Key Bangkok is situated nearer to the train station (thus more convenient).
I like this painting above the bed
Woke up from a short nap, and took a stroll outside nearby the hotel. Went to Robinsons and had Samurai Pork Burger set at Mcdonalds for dinner.The pork tasted like the pork in "Tai Pau". Not bad.
Our hotel is situated beside The Westin Sukhumvit, Robinsons and Mcdonalds, and Sheraton Sukhumvit nearby.
Sukhumvit is like the Bukit Bintang of Thailand, loves this city.
Next, walked over to the Sukhumvit MRT station and took the train to Lumphini station, where Suan Lum Night Bazaar is.
Suan Lum Night Bazaar is not as cheap as Chatuchak, but I managed to buy 2 long tops for 150baht each (RM15).
Had a Thai Body Massage at one of the parlours, life was beautiful.
Some dresses at one of the stalls, kinda liked the blue one. Yerrow one also not bad hehe.
We went back to the hotel room and surfed through Thai's cable channels, while having some soft drinks and some junk food hehe.
The useful map (MRT & Skytrain's routes)
End of Day Two - Good night.Next : Bangkok Day 3 - Roadside Food, One Last Walk in Sukhumvit, and the Airport
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 11:06 PM
Salary for Muruku
Got to know my upcoming Nov salary amount today.
My heart jumped with excitement.
This would be the highest amount ever in my (almost) 4 years of working life. Almost 3 times the amount of my first ever basic pay with HSBC. LOL
I worked my ass off last month (Oct) for the commission. I'm happy.
Taunted a few customers here and there for the payments haha.
Gotta save money for my breakaways to make my life more beauteefool !
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Labels: Achievements, Happy YC, WORK WORK WORK
Posted by Y C L O C O at 10:40 PM
Monday, November 02, 2009
As Muruku Circles Bangkok
BANGKOK : DAY 1
Woke up at 4am on Friday morning (couldn't sleep much the night before due to excitement).The cab came at 4.30am and fetched us to Sentral to take the bus to LCCT.
Reached KLIA LCCT at 6 something, and sat down at Mcdonalds to have breakfast.
Checked in our luggages, then got myself stopped at the metal detector. Turned out that it was triggered by my handphone which was made of steel. The female officer was damn harsh to me, thinking that I was carrying a gun or what the khrap. Muruku is harmless ok wtf.
Finally, 7.30am came. We boarded the AirAsia plane.It was my first time on a plane so it was exciting.
Sat in the middle of the plane, at the wings.
Kept taking pics of the clouds, at one point while staring at the clouds, I thought of Emmet :(
Arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport with The Pink Luggage :)
Got a Pink cab from the airport to the hotel.At the airport, the Thai cab drivers queued up to get their customers.
The roads here seemed more sempit, and cars would be very close together, and the driving style here is way way more ganas than Msia. But I must say, if you can drive in Thailand, then you are a good driver.
We arrived at our hotel - The Key Bangkok Hotel, Sukhumvit at about 11.30am (Bangkok time).
The receptionist gave us bad news that our room would only be available at 4pm.
But they straightaway said that they would transfer us to another hotel - The Royal President Hotel for 1 night (at no extra charge) and then we can check in at The Key Bangkok Hotel the next day once the room is available.
And this is the story of how we have ended up staying at 2 beautiful hotels.
I was skeptical and worried at first, because I have paid The Key Bangkok Hotel for RM250 per night (Total RM500 for 2 nights). Then now they transferred me to another hotel, in which I have no idea of how much the price of the other hotel.
The Royal President HotelThis was what has greeted me when I walked in, it was a beautiful & spacious room.
Later I found out that they gave us the Deluxe room (which was equivalent to the price that I have paid The Key Bangkok), and not the Standard room. Very happy.
Felt like a princess there, the hotel staff were very nice to us, they transported us to the other hotel at no cost, they waited till the other hotel successfully checked us in then only they left, the bellboy took all of our luggages and bags for us, and informed us that The Royal President has a free Tuk Tuk service.
Overall, I was very happy with their service - both of the hotels.
The view from The Royal President Hotel.
Initially when I booked The Key Bangkok, I didnt opt for the breakfast option.
But during the transfer process, The Key Bangkok informed us that they have booked the room with breakfast for us at The Royal President.
Such excellent service, I was very happy.
I loved the room, it was spacious.
Went to Platinum Mall - the Sungei Wang of Thailand. Didnt take much pics there maybe because was nauseous by the crowd and small spaces.
Ate Pad Thai at the food court. Not bad.
The people at Platinum Mall are not so friendly though. Some of them were worth a few slaps.
Both feet were KO-ed by the walking.
Babihwa's loot (Day One's loot, I mean)
Some of my buys, lazy to take pics of the rest haha.
The pool during night view.
Had a warm bubble bath, ahhh life was beautiful.
Finished the night by having orange juice mixed with Singha beer, along with some Thai pork flavored instant noodles. There was so much simplicity, and yet so beautiful.
Later I found out that they gave us the Deluxe room (which was equivalent to the price that I have paid The Key Bangkok), and not the Standard room. Very happy.
Felt like a princess there, the hotel staff were very nice to us, they transported us to the other hotel at no cost, they waited till the other hotel successfully checked us in then only they left, the bellboy took all of our luggages and bags for us, and informed us that The Royal President has a free Tuk Tuk service.
Overall, I was very happy with their service - both of the hotels.
The view from The Royal President Hotel.Initially when I booked The Key Bangkok, I didnt opt for the breakfast option.
But during the transfer process, The Key Bangkok informed us that they have booked the room with breakfast for us at The Royal President.
Such excellent service, I was very happy.
I loved the room, it was spacious.
Went to Platinum Mall - the Sungei Wang of Thailand. Didnt take much pics there maybe because was nauseous by the crowd and small spaces.Ate Pad Thai at the food court. Not bad.
The people at Platinum Mall are not so friendly though. Some of them were worth a few slaps.
Both feet were KO-ed by the walking.
Babihwa's loot (Day One's loot, I mean)
Some of my buys, lazy to take pics of the rest haha.
The pool during night view.
Had a warm bubble bath, ahhh life was beautiful.
Finished the night by having orange juice mixed with Singha beer, along with some Thai pork flavored instant noodles. There was so much simplicity, and yet so beautiful.Next post : Bangkok Day 2 - Chatuchak
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Posted by Y C L O C O at 7:52 PM
Missing Bangkok
Am back from Bangkok a few hours ago.
Have uploaded some pics on FB, whilst the remaining shall be uploaded soon.
Was so glad for the long-awaited breakaway that I feel sad when I realised that it's back to reality now. Back to work. Felt a sense of emptiness inside.
I miss Bangkok very badly.
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