Discover Selangor – the “hunter’s” way…

Again, for 2 Sundays in a row, I tortured myself by making me wake up at 6.30 – a.m! Today, I crawled outta bed asking myself, why did I bring this upon myself? Waking up at wee hours in the morning.. Oklah.. not really wee hours but it sure is early for my standard! He he…………….. hey even on work days I wake up at 8.30!!!

After having a quick breakie of instant waffles and maple syrup, we arrived at Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam close to 8 am, forced to loosen up by doing some sort of senaman beramai-ramai (which was sooo governmenty event) “exercise”, endured some speech and at about half 8, we were flagged off. We began the task by counting the number of Selangor flags in a round-a-bout. Ha ha ha… it’s soo not the normal “brain-wrecking” sorta treasure hunt. The questions were really direct and “no-brainer” questions.

There was this one question, which read “Place where you can buy fish”. We saw 2 possible places with possible answers:
1. Chua Aquarium; and
2. Pasar Pelabuhan Kelang.
We were sooo thinking outside the box – like, is it.. place to buy dead fish OR place to buy healthy living fishies? Ha ha ha we even consulted a flipping coin’s advice which said not once but 3 times that it’s Chua Aquarium. Unfortunately, the event manager didn’t reveal the answers so we will never know which it was.

The hunt took us all the way to Pulau Indah and Bukit Melawati. Interesting places which I wanna go again to look for those infamous kelip-kelips. Oh, I also learnt that Star Cruises is own by tycoon Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong…

After 250km of “search and travel”, in which we completed within 4 hours, we were left to complete the last task which is to come up with a slogan for this group of people who will be going all over the world for some adventure. After much thought over very, very sweet limau ice at this kopitiam in Section 10, Shah Alam, we came up with “Atasi Cabaran Mencapai Wangsa Jati” <--- something like that lah. And………… with that we got this.. I think all the 8 top teams got 100% correct answers, but the slogans determined whether it’s RM5,000, RM2,500, RM1,500 or hampers with food stuffs.

So, RM1,500 bahagi 4 - we sorta break-even lah, i.e. balik modal la, since last week we only managed to win some kao biore facial cleansers, water tumblers and torch lights.. Last week was MENSA’s Hunt in which we got 16th placing (though Len might attest to that… he he he oklah Len, we got 18th he hehehe… 16th, 17th and 18th place had a tie) outta 39 teams. That hunt left my brain – brainless.. !!! Gile susah ok the questions!

Am so glad we won (though only managed to secure 2nd runner up, it’s still something) this Selangor one… Well done Betul La Kot team-mates, Tokkie, Yates and Mars ;-))).

So when’s next hunt? January, 15?? Count me in… ;-)))

C.I.N.T.A

I was in tears when I watched CINTA (and thank God went to watch with a bunch of girlfriends, if pegi with date, ayoo shy!) and even by listening to the soundtrack can make me cry buckets. Yesterday, sherie posted an entry on CINTA and that also made me shed few drops of tears AND I ask myself, why is that so? Was the movie THAT good?

After much thought, I have come to a conclusion that it’s not really the movie but it's the characters and the story that somehow relate to my own life.. I must admit that my life is blessed.. to a certain extent. However, it’s not entirely smooth sailing..

Boy and Girl Romance - I have gone through a fair share of bad break-ups, which have left me scarred bad. And for that reason, I have been guarding my heart and not let anybody in. I know for a fact that there is this one kindhearted guy who I know loves me very much, but I somehow cannot accept him. He’s told me before that he knows he cant have me, but he will still love me even if I’m with someone else – it’s so like that scene when Rita Rudaini was going through the drawings huh? - What is wrong with me? Why is life not perfect? Boy falls a girl, girl falls for the boy and they get married and live happily ever after? Do I really want to be alone for the rest of my life and be that horrid woman who lives with her cats?

Siblings – sigh.. that is another story which I shall not go into. I’m crying bucket now thinking about it. Will my brothers and sister still care for me even when mom and pop have passed on? Like Nanu cared for her lil brother? They all have their own family now, why would they bother with this annoying lil sister? Will we still see each other, have gatherings? I just "gaduh" with my brother in law and I'm soooooo upset now. “Air dicincang tak akan putus”? Hmm….

Grandad with Alzheimer – How will I take it if Papa is ill? His doctors have found cancer markings (or whachamacallit) in his blood, but tests after tests have been conducted. They still don’t know where the cancer is. Will I be strong? Or am I gonna break down and cry like now? Can I take care of him? I am soo not gonna send him off to a nursing home! God nooo!

Ergh! I neeeeeeeed tissue!!!! Where is the blardy tissue when I need one????

Grrr Day But It Turned Out Alright ;-)

I dont update this blog often, not on daily basis, nor on weekly basis, and when I did update it yesterday....... the entry went haywire (heheheh like that psycho dude in Prison Break eh? heheheh). Grrrrrrrr........... ;-( Now I gotta post it again... So anyways, yesterday I posted something like this : Annual Dinner '06.

We had the dinner last Friday, at KL Hilton, the food was so-so but the entertainment was fantastic! And almost everyone dressed up to the theme, "RETRO". Note the dudes with the big-hair do? Also the dudes with groovy outfits?? Really cool guys.. ;-)






Also, Banana and Noobita made this fantastic medallion! Thanks you ladies. And I just found out that Banana will be leaving for the US of A soon... sniff... Am gonna keep the medallion as a token of friendship... sniff.... and this is gonna be the last annual dinner with you around... boo hoo hooooo.... ;'-(

The Day My Mulut Takde Insurance....

Early this year, I had gone through a phase of “I need to do something with my life. I cannot go on like this… life has to have more meaning than this” and with that what did I do? I didn’t pack my bags and go traveling in search of adventure….. Instead, I decided to go back to school. And for the past week I’ve been knocking my head on the wall, thinking what an idiot I am. I had to forego lots of fun stuffs, movies, futsal, late night snacks at Hartamas Square, chilling with friends, TV, scuba, box-set DVDs and also couldn’t contribute much to our jewellery business - *Commercial break sat - Athena, Noobs and I had decided to slog for some extra cash since we’re broke most of the time, and that’s just not right. So, anyone interested in great beautigoojas jewelleries, do drop a line or email and special viewing can be arranged ;-)

Back to the story mory - Why have I been calling myself an idiot? Because…. I had to sit for EXAMS! What lah. I’m too old for exams. And I PAID for this torture. Ayo yo yo….

Anyways, here are the facts – I will have to complete 15 subjects plus thesis in order to earn my MBA. 10 core subjects, and 5 electives. That is tough aint it???! This first semester I decided to do 2 subjects. 2 down, 13 more to go! Uarghhhhh!!!! Another 2 plus years of this…?? *sigh*…………….. I can do this, yes I can. I’m not gonna give up. But the funny thing is, now that it's semester break, I kinda miss the classes and the assignments and the studying part.. cant wait for the new semester to start end of December.


So, anyhow, on Saturday, my dad and his friends decided to have their society’s Hari Raya Gathering at my dad’s dusun durian – I guess they liked the space.


As I was weaving through the crowd, my dear Papa called me over to this group of ladies and introduced me to this friend of his, and he said this auntie is with the UNIVERSITY I'm with. Then he sorta “opened” the subject of me doing MBA there and how expensive the fees is and how I’ve been “complaining” to him on the oh there are so many subjects I gotta endure. And at that moment, I dunno what got into me, I went on and on, comparing the UNIVERSITY with UK universities. (I found out on the net that in some British universities, MBA students are only required to complete less than 10 subjects and there’s no need for thesis). And this lady agreed with me and said she will look into the matter and change the system. However, she said, I will not be affected with the change.. uwarghhhh………… So anyways, I excused myself and returned to my friends telling myself, “ya right.. change. Ye la tuh…. I’ll see cows flying first BEFORE there’ll be any CHANGE……….”

Later………………….. I asked my dad who the UNIVERISTY lady was. And he said… that's the Vice Chancellor! Halamak katak!!!!! This is no longer the classic case of putting my foot into my mouth – it’s more like putting me entire ass into my throat! Lucky I didn’t complain on this lecturer of mine who I don’t really fancy… wooopsy daisy poooo……………..

Rainy Toosday

Doncha wish you can go home and and snuggle in the duvet watching House Season 2 sipping hot choca?

SUpeR DuPeR Man RetUrnS

Finally, I watched Superman Returns last night... DVD la ;-)



Despite bad reviews by some friends, I loveeeed the storyline. Maybe coz am a hopeless romantic *grin*. I loved the fact that they've got Jason ;-))))

On the way to lunch today, this friend of mine posed this question, would his ermm... his errmm.. ok lemme rephrase, when Superman did "it" with Lois Lane, the moment when he reached his ermmm "moment of true happiness", would his ermmm "that" travel like a speeding bullet as well?

The Day I PlayEd RugBy

8.05 a.m.......... Sunday, the phone rang.. Who with a bright mind would call at 8 am on Sunday morning?????
Darn, the phone's far. I left the phone on the desk the night before to be charged. Should have brought it nearer to the power point next to the bed (point to note).

I crawled outta bed... Damn it's cold (another point to note - ease on the airconditioner..) It was my wake up call asking me to get my butt to the VI field. It's Sunday lah brader..... Ayways, coz I had to crawl to the phone, that woke me up.. And since am up (and darn the calories I ate at cousin's wedding the night before) I decided to burn them off......

Sleepy headed me (much to mom's and dad's surprise - their lazy bum daughter who wouldnt wake up to have breakfast with them ever on Sunday morning) is up in gym clothes.... "where are you going?" they asked... err err i stammered and said "err errr jogging". Next question was "where?" and I replied " errrr VI". Damn I cannot lie! You see, my parents forbid me from playing football/futsal, they'd kill me if I they know I'm off on SUNDAY MORNING to play RUGBY! And who on earth would go to a school field in the middle of the city to jog??? Before am being bombarded with more questions i yelled "bye mom.. bye pa!!!" and zoomed off.........

When I got to the field, said hi to everyone, put on my spikes and pretended to tie the shoe lace. I only know one person, so shy me was very very very shy,,, *blush*. Then they called to get my butt in the field and they gave me instructions... yay I managed to pull off the other team's flag.. yay... but I suck at catching the ball! That ball is one slippery sucker...

Although the concept of the game is like rugby or American Football, it's really called Flag Football. I will google on this. This game is new to me, But it's quite nice to be playing outdoor in a field. It's a cool change from futsal. The last time I played in a field was ages ago... when was it ah??? Oh yes, Bar Games Ladies Soccer, Singapore year 2002... whoa... that was ages ago............

Conclusion - It was an eventful Sunday. It was refreshing... and to think that I've wasted most of Sunday mornings of my adult life in bed... that's really a waste (OK I might not have the same ideology or opinion cum next Sunday *grin*).

Hey - I actually updated my blog after soooo long................ woo hooo... I'm a changed person ;-))))))))))))))))))))))

sIPAdan Been MoLestEd

I'm enraged. Angered. Hurt. Upset.

Excerp from NST

KOTA KINABALU: The Government may indefinitely close dive haven Pulau Sipadan to visitors, to allow the regeneration of coral damaged by a barge.On Monday and Tuesday, the barge was ferrying building material and equipment to the island and damaged a section of coral near three popular dive sites: the "Drop-off", "Barracuda Point" and "Turtle Cavern".A RM5 million project to build a central rest area on the island for day-trippers and quarters for park rangers and security forces personnel has been approved by the State Government.
Sabah Parks director Datuk Lamri Ali said a heavy fine would be imposed on the contractor, who has admitted fault and would co-operate in the coral restoration efforts.

That's it? A HEAVY FINE? RESTORATION EFFORTS? Dont they know that it takes years for a coral to grown an inch?????

ANGERSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WoRLd Cup Fact

Today I learn something new. Thanks Raven for the lesson. Note the star on the jersey below: Nikki : How come england got 1 star?? Raven : Cos the star indicate how many times the country wins the World Cup. Ahhhh... I never knew that.... so means Germany has won 3 world cups! woo hoooo! Ballack!!! I love you hee hee

Bachelor No. 41

Had coffee with a long lost friend yesterday and was informed on who's doing what and who's where etc etc. And was told that an ex-college mate of mine is one of Cleo's Most Eligible Bachelor 2006. Ha ha.. used to have a huge crush on this guy. He's cute and very very nice.. Though I've never uttered a single word to him, he would always smile back when I smile at him... hahaha perasan big time hahahahahah (ok disclaimer : this was waaaaaaaaaaay back when I was 18... so bear with me ha ha ha)

Asun, you have my vote wookies ;-))))

So ladies out there, please vote for Asun Bachelor No. 41... this one not toy boy material like the rest of them.. ha ha ;-))) http://special.time.net.my/cleo2006/profile.cfm?ID=41

BACHELOR NO : 41
NAME : Asun Entaban
OCCUPATION : Engineer
AGE : 30
ZODIAC :Capricorn
FAVE HANGOUT : Finnegans
TALENT : I’m athletic.

This is what Asun has to say :

1.The nicest thing a woman’s ever said about me is…
That I’m very kind.

2.Being successful to me means…
Having a great family and being able to give them what they want in life.

3.Three most important things in my bag:
Car keys, hand phone and Swiss Army knife.

4.If I could trace places with a man for a day, I'd pick...
James Hetfield from Metallica

5.Describe your date from hell.
It would be with a girl who has BO and can’t stop telling you about how bad you are at something.

6.A wife-beater is …
A coward and scum of the earth.

7.What is an antimacassar?
Some kinda medical operation related to the eyes?

GIRLFRIENDS IN YOUR LIFE

When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend,
and then I started to become a woman, and then I found out that if you
allow your heart to open up, you will see the best in many friends.

One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man,
another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mum,
another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.

One friend will say let's pray together, another let's cry together,
another let's fight together, another let's walk away together.

One friend will meet your spiritual need, another your shoe fetish,
another your love for a good laugh, another will be with you in your
season of confusion, another will be your clarifier, another the wind
beneath your wings, another your mentor.

But whatever their assignment in your life, on whatever the occasion, on
whatever the day, or wherever you need them, whether to meet you with
their gym shoes on and hair pulled back, or to hold you back from making
a complete fool of yourself ........ those are your best friends.

It may all be wrapped up in one woman, but for many it's wrapped up in
several. One from 7th grade, one from high school, several from the
college years, a couple from old jobs, on some days your mother, on
others your sisters, and on some days your daughters.

Whether they've been there 20 minutes or 20 years, let the women in your life know they
make a difference.

MV WaveBreaker (Tioman - Aur - Dayang - Bahara)

Night 1 Friday was hectic for me (and am sure for everyone else as well). And KL was pouring cats and dogs and some parts of KL was flooded. Original plan to meet up at KL Sentral was quashed as everyone was running late. Finally the whole gang met up at Seremban R&R at about 10. The journey from KL to Rompin was "interesting". Dont remember the exact name of the places we passed by but I do recall Bahau, Kuala Pilah and all... ;-) At about 2 am we reached this place where we had midnight "snack". The guys actually ate nasi!! Tsk tsk tsk.... Finally, close to 4 am we reached Rompin's Seri Malaysia where Joe the boatman met up with us. Joe took us all to the "marina".. errrr it's actually this place where the nelayans unload their catch and oh it smells so very the fishy (and I mean fish smell). To my horror, as the tide was low, we had to climb down ala abselling! Literally we had to use rope to get to the boat... Boo hoo hoo! My jetty-phobia kicked in. And I was ready to cry.. and run to the car ;'-(. Thankfully, the rest helped me and the other girls to safely board the boat.. sniff sniff... thank you guys ;-))) I "checked-in" into my bunk and unloaded the gear and all... and got ready to go to bed. My bed was the upper-bunk and it overlooked the sea..... I love my tiny sempit bunk... it was home for 3 nights.. ;-)

To be continued..........

The Drifter is back.........

Once upon a time, Pink-Fins loved to write and ramble. One day she just drifted away. Somehow, she missed musing on her adventures.. so she's decided to write again... for herself and not for others...... as a wise friend with Sheer Thoughts has put it:

"Express Yourself
A BLOG IS FOR FREE EXPRESSION
NOT GOOD IMPRESSION...
It's a sad day when a blogger decides to stop writing"


Pink-fins is home....