run baby run

26^th July 2008. Mark this date in your calendar now for the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run is back!!!

Imagine running with the glorious sunset as your backdrop and the gentle breeze of South China Sea cheering you on. As your body sweats and your muscle tightens, reward yourself with the captivating transformation of the concrete jungles of Kota Kinabalu to a beautiful garden of lights.

Flag off is at 5.17pm. You will begin and end your run at the Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club.

After the tiring run (or walk), celebrate your finish with the assorted mouth-watering cuisine and beverages sold that evening. Just remember, every profits made that day will be donated to the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run beneficiaries which are the Special Olympics Sabah and the Sabah Thalassaemia Society, both a non profitable organisations located in Kota Kinabalu.

The evening continues with various exciting and fun-filled activities for everyone, both runners and spectators. The highlight of the night will be the special performances by Felix AF3, Ebi AF5 and Noni AF5. So to all AF fans, don’t forget to bring your camera!

Over the years, the 7K Run has become more than just a charity event. It is now an annual must-do activity for families and groups of friends. No matter what is your reason for participating, the 7K Sutera Harbour Sunset Charity Run is about ‘Run for Fun, Health and Charity’.

For registration (RM20 for adults and RM10 for children/students inclusive of a T-shirt) please call 088 308111.

not a good idea after all...

My boredom brings me heartache sometimes.

I am in that state where everything bores me. It’s not like I have nothing better to do. Between my assignments, work, Ekiel, my so-called social life and Lala Land, I am worn-out. I guess what is really missing in my life is EXCITE.MEN.T. You know that something for me to look forward to. Something that is bigger than my KL trip. Something that is smaller than my need to find world peace.

Maybe I just need a new haircut.

My hair has always been the casualty when I am in one of my “bored” phase. I can just wake up one day and decide to cut my waist-length hair to below the ear style. Do I regret about it later? Trust me when I say I had many of those bad hair tragedies.

People laughed and made fun of my hair. I was upset BUT I am a firm believer not to regret the decisions I make. I just live with it and send out a memo in Lala Land, never to do it again.

You think I would learn my lesson by now and get a hobby instead whenever I have the urge to do something crazy. But NnnooooOO… *sigh*

After I did my rebonding treatment the other day, I chopped off 4 inches of my hair because it was too long. I didn’t like the new hairdo. I feel ol-der and bo-ring.

Few nights ago I saw The Devil Wears Prada again on HBO. I LOVE Anne Hathaway’s bangs! I have thought about getting the same hair cut since the movie was out but I never had the nerve to do it. Isn’t it the rule of thumb, not to have bangs when your face is rounder than the moon?


the cause of my depression

Oh… the temptation is great. It taunts me my even in my sleep. Should I? Should I not? Oooh… the dilemma. I did one of that online makeover thingy and decided I didn’t look TOO bad. Showed the picture to a few people and I got mixed responses. My son and my dad didn’t even recognize me.

After yesterday’s drama, I decided to just do it. Made the appointment with the hairstylist, printed a photo of Anne Hathaway’s bangs and off I went.

The hairstylist assured me the bangs would work on me and it is the latest hair trend now. She and a few of the salon staffs were sporting the “bangs look” as well so I took a deep breath and nodded my head too enthusiastically.

An hour later, I walked out of the salon wishing I could grow my hair back instantly. *sighs* There are those few moments when I think my hair didn’t look too bad at all. But most time I unconsciously will try to hide the bangs away. I even tried to clip it with hair pins! *head hangs in shame*

Though there was a pretty lady with gorgeous locks told me she likes my hair and was thinking to do the same but didn’t have the nerve to do it, I still think bangs were never meant for me. I look very different that’s for sure but instead of glamour and looking younger, I feel like I am older with bad hair.

Oh well. At least I know now that I can never have the Anne Hathaway bangs. The problem is now; I am still bored. *bangs head on the wall*


it is done. why is my left eye so obviously small?

Mommies found their Spark

Being a single mom is not an easy task.
Being a single working mom is even harder.
Don’t get me wrong, I love every minute of it, being a mommy and all.
I just wish I didn’t have to spend most of my times in the office dealing with problematic people.

After three years, I am still juggling my time ungracefully between my son, work and my social life. I was more than willing to sacrifice my social life simply because I can’t afford to go out and “socialize” anymore. Imagine; a jug of beer is equivalent to my son’s one month supply of diapers. I have to set my priorities right.

Just when I thought I have finally learned to manage my finances, the oil prices went crazy which led the increase of prices for everything else. How does one survive in circumstances like this where everything is costlier but still no increment at work because of ‘bad economy’?

I used to live for the moment, but these days I am a planner. I am already worried about my son’s education. He is starting pre-school next year and I know that good schools mean more money. Though I believe I am one of those mommies who do not spoil their kid, I sometimes wish I could afford to get him the cool RM200 Adidas shoe or the expensive toys he sees at the toy shop.

I wish money grows on trees.

With the increasing expenses, more and more mommies (and daddies) are doing extra jobs. I wish I have the energy and will to do the same but I don’t. I can’t do MLM because my selling skills are bad, like can’t sell water at Sahara Desert bad. I can’t wait tables because I have no tolerance for annoying customers despite my high level of patience. I can’t write part time because my creative writing juices don’t do deadlines. Besides, I am already spending little time with Ekiel, with another job I might as well just stay put in KL.

Just when I thought there is no hope for me I was introduced to blogging at SocialSpark. And guess what? SocialSpark is dedicating a special site for all Mommy Bloggers! How great is that!

Either for that extra cash or serious blogging, SocialSpark is where all mommy bloggers should sign up. It’s easy with choices of subjects to blog about. Besides, how many sites pay special tributes to us, mommy bloggers?

When you sign up at SocialSpark, don’t forget to look for me!

Friday - ain't that great after all

I had the most peculiar yet sensual dream few nights ago. It involves a local artist whose name I shall never reveal (he’s one of the good looking one kay). *winks* I had to wake up before the best part even begin. Damn it. Even in my dream the universe is still playing jokes on me. I still get the tingles when I think about it. *grins like an idiot*

There are so many things I want to blog about but I can’t for reasons I think we all know.

I must have been a real b**** the past few days because I am CONSTANTLY reminded to be nice by the universe. Someone up there made sure I have my steady supply of idiots and psychotics for the past few weeks. *rolls eyes*

The funny thing is; I still find some of their action shocking. It is hard to believe that some people can be so cunning and yet so stupid at the same time.

Eh, you think other people would not find out the truth kah? Like hello? If we can find out what was said at the other side of the earth, what makes you think we would not know what was said within the same room?

This is like one big joke no?

I don’t understand why I am expected to clean other people’s mess. Why are they paying people to screw up and expect other people to cover the mess in the ‘spirit of teamwork’?

I need a drink.

Clararella

It was the best pair of working shoe I have ever worn. Despite the three inch heels, the shoe cuddles my feet and I feel oh so glamorous in it.

A few hours after the working shoe blog, I was almost hysterical. My beloved shoe disappeared. Well, the right-foot one disappeared. *screams hysterically* I was carrying a lot of things when I came home the other day. I thought I’d keep it later but obviously I’ve forgotten about it. The next day it vanished.

I am so upset.

My mom suspected the stray dogs and I’ve been giving the stray dogs the evil eyes since.

Oh well. It is done.
No use crying about it now kan?

Dearest beloved 3 -inch right foot working shoe,
I will always remember you. Disappear in peace my friend.

On a crazy note, maybe the stray dogs didn’t do it on purpose. Maybe the dog was just the medium. The dog stole my shoe so my Prince Charming found it and now he is looking for me. It’s like a new-age Cinderella story. No?

joke of the week

Hello people.

I survived my first assignment not-so-gracefully. It doesn’t matter. At least I’ve submitted it. I am imagining a C for it, *sighs*. Oh well, my own fault for doing it last minute. I have another assignment to submit by Saturday. Then two months before the next assignments. What did I get myself into?

Hopefully I’ve learned my lesson and not repeat my stupidity.

*Hmmm* Excitement is a very big word in my dictionary these days. This surely explains why it doesn’t happen very often. These days I only battle against insanity and my only comfort is my son’s company and the idiot box. I sometimes wonder if this is it.

A friend of mine who celebrated her birthday the other day (a big shout out to her!) received three bouquets of flowers. *wah* I couldn’t remember the last time I received something like. It must have been many Jurassic era ago. So sad oh kan? But really, is this it?

I was on my replacement off on Monday so I went window-shopping. I couldn’t help myself and bought a nice pair of heels for only RM19.00! *woohoo* When I got home, I realized I have many pair of heels I don’t even need. *hee* Temptation is great. I could use some flats or another pair of working shoe but I find it difficult to find anything I like.

That is always the case no?

We are all looking for something important but are distracted by other irrelevant or unimportant thing.

“I need a sensible working shoe.
Ohhh… stilettos. My feet hurt when I wear it but it looks so damn good. I’m sure the leather will expand (yeah right) so I’ll get in anyway.
I need a sensible working shoe.
What? Sandals for only RM10.00? I must get them.”

It goes on and on.

Sometimes you do find that working shoe but it is not a good fit and yet you still make a full use of it until it’s worn out. Why? For survival of course. You can’t go to work barefooted can you?

You know, I do have a point to make but I’ve lost it between the second paragraph and now.

I think my hormones were running all over the place and my sensitivity level was WAY high.

I finally remembered the last time I received a bouquet of flowers was almost seven years ago. I absentmindedly revealed that fact and that information were used to torment me.

“There was envy in your voice because the last time you received a bouquet of flowers were seven years ago”.

Just bite me.

How is it possible for someone your size to be able to touch your toes while the rest of us couldn’t do it? This shows that the world is fair. You win some. You lose some.

Again bite me.
How can my ‘ability’ to touch my toes justify the workings of this world?
“Because she’s plain and complicated and doomed to eternal kuli-ness, we’ll give her the ability to touch her toes”.

And that people makes the world a better place. *rolls eyes*
Funny no?

But I am always reminded that life isn't that bad after all.

Monday blues

It has been a long weekend and will be a longer week.
Don’t think I have enough patience to last that long.

I am still drowning with my assignments and work is no better. *sighs*

Anyway, here’s a little something for your entertainment.

He always makes me smile and I am sure some of you could use some cheering up too.

The first song he sang was Won't Go Home Without You by Maroon 5 and the second song is an Indonesian song which he loves, Kenangan Terindah by Samsons. Hee.

I can't wait Thursday to be over

Despite the aching bones, sore muscles and throbbing headache, I am very happy that last weekend went well. Who was I kidding? It didn’t go so smoothly (Really? It’s a cocktail reception and you only serve carrots/cucumbers/celery sticks with dip? Really?) but nothing majorly bad happened anyway. At this point, I am thankful for every good thing, be it big or small.

Since I have to work last Sunday and the rest of my siblings are …, we’re going to celebrate Father’s Day plus my mom’s 51^st birthday this weekend. *Yay* A reason to stuff myself silly. I can feel the pants tightening, and yes, I get all frustrated and upset, but that didn’t tempt me to stick my finger down my throat after eating the whole mamak shop. I do not know what I need to motivate or at least put the fear in me so I could stop eating. I cannot decide if procrastination or gluttony is my bigger sin.

After the whole vomiting and visiting the bathroom episode last week, we finally get to watch Kungfu Panda this week. I know the rest of the world is watching whatever latest movie now, but I must say this. Everyone gave a glowing review of the movie. I don’t know. It was okay but wasn’t that great. Maybe I was distracted by my son who couldn’t sit still and watch the movie. Maybe larr kan? Ekiel was so excited about the movie but his attention was everywhere. I know most people love Po, but I like Head Master Shifu. Hee.

Ekiel and his out of tuned Kungfu Panda move

Someone told me The Gentle Prince is married.
WHAT?
Does this mean I got to strike his name off my “potential” list. *whistles*

I’m on replacement off day tomorrow. Off on Saturday and Sunday. Then I have classes on Monday and Tuesday. I can already foresee the amount of work waiting for me on Wednesday. And my assignments *bangs head on wall* is nowhere near completion. *panics* I know I need to score the assignments because the pressure to do well is killing me. If I am not in the top three spot, I would be the joke of the town.

I don’t know how some people do it. Between work, my son, my need of a personal life and these classes, I am going mental. My brain is working 24-7 and there are many times I just wanted to give up or cry myself silly. There are times when I wish I could scream at everyone to show how frustrated and upset I am. Of course, I have a good moment here and there, but there has to be a balance, no?

There are those who are trying to get me involve me all their mind games.
People, go have a life kay.
Like I said, I’ve watch KungFu Panda and I am not afraid to use what I’ve learned.
*does out of tuned kungfu move*

Happy Daddy's Day

This is one of those weekend where I wish it would just *swoosh* me by.

It’s Sunday, Father’s Day and I am at work, just came back from the island, smelling like crabs, sweating like a pig, the office’s air-cond reeking like wet socks and I have another group to entertain at 4pm.

My stomach still feels a little uneasy, and my shoulder/neck still hurts. Thank goodness my gastric didn’t act up like last night. I just cannot wait for the day to end.

I rushed to the office this morning because I didn’t want to be left behind by the boat only to find out those guests were late because they had a long and wild drinking session last night. I heard someone fractured his arms while arm wrestling. Yes, arm wrestling. When they finally arrived this morning, some of them were still drunk. Go figure.

I didn’t know The Embarrassingly Narcissistic Snob has the hots for The Seriously Handsome Warrior. Hey, go find your own man. Stop stealing my fantasy heart throbs. *sticks tongue out*

yummy crabs!!

I have never seen Slipper Lobster this big before!

*Woohoo*

At the island, we feasted, gossiped talked about the obvious and discuss about the politics and economy. I finally managed to relax and enjoy myself for the first time this week. Of course it had to end and now I am thinking about my assignment, work and money, money, money.

I still cannot afford the overseas trip so I decided to go to KL again. It’s cheaper because I don’t have to fork out accommodation money. Besides, I miss my friends.

So between now and August, I wish I would hit the jackpot so I could literally shop till I drop.

not so funny

After weeks looking like a shaggy dog/porcupine, whichever works for you, I finally managed to find the time to do hair treatment and what not. Yes, a little pampering for myself for all the insanity of the past weeks. However, I am still not recovered.

My hair is WAY too long, almost reaching my waist so it is perfect for that change I desperately need. However, I can’t make up my mind on what to do. Nothing too short (I have enough with my short hair drama) or too fancy for I have to bun my hair for work. Bangs would be nice, no? My mom said I have a round face but someone said I have an oblong face. So I told the hairdresser to do her magic.

I think I look too serious with the new hairdo. Hopefully it’ll stop other people from bullying me though. Watch out people, my hair bites! *growls like a mad dog*

I think The Gentle Prince has a princess. If I weren’t too tired, I’d probably be a little upset. Oh well. I just thought the princess who captured his heart would be someone *wow*. *whistles* I’m sure the princess has her qualities.

I am thinking to go for a break soon but I am not sure if I should considering my poor economy state. I thought of going alone but I feel guilty to leave my son behind. *sighs* This is so sad. People tell me that we can always earn more money but not our mental state or happiness. Well, will these people pay my bills when I’m broke? I don’t think so.

I wish I am one of the minister or deputy minister. Despite the “hardship” the country is facing, they still enjoy a paid vacation though limited to ASEAN region only.

"The Government, too, feels the hardship faced by the people and felt that the leadership must show a good example in facing this challenge," he said.

A good example would be to freeze ALL vacation. Once the economy is back on track, they could even go to the moon if they want too.

sick

My family member came back from Jakarta with some virus and spread it to everyone at home with love. The last time I was threw up and visited the toilet that many times in a day was when I got food poisoning at Club Med, Cherating. Let me tell you this, it wasn’t pretty that time and it is still not pretty this time.

I was given a sick leave for yesterday and today but I told the doctor one day would be good enough considering this weekend is pretty busy for us. Though I was at home I couldn’t stop thinking about work. I knew what some people would comment on my absence and true enough, some people did think I was trying to escape from work. I should have thrown up on them.

I am upset.

After throwing up my lunch and dinner the day before yesterday, I haven’t had anything except for two glasses of Milo. Now I am having a really bad headache, gastric and my neck and shoulder hurts. I had to drag myself to work this morning, running around like headless chicken because I was told. Later I have to emcee an event and I have another group to attend for a reccee.

I think it is okay if I’m pissed off with the remark.
When will this torture end?

i found my spark

SocialSpark definitely got everyone talking.

Every blog I go they talk about SocialSpark. When I read Carol’s blog about her blog being featured by SocialSpark, *wow* I was a little jealous. Hee. I’ve registered for SocialSpark but I never got around getting my blog verified and what not. I admit at first I thought it was a hassle to get it done but I was wrong. It was actually simple and all you have to do is follow the instruction carefully.

Almost every blogger I know is registered with SocialSpark. Not only this is a good way to earn additional income, which is always a good thing, this site is also a good place to meet new and old friends. One thing that I really like about this site is that they have plenty of opportunities for you to choose from. That means more money for me. *woohoo*

SocialSpark is also all about
-100% Audit-able In-Post Disclosure
-100% Transparency
-100% Real Opinions
-100% Search Engine Friendly

With all that, what more can you ask for?
Izea ToolKit?
Highest monthly pageview?
Highest monthly visitors?
Most props?

SocialSpark have it all.

What I also like about SocialSpark is that they could help you to drive traffic to your blog which is great because that would definitely attract advertisers to your blog. At the same time, you could also meet the blogger community to exchange ideas and tips about everything and anything. How cool is that?

So register yourself, register your blog and make sure you get it verified. After a day, or two you will get a confirmation and you could start making your money.