Thursday 2226

Out of boredom and while browsing through my previous postings, I found myself keen to answer the eleven questions that I posed for eleven lucky blogger friends in my post Eleven.

1. Do you read your monthly zodiac?
No, I don’t. The zodiac reading is too general to think that it will have effect on my daily life. Unless, it is some kind of feng shui related. But even that has to be some exceptions in it.

2. Organized or messy?
I think I am both sometimes. But to pick one, I prefer to be organized. I try to arrange things in order, sizes or colors whenever possible. I labeled things. I prepare check-list for my weekly task. If I don’t get to make the bed in the morning (when hubby still sleeping and I’m off to work), I will still make the bed upon returning from work even though I know I will mess up the bed when napping in the afternoon. I dunno…it feels good to see a nicely done bed that it actually shouts to you,“come, sleep now!”. Seriously.

When I say I think I can be messy too…that refers to the fresh, unfold laundry that can be kept in the laundry basket or table or drawers top for weeks if laziness come attacking.

3. Hot or cold?
I prefer hot (weather). I don’t mind getting tan if it means I will be having fun i.e. beach outing, outdoor sports, etc. Besides, I can’t stand being in an extreme cold weather cos it stops me from moving much. Mau bertapuk dari sejuk kan…

4. Feng shui believer?
I believe I am although I don’t really practice everything. Things like, not sleeping facing the door/wardrobe/mirror… or putting red envelope with gold coins in my wallet to ensure I have enough wealth to last me forever. And I do read feng shui books/magazines just to update on how I should improve my way of living through feng shui.

5. Bad habit that I’m still trying to curb?
- coffee. although im slowly thinking it’s not really a bad habit unless i drink more than 4 cups a day.
- procrastinating like nobody’s business. well, it’s not. it’s mine. hence, it’s a bad habit.
- internet. out of 24 hours a day, half of it is spend on internet.

6. How does winning a million dollar will affect/change you?
As much as I want to say that I am gonna remain myself if I become a millionaire…that’s nonsense. Everyone knows what sort of influence money can do to people. Especially true if it’s money thrown to you out of nowhere. Even with little earning I receive from my monthly salary, I have already want more than I could afford…what more when I have plenty of money to spend. I’m not saying I will definitely become the cliche snobbish and proud rich person…but yeah, I will be different. And I’m sure people will notice the changes too.

7. What kind of music accompany you when driving on long distance?
A mix of country, indie pop, indie rock, pop and soul will gladly accompany me on long distance drive.

8. Do you have regrets about something in the past?
I do. Not listening to mom about fixing my teeth. Now I am stuck with protruding tooth! Ha ha ha…anyway, jokes aside…I am slowly forgiving myself of the thing that I thought is a regret of the past. In fact, I just realized it.

9. How do you take a compliment by someone you dislike?
Smile and say thank you.
A compliment is a compliment. The reply is all the same. Unless, it’s obviously meant the other way.

10. You love yourself? Why?
YES, because I am the greatest gift God has given me.

11. Do you mind telling your age?
Thirty three and one month.

Done.
Sort of reflection lah ni.

Until next post!
*hugs*

Wednesday 1556

Hello!
CNY holiday good?
I know mine is. Especially since I am still on holiday till Sunday.

Unlike previous years, I really hadn’t do much preparation for CNY. Things that happened in between days before CNY had rather kept my feet tight on the ground.

When I said I did not prepare for CNY, I really mean it. I did not do spring cleaning and only depended on the cleaning lady who came on twice a week basis. No new red clothing. Had thought of going to the hair salon to trim my hair but didn’t. No CNY decorations too. I even forgotten about going to the bank to exchange money for angpow purpose. Lucky hubby did that already.

My only preparation for CNY was to go back Keningau and celebrate with my parents. Recently, my mom fell from a rambutan tree and had her left foot fractured although a minor one. But the thought that she had this accident with no one’s around to look after her scares me lots. Dad isn’t in the best of health as well. So all I could think of is to regularly call or text her and whenever possible make myself available to go back kampung.

Anyways, some photos during the Lunar New Year…

Usually, on the eve of CNY we would gather at hubby’s grandmother’s house. This year, since one of hubby’s uncles just passed away, we decided to gather at their place instead.

Food was abundant!

Hubby putting on the role for distributing angpow this year.

Kua Merah, a must-play card game during CNY.

On first day of CNY, we went house visiting at one of hubby’s colleagues. We’ve been visiting his house during CNY three years in a row now.

And I went for purplish clothing albeit recycled items. ^__^

My God Daugther, Samantha.

Despite the taboo that married daughter should not go back to her parent’s house on first day of CNY, I defied it. Well, mom didn’t give a damn so what the heck. So ya, after house visiting… we went back Keningau to have CNY family dinner there. Stayed for a night.

It has been years since mom last welcomed a lion dance troupe to the house. On the second day of CNY, since almost all of us siblings were home except for my youngest brother…mom decided to let them in. So the lion came to bring all form of luck (hopefully) to the house.

…and with them around, so did the kids from the neighborhood. Well, they are, I believe 99.99% non-locals who followed the lion dance troupe EVERYWHERE within the village compound.

It’s not much of a hoo ha CNY this year but I’m glad that I was home for my parents and we went through the festival with much laughter in our hearts. I think, that’s what matter most to me.

Until next post!
*hugs*

Friday 1802

In my entry regarding the events that were before 2011 bids good bye, I mentioned of an uncle’s passing a day before New Year. It was my first time celebrating new year thinking of someone grieving for the lost of a family member. If I am to summarize my 2011, the demise of uncle Niwol was like a solemn closure to my 2011. Not that I mean my 2011 was all dull and uninteresting. It just feel like, there’s a lot to ponder about in the wake of 2012.

On the 16th day of Twenty Twelve, another aunt gone to meet the Creator. It was a rather shocking news to me cos I never really thought she was that sick. But then again, I wasn’t around to poke my nose into when she was sick…. Another passing to begin the new year….another round of solemn moment to reflect on what life has to offer and what I have to offer in return while this lasts.

I know most of us have this mutual feeling of fearing what lies beyond our knowledge. Sometimes, I reckon praying isn’t enough to calm me down, But then again, maybe I haven’t been praying as often as I should. Hence, the fear.

I always believe that when life is passed, another life will be brought in. That’s how the cycle works. Right?

Anyways, on a different (happier) note…the Water Dragon is going to be ushered in soon. May the Year of the Dragon brings more prosperity, abundance in love and good health to you and me.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Till next post!

*hugs*

Thursday 2103

Our Internet connection at home that is.
From past experience, after I’m done posting a ‘complaining’ post just like this one, the Internet would go back OK the next day. So I’m crossing fingers it will by the next morning.

I didn’t get to check my Google Reader the past 4 days due to Internet putus-putus and as I am able to get connected now, there are 160+ updates to read. Gee, don’t think I can keep up with the updates. Anyway, just a quick shout out la….Annie, ko sudah in labor kah? I dreamed of you two nights ago. ^__^ Rose, i didn’t read your whole entry but I am envying your current skin. Mulus gitu! Just, my prayers with your throughout your cycles. Take care. Arms, I couldn’t keep up with your updates as well sebab one go terus my Reader kasi update posts ko hehehe…. Cath, I always love to follow your garden updates. My mom also has the ’snow bush’ plant yang macam kau baru beli tu. I think it’s a pretty plant too tapi sayang I cannot plant that at my in-laws home for the time being. Edith, thumbs up for your CNY nail art. Saya belum bikin apa2 on my nails cos I have cut them extremely short. Daniel Chiam, sorry to hear that you are unable to come back home for CNY but I hope you will still be enjoying yourself celebrating CNY there with friends.  Teacher Vanessa, congrats on your recent posting! Joan, I get what you mean about that red lips thingy. I once wore a slightly reddish brown lipstick to school, a male colleague told I must have gone to the toilet so many times to re-apply my lipstick bcos bibir saya nampak sungguh ‘fresh’. Baru reddish brown, belum lagi yang red hot lips. Hahaha! Amanda, will try that the next time I was stopped at a police road block. Heck, why didn’t I do that when I was stopped by a policeman during a road block two days ago. Five vehicles ahead me kena kasi ‘yes go’ but when it was my turn, terus kena minta tunjuk license ni. Cilaka.

*internet putus again*

Itu saja saya dapat read up for tonight. Try again tomorrow and like I said, hope this post will enable me a better connection tomorrow.

*hugs*

Saturday 0952

Super duper stale post, I know.
Work. Work. Internet sucks. Work. Internet sucks.
Ok you don’t have to know all that.

So yeah, my end of year celebration was an eventful. Just like everyone. And like I always mentioned, end of year celebration always starts from the day I celebrated my birthday until the New Year’s Day. But let’s not talk about my birthday cos I’ve shouted so much about that 33rd birthday of mine. ^__^

Warning: Uploading of this page might be slow due to photos overload. ^__^

Makan Sedap2 Session

It started from last year and we want it done again this year. So a bunch of us from work went to Promenade Hotel for a lunch buffet. The title says it all…it’s a makan sedap2 session in between chit chatting and photo taking before we all parted for the rest of the school holidays.

Christmas Eve

We love going for Christmas Eve mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral because first, we get to listen to beautiful Christmas cantata before the mass and second, we don’t have to wake up early the next morning for the Christmas mass. Ha!

Goofing around after coming back from Xmas eve mass.

Unlike previous years, we had Christmas dinner cum supper at home. Our very own chef carving the turkey.

Christmas Luncheon at BRR

It’s an annual lunch hosted by hubby’s uncle. All the Disimon clan will technically gather there for Christmas lunch and have merry with the programs planned.

Unwrapping the Christmas pressies

Usually done in the evening of Christmas Day just after we got back from BRR. Since hubby and I always go back to Keningau on the second day of Christmas, it’s just apt to do the this activity today instead of on Boxing Day.

Christmas in Keningau

Spent 2 nights at my hometown. This year, we had my kid bro’s parents in law as well as his sister in-law and hubby to celebrate Christmas dinner with us at home. How nice.

As soon as we reached my parents house, terus sambung pigi picnic di sungai Pamilan, Tenom.

Lady Bloggers Christmas gathering

I’m glad it went well as planned despite not getting the table booking in advance. It always feel great to be able to gather with a bunch of beautiful friends and talk just about anything under the sun. In my case, talking with Mimi could never end at just dinner if it wasn’t Cath who signaled us that it was time to call for the bill. Ha! Lovely night ladies. Until next gathering again!

Disimon Holly Bolly Christmas to Remember

An annual Christmas family gathering of the Disimon clan as well. Last year’s theme was Shiny2 Kilat2 Retro party (hosted by hubby’s family) and it was a blast. This year, the host family decided to head India for the theme. Holly Bolly Christmas!

New Year’s Eve

In the wee hour, a day before New Year… hubby’s uncle passed away peacefully after a long battle with illness. With this unfortunate event, a loud hoo ha New Year celebration was not fit to take place. So we had a quiet toast of Bellagio sparkling wine at home to usher the New Year.

Even if it was a quiet one, I was sure that the year twenty and twelve is one smashing year awaits.

The Lunar New Year is approaching very soon. Hong Pao nar lai!

Pleasant weekend all!
*hugs*