My First Week at Unilever

Today is Sunday and I totally enjoy my first week of working at Unilever. On the first week of work, I already traveled to Unilever's JB office for training with another 2 new CDE and 3 management trainees.

It was a fun and enjoyable learning experience. People there are very warm to us and I really didn't expect such overwhelmed hospitality! It was a fun learning environment and I like the way the make things less tense and yet at the same time provide you with the necessary help, guides, and advice for you to move further in your career. :)

Not only that, they do bring us around to the must have food destination in JB. :)

Looking forward for another new experience next week as I will be traveling outstation to have on ground training. :)

Blessing in Disguise

Today is the 29th days of June 2012. 2 more days and it'll be a brand new month.

June had been a month filled with events that had change the way I perceive and understand people around me. It is also a month where I learn that never ever easily trusted someone - even the one who is the closest to you. You'll never know who's the enemy in the blanket right?

After that fateful incident, I had been thinking and reflecting - am I really happy with my life now? And I listen to what my mind and heart said.

I'm happy now as things has come to a brand new start - and it's even better! As a friend always said, "Things happened for a reason and the reason is to serve you." Very true indeed.

Looking forward to an exciting journey in life beginning next month!

All the best and believe me, when life gives you a test, it is meant to prepare you for a better future. :)

Thanks! :)

Was just awake from sleep due to stomachache and decided to do a short and quick blog post. Received good news after almost 2 weeks. Thanks Universe for realising my wish. :)

The past 2 weeks were pretty awful and tough weeks and somehow I managed to pull it through. Should give myself an applause right? I think I deserves it by the way, haha!

I manage to get what I wanted in 2 weeks' time (as I uses Law of Attraction at the beginning of the last 2 weeks). Law of Attraction never fails me. I always get what I attract as long as it is something feasible and you are specific about what you want. It's almost the end of the 2 weeks and I survived! YES! I SURVIVE! 

Still remember in the last 2 post, I wrote, "Tough time don't last, tough people does." That's the real thing you know. I might look fragile, helpless and weak due to my petite figure and small frame but inside me, I'm a giant, ready to take on any challenges and storms ahead. I believe anyone could go through any problem in life - better still with the support of family members and real friends. For me, these two group of people are the most important. They are my pillar of support and provide me ears to listen to my problems and dilemma as well as provide me positive insights in how to go through the storm.

I'm truly grateful for their presence in my life. You know who you are. :)

OK. Shall continue to sleep now. I;m excited to continue another phase of my life. I believe great things come to people with great attitude and views towards life.

Have a great weekend! :)

To The Only Man In My Life

Today is Father's Day and I want to dedicate this to my awesome dad.

On my first birthday :)

Dear Dad,

Almost 25 years you are here in my life. Thank you for your love, guidance, patience and support throughout my life. I know it is not easy being a dad especially you have five kids to look after. You, together with mum have been awesome parents whom try your best in raising us.

Though this is a short note, we know how much you and mum have sacrifice for us - financially and emotionally and we know both of you have to let go of your dreams for us.

Thank you. We love you. <3

Love,

Your awesome kids!

Review: Sg. Nibong Char Kuey Teow @ Teluk Intan, Perak.

I just fulfill my crave for char kuey teow and it's from the stall nearby my home. Every Teluk Intan people would know which ckt stall I'm referring to. It's the famous Sg. Nibong ckt. <3

As far as I can remember, the stall existed since I'm still a kid. And it's still that famous till now. Tonight, I went there at 9.30 p.m. and Aunty Ah Hwa said tonight many people so you need to wait 1 hour. And so I placed my order and went back home (it's just 100 meters away) to bath.

My CKT in the making :)

On normal days, expect to wait for 20 - 30 minutes for this yummy. In fact, I found that Penang ckt is not as nice as this one. Penang people, please prove me wrong k? 

Talking about Penang ckt, Penang's version has prawns and the price is double of Sg. Nibong ckt. But Sg. Nibong ckt do not have prawns. To me, prawns are just sides that aren't that important. The most important are the "wok hei" and taste. For your information, you can request to add "chilli boh" for that extra kick (which I love!). Add on extra fried lards too! Yum!

The yum!

The price now is RM3.00 per packet. Pretty fair price in comparison to Penang's ckt. The stall opens at 8.00 p.m. till 12.00 a.m. You can opt to sit there and eat (do order a glass of herbal tea to go with your ckt) or take away. I prefer take away as there are pretty much mosquitoes and mosquitoes love me :(

Positivity

It's Friday and it had been a very "adventurous" week. Many things happened and I learned a lot but the ultimate thing is I manage to handle it well.

I still remember what happen 6 years ago. Something similar happened. But I handle it differently. I'm proud of myself. I'm grateful that it happen in the early phase of my career. I grew up. I learned. I handle my emotion well. I pick myself up.

Things happened and it cannot be reverse. What's most important now is to keep moving forward. A friend told me, "Things happened for a reason and the reason is to serve me." I know it is as there'll always a rainbow after the thunderstorm right? Tough time don't last, tough people do. And I choose to be one.

I know I can through this. I had been through a lot in life and I know this is part of what I need to go through in order to be wiser and better. Also, I'm happy that some people actually supported me through this. And I feel no regret knowing them [You know who you are :) ] Friends are important when you go through difficult period. And during that time you get to know who are the people who really care about you.

So, the decision is made and I'm going to do it responsibly and gracefully. Somehow, be thankful of every event that happens in life as they are meant to make you stronger, wiser and more equip to brave future trial and turbulence.

The most important thing is to be POSITIVE about life. :)

 "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger"

Unwritten

It was suppose to be an activity that will lift up my spirit and feed me with the needs that I have been craving for so long. But somehow it makes me think deeper and harder on what I actually wanted in life.

Initially, I was emotionally contented and happy that I finally did something new after for almost one year.

Wanted to go vacation initially but it's not within my budget considering I have so much commitments and I need to save up.

Yes. I admit I am in stress since 3 months ago. Hormone irregular and sometimes being moody and anti social.

I tell this out to some people that I'm close to and the feedback ain't that encouraging. It just bring further unhappiness. I just need someone to hear me out. I try to cry as a form of releasing stress but somehow I just can't cry.

It's a difficult moment and I'm trying to stay positive all the way. Somehow, I just can't bear it any longer. I'm writing this as a form of expression and nothing else.

You can see me putting up smile all the time but inside, who knows?

Many people gives me many different opinions and advices and some even said I'm very stubborn. I admit that. I'm a very stubborn person. I stand firm on what I wanted but at the same time when people gives me their views I will consider whether it suits me or not.

Thanks to you guys I have so many insights to life. All in all, nothing beats my intuition and I trust it. It never fails me.

A friend said that I wanted so many in life. I'm not young anymore and some of my perfectly planned plans since high school had somehow failed. I'm trying to rebuild it again and I'm racing against time.

I may not appear to be very concern about it but you don't show your concerned face to others right? They're personal matters after all.

I just wanted my old self back - the happy me. And that's why I adapt the motto "Cherish Love, Relish Joy, Embrace Happiness" and that's what I wanted to accomplish in life.

- Side note: I just wrote all i wanted to express out and apologize for the very negative opinions and thoughts.

Mickey Mouse Through The Years Since 1928 Exhibition, Mid Valley

I didn't know that Mid Valley is organizing this event that day. Just happen I drove to there and just so surprised to see so many Mickeys at there! Was pretty moody on that day and seeing Mickey makes me happy again :)

There are around 300+ Mickey designed by participating brands, outlets and some by the artists. It's a nice exhibition where you can see creative painting and decorating ideas.

The 10 feet Mickey!

Took photos of all the Mickey there. There are a few that I really like especially this one:

Isn't it cute?

It's an event not to be miss especially to all Mickey fans.

Here are my Facebook album links for the exhibition:

Mickey Mouse Through The Years Since 1928 Exhibition - 1

Mickey Mouse Through The Years Since 1928 Exhibition - 2

Me and the Black & White Mickey :)

My Love Affair with Crocs

Until now, I had 4 pairs of Crocs. I own my first pair in March 2009. It was the brown Malindi. It was love at first sight. I still love this model but unfortunately, Crocs do not reproduce it anymore :(

What I love about Crocs?

Lightweight
Fits perfectly
Over time, the shoes will mold to the unique shape my feet!

 Some said the price is a little pricey for a "rubber" shoes but it depends on individuals. For me, it is an investment. My brown Malindi lasted for 3 years. It is still wearable but the sole is already exhausted. By the way, the pink Malindi is the imitation. Bought it out of curiosity as I wanted to test what are the difference between the original and the imitation.

Original Crocs has the "rubbery" feel when you touch and feel it while the imitation one feel like plastic.

Nowadays, the designs are getting more and more fancy. And some can even change colour when exposed to the sun! Not bad huh?!

Still, I love those sling backs like Malindi and I'm actually looking at this model, Thea.

Thea

It looks similar to Malindi and it is priced at RM129. Need to get this pair and was having a hard time looking for it as most outlet do not have this model. Haih.

Back to the Crocs story, everyone in the family except my brother owns at least a pair of Corcs. Initially, they have this perception that the price is too expensive for a cheap looking shoes. But after they have the awareness of the benefit of wearing Crocs (expecially my dad), they started to make purchase. In fact, dad had been bugging the whole family for a few weeks before we decided to buy one for him and he's so proud of his Crocs that he wears it to everywhere he goes. Lol!

In a nutshell, this is a brand that I will continue to support. I wish they could bring in more variety and colours to Malaysia cause I notice US Crocs' site has so many models that are not available here.

Review: Master Toast, The Scott Garden

Anyone who knows me well would know that I frequent Scott Garden so much that I go there for at least thrice a week. Reasons being it's near to my workplace, good chill out place with colleagues, Tesco is in there and plenty of food outlets!

Yup. What I want to share today is this restaurant that I discover a few months back - Master Toast. By far, this restaurant serves Western and Eastern food and what makes me like this restaurant so much are the foods and services.

The first time I went there was with darling Amelia. Don't remember what we ordered but what I know is the foods remind me of my mum's cooking. Only here I can really taste something similar to my mum's food.

I particularly like their dessert especially gingko barkey with fu chuk. Not to say I'm a huge fan of this dessert (but I really love this dessert), their dessert is very yummy and it's not the diluted type. You can expect lots of gingko inside!

Gingko barley with fu chuk

Other than that, the toasts are nice too. Colleagues really like their toast and mind you, it's toast on a stick.

Besides, the dishes are nice and do ask for their homemade sambal. It taste just like mum's! Seriously!

Service wise, the do deliver to our office for purchase above RM50. Delivery is free by the way.

Do go and give them a try. You won't regret it! :)

p/s: Amelia and I just got a complimentary gingko barley with fu chuk today :)


Address:


Lot LG-68, The Scott Garden Mall,Komplek Rimbun Scott, 
289, Jalan Klang Lama, 58100, Kuala Lumpur

Of Love, Relationship & Future Commitment

This is just a random thought. A friend has been telling me about her story and I think it is a serious consideration before she decided to engage to her bf and eventually get married.

Based on what I can interpret from her side of story, things doesn't seem so good to me. Frequent arguments, and sometimes fight over their past matters isn't a good indicator. I had been through this phase. And it's a very unhappy ones.

To me, love is love. Ability to commit and go through the future together will be another issue. It needs two persons' trust, commitment, love etc to go through the life long journey. You may be loving him, but you know you won't be able to have a good future with him, and that's the time when you have to make a decision to let go.

Few weeks ago, she has sat down with the bf and discuss all the unhappiness and issues that stigmatise their relationship for so long. Just an hour ago, she tells me that the bf keep what he had promised her. It's a good sign right? Hopefully it's not a short term ones as I know they both love each other deeply and if both of them can finally let go of the issues, there shouldn't be any problem.

All the best girl. Hope there'll be good news and I want to see your happy smile again :)

Food Post: Fish Head Noodle Reviews (4-in-1)

This is a 4-in-1 fish head noodle review. I'm not really a fan of fish head noodle but it just struck me to try the noodle and make comparison of which shop serves the best one.


Kaki Bola XO Fish Head Noodle, Paramount Garden, PJ

Up to now, I still favour the one at Kaki Bola XO Fish Head Noodle at Paramount Garden, PJ.

Fish Paste Noodle

Went for this with Fiona. Fiona is a Sarawakian and she has very good taste bud. Eventually, she said it's very hard to get "coarse" mee hoon in KL and apparently this restaurant serves that besides the regular mee hoon we had.

Soup is fragrant and the mee hoon just perfectly cooked. I choose to have fish paste noodle due to laziness. Their regular portion is actually very large and the have large on the menu also. I have no idea how is the large though.

Address: 

No. 23, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Home Made Fish Head Noodle, Mid Valley City

This is just so so. Nothing to rave about. Went for this after work with Amelia. 

Fish Paste Noodle (Photo from my Instagr.am)

Bad mee hoon texture. It's not soft enough. The soup ain't fragrant enough. Not recommended.

Address:
G(E)-015, Ground Floor, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Win Soon Fish Head Noodles, Kuchai Lama, KL


Apparently this restaurant is very popular. Went for this with Chris the other day. Since it's popular, I suppose the food are awesome. But...major letdown! Worst fish head noodle ever! Seriously! Both of us don't even finish our food. :(

On the side note, I think they added much MSG cause I feel so thirsty after that. Will not go to eat at there anymore.

Photo from Google.com

Address:
No.46, Jalan Kuchai Lama Maju 9, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur.


Woo Pin Fish Head Noodle, Taman Danau Desa, KL

Went for this tonight with uni mate, Waiz. This restaurant is also famous for its fish head noodle. It actually tasted good but somehow I still prefer the one from Kaki Bola.

Will recommend this also. Portion is actually quite huge. Somehow, the fish paste tasted a little salty to me.

Fish Paste Noodle (Photo from my Instagr.am)

Address:
Jalan 1/109F, Taman Danau Desa, Kuala Lumpur.

Blogging using iPhone

This is a test post. I'm experimenting with blogging from the iPhone using Blogger app.

Review: Trésor Midnight Rose from Lancôme

I won something from participating in a Facebook contest! And it's a 50 ml bottle of Trésor Midnight Rose EDP. Indeed, I'm quite surprise winning it though. <3

I won it back in February. Yeah, this is a very late blog post but hey, I just started to blog again after disappearing from the blog sphere for almost a year.

Back to the review, received the prize a week later. Love at first sight..to the bottle's design. Haha! With purple hues and a small purple flower, it's really nice :)

So here's the description for the EDP:

Charming. Mischievous. Desirable.  A sexy-sweet blend of raspberry, rose, vanilla and sensual musk for mischievous femininity: Catch my heart if you can! 

Top Notes: Raspberry, Black currant bud absolute 

Middle Notes: Rose absolute, Jasmine 

Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk

Basically, I had been using it for a few times. I think it suits both day and evening use, just that I prefer to use it during dinners and night outings. It has a very sweet blackcurrant smell and slowly it subsides into soft, powdery, "vanilla-ish" smell with subtle blackcurrant scent. And the scent is very long lasting! Like seriously. It lasted till the next morning! Not that I didn't bath after outings but the scent stayed in my clothes and the whole room smells so sweet!

Personally, I would recommend this perfume as it's not too matured for my age and yet not too girlish. It's just right. :)

And I decided to blog again

It had been almost a year since I last blogged. And I'm going to start blogging again. Just a sudden thought though.