September to remember

I've been sick for quite awhile now. Well, just a few days short of a week but I'm fine. Had fever, throat infections with swelling on the side and all... but on top of that, I had head pounding pain (both physically and mentally - from pressure and stress).

Anyway, I've had weird things going through my throat. From paracetamol to antibiotics and now... ORAL AID LOTIONS... eeekkk... this stuff actually makes my mouth numb. I could barely swallow anything the first few days but after that, I could at least talk and close my mouth. Yeah, a lot of people were actually happy to see my trap shut tight.

Ok, gone with the illness thingy. Life has been pretty packed with tonnes of things lined up for me for months. Projects at hand were still manageable. Didn't really have much private trips for 'relaxation' since the last outing my besties had with me. But back to reality - things are pretty much uptight with constant changes.

Back home, I miss grandma quite a bit as I skipped going back this year to celebrate her birthday. Namely because it coincides with the long Raya Holidays and the Independence Day Celebrations here in Malaysia and that means: Traffic Jams, Packed Schedules, FULL FLIGHTS (if not, super expensive - I think you get the point). and blah, blah, blah... ok, details aside... My 3 lovely Cousins are finally getting their first experience at the outside world for their life achievement stage now.

Suok Leng a.k.a. Jeslyn is enjoying her tour of Canterbury as she studies in University of Kent while her sister Siew Ping goes to Leeds and actually is fitting in pretty well there. She even went around sniffing at the castles! Maybe she's trying to identify which ones were used for the Harry Potter movies. There's also Ying Yueh a.k.a. Music Lee, who managed to put through into her dream University in Manchester. Ah yes, the City of the Red Devils... Old Trafford itself... She's getting even more attention now then any others in the family. Well, at least more than her sister: Ying Shi a.k.a. Jenebelle Lee, a.k.a. SuperStar, a.k.a. The Mop Lady... ok, I made the last one up. My dad always makes fun of Xiao Shi by calling her those 2 nicknames from her Wushu training with the stick (literally looking like a broom stick!). Well, it looks like a broomstick to me; from my screen & no offense, she does wipe the hell out of you if you provoke her. Seriously... as a wushu exponent for the country. No doubt at all she'll be that ferocious... Anyway, she's still training in China right now, as I write this. All the best to you and hope to see you win that GOLD in SEA Games later.

Ah, speaking of SEA Games, it's the 26th Edition this year and it's gonna be held in Jakarta & Palembang of Indonesia between the 11th-22nd Nov. Looks exciting as I've to be there for another 2 months to go. But the best thing that motivates me most is waiting to see my awesome cousin in action and bringing home that VICTORY.

Weather these days have been strange. Hot and cold in the mix. That's what been screwing up my body so much lately. Heaty, heaty, heaty... Oh well. Made a few new friends along the way and I must say, sometimes, you'll be surprised with what International Culture can teach you. I'm glad I had a good Raya here.

Good movies are around and being released at this time of the year. There's movies like Killer Elite & Real Steel to wait for. Hugh Jackman is playing in the latter. And I just love his Accent. Shows already shown such as Johnny English Reborned will give you a blast of laughters. Spy Kids is just... erm... OK I guess.

FOOD: Hmmmm.... I've had so many new types of food and visited so many new outlets lately in the past few months that I've forgotten what to review and write. But I do remember that there's an article on the newspaper that a guy is being paid to sleep & eat in China. He does reviews for hotels & food outlets and is earning 10,000 Renmingbi a month. Cool job... But I still think Captain Ikin's job is much more cooler. She's the first female captain in Malaysia and is now flying on Air Asia. A true role model and inspiration of mine. I put her as one of my Fav 5 Idols - Career Category.

Oh, that reminds me. I recently went on a scary roller-coaster ride and re-lived those old days in a theme park. Mind you, I've not had such thrilling rides for a LONG time. Damn those inventors... it's really heart-stopping and excitement frilled. I almost lost my heart beats back in some of those spins. If I had to re-describe the sights and sounds; I'd have to say, darkness all around. No anticipation at all. Sudden drops and falls. Front thrust-Back thrust-Side thrust & revolve like there's no G-Force. I was almost thrown out of the seat if it wasn't for the safety harnesses. TIP: the one sitting next to me prayed hard it stops and asked God for forgiveness (don't know for what but... who cares). The cries were genuinely for 'a walkaway' chance. Then, there was another RIDE that I took moments later. It's an outdoor one; so I can actually see my surroundings. Only problem is... I was seated backwards and I have no FREAKING clue what lies ahead. So I was tossed and turned a-dozen degrees here and there in all directions and my feet was dangling in the air like a dance with the hands waving. Only thing is, upside down. Oh... that was anxiety crunching too. Got my fine hairs standing on ends too...

SO~... no one is getting me on any roller-coaster rides or anywhere near them for a long while to go. Unless they intend to finish up my 9-lives that I borrowed from Puss-in-boots. I actually like that story; and they'll be releasing the cartoon in 3D soon. WOOHOO~! Just as I look forward to Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol.

Lastly... this morning, I got an email from a reader of my blog: Ms Christine Chu. I big shootout to you and thanks for your email. I hope you succeed in your diet/health app designing. Appreciate your email request for my opinions as well & hope I get to be the first to play your new GAME. Cool~!

Geez, look at the time (and length!)... I've not written my heart out for a long time to keep in my online diary for so long, that I forgotten how to stop. WOKAY... till next time then. Meanwhile, 'Chapter 26 of the Romance Guide: The Brad Way' has just came out. A friend was asking for it since I've not written for such a long time. So, here it is...

Stay healthy ya'all... LATER DAYz

Chapter 26: How to Form a Strong Bond in Your Relationship

Relationships are a tricky thing. They have their ups and downs. It is something that like anything else in this world needs work. If we let ourselves be loved and let things be we have much higher chance to maintain a good relationship.


Steps:

1. Be sensitive to the need of each other. When you notice any differences in your partner's behaviour, ask how is she/he is; is he/she tired or happy? A lot of times we fail to ask how our partner is because we often times so wrapped up in ourselves that we neglect each other.
2. Don't mix up the house environment with work environment. If there is any problem that is frustrating at work don't bring it at home.
3. Once in awhile give something to each other to cheer each other up. It can be a kiss, hug, candle, or a simple thank you. Remember that celebrating your loved one is not just for Valentine day.
4. Be grateful for the things each other has.
5. Look at the big picture. Don't waste each other's energy on the things that don't matter. Those things are people's affairs or non-constructive arguments.

Tips:

• Don't try to be perfect, just be you.
• Look for positive things in each other.
• Trust each other.
• Forgive each other if you have an argument.
• Don't rush into anything.
• Have patience with each other.