Dear Diary

Last day of 2010!

I'm ecstatic because today, mom had just told me that the center is admitting 60+ kids and counting by next year. It's almost twice the amount that increased within four months! yay

First let me have a flash back of achievements:
1. I passed the interview, pengesahan in the process
2. Earned my first thousand, hold fully in charged of my insurance and saving plans
3. Bought two watches online. LOL yes this is considered an achievement
4. Got a new car which I freaking love
5. Hit the gym, and had a bold hair cut
6. Got my diving license

Next year will be tough since I'm supposed to juggle between the center, the school and my Masters (which is deferred to July). Other than that, peki has became LAE, and I foresee a year of distance. and love-sickness. :p

By the way, Family Day was a huge success!

Three days till a spanking new year.

Last night mom and I made the costumes and put them into place. One is my evening gown, sewn on laces, add on a silver belt and becomes Kadazan dress. Second is half my Baju Kedah and a sarung, add on a tight belt, becomes a Nyonya dress. Third is the Chinese Dance costumes that I borrowed from school.

Today I dropped mom off and went to school. Meeting was about next year's job and dates. Think I'm not going to join the Saturday Tuition even if there's some money earned from it. I'm making a simple resolution on joining Raleigh on their expeditions.

A lot of fun moments returning to school. First I have to move my desks, and got to be neighbors with cool teachers. Next I got two souvenirs from teachers that went Bali. Nearly all of them went overseas. LOL the advantages of being a teacher.

In the afternoon I came back to the centre and found out Alan had taken over my job competently. So I laid back to relax. :)

I have a cloudy mood today. Think anything will cheer me up? Maybe a drink at Centro on New Year's Eve, a proper countdown and a hike at first of Jan. THAT'll be fun. But then I need to get a pair of good sport shoes.

Christmas

Christmas eve was a work day. It was a rainy one too, but all went well. A few updates:

1. Family Day on Wednesday. Costumes 60% done, decoration 20%, and performances 80%.

2. School starts next week Tuesday, meeting for 4 days in a row. Bummer

I had dinner at Sun Tong with Peki and family on Christmas eve, then drove to Starbucks at JJ to have a sip of Greentea Latte. Walking among crowds of people, I felt happy. Stopped by the Xmas deco store and bought icicle lights to put on my room wall. It is gorgeous.

The next morning I went out to Cheras Kaikan with my brother and friends. I was the only girl among 7, and I drove which is really funny when I thought of it. It was Kotekitai Anni where Penang, Ipoh, Selangor and KL girls come together to perform. Out of my high standards Penang, Ipoh and KL are exceptionally mesmerizing.

Then we went to Subang Restaurant Yuen to have dinner. It is a three floor corner shop but still people are lining up outside waiting their name to be called. Seriously making a lot of business. They have very delicious chicken wings too, which vanished at once it set on the table. And I am not exaggerating. People are counting the time for the chicken to arrive too. I've never seen this madness. Anyhow I had a wonderful time, had my share of prawns, crabs and mocha chip ice cream for only 20.80 per head.

Peki arrived before I reached. We watched Around Ireland with A Fridge by Tony Hawks himself. The next morning we head to his grandma's place to have Winter Solstice celebration. We made Tong Yuen and I was making starshapes. It lagged the process a lot, but we had fun.

Peki sent me home after that. In the afternoon I slept through rain and blizzard. Night is still early. Think I'm gonna watch Alice in The Wonderland.

Have a good year ahead peeps! Lots of love, XOXO

Kanjiong about nothing
Today a kid's mom brought two boxes of goodies and food to our center spread it across the hall way. Lucky kid he is.

I was nearly dizzied out of my wits. Queasiness and sinusitis kept tailgating me since I got a sprinkle of flu last week. So I got to the pharmacy to buy meds.

In the afternoon training as usual. Alan has set off to Thailand with his family, joy to them all.

The preparation for Open Day is 50% done. I just hope I could invent the costumes out of thin air.

I had a bad uneasy day today. Thank goodness in the end the air is cleared.

Baby is moving on with his career, which is just awesome. But somehow I could see the distance in his eyes and hope that one day I could catch up. Its like wanting him to go out and be free, at the same time craving for the good old days. I can sense the gap of valley widening and many hidden sharp ends yet to be revealed.

Saturday morning I overslept till 10pm. Mom won't really bother waking me up because she always let us have our backside sun bathed.

An hour later I drove mom to the wet market to get some groceries, and then we had breakfast and headed to JJ for mom's appointment with her colleague.

I wanted to discontinue Fitness First so I bluffed about me getting transferred to Ipoh. But sadly I've signed up for the 12 months course and I have to pay up the sum of 700+ to stop at January. So I hold that thought and said to myself, well, I can still go on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week, which adds up to 8 times per month, and makes Rm27 each time, plus I get sauna every time which in real life will cost me RM40 and coffee that usually cost me RM10. Upon calculation it is still a worth keep.

On the other hand, I have totally stopped Skin Renew Facial appointments by telling them my new car to be bought is burning a hole in my pocket, which is partially true but I may have exaggerated that part about me buying a Vios 2010 full spec costs 70k.

In the afternoon I had my facial and later went to sis' place to visit the new baby along with mom and dad. It was a blissful sight to see little Rui sleeping soundly in his mom's arms. How wonderful he is!

Baby came at night and we went to AnW. We had the queerest fight in the store where I wanted to buy some titbits but he man-handled me to put it back on the shelf. He then handcuffed me with one hand and lead us back into the car. I tell you I was bedazzled at that point and called him a dictator.

The next day we head to mom's tuition centre for the opening day. There is quite a crowd, and food is good. I keep getting compliments on my new hair look.

Next we drove to The Curve to feel the ambience of Christmas. However I was feeling really unwell and all puky. I was wondering what was wrong so I took off my belt and instantly felt better. Yet the headache was still there.

We went to Baby's sister's place at Sunway Damansara. We then chatted, watch a show Going The Distance by Justin Long and Drew Barrymore (HD TV and 52 inch at the comfort of our own home), had dinner at a cozy place.

When Baby reach home it was already 10.30pm. And tomorrow we have to start work.

Plus today is the day I got the news of Baby moving out from his parents' house soon.

Drowsy, most probably the sickness that stays in my head, but I'm excited to go to work. The kids said they missed me.

Morning workout was fun. I let them have the back-to-back tumbling game, and also the whose foot goes higher game. Lunch was chickuteh. Afternoon I got the kids training for dances and kungfu for kids.

I'd most certainly cancel my fitness first membership since I have no time to train. I could spend time doing some workout at home instead.

Today's Friday. I'm having a blast at home. I got my whole closet revamped, and managed to pull out several outfits to wear which is as good as new.

Cool

The weather feels like Christmas. In the morning I went to the bank to sign all papers regarding the car loan, and later went to the car dealer's shop to retrieve our car. It is a huge thrill driving my first ride, and dad seems pleased.

Later I got myself into Mario Super Galaxy Wii game and started hogging the tv. Now I start feeling like holidays. But tomorrow I need to start working again.

I went out in the afternoon to scout for costumes (again) only this time less stress. From door to door I asked, still no seller or rental of costumes to be seen.

I went back to Ipoh with Simee and Laiyee by ETS last Sunday, the two hour new express train. It is a worth RM30 of transportation. We stayed overnight at papa's place (which he renovates into a homestay) but we have to sleep on the floor. I think that is when I get the colds.

Mom came back after a long day of outdoor trip. Managing the kids is difficult. They went Bagan Lalang and some kid lost his specs. Typical.

Which leads to earning money, is also difficult. Now I can foresee being tied up to commitments in the next 20 years. Like for example insurance, car loan, study fees, household fees, car maintenance and also food. I'm seriously gonna pull my purse strings together, tight.

Last but not least a little peek of my new hair style.

Have a good day. :)

A day that makes all the difference
2.00pm.

I chanted for Baby, since that's the only thing I can do. 2.00pm is the moment he steps in the room, and 2 hours is the duration of my daimoku. A voice tells me that he is able to pull this off and I sincerely hope, he does.

I'm feeling really anxious. But my anxiety doesn't match his grueling experience with months of drilling and counting down.

6.00pm
Good news! He made it! I'm incredibly happy for him and this marks a new start ahead.
:)

The momentum of blogging halted when my life was hectic and almost unbearable in reality, yet I survived.

Memorabilia Night at school was a huge success, it not only earned my credibility, it also gained me a tad more confidence. I have my receipts well kept and all spent was compensated. Next year I'll be teaching year 5u, and Science as my second main subject.

I've also obtained a Masters Degee Offer Letter from UPM on Education Psychology, but I postponed it to next year July due to late of Pengesahan on my teaching post.

Also I received my Tawaran letter, and I've just got it completed today. The headmistress even asked me to join for lunch with other GPKs, but I politely declined.

Other than that, a mini show will be held at mom's daycare, with me in charged of the opening dance (again, but this time as the instructor) and kung fu fighting for boys.

Dad opted for a Vios 2004 and me as guarantor. The car, if nothing comes up as an unsolvable obstacle, will be my new ride in a few days. There seemed to be a typo error by one of my commercial banks, and I drove to KL Central, took a cab and went to Bank Negara just to get it straightened.

My sister's first baby is born on 11.12.10 (A cute number)... And I'm super excited and happy about it! And the really crazy thing about it is she gave birth at home, safely and painlessly.

Tomorrow is Baby's oral exam. And I believe he will pass with flying colors. (I believe in you babe! xoxo)