16 September 2008

NOT TO BE SUPERSTITIOUS.

My left eye has been twitching frequently on and off for the past 2 weeks. You know what they say about, if the left eye twitches, something bad will happen.. if its the right, something good. I'm USUALLY on the superstitious side. And I AM WORRIED! I am trying not to think too much. I need to trash superstitions out of my mind like quick! Its killing me (softly) you know? Just like watching a thriller, wtf!?! *as I blog now, the left eye started twitching again..eeeKs!*

I read on the net that its probably due to stress or maybe I've been wearing the contact lenses for too long. I don't - know. Doesn't sound very convincing. So, how-ar? Can anyone help? *ITS TWITCHING AGAIN!!!* urrGH..

But if its really a sign for bad thing, I really hope its something SMALL, minor, sesame green bean. Can someone gimme gimme ah~ gimme ah~ gimme assurance?
I TRY...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

I TRY...

15 September 2008

cK Jeans
My new desktop wallpaper

I got this from Bebev - was around her workstation when I noticed she has this yummilicious wallpaper. I started asking her if she can concentrate at work at all.

Bebev said, "Why Not? I'm disciplined".
I replied "BUT I'm not! Eee-hee-hee.. *tuk tuk* I want this as well *points to the wallpaper*"

I was RIGHT. I'm not disciplined at all. Having this pic on my screen is a real distraction! - a good one, of course - Look at that sexy bu**! Vaa Vaaa voooom!
Like dat.. how to work?
Monday, September 15, 2008

Like dat.. how to work?

14 September 2008

Yo people! Happy Mid-Autumn(moth) Festival.

The day the moon is said to be ROUND and BRIGHT. I can't see it from my room, and its too much of a hassle to step out of the house. Furthermore, its raining. So much for the anticipation of a full moon tonight. Fwa lalalala...

I remember me, me bro and my cousins used to play around with candles (neh, those infamous colourful candles) during mid autumn festival - that was when I'm 7 or 8 years old? We would gathered around milo tins and bricks and do silly things that serves no purpose. More specifically, cook up a storm ... only, we don't taste/eat it.

i.e 1: Use the milo tin to boil water, add some sand into it, stir it around until it looks like 'milo', add some pandan leaves and DONE! Don't ask me why. I wouldn't know why we did it either. Perhaps our ambition THEN were to become chefs?? But one thing I'm sure, it smells good - we have the pandan leaves to thank.

i.e 2: Create a mini stove with the milo tin's cover as the frying pan, over 2 bricks with candles between em'. Now.. you are probably guessing what's there for us to fry. Nope, its not mooncakes. Nope its not stones, not candles. Are you ready for it? It's SNAILS - living SNAILS that is commonly found in gardens. Yep, we fry em up' (well, technically speaking, I'm just there to observe.., the 'frying' part is done by elder cousins *not guilty*) I must say, it smells perfect. Try imagining escargots.

Come to think of it now.. *gulp*, I wouldn't call it 'silly things'. I think 'nasty things' suits more.. horr? *gulp* Especially when innocent snails (LIFE we're talking about) were sacrificed. Aiya.. kids~ what to do? Wasn't that bright back then.. :pPpPppPp

In case you're wondering why lanterns are not in the picture, well.. that's cuz most of my cousins are BOY BOYs and they're probably too macho for lanterns. Anyway, I don't really fancy lanterns either. I'm too dumb to lit it up. Always end up hurting my own fingers. Perhaps that's why I'm not a smoker. Bad experience with lighter. Its probably too sophisticated for me bwahaha

... I'm not that bright afterall :p
Colourful candles.
Sunday, September 14, 2008

Colourful candles.

13 September 2008

Moth a little note:

今天認識了CHARLES。是位華校的英文老師。
CHARLES 給我的第一映象是個很驕傲的人。
就是哪種自以為很了不起的感覺。
我給CHARLES的第一映象既然也是個很驕傲的人。
他說我好像很難接近。
熟悉了之後才知道我們兩個都錯了。
他其實蠻好相處的。很幽默。也很貼心。
所以說呀﹐人不可貌象﹐ 還真的有道理。
他是誰?
Saturday, September 13, 2008

他是誰?

12 September 2008

7pm - The room is filled with bosses. Someone is complaining why certain sites cannot go live today. Some, criticising on the design (when the site is about 60% done now). Some, fed up with the comments. Some, just remain quiet and continue working on their codes. I can't be bothered (at all) - I'm working on a pitch, remember? Dai-sai geh lor.. Whatever they're saying/arguing at the back of my seat certainly doesn't go through my ears. I roughly know what's going on but I don't have the time to care for stupid arguments anymore - Again, I'm working on a pitch okay? Dai-sai geh lor. Bosses being bosses, insist to have things done. Staffs being staffs, can only (unwillingly) nod their head and do what is needed. Poor souls.

7.35pm - Realised I'm late. Supposed to have a date with W (supposedly, dinner AND movie). Saved all my files, shut down my PC, big goodbye to my team (who's painfully forced to work) and off I go to the Gardens.

8.15pm - Finally reached the Gardens. But, I've never parked at the Gardens before (maklumlah, I am used to parking my car at Midvalley) - ended up driving around the area TWICE before I saw the [P] sign. *()&$*@)&#@!! . And that's not all. I can't figure out where's the entrance after that.. ended up calling W for directions akekkeke *shy*

8.30pm - Finally met up with W. We decided to dine at YUZU - I've been wanting to try the Jap food there- I lurrve the ambience. Took us more than 10 minutes, slowly browsing through the menu (damn, the menu looks good), and finally came to ordering 2 set meals (1 katsu nabe, 1 cod fish), 1 soft shell crab sushi roll, ebi tempura, wagyu beef. Sorry no pics. Tarak camera (yes, I've got a phone camera but lazy larr).

THE WAGYU BEEF IS AMAZING!
So TENDER & JUICY! WOHOHOHO!

The set meal (big portion) comes with the main dish, 2 appetizers, miso soup, chawan mushi (steam eggs), salads, fruits and rice. THE RICE is good! - Sweetened japanese rice (almost transparent mya) with black mushrooms and green peas.

9.45pm - The kitchen's closing. Waitress informing us of 'last order'. AND WE'RE STILL EATING! Set meal belum habis.. ala carte belum habis. W said we ordered too much. I think we talked too much instead (its been a long 6 months since we last met you see).

10.10pm - Finally finish everything on the table (almost.. ). Sibeh FULL. The bill came up to ~RM170. I thinks its pretty okay! ^^ I'll definitely return to YUZU. Jap-food lovers, if you're going YUZU and have no one to go with, I'm alwayyyys available ^^ ~~

Overall, a lovely evening. At least, I managed to escape from work :D Who cares about the pitch? - THAT ONE can wait.. This is a dinner with someone I like ( but don't get the wrong idea) we're talking about hey! :p
A Date!
Friday, September 12, 2008

A Date!

10 September 2008

6 months at my current company (gee.. sounds like my previous post again), and I'm working on my 4th pitching project (a 360 collaboration on creatives, interactives, marketings, events - me working on the interactive part of course~). Side note: we won 2 pitches, 1 awaiting client's decision, and now... this! Not too bad a result eh.

Internal reviews after internal reviews, changes after changes, meetings after meetings.. and to make things worse, we have to work our asses off on weekends (I don't understand WHY.. Everytime there's a pitch, the actual creative execution process would have to start around Wednesday/Thursday and the bloody dry run and presentation would have to be the upcoming Monday/Tuesday)~ I hate coming back to the office on weekends!! UrgH..

But you know what's funny? Strangely enough, all my best work comes from pitches. So far, the interactive component has gotten alot of positive feedbacks/credits during pitch presentations. So, I dunno.. do I have the pitch to thank for? (at least I've got more additions to my portfolios)

BAH!
Pitches after Pitches
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Pitches after Pitches

06 September 2008

6 months at my current company. More than enough to tell what went wrong, what benefits me. My strength and weaknesses clearly shown to my supervisors and fellow colleageus.

I remember telling BuBu just the other day, how fake I am. Apparently, I'm no difference from the rest. 190 days now and finally I realized, I've joined a masquerade and I'm doing pretty well at that. Doesn't sound very good - but I guess I have to, although some might not understand why I should (be such a faker). Certain things are best kept a secret. Sometimes, you just have to uncover it yourself .. and when you do, congrats.. you are finally growing and seeing a much broader perspective. And when you finally get it, you'll know its not easy to be in my position.

I used to say how Ms. Biatch and Ms. F*cking Loud can be so fake. One minute, Ms. Biatch was getting scolded by Ms. F*cking Loud, the next minute you'll see them happily having lunch at Pavilion, smiling and laughing. Well, I've observed myself lately, and to my surprise, ... its the same. I am not in good condition with one of my superiors either, both of us know its hard to deal with each other, but we have to work as a team whether we like it or not - he needs my expertise in design, I needed his in (his unskillful) project management. Parasites sorta. And so, we're in constant mask-wearing mode, politely addressing each other's need and coming up with a solution. I can be swearing at his incompetency this very second, then smiling and talking to him the very next.

Tsk.

Steering away a lil', I went for couple of interviews lately. 1 at an ad agency, 1 at an interactive agency, 1 at an event house. 3 different places, 3 different jobscopes and requirements needed and I have to wait for their reply. Instinct tells me, the ad agency option is down, so I'm left with the other 2 more chances. Will see how it goes.

How I wish I can be like QiQi - quit first and think about securing a job later. How very daring of her (well, technically speaking, been there done that... that's why I know its not easy and its a very daring act, lol)

SMILE! :D
190 days..
Saturday, September 06, 2008

190 days..