Sunday, 17 June 2012

FEELINGS心情日记: 不忿&不舍


不忿

最近,报章上和网路上都流传着中国一名怀第二胎的孕妇,因为没钱缴违反‘一胎政策’的罚款而被强行引产(堕胎)。皆因内容惨不忍睹,我没有详细去了解每个细节。

我希望,那个报导是不真实的。
我希望,那些照片是虚构的。
我希望,那些文字是网民恶搞撰出来的。

如果那个报导属实,那么我很好奇,有关执法人员和医务人员到底是什么样的人。他们白天吃得下饭吗?夜晚睡得着吗?或许,他们身不由己,毕竟这些法令是那些高官大爷们定下的。

中国的‘一胎政策’本是好事,志在管理国家人口,提倡优质生育,因为在庞大的资源也负担不了那么多的人口。但是问题就在人民整体上还是没有准备好接受这种计划。除了‘重男轻女’和‘男儿才能当家’的观念作祟,套穷人家的一句话,‘开饭都没钱了,哪来钱避孕!’

再好的政策,没有完善的实行方案,一切都是徒然。对付违反‘一胎政策’的孕妇,应该有更妥当的处理方式。

不舍

啊,终于还是要面对这一天。

其实,我们早就预料到会有这么一天,因为今年已经是你在这里的第五年。只是,当通告正式发下来时,大家都还是不舍得。

有人对我说,历届那么多位,你是最好的上司。我说,我还没有认识那么多位,不过我也相信你是最好的。(不是说其他上司不好啦!)

有人问我,会不会不舍得?我不好意思的说,真的真的很不舍得,因为还来不及向你学习更多。

犹记得我第一天向你报到时,你一副不苟言笑(凶巴巴)的样子,我心想完了,怕怕!但日子久了,我才发现,其实大家和你都相处得很好。生意规生意,你从来都不会逼我们,其实是你自己一个人扛下了。

如今你要走了,祝福你前程似锦(哎呀,好像很老套哦),继续往上攀高职,以你的能力和魄力,一定没问题的!(去到那里,可别把这里的生意都带走啊。)

哪一天,如果我再遇见你,我还是会叫你一声老板。因为,你是我心里永远的老板。

Saturday, 9 June 2012

BEAUTY美丽日记: Mirror Mirror on the Wall


Finally, one year after I move into this room, I bought myself a dressing mirror. I wonder how I could survive for a year without a big mirror in my room! They say, the cruelest thing to do in the world is to give a woman tonnes of pretty clothes but without a mirror in her room. Just imagine, without a mirror to view and check yourself after dress up, you might make a mistake and end up looking funny!

I bought this mirror in Tesco, nah, it’s not expensive, costs only 20++. However, I was so stingy that it took me one whole year to fork out the money. (Money no enough…) Now that I have this mirror in my room, I feel more confident as I can see properly how I look like in my clothes, before I step out of the house.

Pictures to share~














Sunday, 3 June 2012

BEAUTY美丽日记: Beauty of Paddy Field

A short and simple post, sharing my surprised & enjoyable moments today. 

On the way back from my hometown, he suggested to stop by Sekinchan Paddy Field. The weather is hot, but I am clever enough to bring umbrella. And guess what, the umbrella helps to take nice photos under bright sunlight!



We were a bit scared at first, wondering if we would be classified as trespasser. Well, there is no gate or warning signboard. So, we go on and promise not to damage the plants/grains.

Blood and sweat from the farmers. Finish every rice on your plate!

My hair is like the grass, time to go for hair saloon I guess.

A picture with the driver & organizer. ^^
So people, you don't have to dig a hole in your wallet to go far for a nice scenery view. Explore the ones around you, and appreciate them. 




Saturday, 26 May 2012

FEELINGS心情日记: 不爱旅行


每当我知道朋友们去国外旅行时,我很难不思考这个问题。是我没有本事赚钱存钱,还是我这个守财奴不舍得花钱去旅行?他们也是打工一族啊。。。哦,可能他们赚钱有方财源滚滚来,亦或者存钱有道钱生钱,还是家底丰厚有资助,再不然就是,他们真的喜欢去旅行所以舍得花一大笔费用。而我,始终是打死不提不想不去不愿国外旅行。大略估计,国外旅行少则千余元,多则几千元,简直是从我身上割了一块肉。就连国内旅行花个几百块,我都有点揪一下了。

不过,我非常认同,偶尔应该放下工作,去个地方散散心,就是可以摆脱平日生活规则的那种。所以,下个月我将和朋友去一趟沙巴KK TRIP。是KK,不是UK,本人还没有那个本事去到那么远玩。对我来说,这样子去KK已经是一大突破了,除了金钱考量,重点是,我完全不会(懒惰)安排行程。还好,一切有他们领导,所以,我搭程飞机去那里就是了,然后任他们鱼肉,哈哈!

除了金钱问题和懒惰问题,不知道为什么,我就是没有那种‘想要去某某地方旅行’的念头。去看风景?看照片就成了嘛。去逛街买便宜货?我这里应有尽有!去体验不同人生?啊,我现在的人生很好。说到底,我不买旅行的帐就是了。当然,这是个人的喜好和奖励自己的方式。而我的喜好和奖励自己的方式,就是花点钱买些服饰,化妆品,上SALON,去个气氛好的餐厅吃点好的。所以人家花在旅行的钱,我都花在这些了!

其实只要细心去体会,身边绝对有美丽的风景,别一番体验。最近有两次,我发神经提早一个半小时抵达办公室开工。由于时间和平常不一样,路上的车比较多(因为多了那些赶着载孩子上学的父母)。那一条路,每天都经过,却因为交通顺畅而鲜少留意道路两旁的事物。而这两天因为交通稍微阻塞,本来应该是急躁的,但却也留意到原来道路两旁,那一整排的大树都开满了花,粉红色的花朵绝对遮盖了绿叶,还有一些掉落在树下。这一道风景,可以媲美日本的樱花秀(嗯,阿Q一下),心情顿时也变好了。

总之,我就是没有欲望去什么国外旅行,所以就不用问我邀我了,我只会把头一别泼一地冷水。就像那天他突然说和同事们‘随口’打算明年去台湾旅行,邀我一起去。我马上就摆了张臭脸说,“什么台湾旅行,你答应过我的云顶双人游和带我去瓜雪看萤火虫都还没有实践,我不像你们那么有钱舍得花!”吓得他不再提了。我很凶吧,对不对?但这都是我的心声,难道憋在心里憋死吗?算他乖,已经开始计划瓜雪赏萤火虫之夜,嘻嘻!

至于国外旅行,等有一天我发达了,或哪一天想通了,才谈吧!

Sunday, 20 May 2012

KITCHEN厨房日记: Walnut Cookies


I actually reserved these walnuts for Walnuts Tarts. However, somehow, and I don’t know why, I decided to use them for these Walnut Cookies. This is the first time I make cookies with fillings in it, rather than plain ones.

Chop the walnuts and set them aside. [TIPS: Feel free to substitute with other nuts. The original ingredient in recipe is pecan actually, but it is easier to get walnuts in Malaysian stores.] Then, beat butter for a minute, and beat in sugar for another minute till light and fluffy. I hate this ‘light and fluffy’ term in bakery recipe, it means ‘work out your arms without an electric mixer’. Awwh, when can I own one?

After that, add in flour, salt and vanilla essence into the batter and mix well. Fold in the walnuts, shape the dough in balls and arrange them on baking tray. Gently flatten them with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake for 10-15 minutes, and you got your cookies. 



I am surprised that the texture of these cookies is quite crunchy, without using baking powder/soda. Hmm, I wish to share my bakery with more friends (if they are willing to try LOL). When the chances come, I will prepare for you all, I promise (*wink*).

Sunday, 6 May 2012

BEAUTY美丽日记: Bedroom Slipper

Pink colour? Checked.

Polka dots? Checked.

Ribbon? Checked.

Soft & smooth fur? Checked.



I seriously want this bedroom slipper! Envy you, my lil' sister.


Saturday, 28 April 2012

FEELINGS心情日记: 凯特


在煮着午餐的当儿,眼睛瞄着电视上的节目简介-KATE:THE NEW DIANA。这时猛然发现,原来威廉和凯特结婚就来一周年了!好快!完全没有‘RASA’ (感觉)时间的流逝,一年就这样过去了。那场童话式的婚礼,所有细节都还历历在目啊。

有一点纳闷,为何人们都将凯特和戴安娜一起比较,甚至还说凯特有着戴安娜的影子呢?她们根本就是两个不同世界的人! 顶着一头短发的戴安娜,外表看似果断刚强,其实一直活在别人的笼罩下。还未二十岁就乖乖穿着豪华却笨重的婚纱,嫁给了一个从一开始就爱着别人的男人,嫁进了一个数百年历史的古典家族。所以,美丽的童话撑不了几年就开始破碎了,留下了一个悲剧,一段大家缅怀王妃的回忆,和两个英俊的王子。

凯特毕竟是新时代的女性。从大学时期邂逅威廉(我想,这绝对不是偶然吧),到自由恋爱数年(肯定少不了外人的监视),经历分分合合(谁会放弃王子啊),到正式嫁给威廉(终于等到了)。留着一头温婉长发的凯特,却让我感受到她一种 自主坚强的骨子。她的一举一动,都为英国皇朝注入一股新的气息。她的打扮,更是让我喜欢,端庄又时尚。因为她,和潮流脱了界的裸肤色丝袜又重新被捧了!所谓,跟着最新潮流不算什么,掀起潮流才是厉害!

只希望,她不会像戴安娜般短命,她和威廉的故事不会那么快写完。但愿威廉和凯特,还有全部有情人,每一年都在庆祝周年纪念。







Sunday, 22 April 2012

BEAUTY美丽日记: Magic Ring


Yesterday was a busy day (quite) for me. I have to drive to Sungai Besi, then Puchong (both for work) and then Kota Damansara (for besties’ birthday gathering). And the best thing is, I never used MRR2/Sg Besi Highway, which is the nearest way to that place. After hours of figuring out the road map on Google Earth, I eventually got myself there, unexpectedly smooth journey with minimal route mistake and almost no traffic jam. Lesson learnt? DO NOT show off your skill to your boss. (Sshhh…. )

It’s been some time that I planned for this post. My love for cocktail/chunky ring. I didn’t want to wear any ring back then, when I was still single and available. That’s because I thought, I would only wear a ring when I have the special one. Then, when I started to wear a relationship ring, a simple one – thin silver hoop with words carved on it, I thought it’s boring to wear just one! (Oops…) In fact, I love those chunky rings, they are attractive to me, and they add just that much of style you need in your outfit.

And my hunt for cocktail/chunky rings started!


The first chunky ring I bought, I love this motif – some British queen/lady or what do you call it? I have a pair of similar earrings too!


‘Part of’ my birthday present from him. I think it looks stylish.


Posted this before. It’s a heart shape with pearls and diamonds. (Not genuine one, of course)


He helped me to choose this. Not bad, he knows what I like.


A delicate and sophisticated golden ribbon with green diamonds. I think gold & green go well together!


And the most important one. Tada~


See how it reveals my status? ^^

Saturday, 7 April 2012

FEELINGS心情日记: 别走!

上个礼拜回家乡时,还好老爸提醒,“大头虾”的我才发现原来我的驾照还有一个礼拜就过期了,所以快快趁早上去邮政局办妥。可能是小地方加上办公时间,所以我们踏进邮政局不到五分钟就完成更换手续了,快得连我们回到家时,老妈以为我是忘了带些什么再倒回家领取。

离开邮政局回家的路上,老爸问我,“看,他们办事效率和服务不错吧?”“嗯。”我回答道。“其实我们(国家)是有很多东西很好的,就不知道为什么你们整天反对。。。”他默默说道。其实较早前,他也曾问过我,为什么我们(尤其是年轻人)那么讨厌XX。当时我给的答案是-我们不是讨厌和乱乱反对,我们只是要知道真相。比如,赵先生是为什么/怎样赔上性命,养牛场怎么变成产业投资公司,到底彭亨那间工厂安不安全,堂堂一个部门如何可以买贵(数十倍)东西,还有很多很多。不过,这些问题似乎在人民忘记后都没有答案。

不过,话说回来,我们这里真的那样差吗?真的住不下去了吗?以前读书的时候,就有些朋友说过,他们希望/打算/尝试/一定要定居或移民国外,外国的发展机会和设备系统好很多,更主要的是,他们觉得马来西亚很不公平,不珍惜他们(人才?)。说实在的,我并没有感受到什么不公平的对待,除了在报章里读的一些个案。更没有感受到什么种族问题,除了某些有心人士在媒体里大肆喧闹。容许我说一句,我就不相信外国真的那么好。你看,A国常有枪击命案,B国收入高消费高税务更高,C国平民百姓只能住组屋/公寓,D国时不时来个地震龙卷风。

阿Q一下,其实我们国家(XX)是不错的。至少没有暴乱冲突,没有腐败衰落,小孩有书念,大人有工作,老人有饭吃。这些绝非幸运,而是靠各个角色,包括政府和人民去努力经营的。不对/不公平的事情总是有的,或许当我们厌恶一些事情的时候,可以停一停去看看它好的一面,然后再去评断。这时,你还那么讨厌它吗?大选应该不远,就从现在开始想想吧。

而那些打算走的,你们可以不要走吗?你们一个一个走,(剩下的)我们日子就更苦啊!正所谓寡不敌众嘛!

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Not Happy

Regrets...for not doing better. I'm not someone who can let go things easily, especially when it comes to performance.

Never mind, it's still worth. I love it.


Pretty Babes. XD

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