FOUND : Happiness and Prosperity

Jade-Prosperity1
Originally uploaded by Tsu Lin.

Owing to workload these past couple of weeks (coming to work @ 745am, not leaving till 8, 9, sometimes 10pm).. and whatever free time (weekends) that I hv are busy preparing for the big day, I've neglected to exercise. To compound this, I have been indulging in too much food! (Look out for the phat bride!)


Then last w/end, my friend S and I went to a jewellery fair where we spent 4 hours looking around and marvelling (read: salivating) at some rather awesome stuff. At the end of the day (night), my wallet became lighter... and I became cash-poorer. But the heart is happy with the stash of unique finds I managed to get. I got a ring (setting without a stone) for a steal!


Also found this (see picture above)at the last hour before going home. Cutting a long story short, I could've got it for a bargain but did not. But then again, jewellery is almost all about the quality and the value it holds to the owner.


Right?


Right.

Who says you can't buy happiness?

Starlight cinema experience

(Sentul Park, taken from 2nd Flr of KLPAC)

One good thing about working in this industry is getting invites.. In just a week, we got invites for Starlight Cinema, which was held in Sentul West, and also getting invited to the launch of a tea drink, which, coincidentally, was held at KLPAC in Sentul West. (But missed our chance of a 2-min fame on tv! Haha)

N and I went for the first day of Starlight Cinema event - a by-invitation-only movie. They were showing "The Click". We jumped in joy upon getting the tix. She and I carefully planned our time so that we can leave the office by 5.30pm to brave the traffic to get from the office to my house (after dropping off another colleague, C, who hitched a ride from me that day) and then to Sentul. Traffic was miraculously smooth. We sang to the tunes of "Stars are blind", we laughed, we were having a great time.

Arriving there, N parked at the KLPAC area so that we could meet with her friend who works in KLPAC. While waiting there, we had a glimpse or two of M'sian theatre scene actors (I shall not name names).. and actresses. We then proceeded to enjoy the surrounding that is Sentul West. The new Sentul, i must add. YTL did a good job developing this area, to becoming a higher-end housing development.

We traipsed into the Japanese Garden. Walking inside, I felt i was transported into another country (Japan to be exact). Only the heat and the mosquitoes reminded me that I'm still in hot, humid KL! Walking past the rock garden, we were greeted by a pond filled with koi fish. N & I were bowled over by the enormous size and beauty of the kois! I want, i want! The soothing sight and sound made us decide to eat at the Japanese Restaurant here.
(The Japanese Restaurant fronting the koi pond)

That wasn't a good idea. I wish they'd put more effort into creating this place, they have all the hardware but lack the software - one suggestion : Get an authentic Jap chef to be stationed at the restaurant to make it a destination eatery. It's disgusting having to eat at a sub-std place amidst a fab locale like this. Just underdevelops the whole experience.

Anyhow, at 8pm, we had a slow walk toward Starlight Cinema. There was a constant breeze and the rain earlier made the temperature cool and nice. Since we went in late, we had to walk around looking for a good spot to lay the carpet down. We spread some newspapers on the wet grass before putting the carpet on top of it. Kicked off our shoes and the movie started shortly.

I totally enjoyed my first ever starlight cinema experience! Too bad we wasted all of the other movie tickets that were given free...

Tuesdays with N..

Today, colleague Nurah and I went to *bucks to discuss planno range review. We always choose *bucks or the location nearby since we can enjoy the free internet. Ordered our drinks and sat down to work till lunch. We were working feverishly without realising how fast time flies, as we are supposed to have lunch at Alexis with some suppliers. (We didn't intend to go too early anyway, as N said this particular supplier is quite the pain in the ..well, bottom) But well, we DID manage to get there half past 12 for lunch. After some small pleasantries, we ordered and continued chatting. I used to love Alexis in Jln Telawi for their Tiramisu (glorious tiramisu) and never really minded their food. Well, i have to say i've changed my mind - the food is getting horrible and no amount of "ambience" is gonna make me like the place more. Nurah ordered last but got her food early, the other girls (our suppliers) ordered before us but got their food last! tssk tssk..

Had a rather bland (goes for both the food and the companionship) lunch, coupled with small talk abt the business and our incentive trip (Cruise to somewhere, sometime..).. and we were off. N will be getting off scott free (she is right, they are quite an annoying bunch) as I'll be having a Biz Review with them on Fri in Malacca (which only means we nd to drive thr early and come bk late). After all tht, N and I went shopping for a b'day gift for a fren's birthday today.. which set us back more than we expected but we really liked the gift - an elegant costume ring. We sure hope Sherin will like it!!
:)
We did find it cacat, though.. that the shop wanted to charge us for the gift box. Pfffttt! You'd thought tht we paid so much for a silver accesories that our ring would be nicely gift-wrapped! Yeah, just because it's in Bangsar doens't mean you have to charge for every single thing. Baah! Oh, but i did spot some nice chilli red earrings which is so so sexy!

After that, went bk to the office and was rushing to get e-mails done as I'm expected to be in a meeting with the whole team at 2.30pm. I got gastric halfway and went home early today :) Yayy*!

(*Yayy!! cos i got to go home early but Boohoo cos i was suffering like mad in the meeting with the gastric.. popped 2 charcoal pills but it didn't help much. I refused to take the gastric pill cos.. well, maybe cos i didn't hv any to begin with. Which makes the whole sentence kinda redundant)

Poooooh....

I've been busy today. Busy spending alot of money. Retail therapy always work!

Today i bought a dress, cheap accesories (flower brooch), some clothes for sis, a bridal magazine (RM18, looks like it's got some lovely pictures..).. and lots of eating!

Met up with a friend whom I haven't seen in ages and 'twas great to catch up with this high-flyer! And so much to catch up, we did! Spending most of our time at *bucks, amidst the background noise - They were having a fashion show at the concourse of The Curve. Too loud!!

I also bought Dunkin Donuts. Wanted to buy RM13 orth of products but the guy behind the counter told me that the RM10 voucher I had, can only be used to purchase RM10 or less worth of products, i can't buy anything more - not even if i want to top up the RM3. Ridiculous.. i tried reasoning, but on hindsight, perhaps it is better - save me my RM3!

Silly things....

Found this from a blog i usually read. While I don't quite believe in such things, I do like to take part in silly quizzes.. *\(^-^)/*
Have a go if you like.

Your Birthdate: March 31

You're a pretty traditional person. If it's lasted, it's probably good. You seek stability - both in your career and your romantic relationship. In return, you're very loyal and predictable. Which is usually a good thing. Without a partner, you feel lost.(tsulin begs to differ) Being with someone is very important to you. Your strength: Your dependability Your weakness: You hate being alone (highly inaccurate) Your power color: Midnight blue Your power symbol: Shell Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Look.. I don't even like midnight blue. Most of it aren't true. But how scary about the "power symbol" bit!! (WHAT is a power symbol anyway??)

Miracle is...

.. having found a carpark right infront of the shop I want to go to in Bangsar. Twice in 2 days. DURING PEAK HOURS!

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Now, for something less miraculous..

So, it's Friday today. Fridays we get 2 hour lunch break but good ol' me got back in 1 hour flat. Well, it gives me time to "relax", surf the internet, the sorts. Right now, my table at work is in a mess - products everywhere, papers strewn around. I will get around cleaning this mess, I hope. Gosh.. just hate looking at it but really have no choice (sounds like an excuse but it's not ;P) as I've inherited some rubbish (documentations), and I am a rubbish creator myself too.. so everything just adds up. Anywhoo.. Fridays also mean it's one day nearer to the weekend. I absolutely LOVE weekends. Weekends to do MY THINGS.

See how messy this table is!

Yeah, that's a super antique phone on the left hand corner **roll eyes**

Pretty Petals

WFB27-11 Originally uploaded by FlowerHaus Wedding Pics.

It's getting warmer in London.. spring has finally arrived and I heard the weather's fantastic.

Over in KL, I've been busy preparing the finer and more interesting part of the wedding - Choosing the bouquet! since the most important part of the wedding has been settled.

There are a few in mind and they are not these 3 shown here. :) No preview lest it spoils the fun! But my hand bouquet will most likely be in the warm hues of gold though.. **happy happy**

STUCK..

That feeling of being in the rut.

Never thought I'd complain about work.

Now i truly truly understand what is this thing people say about "not having job satisfaction".

Feb 2007 .. please come soon and end this.. please?

28 April 2006

A little baby was born to his proud parents!!! Congrats Ekk & Daphne!

Busy Busy...

It feels good to be back at work. Now after 3 weeks of working, and weekends spent going around looking at venues (I have seen at least 9 places so far).. I am only looking forward to the next holiday. When M comes over to visit in April, I would take a few days off work to spend some time with him,.. and also to sort out all the wedding stuff: Rings, photography and everything else.

Yesterday, (without consulting M) I made a deposit with a photography studio for our wedding photography session. I took the most basic package (it was a good deal on promotion) consisting of like 42 poses, x-amt of dresses, blabla.. When I told M about it, he didn't put up a resistance (hehe). I hope he'll be able to stand the heat, and torture of the actual outdoor photography come April. And pray that I am using the right photography studio for this very important photo session.

Will probably only make 1 dress. One that is designed by Yen, with some inputs from me actually. (Thanks Yen!) Looking for a tailor is such a challenge.. hopefully I'll find one that will be able to transform the design into a spectacular piece of dress!