Our new journey

Jo finally proposed to me one and a half months later after his original plan.

That day was one day before my birthday, 15th June 2007.

He asked me what do I want for my birthday, any preferred cuisine or preferred restaurant... I had no idea what he was going to do, and thought it was just for my birthday. Since it is quite near to our working place, I suggested to try out Alamanda, Putrajaya.

We reached Putrajaya at about 6pm+, but couldn't find the exit to Alamanda but to the Masjid. He asked whether I know the way back to the Masjid from Alamanda. Still, I had no idea about his plan. We finally reached Alamanda but he had no intention in looking out for dining place. Instead, he kept looking at his watch as if he was going some where...

After a short window shopping, we left Alamanda... and I was puzzled. We went back to that Masjid and i was thinking, "What's that so special about this Masjid???". He walked here and there, looking for something. Finally we came to the Tasik Cruise.

I thought it would be a good idea for us to have dinner in the cruise NEXT TIME, but he brought me into the Diners' Lounge. Waiters started to serve us with some appetizers and drinks. A lady walked in and passed him a receipt!

Well, I was so surprised as I had no clue about all these. I looked at him, the man right in front of me... I, speechless...... At the same time I was so amazed that I actually suggested coming to Putrajaya where he wanted to bring me to.

"Do you want to sleep beside me every night, from now on?"
"What do you expect me to answer?"
"Do you want to be with me the rest of your life?"
"......"
"???"
"erm.............."
I was speechless... I smiled... and I nodded my head...

We went into the cruise for fine dining... there were only 3 couples in the cruise, including Jo and me. The food was good, the atmosphere was great, the scenery was nice, the cook was friendly... everything was so matched and complete!

Jo wanted to propose to me because he wanted to give me a special moment that I can recall when I get old.

Dear, you did it! It is memorable and unforgettable~

We are going to start our new journey. A journey with you and me, hand in hand......

A woman to be...

Last 2 days I got to take LRT as I was going for some training at Seri Pacific Hotel, KL. This reminds me of my school days when I used to walked to LRT station and took LRT to school.

Time passed by... I am no more wearing school uniform but office wear. I saw kids with school uniform walking around me and they look so young and fresh! Few of them gathered together... with laughters and joys... They have stories to tell each other and it seems like never going to end.

I was like them before. They are like the reflection of my youth... sounds like I am very old... ha...

Well, I would say they put on a smile on my face... they brought back my wonderful school time memories! I am no more a little school girl... I am a woman to be.

Touching

Jo planned to propose to me on 1 May. The reason was 1 May is a special day for me... a day I will always be moody and down. He wanted to make a total change and wanted me to feel happy on 1 May in the future.

Even though he didn't manage to do it because I refused to go out on this day (as I didn't know his intention earlier!!!)... but I am still very happy. And, I am so touched about his idea...

He is always so cool yet so caring. I'm waiting for the day when he manages to propose to me, and my answer will be...

To be continued... ;-)

Happy Death-Day!

Time goes by... this year comes to the 10th year: the 10th 1 May without my dad, the 10th year without him on my dad's and mum's anniversary.

It is my dad's 10th Death Anniversary!

Someone told me that a brave man should have the courage to live, and the courage to die. My dad gave me the courage to live by bringing me to this world. He taught me how to see, to smell, to taste, to hear and to feel... every good and bad things in this world... happiness and unhappiness...

My dad also used his very own way to give me the courage to face death, and it is his death. He taught me how to see, to smell, to taste, to hear and to feel... everything about death.

He used 17 years to teach me how to live, and the rest of my life to teach me how to face death. I'm now 27 years old... It is still a painful lesson, but it has now turned to be my courage and pride.

He has given me the best thing in this world. I appreciate the 17yrs he had spent with me. It may be very short, but it means a lot!

Dad... Happy Death-Day! ~ from your daughter

Hubby... Happy Anniversary! ~ from my mum (your wife)

And, dad... in case you do work in the other world... Happy Labour Day!

I love you... always!

Sorry my dear...

Jo is very mad today because I made him waiting for nearly 2 hours. We are working in the same place and go to work in one car. He couldn't leave me alone in the office and had to wait until I finished my work.

I didn't mean it but I got some emergency call. Well, this is my work and it used to be like this. And, it's so happened that he got some appointment today but I screwed all up. He was very quiet on the way home and only answered my questions in a single word: em... o... ya...

I'm feeling guilty and happy at the same time. Feeling guilty because i made him waiting and spoiled his programme. But, I feel happy because he bothers to angry.

Instead of feeling happy, I can chose to angry and blame on him for not being understanding. But, why should I? He calmed down after the dinner and talked to me as if nothing happened. I should be happy! :)

Sorry my dear...

My friends

I was in Singapore last week and it was a wonderful trip. For me, Singapore isn't a good place for holiday. But it is definitely a good place for me to meet up my long lost friends. And, they are really my long lost friends.

We have lost contact since I left my hometown 10 years ago. We were close, and we had a lot of wonderful and happy memories. I never thought that we may meet up but we did. It is funny to meet up friends who didn't contact for 10yrs, but still have lots and lots of things to talk about. There are something in my mind, some feelings, some thoughts... I'm not sure the words to use to describe them... I would say it's touching!

I love you all my friends!!!

Durian

Do you like durian? Or, do you love durian? Well, it's just a simple question but different answer makes a difference. I think "love" can express stronger than "like".

I don't eat durian, for the past 26 years+. Yet, I can't say I don't like durian because I don't even know how it tastes. For me, durian is like a stranger I meet in the street. I don't have much feeling towards this stranger and I don't feel like approaching him/her to make friend.

But this stranger came to me yesterday. My company organized a durian feast yesterday. Everybody was very excited about it. Some of them ate little lunch to "reserve" their stomach for this "King of the Fruit". My colleagues were trying their very best to seduce me to this feast. And, frankly speaking, I was quite convinced and so I went.

A strong fragrance came to my nose and a durian was served in front of me. Somebody told me that was the best of the best and suits beginner very well. I tasted and felt like vomit at the first bite. I tried a smaller bite later... the fragrance slowly spreading over my tongue while I was chewing and slowly went down to my throat. Erm... not so bad! It tasted like an over "masak" nangka, I thought. At the end of the feast, I only managed to take three pieces... all in different flavour and colour. As a conclusion, durian is not so bad. Still, I couldn't get myself addicted as other durian lovers did.

It became a hot topic in the office even the feast was over. And it becomes my topic today to share with you guys and gals. I should say sorry to durian lovers as I can only appreciate the kindness and taste of durian until this level and not further. I won't say I like durian... I will say: durian? Taste ok!

Daddy's Barney Show

Anyone knows about the Barney Show?

Well, I don't think you will know if you are a 70s or 80s baby. During our time, the famous show or cartoon are The Sesame Street, Tom & Jerry, Smurfs, Heman, Transformers... etc.

Barney is a purple dinosaur. There are three dinosaurs in the Barney Show: Barney (the purple dinosaur), Baby Bop (the green dinosaur) , and BJ (the yellow dinosaur). I didn't notice that Barney Show is so popular nowadays, until yesterday when I was in a shopping mall.

My niece was with me yesterday and she insisted to go to the Barney Show. Adults are not allowed to enter the compound. So, I left my niece in the compound with other children. In order to keep an eye on her, I went to the second floor of the shopping mall so that I could see her.

I was not very interested in the Barney Show but the parents around me. The show started in about 5 minutes. Two young DJ came out first. They played games with the children and asked some questions about the Barney Show. As I mentioned earlier, I was not interested in the show, I was looking at the people around me. And I found something funny.

Before that, I should mention that one of the young DJ was a pretty western girl. She looks friendly and nice. I think children like her a lot. But I think daddies like her more. Most daddies were holding camera or video camera. I thought that camera was supposed to take down the precious moment of daddies' children or the Barney... but it was not!

I was standing behind one daddy. And because it was very crowded, he had to lift up his camera high enough to take down the show on stage. So, I could see what he was taking. He was not focusing on Barney or his kid, but the young lady DJ. From the beginning until the end, he was focusing on the young lady DJ, zooming in and out... What a nice dad! I wonder how disappointed his kid would be when watching the show back home....

Kid: "Dad, where is my Barney? Where is my Baby Bop and BJ?"
Dad: "......"
Kid: "Mum, why daddy keep taking the jie jie and not my Barney?"
Mum: "......grrr...!!!"
Kid: "Wa~~~ Wa~~~ Wa~~~" (start crying)
Mum: "Next time don't bring our boy boy to the Barney Show anymore!"
Dad: "...oh..."